January 21, 2011
INTERCOT Aboard The Disney
Dream & Photos!
Follow
John and Ian as they set sail on the Disney Dream over the next few days and
bring you along with them via INTERCOT's Twitter account and photo
galleries. If you're not using twitter, now's the time to join and follow @intercot.
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Disney Dream Photo Gallery
January 21, 2011
INTERCOT Insider PodCast -
Episode 8: Please Play Along at Home OR What's a Maquette
Mel,
Gary, Ian and John talk about the new Fantasyland improvements including
Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster, Star Wars, George Lucas, The Disney Dream
Launching, The Best Of Shopping and much more.
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Discuss Here
January 19, 2011
New Star Tours
Attraction to Debut in May
As
part of yesterday's wide ranging announcements, Disney confirmed that the
new Star Tours attraction at Hollywood Studios will make its debut in 3D on
May 20th. The reimagined attraction will feature new droids, a new
Starspeeder, new destinations and even a new pilot.
January 18, 2011
Seven Dwarfs Mine
Train Coaster For Fantasyland Confirmed - First of Kind Ride System Awaits
Disney
released more details today about the ongoing Fantasyland expansion and it
included a surprise... a new coaster! The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will take
you on a rollicking, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds
shine.” The coaster will feature a first-of-its kind ride system with a
train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth as they whisk along the
track. The journey will be accompanied by music from the classic Disney film
and animated figures of Snow White and the Dwarfs.
Details & Discussion Here
Disney Dream
Christening Streaming Live Wednesday, January 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
On
Wednesday, January 19, Disney Cruise Line will stream a live webcast of the
christening ceremony of the Disney Dream. The show will start at 10:30 a.m.
Eastern, direct from Port Canaveral, Fla., which the Disney Dream calls
home.
Watch
it at
www.disneycruise.com/dream
January 17, 2011
Walt Disney World Resort Winter Pool Rehabs
Many
resort pool refurbishments have been added to the current winter rehab
schedule. Visitors may want to check the renovation list to see how or if it
may affect your upcoming vacation. Typically when Walt Disney World closes a
resort pool for maintenance they offer alternative locations to their
guests. It appears all but a few resorts will have some sort of pool closure
during the 2011 winter travel months.
Closing & Refurbishment Informaiton
January 15, 2011
Epcot International Flower &
Garden Festival Celebrates 18th Year with Millions of Blooms
More
than 30 million blooms in artfully designed floral beds, floral islands,
vibrant rose gardens and larger-than-life topiaries will grace the 300 acres
of Future World and World Showcase during the 18th annual Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival, scheduled to take place at the Walt
Disney World theme park March 2 through May 15, 2011.
Event Information Here
January 12, 2011
Major League
Baseball Returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for Atlanta Braves
Spring Training 2011
The
National League powerhouse Atlanta Braves will return for their 14th
consecutive exhibition season at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2011.
Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where the Atlanta
Braves under a new manager will take the field to prepare for the regular
season - features more than 9,500 seats, along with luxury skyboxes, suites
and patios. The stadium offers many of the amenities of today's major league
ballparks in an intimate sports setting like no other. There's even seating
on grassy knolls that harkens back to the early days of baseball.
January 5, 2011
INTERCOT Insider PodCast -
Episode 7: Mark My Words - Never Again!
Nanci
from Magical Journey's joins us on the first Episode of 2011 as we find Ian
and John both returning from Disney vacations and having somewhat different
views of things. Also discussed - the new Disney Dream (and how excited we
are) along with travel specials for the upcoming year.
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Discuss Here
January 4, 2011
Disney Dream Arrives at Port
Fifteen
days after leaving Bremerhaven, Germany, the Disney Dream arrived in Port
Canaveral, FL at sunrise this morning amid much fanfare and excitement. The
ship will depart on its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011.
Discussion Here