<<Introduction>>
Like a bear waking from
hibernation, another edition of the INTERCOT Insider is rolling into
your mailbox. After a few month hiatus, we are back recapping the
changes at the Walt Disney World Resort that wrapped up 2015 and
kicked-off 2016. Hang on to them hats and glasses, cause this here's
the most informative ride on the internet!
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<< INTERCOT News
Room>>
The INTERCOT News Room has
been buzzing with exciting announcements and interesting updates.
Be sure to follow the link at the bottom of each item for more
details and to join in on the discussion on the INTERCOT Discussion
Boards.
Earful Tower Slated For
Removal - Other Changes in Store for Hollywood Studios
The "Earffel Tower", the original landmark of Hollywood Studios,
will be removed soon. Also, Disney will close several attractions
April 2 including Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; Honey,
I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure; a Monsters Inc.
meet-and-greet, and the Studio Catering Co. restaurant will all
close as part of a complete makeover of the park that will feature
Star Wars and Toy Story lands.
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Details & Discussion
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Villain Kylo Ren Arrives
Beginning in February, a visit to Star Wars Launch Bay at either
Disneyland Park in California or Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt
Disney World Resort in Florida will transport guests to the Star
Wars galaxy for an encounter with Kylo Ren on the bridge of his
First Order Star Destroyer. As seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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Details & Discussion
The Ganachery Opens in Disney Springs
The Ganachery is now open at Disney Springs, a jewel box of a shop
that showcases the beauty of chocolate with an experience much like
a wine tasting. The star of the show is a custom-made ganache,
Disney’s own recipe for a luxurious mixture of melted chocolate and
cream.
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Details & Discussion
Skipper Canteen Opens in Adventureland
The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd's Skipper Canteen opened in December
at the Magic Kingdom. We've got the menu and backstory in our
Discussion Boards!
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Details & Discussion
Flying Fish to be
Reimagined in 2016
Flying Fish Cafe on Disney's BoardWalk is closed for several months
as both Walt Disney Imagineering and the culinary team reimagine one
of the most popular places for dinner at Walt Disney World Resort.
You can expect a whole new look, and the team will be working on a
new menu.
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Details & Discussion
Multi-Month Refurbishment for Soarin’ in 2016
Epcot's most popular attraction, 'Soarin Soarin' closed for
refurbishment on January 4 and is planned to reopen in the summer of
2016.
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Details & Discussion
Na’vi River Journey in Pandora
Pandora – The World of AVATAR will bring a variety of new
experiences to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a family-friendly
attraction called Na’vi River Journey. The adventure begins as
guests set out in canoes and venture down a mysterious, sacred river
hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of
Pandora reveals itself as the canoes pass by exotic glowing plants
and amazing creatures. The journey culminates in an encounter with a
Na’vi shaman, who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora
and sends positive energy out into the forest through her music.
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Discussion & Details
New Rivers of Light Nighttime Experience at Disney's Animal
Kingdom
When Disney's new nighttime experience “Rivers of Light” opens at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’ll be one of the most memorable and
emotionally stirring shows in the park’s history. And today we’re
sharing a sneak peek at some of the amazing sights the show will
offer when it debuts in spring 2016.
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Details & Discussion Here
<<Character
Change-Up>>
The Walt Disney World resort
was busy shuffling Character Meet & Greets in Late 2015.
On October 8th, Disney’s
Hollywood Studios debuted a new Minnie Mouse Meet & Greet near
Disney Junior – Live on Stage!. Also at the studios, Sorcerer Mickey
Mouse can now be found at a new Meet & Greet near the former queue
for the Backlot Tour.
Over at Epcot, Duffy The
Disney Bear was retired from the daily character offerings on
October 3, 2015. Character Cast have reported that Daisy Duck has
begun a new Meet & Greet in Duffy’s former gazebo location.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom,
Flik began a new Meet & Greet on October 4th on Discovery Island.
Finally at the Magic Kingdom,
a new Meet & Greet in Adventureland featuring Rafiki has opened
while the Tommorowland Meet & Greet featuring Stitch has closed.
<<Conclusion
>>
As the first
wisps of Spring air swirl in, this edition is fading out. We hope
this edition has re-capped all of the happenings over the past few
months and has gotten you up-to-date for your next trip. We'll be
back in a few weeks with more great tips, news, and deals. See ya
real soon!
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