News
Archive - April 2003
April 24, 2003
Mission
Space Preview Opening August 15, 2003
Disney
officials announced an Aug. 15 "preview opening" for Epcot's Mission:
SPACE, a one-of-a-kind thrill that will rocket guests to the galaxies
in an out-of-this-world space adventure. Mission: SPACE "officially"
launches in October. Presented by HP and featuring breakthrough
technology that creates an unforgettable launch sequence and
interplanetary journey, Mission: SPACE will take amazed riders
straight up into space and on to Mars.
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April 22,
2003
Expedition
Everest Coming To Animal Kingdom in 2006
Legend holds that high in the Himalayan Mountains lives an enormous creature
that fiercely guards the route to Mount Everest. Now that legend comes
dramatically to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a new high-speed train
adventure that combines coaster-like thrills with the excitement of a close
encounter of the hairy kind. Walt Disney World guests will discover for
themselves the fearsome legend of the yeti when Expedition EVEREST opens in
2006 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. The new thrill attraction was
announced today during the park’s 5th anniversary festivities at Walt Disney
World Resort in Florida.
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Pop
Century Resort Opens December 14
INTERCOT's Sponsor Magical Journeys can now book reservations for Disney’s
newest value-priced resort - Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Opening Dec. 14,
2003, the 2,880-room, first phase of Disney’s Pop Century Resort will send
clients on a trip through American popular culture spanning the 20th
Century.
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April 4,
2003
Port Orleans French Quarter Closing For Rehab
It has been
confirmed that as of today Disney has stopped taking reservations for Port
Orleans French Quarter. The resort will go down for an extensive rehab,
including repainting, replacing and refurnishing. Disney has set a
tentative start date in early May and estimate that the renovation will take
a year, or possibly longer. All guests with existing reservations will be
notified and transferred. Stay tuned for further developments.
Discussion &
Information
April 2, 2003
Florida Residents Play 4 Days Return
The Florida
Residents Play 4 Days passes are back! A Play 4 Days pass allows Florida
residents four days in the four Walt Disney World theme parks for only $109
per person (plus tax). Good for visits between April 1 through Sept. 30,
2003 (only block-out date: July 4). A special "park hopper" bonus will give
Play 4 Days ticket holders the option to "hop" among the 4 main Disney parks
at no extra charge. Available to Florida residents only; proof of residency
required for each adult. For more information on Play 4 Days, guests can
call 1-407-WDW-4DAYS.
Discussion &
More Information
May Park
Hours/Events/E-Nights
The Walt
Disney World Resort has announced it's operating and event schedule for May
2003. Also, 2 E Ticket Nights have been added on May 27 & 30 from 8-11 PM.
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.