News Archive - March 2015

March 30, 2015

INTERCOT Community Raises $1000 to Benefit ThyCa and Thyroid Cancer Awareness!

This year’s #runICOT event was a huge success and the final tally is in. INTERCOT.com raised a total of $941.31, a number that sounded a little Goofy... yes, a Disney pun. So, John (as he promised he would in the INTERCOT Insider Podcast) kicked in the final share to bring the total to an even $1000 donation to THYCA. At this point, there’s only one thing left to ask. ARE YOU IN FOR #runICOT 2016?

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March 27, 2015

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Soft Opens At Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Enthusiastic fans of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel are celebrating the soft opening March 28 of the East Coast version. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is located off the main lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; the adjacent Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace offers views of the marina and Seven Seas Lagoon. Official opening is set for late April, when the coveted Tiki souvenir glassware arrives. (Tiki fans go bananas for the collectible mugs.) An official opening date will be announced soon!

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March 4, 2015

The new restaurant (formerly Adventureland Verandah), will be tentatively be called the “Skipper’s Cantina”, themed around the Jungle Cruise attraction. The rumored back story: Seems the skippers are not making enough money driving the boats and need to open a restaurant for some extra cash. Current thought is that it will operate similar to "Be Our Guest" in that it may be counter service for lunch and table service for dinner. Disney's goal is to open in November, 2015.

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March 14, 2015

INTERCOT Insider Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 75: Addicted to Hummus

It's Daylight Saving Time and everyone is cranky but so addicted to Hummus.  We talk Soarin' and Toy Story Mania Expansion, Pirates, Cinderella and a bunch of other movies, #runDisney, the new Show Your Disney Side App and more!

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March 14, 2015


INTERCOT 2015 Bracketology Challenge - Prizes!

INTERCOT.com has put together our Bracketology Challenge again this year for the folks who visit the site and keep it going all year long. What's at stake? The three best bracketologists will receive INTERCOT T-shirts! Hey, we know it's not much but cut us a break, Free Stuff is Free Stuff - and it's all for bragging rights over your fellow INTERCOTees anyway! Be sure to fill things out before the first round game tips Thursday March 19!

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March 12, 2015

Disney's Hollywood Studios Changing Names Again

During an annual shareholders meeting today, Disney CEO Bob Iger hinted a name change was coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney MGM Studios)... again. "Now we can announce that. It's not been announced right? We'll announce that we're changing the name but we won't announce what we're changing it to." Iger stated. With changes in store rumored to expand on both the Pixar and Star Wars franchises, it's not surprising, however no further comment was made during the meeting.

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March 11 , 2015

24 Hour Event to Kick off 'Coolest Summer Ever' at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney World's annual 24 hour event has been announced for 2015, and this time it's kicking off the summer long celebration "Coolest Summer Ever." Guests are invited to the Magic Kingdom on May 22-23, from 6am Friday - 6am Saturday.   

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March 6, 2015

Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace To Switch Places at Magic Kingdom

With a little bit of Disney magic, the two popular tropical treat locations within the Magic Kingdom are changing places! Aloha Isle, home of the Dole Whip, and Sunshine Tree Terrace, home of the Citrus Swirl, will be swapping locations and menus on March 12.

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March 5 , 2015

Toy Story Mania! and Soarin' To Be Expanded

Disney officially announced today that two of it's most popular Walt Disney World attractions are expanding, with Toy Story Mania! adding additional track, and Soarin' receiving an additional theater. Soarin' will also receive upgrades on the screens and projection systems in the two existing theaters. These improvements are set to be complete by late 2016.

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March 4 , 2015

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Opens Today

March 1 , 2015

INTERCOT Insider Live Disney Podcast -
Episode 74: There Is Something Wrong With Us!

It's the Micro crew of Cindy, Melanie, Ian and John but there's a whole lot to talk about.  We discuss ticket price increases, John's recent trip, Monorails, a new restaurant coming to Adventureland and more.  In the second half of the show, our cast is joined joined by Disney Parks Moms Panelist Ana Fallas who tells us her 7 year journey to join the program!  We also take or leave Disney PhotoPass and John encourages everyone to do a random act of Disney kindness (something to do with Mickey bars).  Join us for another fun filled episode!

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March Fort Wilderness Campfire Movie Schedule

It may still be winter where you are, but at Fort Wilderness the evenings will become warmer this month as spring arrives. It's a great time of year to enjoy an evening under the stars with a sing-a-long, a visit from our silly friends, Chip & Dale, and a Disney movie. Fire lighting is at 7:30 pm nightly, Sing-a-long at 8:00, and movie about 8:40.

Schedule & Discussion Here