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Disney Pic of the Week – Star Wars

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Star Wars, just like Disney, has legions of fans and the two worlds often join forces in the endless search for more money. If you’re a Star Wars fan then you already know about Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an annual event every spring. Disney fans know that rumors are spreading like wildfire … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Star Wars"
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Disney Pic of the Week – New Fantasyland

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Gone is Mickey’s summer home and Minnie’s airy Florida retreat. In their place is the newly expanded Fantasyland with not one but two Dumbo the Flying Elephant rides, along with Under the Sea – Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, new shops and restaurants. More attractions will be added and the area … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Fantasyland"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom, Again

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Welcome to the never-ending trip report. Previous chapters are listed below. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted Feb. 27th Epcot posted March 6th Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando posted March 13th Epcot, Again posted March 20th Disney Resorts … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom, Again"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Storybook Circus

Posted on by Lisa Berton
The Magic Kingdom is bursting at the seams with expansions to Fantasyland including a section deemed Storybook Circus. Here you’ll find not 1 but 2 Dumbo the Flying Elephant rides with a big top tent filled with activities to keep you busy while you wait to soar. Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is where … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Storybook Circus"
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Media Gets Update on Fantasyland Expansion

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
More than a dozen television stations and print publications got a peek recently behind the construction wall at Walt Disney World's Fantasyland. The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history will create approximately 1500 jobs and nearly double the size of Fantasyland. Since construction began in 2010, up to 700 construction jobs have been created, with an additional 800 operational jobs coming online over the next two years. "By nearly doubling the size of Fantasyland, we will be able to accommodate more guests, and grow our business," said Jim MacPhee, senior vice president of Walt Disney World Parks. "Just as importantly, this expansion will add more attractions and experiences, giving guests even more reasons to return."
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Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(excerpted from The Disney Parks Blog) The Disney Parks Blog will partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to bring you a live chat with Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Chris is one of many Imagineers who have been tasked with taking favorite Disney films, such as “Beauty and … Continue reading "Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9"
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Fantasyland Expansion Update

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
As work continues on the previously announced expansion of Fantasyland, the last day of operation for Mickey’s Toontown Fair will be February 11, 2011. After that date, the following changes will take effect: · Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Disney princesses will move to Town Square in the location currently known as Town Square … Continue reading "Fantasyland Expansion Update"
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Expansion Continues Though 2012, With ‘World of Color’ Opening in 2010 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Opened on Feb. 8, 2001, Disney’s California Adventure anchored a major expansion of Disneyland Resort. The expansion included Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Downtown Disney, a 300,000-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment district. Building this expansive project took more than … Continue reading "Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney’s California Adventure"
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