News
Archive - August 2003
Special Offer!
Radisson
Parkway for $62 a Night!
The
Radisson Resort Parkway is offering a fantastic rate of $62.00 for the
month of September. They also have extended their Buy 1 room get 1 at
50% offer through December 20th. This offer is for families who
want to “spread out” giving the adults their own room with a king bed
and a connecting children's room with two double beds. (Guest must
enter code of B150 in the promo field of the reservation to confirm
this special).
More Info Here
August 29, 2003
INTERCOT
5th Anniversary
Draws To A Close...
Come
join the party as INTERCOT brings to a close it's celebration of
five wonderful years as the Internet’s leading Walt Disney World
news and information site. Three days of meets, greets and
friendship are planned at the Walt Disney World Resort December 5th
thru December 7th 2003.
Discussion & Details Here
August 25, 2003
Annual Passholder Discounts Released
Annual Passholder discounts are now available for guests traveling to
Walt Disney World October 2 - December 26, with blackout dates of
November 25-27. Many resorts, room types and views are available at
varying prices. The number of rooms discounted are limited. Call
INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys, at
1-570-785-3283 or visit their web site.
Discussion Here
August 25, 2003
2003
Candlelight Processional Dinner Package Available
The Candlelight Processional & Massed Choir begins November 28 and
runs through December 30 at Epcot's America Gardens Theatre. You can
either purchase a ticket for the special Dinner Package or watch for
free. Please note: Seating without the dinner package is on a first
come, first serve basis for each show. The Candlelight Processional
Dinner Package can be booked by calling 407-WDW-DINE. The package
includes dinner at select Epcot restaurants and reserved general
seating at the theatre. There are 3 Tiers of restaurants and pricing
to choose from.
Discussion Here
August 20, 2003
Disney's Pin Celebration 2003 Comes to Epcot
The biggest pin trading event of the year at Walt Disney World
Resort will bring together fans of the hobby Sept. 19-21 at Epcot
World ShowPlace for an event featuring trading, a live auction,
informative seminars, artist signings, and an opportunity to
purchase event-exclusive low-edition themed pins. Tickets for
Disney's Pin Celebration 2003 are $53 (Epcot admission is extra).
August
19, 2003
Winter
Vacation Discounts Available
Beginning today, August 19, 2003, Walt Disney World is offering the
"Winter Dream Maker Package" to guests visiting from November 10, 2003 -
February 11, 2004. Please note: The package is not valid 11/25/03 - 11/27/03
and 12/27/03 - 1/1/04. The lead-in rate for a 3 night package at a value
resort is from $99 per adult per night, based on double occupancy. Winter
Dream Maker packages must be booked by September 22, 2003. The number of
packages available at this rate is limited. Advance reservations required.
No group rates or other discounts apply. Call INTERCOT's Official Travel
Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283 or visit their
web site today.
Discussion
& Details
August 12, 2003
New
Fireworks Show "Wishes" to Debut in October
The
power of a wish combines with magical moments from cherished Disney
films and dazzling pyrotechnic effects to create "Wishes," a new
story-in-the-sky fireworks spectacular debuting October 2003 at Walt
Disney World Resort. At several times the size of "Fantasy in
the Sky," Magic Kingdom's previous fireworks show, "Wishes" is the
biggest, boldest pyrotechnic display ever staged in the theme park
that celebrates fantasy and the fantastic.
Discussion & Details Here
August 10, 2003
Mission
Space "Soft Opening"
Moved to Today
Disney
has decided to move up the "soft" opening date from August 15th to
today, August 10th. The decision was based on the very successful
ride previews, good guest reactions and few problems. So the ride is
now open during Epcot operating hours.
August 4, 2003
Mickey's
PhilharMagic Passholder Preview
Be among the first to experience Mickey's PhilharMagic before the
grand opening in October. Annual or Premium Annual Passholders, can
stop by the Fantasyland Concert Hall entrance during regular Magic
Kingdom hours on September 20th & 21st. Guests must show a valid pass.
The new merchandise shop next door will be offering new items based on
the show. An exclusive Mickey's PhilharMagic pin will be available to
all Passholders at Town Square Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom
beginning on September 20th for just $10.50 plus tax. Please note;
quantities are limited.
Attraction
Preview
August 4, 2003
New
Priority Seating Policy
Disney has implemented a new priority seating policy beginning today,
August 4, 2003. All Walt Disney World restaurants except for Victoria
& Albert's Chef's Table and Bistro de Paris will be available for
booking 90 days before arrival. This includes all characters meals
such as Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast, all Resort and Park
restaurants, Fantasmic! Dinner Package, Grand Floridian Kid's Programs
and Childcare Facilities. Recreation activities and non Disney owned
Downtown Disney restaurants will remain the same.
Detailed Priority Seating Grid