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January 29, 2012

INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 28:
The Changing of the Balloons
We've
recovered from the holidays and the INTERCOT Insider crew of Mel,
Ian, Michael and John are back at it discussing One More Disney Day,
a reimagined Test Track, the Disney Fantasy, Mel's Marathon Weekend,
The Yeti and more. Find out what the Changing of the Balloons
is by downloading, listening and loving the latest episode of the
INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast!
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Episode 28 Here
January 25, 2012

2012 Is The Year To
Be at Universal Orlando Resort
This
year, Universal Orlando Resort will debut more adventure,
excitement, laughter and awe-inspiring moments than ever before –
making 2012 an extraordinary year to be here. From a new Blue Man
Group show and newly re-created experience inside one of Universal
Orlando’s most popular attractions to a stunning parade, spectacular
nighttime show and brand-new blockbuster attraction based on an
incredibly popular film – Universal Orlando Resort is bringing
guests more new entertainment across our entire destination in 2012
than during any other year in our history.
Discussion & Concept
Art Here
January 24, 2012

Disney Cruise Line to
Offer New Itineraries in 2013 Including European Cruises
In
2013, Disney Cruise Line® will offer new itineraries, including an
expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as
Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line
will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings
departing from the Port of Miami for the first time. Plus, there are
new 2012 options, including a 14-night Panama Canal cruise and
holiday sailings from Miami. Bookings open for Gold and
Platinum Castaway Club Members on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 and all
Guests on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. For details contact INTERCOT's
Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit
their
web site and fill out a quote form.
Details & Discussion Here
January 9, 2012

Re-Imagined Test
Track Coming To Epcot This Fall
This
new version of the attraction will transform the current testing
workshop into the sleek “Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot,” where
guests will become automotive designers and create their own custom
vehicles. Next, they’ll buckle into a six-person SimCar ride vehicle
and test out their design on the challenging track of the Test Track
course. This new experience is the result of a renewed, multi-year
business relationship between Disney and General Motors.
Details & Discussion Here
January 1, 2012

24 Hours of Magic
Comes to Disneyland &
Walt Disney World in 2012!
In
celebration of Leap Day, for the first time ever, both the Magic
Kingdom® Park in Florida and the Disneyland® Park in California will
be open for 24 hours straight*, beginning at 6 a.m. on Feb. 29,
2012, to enjoy select attractions, entertainment and services!
That’s an entire, non-stop day (and night) of magic and more.
One More Day
and Night of Disney Magic, Free!
Enjoy one more day and night of Disney magic FREE** when they buy a
3-night, 3-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket
package at select Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort
hotels before Jan. 31, 2012 (for arrivals most nights Feb. 26 –
March 10, 2012). For details contact INTERCOT's Official
Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their
web site and fill out a quote form.
December 24, 2011

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 among the most visited Disney Vacation Planning Sites on
the Internet.
INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 27:
A Flight of Meatloaf - The Holiday Edition
Its
a full house as all seven podcasters are together for the Holiday
Edition of the INTERCOT Insider Live. We talk DVC, Meatloaf,
Best of Bars/Lounges, Harry Potter Expansion, Twilight Zone 10 Mile
Weekend and a whole lot more. Pass the eggnog and join us for
another fun filled, year end episode!
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Episode 27 Here
December 22,
2011

Twilight Zone
Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend
Reviving the popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror theme, runDisney
has unveiled its newest race, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
10-Miler Weekend, which debuts next year at Hollywood Studios. The
nighttime race, scheduled for September 29, is the reincarnation of
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K last held in 2009. The new
event will feature runDisney’s first-ever 10 mile distance. The
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror race weekend will involve a variety of
events, including a 5K and Kids’ races, plus a Health and Fitness
Expo, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney. Race
registration opens Februrary 14, 2012 at runDisney.com.
Discussion Here
December 12,
2011

INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 26:
That Was A Weird One
Join
Mel, John, Gary and Jeff as they talk about the latest in Disney
news and information including all the cancellations going around
lately, Pop Century, Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney, the Old Spice
Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports, the magic that is Disney and a
whole lot more. Close your eyes and pretend your on the
Carousel of Progress - because John apparently used his "old-time"
sounding mic to record this latest edition of the INTERCOT Insider
Live!
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Episode 26 Here
December 9,
2011

