Walt Disney World Attraction News

Block Party Bash confirmed

Disney have today confirmed that the Block PArty Bash will be coming to the newly renamed DIsney's Hollywood Studios in the spring of 2008. "Block Party Bash." Play, party and…

· Aug 09, 2007

Press Release - Disney's Hollywood Studios official announcement

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2007) -- In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it's curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new…

· Aug 09, 2007

Disney-MGM Studios name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Disney company today announced that effective January 2008, the Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed "Disney's Hollywood Studios". Discuss this change at…

· Aug 09, 2007

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-118 launch over Epcot

Yesterday afternoon saw a spectacular launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Fittingly, the shuttle could be seen heading to space right over the top of the Mission: SPACE…

· Aug 09, 2007

Latest wand removal progress

Work continues on removing the support tower.

· Aug 09, 2007

Signs and icon removed from Wonders of Life

All of the exterior signage at the Wonders of Life Pavilion has just been removed. Even the pavilions iconic large double-helix has been taken down. There is still no reliable…

· Aug 06, 2007

Latest wand removal progress

The hand has now been removed, leaving just the support tower.

· Aug 03, 2007

Priority access to the new Haunted Mansion for Annual Passholders in September

The official Disney AP holder website has released the following: "Make yourself at "tomb sweet tomb" in the home of 999 happy haunts, where there's "always room for one more."…

· Aug 01, 2007

Latest wand removal progress

Work still progressing well on the removal process.

· Jul 27, 2007

Haunted Mansion details begin to emerge

Some exciting information is beginning to materialize regarding the currently in-progress Haunted Mansion refurbishment. Besides upgrades to the audio, lighting and special…

· Jul 25, 2007

Latest wand removal progress

The wheels of progress are still moving swiftly with the wand removal. The huge star is now removed, and is sitting on the ground just by guest relations. See the photos below by…

· Jul 19, 2007

Special price La Nouba tickets for Florida residents

There are special Florida resident prices for La Nouba at Downtown Disney this summer. From Aug. 1 through Sept. 22, 2007, the specially priced tickets start at $49 plus tax. To…

· Jul 18, 2007

Latest wand removal progress

All of the blue ribbon has now been removed from the rear of the wand, and partially removed from the front. The 'E' is the only character still remaining.

· Jul 17, 2007

Wand removal progress

The rapid progress is continuing, all that is left of the letters is the E facing the turnstyles.

· Jul 14, 2007

Mickey Avenue now closed and walled off

The vast majority of Mickey Avenue is now walled off ready for the transformation into Pixar Place, the home of the new Toy Story Mania attraction. The walled area begins just…

· Jul 11, 2007

Wand removal progress

Progress is swift on the removal of the wand. Overnight the "o" and "t" have been removed from the side facing the park. Nothing has so far been removed from the entrance facing…

· Jul 11, 2007

Walls and crane around Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth is now closed and walled off ready for it's refurbishment. Also now onsite is the huge crane that will be dismantling the wand over the next three months.

· Jul 09, 2007

2007 Candlelight Processional details and narrator list

November 23rd - December 30th, 2007 (World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre)-5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 pm One of the most beloved holiday traditions at Epcot is the Candlelight…

· Jul 05, 2007

Sorcerer Mickey Wand to be removed

It has today been officially announced that the giant Mickey wand that was assembled over Spaceship Earth to celebrate the Millennium will be removed. The removal begins on July…

· Jul 05, 2007

July 4 2007 Fantasy in the Sky details

The Magic Kingdom July 4 firework show will again be performing two July 4 shows this year, on the 3rd July and the 4th July. It will feature the full 360 degree pyro effects…

· Jul 04, 2007

FASTPASS downtime at Rock n Roller Coaster

FASTPASS will not be available at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster from July 12th-17th and will reopen on July 18th. During this time the software will be updated and the new ticket…

· Jul 02, 2007

Toy Story Mania tentative opening date

Toy Story Mania is speculated to be having a tentative opening in late April 2008.

· Jun 27, 2007

Mickey Avenue set to close

Mickey Avenue will officially close on July 9th 2007 and will reopen with the Toy Story Mania as "Pixar Place".

· Jun 27, 2007

Disney-MGM Studios upcoming changes

The following changes are all schedule to be taking place, please note though, these are not yet officially confirmed, and should be treated as speculation at this time. The Jedi…

· Jun 27, 2007

Spaceship Earth closure dates updated

The Spaceship Earth closure dates have been modified on the official site. The June closure dates have been removed, and the November reopening date has been pushed back from the…

· Jun 21, 2007

Disney-MGM Studios July 4 entertainment schedule

"Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade (3 p.m.); 4th of July fireworks (9 p.m.); "Fantasmic!" nighttime spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers…

· Jun 20, 2007

Ratatouille characters make daily meet-and-greet appearances

The two rodent stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" Emile (left) and Remy (right) now make daily meet-and-greet appearances with Disney-MGM Studios guests…

· Jun 18, 2007

American Adventure refurbishment dates

The American Adventure will be closed for refurbishment June 18th to 21st, 2007. Speculation is that some modifications and updates will be made to the film in the finale of the…

· Jun 15, 2007

Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos

· Jun 14, 2007

Haunted Mansion now closed for refurbishment

A themed sign has appeared on the gate at the entry of the mansion.

· Jun 06, 2007