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February
20, 2023
It's End of The Trail for Trail's End
It's the end of the trail for a long time dining staple
at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Internal
operational calendars have recently been updated to indicate
that Trail's End restaurant will permanently cease
operations on April 17, 2023. It has been internally
announced that the location will be replaced by a new
"marketplace concept with expanded quick service options"
opening in Late 2023.
INTERCOT
Insider Live Disney Podcast: Episode 156 - Where's the
Bananas?
It's Episode 156 where we cover the
loss of Splash Mountain, Canada's trip to Disneyland, John's
running his first marathon at Disney, Tron and More! For those who prefer the audio only version, download on
your favorite podcast app or listen via the link below.
Theres more than 10 years of episodes archived!
Tron Gets Opening Date, Free Self Parking Returning to
Resorts & More
Tron Lightcycle/Run officially has an opening date of April 4 according to
information released today. This project - long under construction - will
finally be finished and passholder/dvc previews are expected ahead of the grand
opening. Also today, Disney announced the return of complimentary self parking
for resort guests, relaxed passholder park reservation rules and photo downloads
that are now included with Genie+. For all the details, head on over to our
discussion boards...
Bob Iger, one of the most successful CEOs in the history
of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again
run the media empire. It’s a shocking development at
Hollywood’s biggest company.Bob Chapek, who replaced
Iger in 2020 as CEO, is stepping down immediately.
“We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his
long career, including navigating the company through
the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” Susan
Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, said in a
statement on Sunday night. “The Board has concluded that
as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of
industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated
to lead the Company through this pivotal period.”
Thanks to all those who attended from the 14th-17th of October at the
Walt Disney World Resort for INTECOT's 25th Birthday
Celebration. The highlight of the weekend was our
private event at Planet Hollywood at Stargazers Lounge!
Opening Day was October 1, 1982, and while we weren't
there for the ceremonies, we did manage to visit for the
first time that opening year and vividly recall reading
page for page about the new park and its attractions in
Birnbaum's Guide to Walt Disney World. It goes
without saying, that this park (once it added Horizons
later) would never be topped. The scale and
ambition of it all, combined with the forward looking
eye to the future set the bar for us and many Disney
fans. Now 40 years later, we look with careful eye
to the redevelopment of EPCOT and hope some of the magic
that once made the park special returns.
A
Nation & The World Remembers & Reflects - 21 Years Later
Please
join the staff of INTERCOT in remembering and reflecting on
all those who perished 21 years ago today in the horrific
attack on our country and all of those, who have throughout
this great nations history, given their lives so that we all
may remain free.
We will NEVER FORGET. This is our Patriot Day - 9/11/22.
August 22, 2022
Celebrate Disney+ Day Coming to Disney Parks on Sept. 8
On September 8 only, guests staying in Hotels of the
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
will have the opportunity to enter 60 minutes before
regular park open at any Walt Disney World or Disneyland
theme parks as part of the Disney+ Day Celebration. To
capture the memories of this special day, subscribers
can also enjoy complimentary Disney PhotoPass photo
downloads at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the
Disneyland theme parks and special Disney PhotoPass
Lenses for the day. More special in-park Disney+ Day fun
in planned...
In our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work
daily to uphold the principles on which this great nation
was founded. Liberty: for no one can constrain or remove our
belief in our government by the people, for the people and
of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from
strife and freedom to continue to build a nation in which
democracy, debate and truth will always reign. On this,our
246th Independence Day, the staff of INTERCOT wishes
The United States of America a Happy Birthday, and we salute
each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals
which we hold so dear.
July 1, 2022
The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Coming in
2024
Today, Disney Parks announced the name and launch date
of the new attraction inspired by Walt Disney Animation
Studios’ film The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Bayou
Adventure. The attraction will feature an all-new
adventure immersing Disney Parks guests in a reimagined
version of Princess Tiana’s world. Beginning in 2024,
guests at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland
Park in California will have the opportunity to
experience the magic, inspired by the rich culture, art
and history of the New Orleans community.
INTERCOT Insider Live Disney Podcast Episode 150 - Change
Trays
The Podcast crew is back and talking the grand opening of
Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, MinnieVans,
MagicBand+, Froot Loop Shakes, chages to Genie+ and a whole
lot more. Kick off your weekend fun and download now
via your favorite streaming platform!
The Return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party !
