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Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration latest construction photos

The new stage construction for Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration is moving along well. Work continues even during the holiday's. Check out the photos below.

· Dec 30, 2008

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American Idol LED display now showing February 14 2009 Grand Opening date

The huge LED display now shows February 14 2009 as the Grand Opening date. Previews are expected to begin significantly earlier than that in early January 2009.

· Dec 28, 2008

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Living with the Land final greenhouse area curtained off

The final greenhouse area in the Living with the Land boat ride is currently curtained off. Signs on the outside indicate something new is coming. It's not expected that this is…

· Dec 28, 2008

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Disney's Wide World of Sports receives industry recognition

In the December 2008 edition, SportBusiness International magazine named Disney's Wide World of Sports™ one of four international "venues of the future." SportBusiness…

· Dec 24, 2008

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Tomorrowland Indy Speedway height requirement change

The minimum height requirement to ride the speedway has now changed to 32". To ride alone, the height requirement remains at 54". For a full list of height requirements, see the…

· Dec 22, 2008

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Kim Possible Adventure guest previews report

Some more limited guest testing has taken place on the soon-to-open Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. Check out the review here

· Dec 19, 2008

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American Idol show time sign installed

The Idol show times board has been installed in front of the theater, a sure sign that things are getting very close to soft openings! Thanks to Figment1986 for the photos.

· Dec 19, 2008

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Holiday Wishes to be shown during regular park hours from the 20th Dec

Holiday Wishes will be shown during regular park hours from Dec 20th to Dec 31st. Show time is at 9pm until the 30th and 31st, when the show moves to 8:30pm.

· Dec 17, 2008

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade to be shown during regular park hours from the 20th

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is to be shown during regular park hours from 20th December. Parade times are 3pm on the 20th, and then two performances per day (12pm…

· Dec 17, 2008

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Characters in Flight construction underway

The new tethered balloon ride at Downtown Disney is now under construction. The site is on the water, just behind the West Side guest relations location. It appears from the…

· Dec 12, 2008

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Viking Ship playground demolition at Norway

The former Viking Ship playground at the Norway Pavilion is currently being removed. It had long been closed as an actual playground, but no news yet on what, if anyting, will…

· Dec 12, 2008

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Tethered balloon ride named

Characters in Flight is set to be the name of the new Downtown Disney attration.

· Dec 11, 2008

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Blizzard Beach closed due to severe weather

Blizzard Beach is closed today due to severe weather warning (storms and high winds) in the central Florida area.

· Dec 11, 2008

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Tomorrowland Skyway Station under refurbishment

The Skyway Station in Tomorrowland is currently under refurbishment. Nothing too exciting though, just getting a replacement staircase up to the second floor. Thanks to ScottJ for…

· Dec 10, 2008

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American Idol set to have daily shows

According to a recent Disney press release, the new American Idol show will have several daily shows. Previous speculation indicated the show would only be open two days per week…

· Dec 07, 2008

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Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration coming in April 2009

According to a Disney audition notice, the new Stitch show set to open in April 2009 in Tomorrowland is to be called 'Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration'. "Disney Auditions is…

· Nov 22, 2008

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Construction walls around American Idol now removed and LED screen switched on

All of the construction walls have now been removed, and the exterior looks to be in a very good state of readyness. The large LED screen is indicating an opening of early 2009.

· Nov 21, 2008

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Ellen's Energy Adventure refurbishment in 2009

Ellen's Energy Adventure is set for refurbishment from Jan 5 2009 to March 22 2009. Most of the work seems to be focused on some ride control system upgrades.

· Nov 20, 2008

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Latest American Idol construction photos

Lots of progress on the exterior this week. The sign package is now up on the building, complete with a renaming of the theater to be 'Superstar Television Theater'. The Golden…

· Nov 02, 2008

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Candlelight Processional 2008 final lineup

Showtimes: 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm Nov 28-30 John O'Hurley Dec 1-3 Neil Patrick Harris Dec 4-6 Brian Stokes Mitchell Dec 7* -9 Virginia Madsen Dec 10-12 Marlee Matlin Dec 13-15…

· Nov 01, 2008

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Country Bears reopens after refurbishment

The Country Bears reopened today at 12 for the first show after the refurbishment. The great news is that the audio has been fully restored and upgraded, and every word is now…

· Nov 01, 2008

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George Lucas and Disney discussing refurbishment of Star Tours

Filmmaker George Lucas is considering making a short film based on his upcoming "Star Wars" trilogy of "prequels" as part of an updated Star Wars simulation ride at Walt Disney…

· Oct 23, 2008

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Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure now in cast testing

The interactive Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure is now in cast member testing, so should be set to open to guests very soon.

· Oct 22, 2008

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Latest American Idol construction photos

Work is progressing on the exterior, and it now seems very clear that the final result is going to be nothing like the elaborate concept art. The Hall of Fame exhibit has also…

· Oct 13, 2008

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Primeval Whirl refurbishment update

The coaster continues it's major refurbishment. Sections of track are still be replaced, and two large cranes remain onsite.

· Oct 07, 2008

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Magic Carpets of Aladdin refurbishment

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin will be closed for refurbishment from December 14-20, 2008.

· Oct 03, 2008

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Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse refurbishment

Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will be closed for refurbishment from September 16 – October 3, 2008.

· Oct 03, 2008

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Muppets Balloon refurbishment complete

The balloon is looking great and is back up on top of the building after it's refurbishment.

· Sep 26, 2008

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American Idol construction

There is little new progress on the exterior. Work appears to be taking place on the large viewing screen at the front of the building, but the remainder of the building is…

· Sep 26, 2008

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Cars Meet and Greet now open

The new Cars meet and greet is now open. It is themed to Luigis from the movie, and the cars should be making daily appearances at this location.

· Sep 26, 2008

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