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August 14,
2017
One Man's Dream to Be Replaced
Walt Disney World has announced a "reimagining" and a
new name for the current One Man’s Dream exhibit at
Disney's Hollywood Studios. While the new exhibit
promises to retain some of the historical elements, it
appears to primarily act as a preview center for
forthcoming attractions and Walt Disney Studios films.
Are you coming to INTERCOT's 20th Birthday Bash October
13-15? Depending on when you check into your resort, you
may be able to make your Fastpass+ selections now! We
are roughly 60 days out! Join the Planning in our
INTERCOT 20 Forum!
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and Downtown Disney
at Disneyland have announced that they will both open a
Star Wars VR experience later this year. Star
Wars: Secrets of the Empire promises to immerse Guests
in a Star Wars adventure they can see, hear, touch and
even smell!
INTERCOT's Figment brings you a round-up of all the
Tidbits around the Walt Disney World resort. From
new restaurants to new stores and from character changes
to a new DVC/AP discount; the Walt Disney World resort
is heating up with changes this Summer! Get all the
details for your next Walt Disney World vacation and
join the discussion!
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 100: The D23 Extravaganza!
We've turned 100 and we look back on our years online,
but not for long because... holy cow... did you see all
the announcements that came out of D23. Tons to
talk about and not enough show to do it in. Grab a
cold beverage and join us as we look at the future of
Disney Parks in the aftermath of the company's big
announcements!
Among last week's massive Press Release and avalanche of
announcements, Disney Parks & Resorts previewed "Disney
360 Vacation"-- a new program that promises to fully
immerse Guests in their favorite story. The first effort
in this new program will be the announced Star Wars
Hotel. This revolutionary new vacation experience will
be a living adventure that allows guests to immerse
themselves in an entirely new form of Disney
storytelling. Are you interested in this type of new
experience? How much would you pay to be totally
immersed in a Star Wars adventure? Share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
The new Minnie Vehicle service has begun a Soft Opening
at Walt Disney World with a full roll-out to begin later
this month at select resorts. The new service will be
operated by Walt Disney World Cast Members like other
current Transportation Options; unlike other current
options, each trip will carry an additional flat fee.
Expansions Announced for Disney Around the Globe at D23
Expo 2017
In the largest announcement since Michael Eisner's
"Disney Decade", Bob Chapek has announced expansion
plans at Disney Parks around the globe. At Walt
Disney World in particular; major changes are coming to
the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, &
the Resort's Transportation systems. Get the details, see the
concept art, and share your thoughts on the Discussion
Boards!
More Details for Star Wars Land Unveiled at D23
Expo 2017
During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first
look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star
Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park
and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See the model with
close-ups and share your thoughts on the Discussion
Boards!
2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Returns
with New Flavors
The 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has
revealed its 37 booth line-up. New booths and new
dishes are on the menu this year. Check out the menus and share your thoughts on the Discussion
Boards!
Are Tron Lightcycles Set to Replace Walt Disney
World's Tomorrowland Speedway?
Rumours are flying as they always seem to do ahead of
this weeks D23 conference. The latest - that Shanghai's
TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride may be coming to Walt
Disney World's Tomorrowland seems to have some
credibility. Since it's opening, this ride has won rave
reviews and Disney has been rumoured to be bringing it
stateside - whether it be in Epcot or the Magic Kingdom.
Could it be replacing the Tomorrowland Speedway?
Chime in with your two cents on our Discussion Boards.
In
our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work daily to uphold the
principles on which this great nation was founded. Liberty: for no one can
constrain or remove our belief in our government by the people, for the
people and of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from strife
and freedom to continue to build a nation in which democracy, debate and
truth will always reign. On this, our 241th Independence Day,
the staff of INTERCOT wishes The United States of America a Happy Birthday,
and we salute each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals
which we hold so dear.
June 23,
2017
Eat To The Beat Concert Series Returns!
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns
this year with record number of days (75) and a record
number of Global Marketplaces (35). Top notch
entertainment also is back with the Eat to the Beat
concert series - where 11 new artists (including the
Hooters) will join returning acts.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 99: Carolyn's Therapy Session
The gang is back after the Pandora Preview excitment and
it's on to actual Pandora reviews with crowds and sold
out Banshees! We also talk light up snacks, new rooms at
pop century and Carolyn gets a free therapy session.