The event returns on 37 select nights Aug. 12 through
Oct. 31, 2022 from 7pm to midnight. As part of the
event, guests can look forward to event-exclusive
entertainment, notorious Disney villains and the Haunted
Mansion graveyard gravediggers.
We recently were invited to spend some time on the new
Star Wars, Galactic Starcruiser and had a lot to say
about the experience, so we recorded an hour long
review. Tune in as John & Sam review what was
great, what needed improvement and what you can expect
as you become part of the Star Wars story on the 2.5 day
voyage. Also, be sure to check out our social
media for more pictures, videos and thoughts.
Subscribe and like as they say!
Disney Drops Mask Requirements for Vaccinated Guests
Beginning February 17th, 2022 face coverings will be
optional for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and
indoor locations. We expect guests who are not fully
vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all
indoor locations, including indoor attractions and
theaters. Face coverings will still be required on all
enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses,
monorails, and Disney Skyliner.
Do you
remember your first Disney vacation planning website?
Before the days of Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTik,
Twitter and even MySpace - there were Discussion Boards
and a website - INTERCOT. A community of people that
came together to talk about a common love - Walt Disney
World. 25 years later, we're still here and are planning
a Celebration to bring together our community & staff,
share a laugh or tear, and bond all over again. 3 days,
lots of fun filled events/meetups, and a special
exclusive ticketed event to be announced soon!
Mark your calendar - October 14-17 at the Walt Disney
World Resort. Make your hotel reservations now by
contacting Nanci and crew at
https://magicaljourneystravel.com
Since Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened on Oct. 1,
2021 just in time for The World’s Most Magical
Celebration, thousands of EPCOT Guests have joined Remy
in a visit to Gusteau’s bustling kitchen using virtual
queue. Starting January 10, Guests may experience this
incredible attraction using the standby queue instead of
a virtual queue.
The 50th anniversary magic continues at Walt Disney
World Resort as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
prepares to reopen Jan. 2, 2022. Offering tropical
family fun for all ages, the park’s reopening will mark
the return of favorite attractions and the debut of new
menu items and other commemorative culinary features.
The staff of INTERCOT would like to take a moment to wish
the best to you and yours this Christmas and Holiday Season.
May your New Year be a happy and healthy one filled with
Disney Dreams! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each
and every one of you for making INTERCOT one of the oldest
and among the most visited Disney Vacation Planning Sites on
the Internet.
October 12, 2021
INTERCOT Celebrates 24 Years Online!
Launched on October 12th, 1997, INTERCOT or the INTERnet
Community Of Tomorrow was founded with the goal of
bringing Disney Fans from across the globe together. 24
Years Later, we're still doing that, and we're happy
you've been along for the ride! Happy 24th Birthday
INTERCOT!
INTERCOT Reflects on Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary
As Walt Disney World turns 50, many of us are taking
time to reflect on what it means to us - but for me, the
words that comes to mind are FAMILY and FRIENDS. From
the moment I stepped foot in the Magic Kingdom for the
first time in 1974, to visiting EPCOT opening year in
1982, I was forever changed...
A
Nation & The World Remembers & Reflects - 20 Years Later
Please
join the staff of INTERCOT in remembering and reflecting on
all those who perished 20 years ago today in the horrific
attack on our country and all of those, who have throughout
this great nations history, given their lives so that we all
may remain free.
We will NEVER FORGET.This
is our Patriot Day - 9/11/21.
August 30, 2021
Annual Passes Return September 8
Beginning Sept. 8, 2021, the Annual Passholder program
will return to the Walt Disney World Resort. Passholders
may now hold up to five Disney Park Pass reservations at
a time. However, in a dissapointing move, PhotoPass has
been removed as a built in benefit.
Fans of the highway in the sky will be excited to hear that the
epic monorail journey from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Epcot is
returning to service after a long hiatus on July 18th
Lots of exciting news from Disney Parks today as we're
#halfwaytotheholidays... including an all new after hours event at Magic Kingdom
Park, Haunted Mansion celebrations at Disneyland, limited time holiday drink
offerings, merchandise and more!
This Christmas season, join your loved ones and friends at a
truly magical holiday festival—Disney Very Merriest After
Hours—held during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt
Disney World Resort. Offerings for this new event include
Character sightings, fireworks, themed music and
decorations, attractions and more.
In our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work
daily to uphold the principles on which this great nation
was founded. Liberty: for no one can constrain or remove our
belief in our government by the people, for the people and
of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from
strife and freedom to continue to build a nation in which
democracy, debate and truth will always reign. On this,our
245th Independence Day, the staff of INTERCOT wishes
The United States of America a Happy Birthday, and we salute
each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals
which we hold so dear.
