News
Archive - June 2008
June 28,
2008
Pleasure Island Clubs Closing in September
Disney
has announced that the nightclubs on Pleasure Island will close by September
28, 2008. 8 Trax, The Adventurer's Club, Mannequins Dance Palace, BET
Sound-Stage Club, Motion and The Comedy Warehouse will all give a final
curtain call at that time. Disney Imagineers have unveiled a new
vision for Downtown Disney, which will include new shopping, dining and
other experiences. Also planned are numerous enhancements to popular
Downtown Disney locations.
Details & Discussion
June 26,
2008
Accommodation Discounts Announced
For
a limited time, vacationers can take advantage of discount rates at select
Walt Disney World Resorts. Room-only specials are available between August 3
- September 27, 2008.
Guests must be
booked by July 27, 2008. 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.
Discussion Here
June 24,
2008
Parks Fill the Sky With Fireworks on July 4th
On
the fourth of July, Disney's Hollywood Studios will join in the evening
fireworks fun with a special holiday show prior to Fantasmic!. Magic Kingdom
will treat guests to the "Concert in the Sky" display with patriotic music
and "bombs bursting in air". And Epcot will present its acclaimed "IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth." show with a special holiday finale. Downtown Disney
will present July 4th fireworks at 10:30 p.m. for the revelers, shoppers and
diners enjoying the nighttime entertainment district. The special nighttime
shows are included with theme park admission.
Schedule & Discussion Here
June 23,
2008
Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian Attraction Opens This Week
Journey
Into Narnia: Prince Caspian, an all-new soundstage attraction at Disney's
Hollywood Studios, officially opens Friday, June 27, 2008. The attraction
offers an in-depth and unique look into the making of the movie "The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" "Guests and fans alike will be drawn
into a different world as they enter the Narnia portal," says Dave Hoffman,
art director for Walt Disney Imagineering. "By using audio and visual
effects with multiple surround screens, we immerse guests into The
Chronicles of Narnia like never before."
Discussion Here
Book Candlelight
Processional Packages Today
The
dining packages for the Candlelight Processional go on sale today, June 23,
2008. The packages include a meal at select Epcot restaurants and special
reserved seating at the American Gardens Theater. There will be three daily
showings from November 28 through December 30 at 5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 PM.
More Information & Narrators
June 18,
2008
Late
Summer Passholder Discounts Announced
Disney
has
released room-only discounts, at select resorts, for Annual Passholders
vacationing between August 3 - September 27, 2008. Discounts include select
Value Resorts for $64+, Moderate Resorts at $99+ and $144+ for Deluxe
Resorts per night. The number of rooms offered at these rates is limited.
Ask for code FKH. 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.
Discussion Here
June 17,
2008
Gaylord Palms $99 Special on Select Dates
The Gaylord
Palms Resort is offering exclusive $99 rate for 71 select dates now through
September 30th.
Located just
minutes from Disney's main gate, the resort offers top-notch guest
accommodations, four acres of themed experiences under glass, including
innovative restaurants, fascinating shops, live entertainment and much more.
Follow the link below for further details.
Reserve Your Room Today
June 14,
2008
Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced
The
Narrators for the 2008 Candlelight Processional have been released. The list
of celebrities this year include; John O'Hurley, Steven Curtis Chapman,
Edward James Olmos, and more. The dining packages for the Candlelight
Processional go on sale June 23, 2008, and include a meal at select Epcot
restaurants and special reserved seating at the American Gardens Theater.
There will be three daily showings from November 28 through December 30 at
5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 PM.
More Information
June 3,
2008
Calendars Released for November & December
The
Walt Disney
World Resort has released it's
Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for November & December
2008. 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.
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