Oh and John got a soundboard. It's episode 99 -
just one shy of the centry mark and we're still dishing
Disney all these years later! Download and tell a
friend or 100!
Happily Ever After - The Latest
Fireworks Show at Disney's Magic Kindom
"Happily Ever After" is the new fireworks show at
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom - which replaced
the long running "Wishes". During a recent visit, we
captured it all for your viewing pleasure!
June 8,
2017
Flight of Passage Pre-Show
While we can't show you the attraction itslef (no
filming is permitted) - we can show you the pre-show
leading up to the ride itself. Flight of Passage
is an amazing new attraction at Pandora - The World of
Avatar, the new land at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.
June 5,
2017
Imagineer Interview - Flight of Passage
John interviews Joan Hartwig, Creative Director at
Walt Disney Imagineering. They talk about the Avatar
Flight of Passage, the new E ticket attraction at
Disney's Animal Kingdom - and the personal
experience and connection guests will have on the
ride. They also discuss the herculean effort it took
to bring this one of a kind simulator to life.
June 1,
2017
The Sights and Sounds of Pandora!
John interviews Nathaniel Palma, Guest Experience
Manager at the Walt Disney World Resort about Pandora -
The World of Avatar. They discuss the sights, sounds and
details of Disney's newest land at Animal Kingdom.
Amazing is the key word and you'll hear John and
Nathaniel use it often!
May 27,
2017
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 98: Pandora Revealed!
It took 2 tries to bring this episode to you - but
prevail we did. After doing a Media Preview, John takes
you thru the new land of Pandora - The World Of Avatar
at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Hear about the new
rides, shops, dining and what the bioluminescent world
looks like at night. We also talk Epcot expansion, self
driving cars, gondolas, Ian's latest trip and a whole
lot more. Plus, there's singing. Grab a cold beverage
and listen now!
Mickey's Halloween & Christmas Party Ticket
Dates Announced - Tickets Available!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will start earlier
than ever this year, with parties running from Aug. 25
thru Nov. 1 on select nights. The event will feature
trick-or-treating, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
stage show, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and
“Happy HalloWishes.” Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
will be held Nov. 9 thru 22 on select nights. The party
will feature Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,
“Holiday Wishes,” “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” and much
more."
Join INTERCOT and follow along live on social media as we explore the new world of Pandora - The
World of Avatar this Friday May 12! Coverage starts
around 8:30am and runs thru 3pm.
At the Rookery, a Naturalist from Alpha Centauri
Expeditions will assist a guest with identifying a
favorite banshee from among 10 unique styles. Each
interactive banshee includes three ranges of motion –
mouth, head, and wings – that are controlled by hand.
Guests will also hear them make authentic banshee sounds
provided by Disney’s partners at Lightstorm
Entertainment
Disney Releases First Park Map Showing Pandora:
The World of Avatar
Walt Disney World has updated their on-line park map for
Disney's Animal Kingdom giving the first official look
at the layout of Pandora: the World of Avatar.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 97: We've Lost Everyone!
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Midway
thru taping the latest episode of the INTERCOT Insider,
Skype decided to die and the hilarity ensues as we all
try to figure out what happend! We talk Gondolas,
Pandora updates, Universal's 3rd Gate, Mission Space 2,
Frozen, room refurbs and a whole lot more.
A Meet 20 Years in the Making - INTERCOT's
20th Anniversary Celebration at WDW!
On a the last
INTERCOT Insider Podcast, the crew let the
cat out of the bag - we're planning a
celebration! This October, INTERCOT will have
been online for 20 Years and we'd like you to
join us as we mark the occasion. We've got 3
days of fun in store for you at the Walt Disney
World Resort with more details coming
soon. For now, save the dates October 13-15 and contact
Magical Journey's today to reserve your room!
You won't want to miss it!
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 96: A Murder of Banshees
Talk is heating up about the opening of Pandora at
Disney's Animal Kingdom and the crew talks what to
expect there. They also discus the elevated
transportation rumor and building at both the Caribbean
Beach and Coronado resorts. They also talk Universal's
Volcano Bay, Guardians of the Galaxy, New Trams and the
ultimate part coming this October to celebrate
INTERCOT's 20th year online. Grab a cold beverage and
enjoy the latest episode of the INTERCOT Disney Podcast!
