Dan Cockerell, vice president of Disney's Hollywood Studios, announced September 5 that seating for about 1,000 guests will be installed in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre, home of the 27-minute nighttime show Fantasmic! The expanded seating will replace the standing area and add to the 7,100 seats in the theater this fall. This will not increase … Continue reading "Fantasmic! Theater to Add 1000 Seats"
Door lock conversions begin at Animal Kingdom Lodge's Kidani Village
Posted onDoor lock conversion begins August 23 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. The new door locks will be enabled with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) door access. New Key to the World cards also enabled with RFID technology will be issued. New Key to the World cards will be issued at other resorts as … Continue reading "Door lock conversions begin at Animal Kingdom Lodge's Kidani Village"
High Rock Spring Pool Slide Saratoga Springs Rehab
Posted onHigh Rock Spring pool slide at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is scheduled to close for approximately three weeks' of maintenance in fall 2012. The refurbishment begins immediately following Labor Day, running September 4 through September 21, 2012.
Disney Cruise Line changes Single Supplement Rates
Posted onAs of August 21, Disney Cruise Line will increase the single supplement rate from 175 percent to 200 percent of the cruise fare for non-suite/non-concierge staterooms. This will make the single supplement rate consistent for all stateroom categories. If you have existing reservations with a single supplement fare, you will keep the original single supplement … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line changes Single Supplement Rates"
Luigi's Flying Tires – Beach Balls Gone!
Posted onThe inflatable balls at Luigi's Flying Tires in Disney California Adventure have been removed. Disney says new creative element may be added in the future.
Saratoga Springs Turf Club to Only Offer Dinner soon.
Posted onThe Turf Club at Saratoga Springs (WDW) will serve dinner only beginning 9/30/12.
Gaston Arrives in Fantasyland Expansion
Posted onThe bronze work of art will be a focal point in Belles Village, appearing as part of a larger fountain that also features sidekick Lefou right outside of Gastons Tavern. The Tavern is on the left and Bonjour Gifts is on the right.
Fall 2012 Free Dining Plan Extended
Posted onThe free Disney Dining Plan offer for fall 2012 at Walt Disney World has been extended until December 20, 2012. Dates eligible for this offer now include: 9/30/12-10/4/12, 10/19/12-11/1/12, 11/9/12-11/15/12, 11/23/12-11/29/12, and 12/10/12-12/20/12.
The Never Land Pirate Band Will Perform at Downtown Disney August 3-12
Posted onYo Ho, Lets Go! Yo Ho, Lets Go! Sharky and Bones from The Never Land Pirate Band will perform at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort August 3-12. Sharky and Bones will perform songs from the hit Disney Junior series, such as Roll Up the Map, Castaway on Pirate Island and Talk Like a … Continue reading "The Never Land Pirate Band Will Perform at Downtown Disney August 3-12"
Portobello Downtown Disney 50 percent off Meatball Slider Trio til 7/31/12
Posted onPortobello Downtown Disney 50 percent off Meatball Slider Trio til 7/31/12 Beef/Veal, Chicken w/Sage, and Spicy Pork. $3.95 at the Meatball Bar.