June 25, 2021
Contemporary Resort Reimagined Phase I
The first phase of reimagining Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been announced
to be complete in Fall 2021. Additionally Walt Disney Imagineering is giving a
sneak peek and additional details on the coming changes. Get all the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Two new shows will help kick off the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney
World. The Walt Disney World Resort announced that Harmonius will now debut at
EPCOT as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration this Fall. Additionally,
the brand new Disney KiteTails will debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The Magic Kingdom will be the hub of magic for
“The World’s Most Magical Celebration”.
Disney Enchantment will debut as the new signature nighttime
spectacular and the Disney Fab 50 will be unveiled as part of the 50th
Anniversary Celebration to begin October 1, 2021.
The night skies above Cinderella Castle and Sleeping Beauty Castle will soon be
filled with Disney Magic once again. After more than a year absence, both
the Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom park have announced the return of
fireworks presentations beginning in July 2021. Get all the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Despite multiple delays, Walt Disney World still has two active restaurant
projects on its back burner. Check out the latest details on what Walt
Disney Imagineering is cooking up for Space 220 and Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Get the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Could the newly debuted film attraction in EPCOT's Canada pavilion be closing
after only a few months of operation? Operation calendars indicate an indefinite
closure while the mouse stays mum. Get the details and join the speculation on the Discussion Boards!
Avengers Campus has officially opened at Disney California Adventure park guests
at the Disneyland Resort. This entirely new land offers a new attraction, new
dining experiences, and several first-of-their-kind immersive entertainment
experiences. Check out the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
You can savor summer at the Walt Disney World resort with two new Dole Whip
treats. Disney's Animal Kingdom has put their own twist on a Magic Kingdom
classic sweet and Disney Springs has a new take on a quintessential summer
flavor. Check out these new sweets and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney Imagineering is sharing more details before the reimagined Jungle
Cruise officially launches later this Summer. While some elements are still
shrouded in the mysterious jungles, it is clear that the animals will be getting
the last laugh on this reimagined adventure. Check out the new details plus a
quick tour from Imagineer Kevin Lively on the Discussion Boards!
To commemorate 'Halfway to Halloween' 2021, the Walt Disney World resort
announced a new Halloween celebration for the Magic Kingdom. More details of the
event have slowly been announced and tickets will open to the general public on
June 15th. Check out the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
The Disney Cruise Line is unveiling what magic awaits Guests aboard the Disney
Wish. The newest edition to the Disney fleet is scheduled to set sail
Summer 2022. Check out the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Two classic attractions at Disneyland park have received a
new dash of pixie dust while they await the return of
Guests. A Historic Disneyland touchstone has undergone
a restoration to reignite imaginations and the home of 999
happy haunts has added some eerie embellishments.
Check out the pictures and video on the Discussion Boards!
Disney happenings are blooming coast to coast. The
Disneyland resort is sharing more details on their April
opening and a first look around Avengers Campus. The
Walt Disney World resort is sharing more details about
EPCOT's World Celebration and MEARS has announced their
replacement for Disney's Magical Express. Get all the
details to plan your next trip on the Discussion Boards!
The Disneyland Resort has launched a new Public Relations effort called 'DisneylandForward'
to begin the process of seeking rezoning from the City of Anaheim for future
expansion projects. Check out the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney Imagineering is beginning to share more details for the reimagined
Jungle Cruise attraction at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park. A lost
edition of 'The Daily Gnus" profiling the prolific Alberta Falls gives Guests a
peek ahead at what new adventures will await them along world famous rivers.
Check out the article and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
The INTERCOT News Reel is rolling out from land to sea.
From the latest details on the reopening of Disneyland park
to new itineraries for the Disney Cruise Line; there's lots
to plan for on your next Disney Vacation. Get the details to
plan your visit on the Discussion Boards!
Spring is right around the corner and there are colorful
eats and treats around the Disney realms to chase away those
winter blues. From returning favorites at Aulani and Disney
California Adventure to new eats at EPCOT and Disney
Springs; the epicurean palette of Disney Parks and Resorts
is a bright bouquet. Get all the delicious details and share your
favorites on the Discussion Boards!
March
Madness - INTERCOT 2021 Bracketology Challenge Returns!
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 bragging rights over your fellow
INTERCOTees and a custom avatar for the discussion boards! Be sure to fill
things out before the first round game tips Thursday March 19!
