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March 5, 2010
Princess Half Marathon Weekend Returns
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Footlocker
returns to Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, March 5-7,
2010.Now in its second year, the event includes the Disney’s Fit for
a Princess Health and Fitness Expo plus a series of race
opportunities – Disney’s Royal Family Kids’ Races, the Royal Family
5K and the 13.1-mile half marathon. The signature event takes
runners on a course through multiple Walt Disney World theme parks,
each themed around Disney’s beloved princess characters.
February 28, 2010
Official Grand Opening Caught on Video
INTERCOT's John and Gary attended the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Grand Opening this past week and had a front row view of the
ceremony. In the video, Garrett Hartley of the New Orleans Saints
kicks a field goal thru the entrance to officially open the venue.
February 27, 2010
Atlanta Braves Suit up for Spring Training
Major
League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves will return for their 14th
exhibition season at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2010.
Champion Stadium at the newly rebranded ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex, where the Atlanta Braves will take the field to prepare for
the upcoming season, features more than 9,500 seats, four luxury
skyboxes, and multiple open-air suites and patios. The double-decker
stadium offers many of the amenities of today’s major league
ballparks. Stadium seats, bleachers and a grassy knoll all provide
fans with an intimate sports experience like no other.
February 26, 2010
Park Calendar Released for September
The
Walt
Disney World Resort has released it's
Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for September
2010. For guests visiting during this time, you will want to visit
the
Park Hours and
Events pages to aid in planning your trip. Remember, all times
and schedules are subject to change, so check back often.
February 24, 2010
INTERCOT Tweeting Live from the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grand Opening
INTERCOT's
John and Dpamac (Gary) are live at the Walt Disney World - ESPN Wide
World of Sports Grand Opening Thursday and Friday. They've been
invited to share in the fun, and in turn, you get to peek behind the
curtain by following the
Official INTERCOT Twitter
Account.
February 18, 2010
Exclusive Harry Potter Vacation Package Announced by Universal
Orlando Resort
It’s
one of the most highly anticipated theme park entertainment
experiences of our generation and, for the first time, guests can
now book an exclusive vacation package to visit The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort with their families.
“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package” includes
accommodations at an on-site hotel at Universal Orlando Resort and
admission to both Universal Orlando theme parks – along with a
wide-range of benefits available only by booking through
Universal Orlando Resort.
February 10, 2010
INTERCOT Live @ Disney Press Event
INTERCOT's
Melanears is live at the Walt Disney World - Give a Day, Get a Day
Press Event. She's live on Twitter today and tomorrow.
You can follow Melanears via the
Official INTERCOT Twitter
Account and keep up to date on what's happening. Among the
exciting things announced so far - The Main Street Electrical Parade
is coming back, new fireworks will debut at the Magic Kingdom, the
Tower of Terror is getting a new sequence and more!
February 10, 2010
Dining Additions Coming to Epcot
Two exciting dining additions are coming to Epcot World Showcase, at
the Italy pavilion and Mexico pavilion. In Italy, an authentic
Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for
fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
At Mexico, the popular Cantina de San Angel restaurant is expanding,
and will feature 400 seats with al fresco seating for lunch and a
perfect place for viewing “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” the
nightly Epcot fireworks spectacular. Opening is also is set for fall
2010.
February 8, 2010
Drew Brees is Going to Disney World!
Drew
Brees led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory over the
Indianapolis Colts in South Florida, so what do you think he’s going
to do next? He's Going to Disney World, of course! After
making several memorable plays against the Colts in the 31-17 Super
Bowl XLIV win, Drew looked into the TV cameras and proclaimed the
famous phrase. Drew is appearing in a nationwide commercial
this week and heading to Walt Disney World Resort Monday at where
he’ll celebrate his team’s magical Super Bowl win with a ticker tape
parade down at Main Street USA at 11:55 a.m.
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