Disney
Vacation Club Coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
In a newsletter sent out today, to current Disney Vacation Club
members, Disney has announced the opening of 147 villas as part of
the previously announced expansion of Disney's Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa. Estimated to open in late 2013 near Disney's Wedding
Pavilion, the resort's slated to become the 12th Disney Vacation
Club property. "With the continued popularity of Bay Lake Tower at
Disney's Contemporary Resort, we are thrilled to offer our Members
and Guests a new resort option along the monorail beam with easy
access to the Magic Kingdom Park, as well as a variety of shopping,
dining and recreation experiences," said Claire Bilby, Senior Vice
President and General Manager of Disney Vacation Club.
Discussion Here
November 25, 2011

Park Calendar
Released Through June 2012
The
Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra
Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for June 2012. 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.
November 18,
2011

Disney Takes
Four Themed Entertainment Awards
The Force was with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently when Star
Tours – The Adventures Continue earned one of four top Disney honors
among the 18th annual Thea Awards announced by the Themed
Entertainment Association (TEA). Star Tours – The Adventures
Continue took a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction
Refresh. Other top Thea Awards went to The Magic, The Memories, and
You! at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort for Outstanding
Achievement – Show Spectacular and to Animation Magic at Animator’s
Palate aboard the soon-to-launch Disney Fantasy cruise ship for
Ingenious use of Technology.
TEA
gave the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of
Distinguished Achievements to Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde,
who led the team that created and built Disney’s Animal Kingdom and
who recently oversaw the creative development of Aulani, A Disney
Resort and Spa at Ko Olina O’ahu, Hawai’i. “It’s a great honor to be
counted among the names that are already graced with this
recognition,” Rohde says. “I hope that I’ll have the opportunity for
a few more lifetime achievements to flesh out my portfolio a bit,
and better deserve the honor.”
Discussion Here
November 17,
2011

19th Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival Dates & Details Announced
A little gardening magic will go a long way when an eight-foot-tall
floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary holds court at the entrance to the
19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20,
2012 at Walt Disney World Resort. Standing atop a 12-foot-tall
floral mountain cliff and towering above the park’s front-entrance
topiary bed, the commanding Sorcerer Mickey will direct a riot of
color in the manicured shapes of dancing broomsticks, buckets,
mushrooms, hippos, alligators and elephants straight from the
classic Disney film, “Fantasia.” The front-entrance floral spectacle
will welcome guests to a festival packed with new displays, featured
speakers and hands-on fun for all ages. The festival, including all
gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot
admission.
Discussion Here
November 14,
2011

INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 25:
Ian's In Charge
Lots
to talk about in the latest edition of the INTERCOT Insider Live
including John's stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Mel & Carol at Bay
Lake Towers and Gary at Pop Century. We also cover Food and
Wine Festival favorites, Disney Weddings, Preferred Stroller Parking
and our best of Disney Castmember Costumes. Oh, and we
announced the official dates for the INTERCOT 15th Anniversary
Celebration in October 2012.
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Episode 25 Here
November 13,
2011

"Exotic
Driving Experience" Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2012
Combine
some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically
designed for drivers to safely experience their awe-inspiring
acceleration, speed and handling and you have “Exotic Driving
Experience”, the latest offering from Petty Holdings. Exotic Driving
Experience will feature supercars by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, and
Porsche. Future plans include the addition of other exotic models,
as well. Driving Experiences will start at $189 for six laps
around the circuit. Thrill Rides with a professional driver at the
wheel will be available for $99. It will officially begin on January
16, 2012. Reservations for 2012 can be made by calling 815-822-0149.
Discussion Here
November 11,
2011

Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Tonight!
The
annual display of holiday cheer, which features millions of dazzling
lights, will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight.
From now until Jan. 7, 2012, the cityscape and building facades in
the park’s Backlot area will be draped in multicolored lights that
periodically “dance” to holiday tunes. In addition to the buildings,
the area will also feature illuminated carousels, angels, Santa
Claus and other figures. (The spectacle will not be operational on
Dec. 8). This offering actually began in 1986 in Arkansas, at the
home of businessman Jennings Osborne, who strung 1,000 lights as a
Christmas gift to his daughter. The exhibit was transported to
Disney in 1995 and is a popular holiday draw for many guests.
November 3,
2011

Holiday Season
Officially Starts This Friday at
Walt Disney World Resort
The
holiday season will officially begin this Friday, Nov. 4, with the
return of Cinderella’s Holiday Wish and Castle Dream Lights at Magic
Kingdom Park. During the Cinderella’s Holiday Wish stage show,
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Cinderella
appear to admire the lovely holiday decorations at the park. Then
they share their ideas on how to decorate Cinderella Castle for the
season. Fairy Godmother appears to help bring Cinderella’s
suggestion to life – covering the castle in glittering ice, making
it look just like her special glass slippers. You can see the show
nightly at Magic Kingdom Park throughout the holiday season.
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