The influence of technology on your Walt Disney World vacation has come a long
way from the days of making your dining reservation on a personal computer at
EPCOT's CommuniCore. The next evolution in Disney vacation tech has
been announced to be Disney MagicMobile. Get out all the details on this new
option and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday celebration will begin
with some Parisian flair as EPCOT opens the expansion of its
France Pavilion to start the celebration. Get the details to
plan your visit on the Discussion Boards!
Disney Resorts on both coasts are springing into reopening
parks. At the Walt Disney World resort, Blizzard
Beach has re-opened with enhanced health and safety
operations. At the Disneyland Resort, both theme parks
are set to reopen with modified operations. Check out the
details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
The 2021 International Flower and Garden Festival has
bloomed at EPCOT. Although the sprouts are a little
smaller this year, there's still a lot of fresh fun to make
a festival visit live up to all the buzz. Check out
the details on this year's event, read the opening day
report, and also learn about the dedication of the new EPCOT
Plaza. Get all the details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
A new ticketed event will begin at Disney California Adventure on March 18, 2021
re-opening the park to Guests for the first time in just over a year.
While the event will have modified operations and limited attendance, it
promises to deliver on all the little touches that make a Disney vacation
magical. Get out all the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
The INTERCOT News Room is going coast to coast to keep
you updated on the latest happenings at both the Walt
Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. At
Disneyland, we're taking a detailed look at
'Storyteller's to honor Disney California Adventure's
20th birthday, finding out how a jungle temple was
transformed into a Star Was Rebel base, and getting more
details on Disney California Adventure's re-opening.
At Walt Disney World, we're looking at EPCOT's new Leave
a Legacy installation, learning about a new hotel
opening later this year, and covering a new
refurbishment for Disney's Contemporary resort.
Get all the details and share your thoughts on the
Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World resort has unveiled the first details for its 50th
Anniversary Celebration. The resort wide event, beginning on October 1st
2021, will include additional golden adornments on Cinderella Castle and an
extra nighttime enchantment that will transform each of the four theme park
icons into 'Beacons of Magic'. Check out all the details and share your
thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Mardi Gras is the perfect time for everyone's favorite, fluffy treats--Mickey
Beignets!
Now you can cook up this classic taste from Disneyland's New Orleans Square in
the comfort of your own kitchen. Get the recipe and share you results on the Discussion Boards!
On this Valentines Day, take a romantic retrospective of the
two couples that provided the magic, love, and laughter
behind the on-screen romance of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse.
Read the articles on the Discussion Boards!
The Disneyland resort has internally announced plans to reopen Disney California
Adventure with significantly reduced operations and limited capacity.
Get all the details and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
Sweethearts can find many treats to love at Walt Disney
World during the 2021 Valentine Season. From a
Valentine Dole Whip to confections that celebrate Mickey &
Minnie; there are many ways to share your heart (and
dessert). Check out
all the lovely treats & sweets on the Discussion Boards!
For the first time since early autumn 2020, the Liberty Belle is again rollin'
down the Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom park. To return from dry
dock, the steam-powered paddle wheeler took a unique journey along some
unfamiliar bodies of water.
Check out the video
on the Discussion Boards!
EPCOT is debuting new offerings while also giving a look
ahead at what's next. A new exhibit comes to the
American Adventure pavilion, while a new menu comes to an
often overlooked dining spot. EPCOT gives a look ahead
at their returning spring tradition, while Walt Disney
Imagineering confirms the continued development of a new
attraction for the forthcoming World-Nature section of the
park. Get all the details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney Imagineering has announced that it is reimagining the 'world famous'
Jungle Cruise at both Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom park and the original
attraction at Disneyland park. Imagineer Kevin Lively, a former Jungle Cruise
skipper, shares new expeditions along the world's most remote tropical rivers.
Check out the concept art, video, and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced plans to re-open Festival of the Lion
King in 2021 at Disney's Animal Kingdom park in a modified show format.
Get all the details and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
Tom Holland takes you on a sneak peek aboard WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man
Adventure at Disney California Adventure park. While the opening of this
attraction and the Disneyland resort as-a-whole remains uncertain, this
attraction certainly looks like it will be more fun than a barrel full of
Spider-Bots. Check out the video and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, is sharing a first look
inside the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World.
