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Walt Disney World Resort
News and Rumors
Once again ScreamScape has a bunch of Walt Disney World rumors. From a description of the inside of Stitch the Escape to The Land pavilion possibly closing for a while after summer to Typhoon Lagoon expansion preparation to park of the Contemporary becoming a Disney Vacation Club Resort. Enjoy it all by clicking here.
Cirque du Soleil has new prices effective immediately: Category 1: $85 for adults and $59 for children (3-9). Category 2: $73 for adults and $49 for children. Category 3: $59 for adults and $39 for children. In addition, Cirque du Soleil will be dark June 20 - July 5, August 24-25, October 19-20 and December 7-11. Cirque is also dark every Sunday and Monday.
Over at the Magic Kingdom, the Tomorrowland Stage is in the process of being dismantled. The Galaxy Theater remains.
Not sure how new this is, but it's important enough (to me) to mention. While visiting a friend at the Boardwalk Resort I noticed a flyer given to guests letting them know the Boardwalk now has high speed Internet in the rooms and Wi-Fi wireless Internet access. So I just checked WaltDisneyWorld.com to find out which other Resorts offer this, and this what I found out:
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Beach Club (WiFi only)
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Boardwalk (WiFi and High Speed)
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Contemporary (WiFi only)
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Grand Floridian (WiFi only)
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Yacht Club (WiFi only)
Reservations for the 999 Happy Haunted Event October 25-27 are now being accepted on DisneyGallery.com. Click here for more info or to purchase
Tickets are now on sale for this year's Very Merry Christmas Party held at the Magic Kingdom on November 29, 30 and December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 17. Click here for info or to purchase. Tickets are $36.95 for adults and $26.95 for children (3-9).
Don't forget the Future of Cool at the Boardwalk tonight, Saturday and Sunday. Featured will be the H.O.W. Extreme Sports Stunt Shows at 6p and 7:30p, DJ on the Village Green, karaoke, games and more.
Last week we mentioned Pleasure Island would have expanded fireworks last weekend and this weekend for Black Music History Month. Now we have a bit more detail - the expanded firework show on Saturday night, June 19th, will feature hits from Motown to today's Top 40. And with Pleasure Island currently not requiring admission except to enter the clubs (see The Report from May 26th) , you may want to check this out.
At Downtown Disney Marketplace the Dock Stage plays host to a family oriented, high-energy dance party (I've seen it, and it is) June 16-19, June 23-26, and June 30.
On Monday June 21st Mission: Space will be closing early at 8:30p
In celebration of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, 50 Disney Olympic pins will be released over an 8-week period starting July 3rd. In addition, on selected days former U.S. Olympians will be available for autographs and pictures at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. On July 3rd will be long jumper Bob Beaman. July 10th is Triathelete Sheila Taormina. July 17th is sprinter Dennis Mitchel and July 31st is Softball player Dot Richardsom. The event will culminate with a "pin extravaganza" on August 14th at Wide World of Sports. Click here for more information.
With special events in all four parks and Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World is definitely the place to be for the Fourth of July. The only hard part is deciding which to visit. I won't even try to detail it all here. Click here for the complete press release.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp will begin July 31st at Wide World of Sports. Click here for a complete schedule.
A couple of upcoming events - The Tom Joyner Family Reunion will be September 2-5 and ABC Supers Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios will be November 13-14.
Disney has released a press release for this year's the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. The lights will be on the "Streets of America" from November 24th - January 2nd. Click here to read the release.
Fun Stuff
I discovered this site on our discussion boards and it'll be loved by all Disney history buffs: Walt Disney World - A History in Postcards
Shameless Plug
Don't forget The LaughingPlace Store allows you to purchase Walt Disney World exclusive merchandise. So check it out!
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 18, 2004