Walt Disney World Attraction News

Annual Passholder Preview dates for Expedition Everest announced

Preview dates are January 26, 27, 28 and 29; Passholders will need to show their Pass for admission to this very special event. As an exciting bonus, each person who attends will…

· Dec 29, 2005

Changes to the Reflections of Earth preshow announcement

Further to the 8th November update below, the preshow announcements around the World Showcase lagoon have now been modified to include the Siemens as the new sponsor for…

· Dec 26, 2005

Elephant birth at Animal Kingdom

Donna, a 21-year-old African elephant, watches over her calf, Nadirah, 30 hours after birth. Donna and the calf are bonding and should be introduced to the rest of the herd…

· Dec 21, 2005

Club Cool opening photos

Photos of the newly opened Club Cool (formerly Ice Station Cool)

· Dec 21, 2005

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire taping at Disney-MGM Studios in January

Meredith Vieira will be at the Disney-MGM Studios on Thursday, Jan. 12, Friday, Jan.13 and Sunday, Jan. 15 to tape episodes at the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!"…

· Dec 15, 2005

Disney Vacation Club preview dates for Expedition Everest

The following is from the latest DVC newsletter sent to members. Members are invited to take a sneak "peak" at Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain™ Jan. 26-29…

· Dec 14, 2005

Wonders of Life to reopen for the holidays

Wonders of Life will reopen for the peak holiday period from Sunday, December 18, through Saturday, December 31 2005.

· Dec 13, 2005

Expedition Everest - Journey to Sacred Lands

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- To build a mountain you start with the Roof of the World...the Himalayas where Earth's mightiest peaks scrape the heavens. When those mountains also are…

· Dec 09, 2005

Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas-The Collection auction

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney, joined by Conservation International (CI) and Discovery Networks, recently embarked on an extraordinary scientific and cultural journey to…

· Dec 01, 2005

A look at Expedition Everest after dark

· Nov 30, 2005

New York facade refurb complete

The New York skyline facade on the backlot has been under rehab for the last month, and has now been completed and restored to its former glory.

· Nov 29, 2005

Great Movie Ride finale movie clips updated

The movie clip finale at the Great Movie Ride has now been updated to include a few recent movies. New to the selection of great movie moments are Narnia, Finding Nemo, Forest…

· Nov 26, 2005

Living Seas reopens

The Living Sea reopened this morning at 9am. Beside the relocation of the entrance whilst the main entry is still under rehab, the other major change is that the inside has been…

· Nov 23, 2005

Press Release - Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In the great tradition of Disney attractions which put guests in the middle of movies and stories, Disney-MGM Studios will host an exciting walk-through…

· Nov 16, 2005

Living Seas reopening

Beginning on Wednesday, November 23, 2005, The Living Seas at Epcot will reopen after completeing its recent refurbishment. "Seabase Alpha" has been renamed "SeaBase at The Living…

· Nov 16, 2005

New Executive chef at Epcot

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Christine Weissman has been promoted from chef de cuisine of catering at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Magic Kingdom to executive chef of Epcot at…

· Nov 16, 2005

Peace on Earth finale test run

The special extended Reflections of Earth Peace on Earth Finale had a test run last night. Some guests on site at the time reported the testing of some new laser and pyro effects…

· Nov 10, 2005

The Expedition Everest logo

First seen by the public at the Expedition Everest press events, the logo below is now set to be the official logo of the attraction.

· Nov 09, 2005

Something new in place of the ABC Theatre

It seems that the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is here to stay for a good while longer. Plans to replace this long running show with a major $100 million + Eride are…

· Nov 08, 2005

Expedition Everest storyline walk-through

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Ancient legend holds that high in the Himalayan Mountains lives an enormous creature that fiercely guards the route to Mount Everest. Now that legend…

· Nov 08, 2005

Expedition Everest Grand Opening press event date

According to a contest being ran at The Daily Buzz, Expedition Everest will be holding a grand opening press event on April 6 - April 8 (note the dates remain tentative)…

· Nov 08, 2005

Disney and Siemens alliance confirmed - Reflections of Earth now has a sponsor

Further to the updates from last week, it is now officially confirmed that Siemens will be sponsoring Spaceship Earth at Epcot, along with Reflections of Earth, an exhibit at…

· Nov 08, 2005

Disney and Siemens alliance confirmed

Further to the updates below from last week, it is now officially confirmed that Siemens will be sponsoring Spaceship Earth at Epcot, along with Reflections of Earth, an exhibit…

· Nov 08, 2005

Expedition Everest construction update

· Nov 07, 2005

Wonders of Life opening for the holidays

It seems that Wonders of Life is set to reopen during this holiday season in order to boost the capacity capability of Epcot over the busy period. This is not yet officially…

· Nov 03, 2005

Siemens and Spaceship Earth

Further to the update on the 27 Oct below, there is continuing talk inside Disney that the deal with Siemens for the sponsorship of Spaceship Earth is done. However, there is…

· Nov 03, 2005

New Expedition Everest concept art

Walt Disney Imagineering have released another great new piece of Expedition Everest concept art.

· Oct 30, 2005

Expedition Everest opening team recruitment

Disney will be recruiting the opening team cast members in mid-November 2005. The opening team will be responsible for cycling the attraction during the test and adjust period…

· Oct 30, 2005

Expedition Everest construction update

The walkway infront of Everest has now reopened, and the construction wall has been lowered to allow a better view of the village and the mountain. New signage has also been…

· Oct 30, 2005

Expedition Everest construction update

The walkway remains closed, as more of the wall is being removed. It isn't clear yet if the wall is being removed permanently, or to allow large items to be delivered to the site…

· Oct 29, 2005