News Archive - March 2012

March 22, 2012

INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 31:
The Episode That Never Ends

What happens when you stick 5 people together who haven't gotten together for a while? The longest INTERCOT Insider Episode in our history - that's what. Join Carol, Mel, Gary, Ian and John as they discuss a huge variety of topics including the infamous Disney Handwich. Pack a lunch and stay a while - it's a WHOPPER!

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Releases Earlier Opening Dates

The wings dedicated to the popular films featured at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will now be opening than sooner than expected after the resort hotel’s grand opening May 31. “We are excited that the Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid wings at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will all open earlier than we originally planned” said Kevin Myers, vice president of resort operations for Walt Disney World Resort. The Finding Nemo wings of the resort will open May 31; Cars will now open June 18 instead of July 31; The Lion King will open August 10 instead of September 30. The value rooms at The Little Mermaid wings on September 15 instead of at the end of this year. The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo buildings will be entirely family suites, with 1,120 suites between them. The Little Mermaid buildings will feature 864 rooms in the “value” room category.

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March 17, 2012


Park Calendar Released Through October 2012

The Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for October 2012. 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.

March 7, 2012

INTERCOT Insider Podcast - Episode 30:
Little Red Is Not Okay

The INTERCOT Insider Podcast crew far off topic as usual in this episode exploring Valentines Day, Fast Pass return times, social media and it's effects on the parks, Body Wars, lack of attention span, Best Of - Ride Vehicle, Kilimanjaro Safari, Jaws and Pedro from South of the Border. It's all in good fun and distraction in this - our 30th episode of the INTERCOT Insider Live.

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March 6, 2012


Disney Legend Robert Sherman Passes Away

Songwriter Robert Sherman died Monday, March 5 in London. Together with his brother Richard, the Disney legend wrote a number of songs for Disney movies and theme park attractions, including 'It's a Small World (After All)' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'.

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Free Dining Packages Announced for WDW Resorts

Free counterservice for Value Resorts, and free basic dining package for those in Moderate or above has been announced for travel dates 8/25-9/29/2012. Guests must book a minimum 3 night stay by 5/18/12 and purchase a 2 day base ticket. Contact Magical Journeys to book. By supporting our sponsor, you support INTERCOT as the best Disney planning site on the internet.

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March 1, 2012


Free Dining Offer Released For Visa Cardholders

Walt Disney World Resort announced today the return of "free dining" for Disney Visa Cardholder guests. Purchase a minimum three night stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in conjunction with a Magic Your Way ticket and receive the Disney Dining Plan absolutely FREE!
TRAVEL DATES : August 25 – September 29, 2012. For full details including limitations, contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form. Offer expires May 18, 2012.

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