‘The Music of Pixar Live!’ Debuts at Disney’s
Hollywood Studios This Summer
This summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present
“The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters.”
This limited-time concert event will showcase memorable
music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with
a live orchestra and appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar
characters. Starting May 26, “The Music of Pixar LIVE!”
will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the
Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (following the
regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast –
Live on Stage”).
Explore Pandora – The World of Avatar with
Nightly Extra Magic Hours
For a limited time, May 27-July 4, 2017, Guests staying
at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels can explore
Pandora – The World of Avatar beyond regular Park hours.
Nightly Extra Magic Hours will be offered from 11 p.m.-1
a.m. only in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s
Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
INTERCOT.com has put together our Bracketology
Challenge again this year for the folks who visit the site
and keep it going all year long. What's at stake? The three
best bracketologists will receive INTERCOT T-shirts! Hey, we
know it's not much but cut us a break, Free Stuff is Free
Stuff - and it's all for bragging rights over your fellow
INTERCOTees anyway! Be sure to fill things out before the
first round game tips Thursday March
16!
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 95: What's A Toboggan
The Insider crew is once again stuggling with our
Canadian to American lexicon - asking what's a Toboggan
to you? We also discuss a new Grand Floridian,
Pandora/Avatar, Rivers of Light, hotel expansion and
more! Finally, we announce the dates for the
INTERCOT 20th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the
Walt Disney World Resort - October 13-15, 2017! Mark
your calendar now, and plan to join us for a weekend for
fun, friendship and memories!
Rumor: Is an Elevated Transportation System
Coming to Walt Disney World?
Rumors are floating around the interwebs that an
elevated transportation system of some kind may be
coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. We take a look
at the reports, permits and speculation.
Rivers of Light Debuts February 17 at Disney's Animal Kingdom
For more than a year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme
Park at Walt Disney World® Resort has continued its
evolution to a day-to-night park by introducing a rich
variety of new nighttime experiences. To that end,
Disney has announced one of the park’s newest nighttime
experiences, “Rivers of Light,” will make its official
debut on Feb 17, 2017.
Pandora - The World of Avatar Set to Open May 27
at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s
Animal Kingdom on May 27 according to CEO Bob Iger who
shared the exciting news during the Q1 FY17 Walt Disney
Company Earnings Call. This new land will transport
guests to the visually stunning world of Pandora. Here,
guests will wonder at floating mountains and
bioluminescent plants, and can join the Na’vi on two
excursions that take adventure to the next level.
Disney Quest Closing July 3 - Making Way for NBA
Experience
The West Side area will be undergoing changes –
beginning with the closure of DisneyQuest on July 3,
2017. Until July 3, DisneyQuest will continue to offer a
great interactive experience for all guests. The NBA
Experience at Walt Disney World Resort (slated to
replace Disney Quest) - will be a one-of-a-kind
basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on
activities that put guests of all ages right in the
middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA
video productions and numerous interactive experiences,
as well as a restaurant and a retail store.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 94: Introducing Narf Tuna
We're back after a long hiatus! Episode 93 is
unfortunately gone - where it went, no one knows. But
#94 is now here for your listening pleasure and we are
proud to introduce Narf Tuna. Who is he, where did he
come from? Find out on the latest INTERCOT Insider
Disney Podcast! Download, Listen, LOVE!
Team #runICOT Invades the Disneyland Resort
January 12-15!
Team #runICOT will be at the Star Wars Half Marathon –
The Light Side, Star Wars 10K and Star Wars 5K January
12-15 and we hope you will join us! Put yourself to the
ultimate test and join the Star Wars Rebel Challenge
combining the Star Wars 10K and Half Marathon for an out
of this world running adventure. As Jedi Master Yoda
says, "Do or do not. There is no try!" Meets and
events are now posted below. See you on the west
side!
In early 2017, guests will be able to visit Choza
Tequila, an authentic outdoor tequileria, just outside
of the Mexico pavilion. Here, you’ll find refreshing
hand-crafted margaritas and classic Mexican cuisine like
tacos, empanadas, chips and fresh guacamole.
The staff of INTERCOT would like to take a moment to wish the best to you
and yours this Christmas and Holiday Season. May your New Year be a happy
and healthy one filled with Disney Dreams! From the bottom of our hearts, we
thank each and every one of you for making INTERCOT among the most visited
Disney Vacation Planning Sites on the Internet.
