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May 27, 2020
Walt Disney
World Plans Re-Opening
The Walt Disney World resort has begun the process to
move toward a phased re-opening with modified operations.
The resort submitted re-opening plans this morning to
local government officials and received the first of
three approvals required. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy,
and read all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Details & Discussion Here
May 24, 2020
Operational Updates for US Disney Resorts
Disney Springs has re-opened at the Walt Disney World
resort and new details are emerging regarding the
potential re-opening of both US Disney Resorts. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and
check out the updates on the
Discussion Boards!
May 9, 2020
Shanghai
Disneyland Offers a Look Ahead
The imminent re-opening of Shanghai Disneyland continues
to offer a look ahead at how US and other Disney Parks
around the world could re-open with modified operations.
Andrew Bolstein, VP of Operations, gives a look around
the Shanghai Disneyland park and a detailed view at the
changes in place for their re-opening. Stay
Safe, Stay Healthy, and check out the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Video & Discussion Here
May 7, 2020
Disney
Springs to Re-Open May 20, 2020
Disney Springs will begin limited operations on May 20,
2020. With social distancing and personal protective
standards in place, Walt Disney World is ready to begin
the first stage of its re-opening later this month. Stay
Safe, Stay Healthy, and check out the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Details & Discussion Here
May 6, 2020
Operational Updates for Disney Parks
The first Disney Park to close due to global health
concerns will also be the first to re-open.
Shanghai Disneyland will re-open with modified
operations on May 11, 2020. The new operational
guidelines potentially indicate how the US parks could
also operate once they re-open. A general update
on the operation of all Disney Parks also shares more
details on how Disney Parks plan to operate in the
future.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay in contact on the
Discussion Boards!
March 16, 2020
A Beacon of Hope for Uncertain Times
In these uncertain and difficult times, Walt's lamp
still burns inside Disneyland as a beacon of hope for
better days still to come. While both the
Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts remain closed;
Disney Vacation memories of the past and your fellow
INTERCOTee's can be a constant source of comfort.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay in contact on the
Discussion Boards!
March 2 - 4, 2020
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Event
On November 18, 1928 Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
jumped off the screen of the Colony Theatre and into
America's hearts. On March 4, 2020; Guests will have the
first chance to jump into the screen and experience a
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse adventure. Check out new
photos inside this Mousumental ride and the new Mickey
Shorts Theater on the Discussion Boards. Plus, stay
Tooned for Live Updates from the Press Event on
INTERCOT's Social Media Channels!
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February 29, 2020
Leap Into Extra Disney Magic in Spring 2020
Happy Leap Day! In celebration of the Extra Day,
Disneyland and Walt Disney World have announced some
Extra Magic for your next Disney Vacation. From
Mickey & Minnie Leaping back on the Silver Screen and
all the Extra Magic in between; Spring 2020 is a great
time for your next trip. Get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
February 26, 2020
Spaceship
Earth Reimagining: Dates & Art
More details have been announced for the impending
reimagining of EPCOT's iconic Spaceship Earth
attraction; including a closure date and the first
concept art of a new show scene. Check out the art and
get all the details on the Discussion
Boards!
Details & Discussion Here
February 25, 2020
Mickey's
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2020
Tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Mickey's
Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties. Returning favorite
entertainment and seasonal attractions will fill 36
frightfully fun nights at the Magic Kingdom. Get all the details on the Discussion
Boards!
Details & Discussion Here
February 24, 2020
Sail into
Summer 2021 with a Disney Cruise
From Adventures in Alaska to Enchantment in Europe;
Disney Cruise Line has announced many Magical ways to
spend your Summer Vacation in 2021. Peruse the
Ports of Call and get all the details on the Discussion
Boards!
Details & Discussion Here
Get a Free Disney Cruise Quote Today!
