News Archive - July 2013
June
19, 2013
Main Street Bakery
Reopens Featuring Starbucks
Yesterday
the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom Park reopened. On the menu for the
first time at Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll now find Starbucks drinks and
food along with delicious Disney house-made treats including Disney cookies,
brownies, cupcakes and more. The revamped Main Street Bakery is designed to
fit with the current theme of Main Street, U.S.A. and won’t be the only Walt
Disney World Resort location to serve Starbucks. As previously announced,
other locations are coming to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s
Animal Kingdom.
July
26, 2013
Park
Calendar Released Through January 2014
The
Walt Disney World Resort has released it'sExtra
Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for January 2014. For guests
visiting during this time, you will want to visit the Park
Hours andEvents pages
to assist in planning your trip. Remember, all times and schedules are
subject to change, so check back often.
July
25, 2013
INTERCOT Insider
Live Podcast - Episode 52:
It's A Snoozer!
The
title says it all as summer rears it's ugly head and the news slows to a
crawl. Universal however keeps things fresh with the opening of
Transformers and Simpsons themed areas. Other discussion includes Disney's
Hollywood Studios rumors, collectables, and a shout out to our two
listeners. Head to the lanai and sit poolside while listening to this thrill
packed episode of the INTERCOT Insider Podcast!
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July 23,
2013
AT&T Becomes Official Wireless Provider of Walt Disney World & Disneyland
Resorts
AT&T
and Disney Parks today announced an agreement that makes AT&T the official
wireless provider for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Through the agreement, AT&T will have various marketing and branding
opportunities, including sponsoring Disney-created soccer and runDisney
events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. AT&T is also enhancing its
network across Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort using a
variety of technologies.
Details
& Discussion Here
July 22,
2013
2013-2014 Armed Forces Salute Offers!
Disney
has renewed the Armed Forces Salute which honors military famalies with
special ticket and room rates for yet another year. The offer will run from
29 September 2013 through 27 September 2014 and can be booked immediately,
however, tickets will not be available for purchase until August 12, 2013.
Details can be found in our Vacation planning forum or by contacting
INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283,
or visit their web
site.
Details
& Discussion Here
July 9,
2013
New "Rapid Fill" Mug Program
Being Rolled Out
A
new refillable mug program — Rapid Fill — will roll out at resort locations
with self-service beverage stations at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The
introduction of these new mugs will take place in a phased approach
beginning in July with Disney’s All Star Resorts. The new Rapid Fill mugs
have a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip installed in the mug that
allows it to be programmed for multiple days (with the option of adding
additional days) all the way through Guests’ entire length of stay. Rapid
Fill mugs may be purchased and used at any resort self-service beverage
island. Disney Dining Plan Guests will receive this mug as part of their
package.
Discussion
Here
July 8,
2013
Candlelight Processional Narrators Released
The
Narrators for the 2013 Candlelight Processional have been released. The list
of celebrities this year include; Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, Whoopie
Goldberg, Dennis Haysbert, James Denton and more. There will be three daily
showings from November 29 through December 30 at 5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 PM. Dinner
packages go on sale July 9, 2013.
Discussion
Here
More
Information
July 4,
2013
Happy Birthday
America!
In
our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work daily to uphold the
principles on which this great nation was founded. Liberty: for no one can
constrain or remove our belief in our government by the people, for the
people and of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from strife
and freedom to continue to build a nation in which democracy, debate and
truth will always reign. On this, our 237th Independence Day, the staff of
INTERCOT wishes The United States of America a Happy Birthday, and we salute
each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals which we hold so
dear.
July
3, 2013
Magic Kingdom Celebrates
Independence Week
A
red, white and blue fireworks spectacular illuminates the sky over Beast’s,
Cinderella, and Prince Eric’s castles at Magic Kingdom during Independence
Week at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Parks honors America with a Fourth
of July celebration that lasts July 1-7 – all part of Limited Time Magic.
Every night, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the
Sky” features dazzling comets and glittery bursts soaring to a brand new
musical score produced in a concert band style. This is the first time the
holiday show lights up the sky every day during Independence Week, and can
be seen from more vantage points than ever. The fireworks spectacular takes
place at 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.
July
1, 2013
INTERCOT Insider
Live Podcast - Episode 52:
Not The Sun But The Moon Princess ImaLamma
Summer
is in full swing and the podcast crew is in rare form discussing the Disney
and Non-Disney topics of the day including the Monstrous Summer Kickoff,
Park Ticket Prices, Universal's Latest, DVC, Buses, Spiders, Muppets and the
etiquette of e-mail signature files. Yep - John and Mel are battling again
in this lively, fun filled episode of the INTERCOT Insider Live.
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