Take a sneak peek inside The Halcyon as Walt Disney Imagineering continues to
bring this new Star Wars adventure to life. Check out the pictures and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
World Showcase is a kaleidoscope of color and cuisine at the
2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. From
dishes that are works of art to colorful takes on classic
confections, the festival kitchens and popular sweets spots
have a new palette to satisfy every palate. Check out
all the new eats, treats, & sweets on the Discussion Boards!
After nearly 40 years; the Disneyland Annual Passport program is being
discontinued. The Disneyland resort has announced a new program will take its
place; however, no further details were made available at the time of the
announcement. Get all the details on this change and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World resort has announced two operational
updates that will impact vacations in 2021 and beyond. The
global vacation destination has announced an end date for
the Disney's Magical Express Service and announced a new
program to replace Extra Magic Hours. Get all details
and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!
It's the opening weekend for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT
International Festival of Arts. Through February 22, 2021;
Guests can experience the colorful celebration with
something to satisfy every palate and palette. Get all details
on the Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World resort has introduced two new ticket
options this week. The Park Hopper option has returned
with some new guidelines and a new version of the Florida
Discover Disney ticket has also been released. Get all the
dates and details
on the Discussion Boards!
The New Year is bringing new magic to Walt Disney World in 2021. From new
attractions and new dining spots to a reimagined resort and a new nighttime
spectacular; we're showcasing 21 new things to do in 2021! Check out the list on the Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World Resort is adding extra enchantment to your 2021 visit
by adding 2 extra park days to your vacation. Get all the details on the Discussion Boards!
The staff of INTERCOT would like to take a moment to wish
the best to you and yours this Christmas and Holiday Season.
May your New Year be a happy and healthy one filled with
Disney Dreams! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each
and every one of you for making INTERCOT one of the oldest
and among the most visited Disney Vacation Planning Sites on
the Internet. Participate in some remote revelry this
year with a virtual encore of Minnie's Wonderful
Christmastime fireworks and share good tidings on the
Discussion Boards!
EPCOT has started to unveil its reimagining efforts with the first major reveal
in the park's entrance area. The entrance area now features a new
centerpiece to draw Guests toward Spaceship Earth and beyond. Get all the details
& pictures on the Discussion Boards!
The Magic Kingdom park is shaking things up for the end of
the year with new and reshuffled dining offerings. It's
Eastward Ho for an iconic Disneyland eat and favorite menus
are pulling up stakes to find new homes
around the Magic Kingdom. Check
out all the changes and share your thoughts
on the Discussion Boards!
Disney's Riviera Resort turns one year old today! To celebrate its first
birthday, the Walt Disney World resort is gifting the European inspired locale
with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Get all the details on the Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World resort is offering new signature
seasonal sweets and returning classic Christmas confections
for the 2020 Christmastime and Winter Holiday Season. Check
out all the tinseled treats and share your festive favorites
on the Discussion Boards!
Enjoy some remote revelry with a virtual encore of Minnie's Wonderful
Christmastime Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom park. Check out the
video on the Discussion Boards!
With many Christmastime and Holiday traditions trimmed this year, most of the
magical merriment at Walt Disney World will be centered on EPCOT. The 2020
Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays was unwrapped over the
weekend as is spreading good tidings through December 31st. Check out the
details on the Discussion Boards!
INTERCOT is celebrating Thanksgiving 2020 with a cornucopia
of news stretching from the Disneyland resort to the Walt
Disney World resort. From a land magically moving to
Imagineering pulling back the curtain on EPCOT's reimagining
and from a Disney toy swinging to the top of Christmas lists
to the popular park hopper ticket returning; feast your eyes
(and trip plans) on all the news and new happenings on the
Discussion Boards!
Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort Announce Train Station at Disney Springs
Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort announced they have entered into an
agreement to construct a train station at Disney Springs, the popular shopping,
dining and entertainment complex. The Brightline station is intended to provide
a convenient travel option between Walt Disney World Resort and Brightline
stations at Orlando International Airport (OIA), Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West
Palm Beach and planned stations in Aventura, Boca Raton and Port Miami.
Brightline's expansion from West Palm Beach to OIA is on track to be completed
in 2022.
It's a coast to coast celebration for the 92nd Birthday of Mickey Mouse and
Minnie Mouse. At the Disneyland resort, refreshed Partners and
Storytellers statues have been unveiled. At Walt Disney World,
Imagineering is giving an insider look at Runaway Railway and unwrapping a new
set of Mickey Ears. Get all the pictures, video, and details on the Discussion Boards!