February 19, 2020
Regal Eagle
Smokehouse Opens at EPCOT
EPCOT's newest signature dining experience is
guaranteed to be yummy & punny. Salute all
cook-offs, but mostly BBQ; at the new epicurean
centerpiece of the American Adventure pavilion. Check
out the menu and get all the details on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
February 17, 2020
Golden
Transformation for Cinderella Castle
The Magic Kingdom's centerpiece and icon is about to
undergo its first major transformation in almost 50
years. While celebration looks have come on gone;
Cinderella Castle's perennial royal blue palette has
persisted. To celebrate Walt Disney's Cinderella
turning 70 (and the park's impending Golden
anniversary); Cinderella Castle is receiving a new
gilded look. Get all the details and share your
thoughts on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
February 11, 2020
Price
Increases for US Disney Park Tickets
Disney Park Tickets on both coasts have become more
expensive. Among the changes; Annual Passes for Walt
Disney World and Disneyland have undergone another
annual increase, Walt Disney World's Park Hopper has
jumped in price, Disneyland's MaxPass has maximized its
price, and a 1 Day Disneyland park ticket has crossed a
historic price point. Both resorts are undergoing
significant expansions, but is it enough extra bang for
the extra buck? Get all the details and share your
thoughts on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
February 6, 2020
FASTPASS+
Opens for Runaway Railway
Disney's Hollywood Studios has opened FASTPASS+
reservations for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.
This is the second E-Ticket addition to the park's
FASTPASS selections in the last 30 days and the second
adjustment to its selection tiers. Get all the details on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
January 30, 2020
First
Disney Stuntronic to Debut Soon
Walt Disney and his Imagineers were known for their
creation and advancements of Audio Animatronics.
Now their successors are ready to make another Leap
forward with the next generation of animatronic figures.
Guests may soon get to Marvel at the first Stuntronic
figure in a Disney theme park. Get all the details on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
January 23, 2020
FASTPASS
Lands in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Disney's Hollywood Studios is rolling out the red carpet
to premier FASTPASS+ for the first time in Star Wars:
Galaxy's Edge. The Park's FASTPASS+ Tier
selections are reeling from the change with all new
choices. Get all the details for
your next trip on the discussion boards!
Details & Discussion Here
January 8 - 14, 2020
INTERCOT @
2020 WDW Marathon Week
The INTERCOT gang is
running around Walt Disney World for the runDisney 2020
Marathon Weekend. Check out our own 7 day marathon of
puns, pictures, and videos around
all four theme parks on INTERCOT's social media channels!
If you're at 'the world', you can also join CheerICOT and
cheer on the runners at our INTERCOT chEAR Meet locations.
Get all the details on the boards!
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chEAR with CheerICOT!
January 1, 2020
Coast to Coast: 20 New Disney Things in 2020
It's a new year and a new decade at the Disneyland and
Walt Disney World resorts. From new attractions
and restaurants to new celebrations and parades; there
are
20 new things to plan for coast to coast. If that wasn't
enough, there's also a Disney dozen of popular events
returning in 2020. Get all the details on the boards and
start planning you 2020 Disney vacation now!
December 28, 2019
News Reel Rewind -- 2019 Year in Review
It's been another year of changes at the Walt Disney
World and Disneyland resorts. The INTERCOT News
Room is rewinding the newsreel to give you a look back
at the events and changes in 2019 that may affect the
planning of your 2020 Disney vacation. Check out these
important news articles and share you thoughts on the
boards as we close out 2019!
December 24 & 25, 2019
 From All of Us to All of You!
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 one of the oldest and among the most visited
Disney Vacation Planning Sites on the Internet.
Share Good Tidings with Your INTERCOTee's
December 21, 2019
INTERCOT Tidbits
December 2019 Edition
INTERCOT's Figment brings you a round-up of all the
Tidbits around the Walt Disney World resort. From
some extra Christmas magic at the Magic Kingdom to a new
Starbucks at Epcot; Walt Disney World is gifting Guests
lots of reasons to visit this Christmastime and Holiday
Season. Get all the details for
your next trip and join the discussion!
Details & Discussion Here
December 18, 2019
Rise of The
Resistance Virtual Queue Update
After almost two weeks of "tweaks", Disney's Hollywood
Studios has officially announced a new Virtual Queue
policy for its popular Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
attraction. Get all the details for
your trip and join the discussion!
Details & Discussion Here
December 8, 2019
Coast to Coast: Disney Christmas Treats 2019
From Disney twists on Christmas classics to unique
seasonal sweets; there's a sleigh-full of sweets at the
Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts to gift your
taste buds this Christmastime and Holiday Season.
Check out all the new and returning sweets on the
Discussion Boards!
December 3 - 5, 2019
Star Wars: Rise of the
Resistance
Grand Opening Coverage on INTERCOT!
Join INTERCOT this Tuesday thru Thursday as we are
invited guests at the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Media Preview. We'll be bringing you our thoughts on
this stunning new attraction and it's dedication, the
latest on EPCOT's transformation, access to Disney
Imagineers who will share the latest projects across the
resort and more! Be sure to follow our social media
accounts!
