Walt Disney World News

Events · Dec 27, 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean - Adventures on the 7 Seas Lagoon

Disney are presenting a special Pirates of the Caribbean package to coincide with the opening of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End"…

Attractions · Dec 20, 2006

Laugh Floor Comedy Club opening pushed back

While the past few weeks have seen some guest previews, it now seems that the attraction has had it's opening pushed back from late January 2007 to Spring 2007. Since the guest…

Attractions · Dec 16, 2006

Tampa Bay Devil Rays announce plans to play some regular-season games at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have made an announcement that the team will play three 2007 regular season games at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The Devil Rays will host the…

Attractions · Dec 16, 2006

New Laugh Floor Comedy Club concept art

Disney have released a new piece of concept art for the upcoming Laugh Floor Comedy Club.

Attractions · Dec 04, 2006

Laugh Floor Comedy Club signage installed

The new signs for the Laugh Floor Comedy Club are now in place outside the attraction. As you can see from the photo below, they style is very similar to Stitch's Great Escape…

Attractions · Nov 27, 2006

China pavilion exterior refurbishment

China Pavilion is currently under an external facade refurbishment. During this time, there is a wrap around the building, which does a great job of keeping the theme of the…

Dining · Nov 21, 2006

Captain Cook's reopens after refurbishment

Captain Cook's at the Polynesian Resort has now reopened after it's refurbishment.

Attractions · Nov 18, 2006

Midway Mania project site

The photos below show the current external state of the soundstages that formerly held the Who Wants to be a Millionaire show. All signs have been removed, and the exterior shows…

Attractions · Nov 11, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical preview schedule update

This is the current schedule for performances over the next few weeks. Remember, they are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Nov 12th - 11:15am / 12:45pm / 3pm Nov…

Attractions · Nov 08, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical preview schedule update

Wednesday 12:30pm / 3 pm Thursday 12:30pm / 3 pm Friday 3:00pm / 4:30pm Saturday Dark- No shows Sunday- Saturday of next week (4 shows a day between 10am - 4pm)

Disney Company · Nov 07, 2006

Disney planning a new Western Beltway Property

Disney are rumored to be planning a new tourist and retail development near to the newly constructed Western Way junction with the Western Beltway. The focus of the development is…

Attractions · Nov 07, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical preview schedule update

Just an update on the preview schedule. The show will be dark on Tuesday and Saturday of this week, and on the other days, previews will be in the afternoon (12:30) only. Remember…

Attractions · Nov 06, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical preview reviews now in

The first reviews from the early preview performances are now in at http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=110907 . The initial reviews are very enthusiastic!

Attractions · Oct 31, 2006

Annual Passholder exclusive performances of Finding Nemo - The Musical

Disney are making a number of early morning performances during the preview period exclusive to Annual Passholders. To quote the Passholder newsletter: "To celebrate the premiere…

Attractions · Oct 29, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical previews begin 5th November

The show is set to begin guest previews from the 5th November onwards. As always with previews, be aware that shows may be cancelled without notice, and they may not run at all on…

Attractions · Oct 29, 2006

Giraffe birth at Animal Kingdom

The Walt Disney World Resort's animal care team welcomed a six-foot-tall, 110-pound bundle of joy on Oct. 7, 2006 at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla…

Resorts · Oct 25, 2006

Contemporary North refurbishment wall photos

Further to the 21 October update below, these new photos show the scale of the refurbishment wall. If you look closely, you can see the wall surrounding the building and the…

Resorts · Oct 25, 2006

Contemporary North refurbishment wall photos

Further to the 21 October update below, these new photos show the scale of the refurbishment wall. If you look closely, you can see the wall surrounding the building and the…

Resorts · Oct 21, 2006

Construction walls at the Contemporary

A new 9 foot tall construction wall (screened with green) has been erected around the north wing of the contemporary, the racquetball courts, and half of the parking lot right by…

Resorts · Oct 21, 2006

Construction walls at the Contemporary

A new 9 foot tall construction wall (screened with green) has been erected around the north wing of the contemporary, the racquetball courts, and half of the parking lot right by…

Events · Oct 20, 2006

Flower and Garden Festival expands for 2007

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A flower-festooned pirate ship will drop anchor and Disney princess topiaries will color the landscape at the 14th annual Epcot International Flower &…

Attractions · Oct 20, 2006

Finding Nemo - The Musical preview photos

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The undersea world that charmed audiences around the world in the Disney-Pixar smash-hit film "Finding Nemo" will come to life in an all-new musical…

Attractions · Oct 19, 2006

Cirque du Soleil auditions being held in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. -- For its 13 current productions and upcoming creations, Cirque du Soleil is seeking new talent and will be holding acrobatics, circus and martial arts auditions in…

Attractions · Oct 17, 2006

No Country Bear Christmas Special this year

It is being strongly tipped that this year, the long running Country Bear Christmas Special will not take place. Various reasons have been put forward, including the thought that…

Attractions · Oct 17, 2006

Wonders of Life seasonal reopening

Wonders of Life is set for another seasonal opening from 26 November 2006 to 1 January 2007.

Events · Oct 16, 2006

New Years Eve 2006 events at the Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom features special presentations of the "SpectroMagic" parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays. "Holiday Wishes" lights up the sky early in the evening, and…

Events · Oct 16, 2006

Epcot New Years Eve celebrations for 2006

Epcot celebrates the New Year "around the world" with DJs and evening dance parties located throughout World Showcase and lasting late into the evening, as well as a special…

Resorts · Oct 12, 2006

Disney Vacation Club coming to the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney are expanding the popular Disney Vacation Club to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. 134 units will be converted from existing rooms on the 5th and 6th floors at the resort, and a…

Resorts · Oct 12, 2006

Animal Kingdom Lodge to lose rooms to Disney Vacation Club

Disney are expanding the popular Disney Vacation Club to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. 134 units will be converted from existing rooms on the 5th and 6th floors at the resort, and a…

Resorts · Oct 12, 2006

Disney Vacation Club coming to the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney are expanding the popular Disney Vacation Club to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. 134 units will be converted from existing rooms on the 5th and 6th floors at the resort, and a…