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News and Rumors
By order of President Bush, American flags throughout the country (including Walt Disney World) will be at half staff for 30 days in honor of the death of President Ronald Reagan. Flags will be raised again on July 5th.
Dave Andreychuck, captain of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, will appear in a special parade at the Magic Kingdom Park at 10 a.m. on June 12. Andreychuk will appear in the special Disney parade with the Stanley Cup trophy. Andreychuk and his family are celebrating the Lightning's NHL Stanley Cup victory over the Calgary Flames.
Don't forget, the final Star Wars Weekend of the year are today through Sunday.
The seasonal attraction Timekeeper in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorowland will reopen June 13 and operate through August 14, 2004.
Coming June 18-20 5p - 10p at the Boardwalk - The Future of Cool featuring Star Search Video Karaoke, Extreme Games featuring Buena Vista video games and extreme cycling and inline skating demonstrations twice nightly.
One June 12 and 19th there will be an extended fireworks display at Pleasure Island for Black Music History month.
Fantasmic! is rained out no more. At least not completely. Now, instead of canceling Fantasmic! in inclement weather, an abbreviated version of the show called "A Taste of Fantasmic" is run featuring water screen and fireworks, but no live cast.
ScreamScape.com, always a reliable source for rumors, reports there is a possibility that Pandas will be coming to Animal Kingdom.
In the first Report we told you about a new art gallery coming to the American Pavilion in the World Showcase. This week we have a few more details on "Echos of Africa," the opening exhibit. Click here to read those details.
The California Grill restaurant on the top floor of the Contemporary Resort is moving its check-in podium to the 2nd floor. The top floor and viewing areas have been for Grill guests only for some time, but this change will reduce congestion in the area and allow for a Grill-exclusive elevator and more appropriate entry into the restaurant.
Walt Disney World is testing multi-day stroller rentals. With a multi-day rental, guests will avoid any wait times in stroller/wheelchair rental queues on subsequent days. In addition, guests purchasing a multi-day rental of two or more days will receive a 10% discount off of the total rental price. This test covers strollers and wheelchairs, but not ECVs. The test will conclude on Saturday, June 19.
B.B. Goode is no longer broadcasting live from the Radio Disney booth in Disney-MGM Studios. For now it remains unused.
DVC membership sales at the new Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa have been good enough that Disney announced plans to expand the property by another 276 units to open in 2007. This will be the third phase, the second phase is already under construction. In addition, Disney announced “Community Drive�? will be renamed “Disney Vacation Club Way�?
Merchandise is now available for the annual Night of Joy concert series at the Magic Kingdom September 9-11. Click here to view or purchase.
Another Passholder offer - save 15th on Epcot's Segway Tour. The regular price is $80 for this space-limited daily tour. Call 407-WDW-TOUR to make reservations. This tour lasts 2 hours and takes place on the innovative Segway personal transportation vehicles. No Segway experience is necessary, but age and rider restrictions to apply.
Annual Passholders can save on Cirque du Soleil which is now celebrating its 5th anniversary. Passholders and a guest can join the celebration with savings of 25% off the regular price of Category two admission. Call 407-939-7604 to purchase tickets. This offer is good on performances June 1 - September 30, 2004 except for: June 20 - July 5 and August 22 - August 25.
Florida residents save money this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Between July 5 and August 28 residents can book rooms for as low as $69 per night at a value resort, $84 for a Moderate resort and $114 for a Deluxe resort.
Disclaimer and Goodbye
Please remember - this column contains news and information on future events, some of which are rumors and speculation. Please treat the information as such. Also ALWAYS remember - everything is subject to change.
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-- Doobie Moseley
-- Posted June 11 2004