November 20,
2016
Pandora - The World of Avatar Opening 2017
Shops/Restaurants Revealed
Pandora – The World of Avatar land is set to open in
2017, and will transport guests to a visually stunning
world complete with floating mountains and
bioluminescent plants. Here, guests will be able to
experience two excursions that will truly push adventure
to the next level. First, the family friendly Na’vi
River Journey will send guests down a sacred river
hidden within a bioluminescent rainforest. And second,
the Avatar Flight of Passage excursion will offer the
jaw-dropping experience of riding on a Banshee over the
world of Pandora.
During a D23: Destination D presentation today, Walt
Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek also shared
that – for the first time – they are adding a new
adventure to the Star Tours – the Adventure Continues
attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm teams
are currently in production to add an exciting new
mission to the attraction based on elements from Star
Wars Episode VIII.
New Holiday Expeience Coming to Disney Springs
This Holiday Season
This holiday season, the idea of “wishing upon a star”
will take on an even more magical meaning in the skies
of Disney Springs. Disney appears to be producing an
amazing arial show with drones.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 92: Driving a Lawnmower
It's International Podcast Day and we're celebrating
with the release of our 92nd Episode of the INTERCOT
Insider Live. On this edition, we talk about the new
Muppets attraciton at the Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Not So
Scary Halloween Party, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, blue
rocks in Tomorrowland and ICOT 20! Grab a pumpkin
spice latte and join us for the latest edition of the
show!
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great
Gonzo arrive at Magic Kingdom® Park on October 2 for the
opening of their all-new, live show “The Muppets Present
… Great Moments in American History.” Hosted by James
“J.J.” Jefferson, town crier of Liberty Square, and Sam
Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American eagle who is
forever trying to set a high moral standard for the
Muppets, this wacky new show is set to take place
several times daily, just outside The Hall of
Presidents.
Epcot Internationial Food & Wine Festival Begins
Today - Runs Thru November 14
Top celebrity chefs, brand new Disney resort cooking and
dining experiences and irresistible Eat to the Beat
dining packages will add fresh twists to the 21st Epcot
International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase at
Walt Disney World Resort.
A
Nation & The World Remembers & Reflects - 15 Years Later
Please
join the staff of INTERCOT in remembering and reflecting on
all those who perished 15 years ago today in the horrific
attack on our country and all of those, who have throughout
this great nations history, given their lives so that we all
may remain free. We will NEVER FORGET.
This is
our Patriot Day - 9/11/16.
August 27,
2016
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 91: It's a Picnic Day
Michael is back from his whilwind trip to Hong Kong and
Shanghai and he's got plenty to say and report on.
Starbucks was the beacon, the heat was crazy, the castle
is huge and Tron Light Cycles were amazing. We all
sit in awe as he describes his travels. We also
talk about park closures and changes, new attractions
and more. Grab an ice cold lemonade and chill out with
your INTERCOT Pals in the latest Insider Disney Podcast!
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year in the middle
of the magic and save up to 20% on rooms at select
Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights November 6
through November 10, November 13 through November 22 and
November 26 through December 23, 2016. Villa's - 20%
Deluxe are 20% except Beach Club, Contemporary and
Polynesian are 10% Moderates - 15% Values - 10% Offer
excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of
Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and
Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
Book by October 8, 2016
.
Limited Time Character Experience for Guests
With Memory Maker at Magic Kingdom
Guests can now delight in a special Disney Character
Experience at Walt Disney World® Resort, courtesy of
Memory Maker. For a limited time, Aug. 7-31, 2016,
Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a Character
Experience at Magic Kingdom® Park for Guests who have
purchased Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day. This
limited-time opportunity gives your Clients access to a
private Disney Character Experience with a Disney
Princess at Heritage House in Liberty Square at Magic
Kingdom Park from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Only one person in
the party needs to have purchased Memory Maker in order
for the group to enjoy this Character Experience.
The Walt Disney World resort has announced a new premium
interactive experience launching 8/15/16. Imagine your
rebels walking up to the resort room door to discover an
Imperial recruitment banner. The Empire was there! Once
inside, they'll discover the Rebel Alliance has
infiltrated the room, leaving gear and tech to help on a
secret mission for the Rebellion. Through augmented
reality on their smartphone, Ezra Bridger (from the hit
TV series, Star Wars Rebels) guides them on an
undercover mission. The new premium experience is priced
at $499.99.