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November 28, 2019
Coast to Coast: Thanksgiving News Feast 2019
Happy Thanksgiving!
INTERCOT is celebrating this Thanksgiving with a
cornucopia of news stretching from the Disneyland resort
to the Walt Disney World resort. Feast your eyes
(and trip plans) on all the news and new happenings on the
Discussion Boards!
November 19, 2019
INTERCOT Insider Live: Episodes 125 - 128
Turkey Day is just around the corner, but the INTERCOT
Insider is here today. The Audio Episodes 125, 126, 127,
& 128 are now available. Enjoy all the hijinks and Happy
Listening!
November 18, 2019
Happy 91st Birthday to Mickey Mouse!
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! He's turning 91, but
certainly doesn't look it! To celebrate, we've got
a round up of Walt Disney World news about the big
cheese himself. Check out these tips to have some
Mouseumental fun on your next Walt Disney World
vacation!
November 1-5, 2019
INTERCOT
@Wine & Dine 2019 RunDisney
The INTERCOT gang is
running around Walt Disney World for the runDisney 2019 Wine
and Dine Weekend. Check out all
the pictures and videos from five days of fall fun around
all four theme parks on INTERCOT's social media channels!
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October 29 - 31, 2019
Have a Disney Halloween with INTERCOT
Happy Halloween!
Double Double Toil and Trouble ... INTERCOT has a double
dose of Halloween fun to keep your spirits high. Check
out four frighteningly fun articles then stay Tooned to
INTERCOT's social media channels for 2 days of live
Halloween hijinks from the Walt Disney World resort.
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October 26, 2019
INTERCOT Tidbits
October 2019 Edition
INTERCOT's Figment brings you a round-up of all the
Tidbits around the Walt Disney World resort. From
a frightful price hike on a popular service to a patch
of refurbs; Walt Disney World is scaring up changes all
around the Vacation Kingdom this Halloween season. Get all the details for
your next trip and join the discussion!
Details & Discussion Here
October 23, 2019
New
Destinations for Star Tours Announced
When Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker hits theaters,
Starspeeders at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be
heading to new destinations. Check out the details on the Discussion Boards!
Details & Discussion
October 15, 2019
Coast to Coast: Disney Halloween Treats 2019
It's that time of year for spooky sweets at the
Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
HalloweenTime at the Disneyland resort brews up a bewitching
selection of sweets and the Halloween Season at Walt Disney
World conjures some spellbinding confections as well.
Check out all the new treats (sans the tricks) on the
Discussion Boards!
October 9-12, 2019
Boo-jour! from Disney's Halloween Festival
INTERCOT's Jennifer is
having a gourd time exploring the Disneyland Paris resort
during Disney's Halloween Festival 2019. Check out all
the pictures and videos from Disneyland Pairs park and Walt
Disney Studios park on INTERCOT's social media channels!
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October 1, 2019
The EPCOT Experience: Past, Future, Forever
On EPCOT's 37th birthday the park is celebrating with
one foot in the past and one in the future. The
new Walt Disney Imagineering presents The EPCOT
Experience pavilion has opened. In addition to
celebrating the park's rich heritage the reimagined
pavilion also gives a look forward to the park's future
including a new name for its centerpiece attraction. Get
all the details on the Discussion Boards!
Pictures & Details Here
September 29, 2019
Skyliner Soars at Walt Disney World
It's the Grand Opening of the Disney Skyliner at Walt
Disney World. From in-depth interviews with the people
behind the magic to on-ride views and from the
dedication ceremony to all the new merch; INTERCOT's
John has the newest Walt Disney World transportation
system covered inside and out. Check out all the videos on the Discussion Boards!
Videos & Details Here
September 25, 2019
INTERCOT News Reel - September 2019
Autumn has officially arrived and more than just the leaves
are changing at Walt Disney World.
From entertainment updates to new ride vehicles; and from
new dining trends to honoring EPCOT's past--we're rolling
out the News Reel to catch you up on all the happenings
around 'the world'. Read all about it on the Discussion Boards!
September 15, 2019
INTERCOT Tidbits September 2019 Edition
INTERCOT's Figment brings you a round-up of all the
Tidbits around the Walt Disney World resort. From
soft openings for the Disney Skyliner to price increases
for a popular Magic Kingdom event; the first cool crisp
of Autumn is bringing lots of change to Walt Disney
World. Get all the details for
your next trip and join the discussion!
Details & Discussion Here
September 11, 2019
A
Nation & The World Remembers & Reflects - 18 Years Later
Please
join the staff of INTERCOT in remembering and reflecting on
all those who perished 18 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 - 9/11/19.
