Breaking Disney News-
An upgrade to Disney's Dining Reservation System will begin July 21, 2008. As the application upgrade occurs, the latest reservation date guests will be able to secure is January 25, 2009. This means that in some cases you may not be able to book as far in advance as usual. (Note that reservation booking windows for Victoria & Albert's, Chef Mickey's and Cinderella's Royal Table will not be affected by this system upgrade.) Beginning October 24, 2008, the current system will be replaced by an improved system for dining, recreation and tour bookings. With the launch of the new booking system, reservations for dining, recreation, and tours will be made during one single transaction. Once the upgrade is completed the booking window will expand back to the normal 180 days.
With the theatrical release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year on October 24, 2008, Disney's Hollywood Studios will introduce a new show based on the film that very same day. To make way for the new show, High School Musical 2: School's Out! will have its final performance on September 13, 2008.
My news-
Just recently, the first 32 units at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort received the "Finding Nemo" refurbishment. In the weeks & months ahead, 64 rooms will be retheming each week until a total of 1738 units have undergone Pixarification. (FYI: There's a lot more to these redos than just the new "Finding Nemo" quilts & wallpaper borders. Each room will be equipped with a brand-new flat screen television as well as having their fridges removed. A new armoir, two chairs and a shower curtain will be added to each unit. Not to mention removing all of the bedframes and then replacing them with bed boxes).Once 1738 units of the Caribbean Beach Resort units get "Nemo" -fied, WDW officials will then turn their attention to the remaining 400-or-so rooms at this hotel. Which will be located in the Trinidad South section of the resort.From what I hear, these remaining CBR rooms will undergo a much more elaborating reworking. With walls actually being broken down between various units so that Disney can then book these now-supersized-rooms (Which will be themed to Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise) as family suites.
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The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is back this year from Sept. 26th-Nov. 9th. Embark on an epicurean adventure as the 13th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival showcases the flavors of the world. Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines, and beers. Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe. Plus, be sure to savor the sizzling sounds of the "Eat to the Beat" concert series that stars a stellar line-up of popular musical acts!
The Orlando Sentinal reports-
Disney is closing Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island and it’s 6 nightclubs on Sept. 27th to make the location more “family friendly”. It is rumored that Disney will continue it’s Marketplace theme here with more restaurants and shops for everyone to enjoy. I have personally have never had the opportunity to see to Pleasure Island, because it is an adults only venue and we always have our kids with us.
Hot tip: Save riding the outdoor attractions for after dark. Riding attractions like the Jungle Cruise, Tomorrowland Transit Authority, or even walking up the Swiss Family Treehouse all seem more magical when experienced in at night.
Crowd Control: don’t go later in the day on early magical hour days, that park will sometimes fill to capacity by around 10am.
News from NETCOT.com-
The ‘Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends‘ show is closing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The show will have its final showing on September 27, 2008; no replacement has been announced. The 28-member crew have been reassigned and 3 of the actors have to audition for other positions
August Refurbs- (Collin's Family: this pertains to you!)
The massive Earth Barge from Illuminations Reflections of Earth is currently scheduled to start a refurbishment and LED-lighting system replacement on August 13th. This date has changed several times in the past, and the end date is currently unknown. Illuminations will continue to be shown nightly at Epcot during it's absence but in a modified and slightly shortened form.
The Nine Dragons Restaurant in China is closed until November 27, 2008 for rehab. Look for major renovations, including an exhibition kitchen where diners will be able to interact with the chefs.
In the Magic Kingdom, the SpectroMagic nighttime parade will not be performed while the Liberty Square Bridge is closed for refurbishment (August 15-29, 2008). However, additional entertainment will be offered, including additional Castle shows, extended Town Square Meet and Greets and a second performance of the Disney Dreams Come True Parade.
If you hear of any Disney news, rumors, know some fun facts or hidden treasures; email them to me and I'll post them for you. Thanks!
-Stephanie
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