The Muppets are Coming to the Magic Kingdom This
Fall in an All-New Show!
Beginning this fall, the Muppets will be visiting Magic
Kingdom Park, where they’ll take part in an all-new live
show, “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American
History.” Sam Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American
eagle who is forever trying to set a high moral standard
for the Muppets, will join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy,
Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and James Jefferson, town
crier of Liberty Square, as they gather outside The Hall
of Presidents to present historical tales in hysterical
fashion as only they can.
Early Morning Magic Extended at Magic Kingdom -
Coming to Disney Studios
Disney has announced that Early Morning Magic been
extended through September 30, 2016, for Magic Kingdom
Park, and that Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon
offer Disney Early Morning Magic as well! Beginning
August 1, a select number of guests can experience
Disney Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood
Studios. Beginning at 7:45 a.m., guests can enter the
park and experience Star Tours – The Adventures
Continue, Toy Story Mania!, Pixar Place character
greetings (with Woody and Buzz), and Mickey and Minnie
on Commissary Lane and Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight.
Guests can also partake in an all-you-care-to-enjoy
breakfast at ABC Commissary from 8-10 a.m.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 90: Looks Good On You Though
It's Independence Day and the Podcast Crew is
celebrating with a new episode (finally) after our first
taping was lost forever - and it was the best one ever!
We discuss what's new at all the parks this summer
including the grand opening of the Frozen Ride at Epcot,
new film and additional theater at Soarin' and the
latest Guardians of the Galaxy rumor!
In
our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work daily to uphold the
principles on which this great nation was founded. Liberty: for no one can
constrain or remove our belief in our government by the people, for the
people and of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from strife
and freedom to continue to build a nation in which democracy, debate and
truth will always reign. On this, our 240th Independence Day,
the staff of INTERCOT wishes The United States of America a Happy Birthday,
and we salute each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals
which we hold so dear.
June 21, 2016
Figments June Tidbits - Around the World
Summer is traditionally a slow news time for Walt Disney
World but Jason's (aka Figment) Tidbits keep you up to
date on whats happening each month. In this trip
Around the World, he goes popping with new flavors in
the Main Street popcorn line, lets us know about Anna
and Elsa's exit from Farytale Hall, finds new adult
beverages popping up around Epcot and a whole lot more.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 89: The Magic Was Wasted On You
The summer season officially begins and the podcast is
back with another sizziling episode -- get it? Ian
talks about his most recent trip and we cover many of
the announcements and updates that have happened over
the past weeks including Rivers of Life news, Finding
Dory characters in Turtle Talk, Frozen attraction
opening, Earful Tower and it's tearful goodby, runDisney
virtual races and a whole lot more. Fire up the
barbecue, take a splash in the pool and sip on a cold
one while enjoying this, the latest episode of our
Disney podcast.
Walt Disney World Announces Summer 2016 Grand
Opening Line-Up
The Walt Disney World resort has made a formal
announcement detailing the entertainment and attraction
Grand Openings for the Summer 2016. Although several
dates were already internally announced, the full
line-up has now been publicly confirmed with exact dates
that can be found in the link below.
Rivers of Light to be Replaced By Jungle Book
Show for Summer 2016
Disney has announced additional details for the
Magic of Nature After Dark event kicking off
Memorial Day Weekend 2016, with the surprising
change the Rivers of Light will be preempted by
a new Jungle Book show on Discovery River.
Disney Releases First Look at Soarin' Around The World & FastPass+
Details
Disney Parks and Resorts has released ride film from two
of the new segments that will be featured in Soarin'
Around The World attraction coming to Epcot:
The opening date of the revamped attraction is
set for June 17 with FastPass+ available on
April 21.
INTERCOT Insider
Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 88: Cane and a Top Hat
The Insider Disney Podcast crew is back and talking
Disney Cruise Line with Brandy Robinson, Disney Parks
Mom's Panelist and Cruise Line Specialist. It's perfect
timing too, as Disney announces 2 new ships are going to
be built! We also talk the sleeper hit Zootopia,
Purple Magic Bands, New Star Wars Fireworks and more!
Grab your cane and top hat, "put on the ritz" and join
us for another fun filled episode!
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