September 2, 2019
INTERCOT News Reel - Summer '19 Review
As Summer officially, unofficially comes to a close with
the Labor Day holiday in the US, it's a great time to rewind
the News Reel and take a look back at all the exciting
announcements made over the hot Summer months. From all the
recent announcements at the D23 Expo, to new Resort
openings, to previews of holiday fun; there's a lot to look
forward to at the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and aboard
the Disney Cruise Line. Catch up on all the news on the Discussion Boards!
August 25, 2019
D23 Expo 2019 Updates:
Major Changes Ahead for EPCOT
Mary Poppins attraction coming to England in World
Showcase. Not many details to share on this yet.
EPCOT Harmonious to be the new nighttime show replacing
Illuminations and Epcot Forever.
Four Neighborhoods ahead. World Showcase remains.
Future replaced by World Nature, World Discovery and
World Celebration.
Spaceship Earth to be rennovated/refreshed - the focus on
storytelling instead of technology with new narration.
Many favorite scenes will stay with new elements added.
World Discovery - Dreamers Point will replace the area
behind spaceship earth including story fountatin and
wishing tree. New pavillion to become the festival
center. New Walt Disney statue will also make an
appearance.
World Discovery - Guaridans of the Galaxy - Cosmic
Rewind coming including a reverse launch.
Space 220 Restaurant - You'll take an elevator into the
immersive dining experience.
Play Pavillion replaces wonders of life with games and
activities - plus your favoirite characters. Edna
Mode and Huey/Duey/Louie both will be the lead
characters in two seperate attractions.
World Nature - New film for the land "Awesome Planet" in
January 2020. Journey of Water Moana exploration
trail coming to this area as well.
World Showcase - New circlevision film Wondrous China
coming. New Canada Far and Wide Circlevision also
coming. Remy ride coming to France in Summer 2020.
Details on our Discussion Board
Disney Genie Coming in 2020
App for customized itineraries to reduce the need for
planning. Dining an fast passes can be planned and
made automaticaly by the app.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Details
Revealed
2 day and 2 night space cruise on the Starship Halcyon.
You check into the terminal and are put in a launch pod
to the ship and spend the next 2 days living on board
the spaceship. Every window has a view into space
including your cabin. You'll meet characters along the
way including new and familiar ones. Includes
activities, dining and your own story. WIll alow for you
to blast via port to Batu. You'll get to visit the
bridge and learn about navigation and defense. Hidden
spaces will also exist.
Magic
Happens Parade Coming to Disneyland
A new parade called “Magic Happens” is headed to
@Disneyland in spring, with floats celebrating films
like Moana, Coco, Sleeping Beauty and more! A new song
by Todrick Hall will be featured.
Details Here
New Cirque Show Coming to Disney Springs
New Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs will center
around a little girl and her animator father - where his
animations come to life and send her on a great
adventure! Animated characters will interact with the
live performers with familiar Disney music. Coming soon
in March 2020.
Details Here
August 23, 2019
Imagining Tomorrow, Today @ D23 Expo '19
The 2019 D23 Expo has kicked off with the opening of the
Imagining Tommorow, Today pavilion giving a glimpse into the
future of EPCOT and other corners of the Disney Vacation
Kingdom. From more details and first looks at EPCOT
Reimagined to new details on how you can vacation on a
starship of Star Wars lore; the expo has opened with some
exciting unveilings. Get all the details & concept art on the Discussion Boards!
Plus stay tooned for coverage of the live announcements on
Sunday August 25th!
August 18, 2019
Coast to Coast: Halloween 2019 News & Notes
With the Halloween Season already underway at Walt
Disney World and HalloweenTime just a few weeks away at
Disneyland; there's lots of new fun to look forward Boo on
both coasts. Disneyland has a new Halloween event this
year with immersive treat trails and a new Villains Grove,
while Walt Disney World is introducing a new way to attend
multiple Halloween Parties and new novelty souvenirs. Get all the details on the Discussion Boards!
August 9, 2019
The Haunted Mansion 50th Materializes
The Disneyland park is celebrating the 50th Anniversary
of the Haunted Mansion with new treats to feed a foreboding appetite and
new ways for Ghosts to follow you home. Plus take a look
back to when Walt Disney introduced the world to a stately
manor for spooks and the pallor profiles of the Mansion's
most infamous 13 residents. Get all the details on the Discussion Boards!
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