When fire alarms were first heard ringing in the Adventureland area last January no one quite understood the extent of the damage. Power went out to most of Adventureland (and the Country Bears) and water damage was reported to have destroyed the Iago figure along… Read More »Enchanted Tiki Room set to reopen in Magic Kingdom this August
Delta Vacations is offering you the chance to win what only a few have experienced at Walt Disney World. One contest winner will win a complete flight and hotel vacation to Walt Disney World Resort and a one-night stay inside the Cinderella Castle Suite where… Read More »Delta Vacations Announces Sweepstakes To Win A Stay In Cinderella Castle
Update: 4/24/11 – Orlando Sentinel reports that the woman is still in intensive care at the hospital but is showing signs of recovery. She was on the ride with her two children and was visiting from Cromwell, England. Again, The Disney Blog wishes a speedy… Read More »Space Mountain at Disney World shut down after woman found unconcious on coaster
News flew by so fast this weekend and next week is going to be just as crazy. Still, I want to stop and talk about some of the things I saw at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Sort of a snap-shot of what’s going on for those who can’t be there in person. I wish I could do this in more depth, but time is short and I have an early day tomorrow.
First, the grand plan to remake the Small World/Peter Pan side of Fantasyland has begun. Construction walls are up and the razing of the Swiss Chalet has begun. This will eventually be the home of new restrooms allowing for expansion of the Peter Pan queue.
Walls are up all over the park. These surround the old marble ball in Tomorrowland. While it was once a nice feature, I think it’s as much a safety hazard now. A clear walkway would be an improvement. Although who knows if it’s coming back or not. Just no water-fountain for kids to play in, thank you.
The Storybook Circus portion of the Fantasyland Expansion is also progressing. The earth movers were active behind the walls today. It looks like the cement walls of what will be the Circus Tent queue are done. The former station building for Goofy’s Barnstormer has been stripped to its studs. So expect the core of the building to remain the same, but with some pretty serious theme upgrades.
More photos below the jump:
Walt Disney World has finally made official the rumor that will make millions of guests lets loose a few happy tweets (the bird kind). A show that returns to the original look and feel of the Enchanted Tiki Room will indeed be returning this year… Read More »Enchanted Tiki Room to return with Original Feel this year
I’ve attended a number of fan organized celebrations and conventions in the past. However, none had access to the parks like WDWCelebrations has been able to get. That’s due in part to the nature of their events they work with Disney to make sure there… Read More »Project XL: Fans celebrate Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary
The longtime manager of Reedy Creek Water District, the governmental body Disney had the state set up to make Walt Disney World possible (this is the book to read), has announced that he will be stepping down. Thomas DeWolf is 84 and suffering from diabetes,… Read More »Disney’s Private Government Loses its Manager
Little Monsters prepare, the worlds of Lady Gaga and Walt Disney World collided after the Mistress of Magical Performances took time to visit the Magic Kingdom following a tour stop in Orlando. Above, Grammy Award-winning singer Lady Gaga poses April 16, 2011 with the Evil… Read More »Lady Gaga meets the Evil Queen at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom