News Archive - January 2008

January 27, 2008

Block Party Bash Rocks the Studios!

Continuing the Disney Parks tradition of immersive guest experiences, "Block Party Bash" will put Disney's Hollywood Studios guests right in the middle of a party during what could be one of the wildest, most interactive parades ever. With music and excitement cranked to the max for this high-energy street extravaganza, "Block Party Bash" will entice guests to dance, play and party their way through the Studios. The wildest block party in Disney history is set to debut on March 14.

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January 25, 2008

New Series of Photography from Annie Leibovitz

From Never Land to flying carpets to the forested domain of an Indian princess, stars travel to their very own Fantasylands in a new round of images from famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. Pictured right, Jennifer Lopez (Jasmine) and husband Marc Anthony (Aladdin) soar through the Arabian night. Whoopi Goldberg, Gisele Bündchen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tina Fey and Jessica Biel are the other celebrities living out their fantasies by starring in the newly released dream scenes.

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January 20, 2008

Gaylord Palms Resort Special Rates!

From now through August 2008 the Gaylord Palms Resort, is offering INTERCOT members incredible savings of $70-$100 off the regular rates, per night on select dates! 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.  For details on this special visit the Gaylord Palms Resort's web site below and fill out a quote form.

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January 17, 2008

Disney Dream Jobs - Chief Magic Official

With the Year of a Million Dreams continuing into 2008, the next Disney Dream Job sponsored by Careerbuilder.com has been announced. This year the job offers the opportunity to serve as the Chief Magic Official (CMO) at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. On select weekends throughout the year, the Chief Magic Official will be tasked with dream-making ambassador duties, including appearances at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.

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January 14, 2008

Jostens Center Opens in Summer 2008

The state-of-the-art Jostens Center is set to debut in summer 2008 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The multi-sports field house will play host to events such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling and martial arts, allowing Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex to double the number of indoor events that can be held at the facility.

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January 12, 2008

2008 Star Wars Weekend Dates Released

Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine for the family-friendly fan-fest, scheduled for four consecutive weekends, beginning June 6 and running through June 29, 2008, at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The event includes special parades, trivia games, meet-and-greet sessions with Star Wars legends and characters and special themed activities. The weekend festivities take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and are included with regular theme park admission.

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January 11, 2008

Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club Closing

One of Pleasure Island's main-stay night clubs is set to close its doors for good February 3, 2008. The Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club opened on Pleasure Island April 4, 1990, less than one year after the night time district opened to the public. The venue replaced the short-lived and likely forgotten XZFR Rockin' Rollerdrome. While the Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club pumped out similar rock 'n' roll tunes as its flash-in-the-pan predecessor, it scraped grooving to tunes on roller skates for a more conventional dancing environment often featuring live bands. At the time of the announcement, no future use for the location was announced.

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January 3, 2008

Winter Passholder Discounts Announced

Disney has released room-only discounts, at select resorts, for Annual Passholders vacationing between February 14 - March 6, 2008.  Discounts include select Value Resorts from $79+, Moderate Resorts from $139+ and Deluxe Resorts from $+254 per night. The rates increase on weekends and holidays. Ask for code FIC. The number of rooms offered at these rates is limited. 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.

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January 1, 2008

Park Calendar Released for July 2008

The Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for July 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.