At the 2020 IAAPA virtual conference, EPCOT projects took center stage.
Among updates on numerous projects moving forward, a sneak peek at the 'Cosmic
Rewind' coaster vehicle was shared. Check out the video and updates around
the park on the Discussion Boards!
Josh D'Amaro also delivered a keynote address focusing on
ways Disney Parks & Resorts is turning today's challenges
into tomorrow's optimism. Check out his IAAPA address
on the discussion boards and find out why he thinks
tomorrow's just a dream away!
Rounding out Disney's presence at the 2020 IAAPA; Walt Disney Imagineering
presented a 'State of the Magic' address highlighting projects continuing to
move forward or recently completed around the globe. Check out the video
and share your thoughts on the discussion boards!
D23 is hosting a virtual event celebrating all the 'worlds'
of the Walt Disney World resort. Four days of fun kick
off November 16th including in-depth events with
Imagineering and a special birthday celebration for Mickey &
Minnie. Get all the details on the discussion boards!
The 2020 Walt Disney World Holiday Season begins later this
week on November 6, 2020. Although some favorite
annual experiences will not be offered or trimmed in size;
the resort will still have lots of chEAR.
Have a Disney Halloween at home with INTERCOT! It's all
treats and no tricks with three frighteningly fun videos
about the Haunted Mansion, a brief history of Disney &
Halloween, Disney's most famous 13 spooks, and the
perfect Disney Halloween Playlist!
These refreshed gateways will continue to set the tone for all the stories
you'll tell and the memories you'll cherish long after your visit. They're also
part of the broad tapestry of new experiences happening across Walt Disney World
as part of the resort's historic transformation that includes expansive themed
lands like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, new attractions like Mickey & Minnie's
Runaway Railway, and new places to stay like Disney's Riviera Resort.
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will be located adjacent to Splitsville and near
the west entrance and exit of the Orange Parking Garage. The overall design of
this sweet spot will have a unique spin on a classic donut shop featuring
graphic pops of color, iconic signage, and a beautiful outdoor seating area in
the "donut garden."
Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels
for stays most nights January 3 through April 17, 2021
booked through March 15, 2021. Plus, enjoy added peace
of mind when booking! You can modify or cancel your
reservation with extra flexibility through April 30,
2021.
Save Up to 35% on Deluxe and Villa Accommodations
Save Up to 25% at Moderate Resorts
Save Up to 20% at Value Resorts
With Halloween around the corner, there's no better way
to get into the spirit of the season than taking a
special look at two eerie icons. Imagineering
Legend Rolly Crump shares some haunting history of
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Disney's Hollywood
Studios shares some spooky secrets of the Twilight Zone
Tower of Terror. Check out these two Terror-ific
videos on the
Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney World's smaller Halloween celebration this
year still offers a selection of classic and new
Halloween treats. All four theme parks, the resort
hotels, and Disney Springs are still scarring up some
spooky sweets and creepy concoctions. Check out all the
treats on the
Discussion Boards!
Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast is returning soon to
Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. The
new experience will feature new signature menu items and
a choice or plated or family style service. Get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
The Walt Disney World resort and the Magic Kingdom park
turned 49 today under the ominous aura of social
distancing practices and an announced layoff of 28,000
US Cast Members. With a glimmer of a 50th anniversary on
the distant horizon, the resort continues with modified
operations at all four theme parks. For those
planning a trip or wondering what the parks are
currently like, a recent trip report on the Discussion
Boards shares many details of the current park
experiences for Guests.
"In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our
business, including limited capacity due to physical
distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty
regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in
California by the State's unwillingness to lift
restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen - we
have made the very difficult decision to begin the
process of reducing our workforce at our Parks,
Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having
kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April,
while paying healthcare benefits. Approximately 28,000
domestic employees will be affected, of which about 67%
are part-time. We are talking with impacted employees as
well as to the unions on next steps for
union-represented Cast Members."
Tokyo Disneyland park has opened 3 new attractions spread
across Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Toontown. Get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Disney's Polynesian Village resort has announced two new
refurbishment projects. Construction is underway
to bring this tropical retreat a refreshed a sense of
aloha. Get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Construction continues on the TRON coaster at the Magic
Kingdom park and Walt Disney Imagineering is giving an
up close peek at a recent milestone reached. Check
out the video and get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Walt Disney World's 2020 Halloween Season kicks off on
September 15th. While the not-so-scares are on a
smaller scale this year, there are still some
spootakular surprises at the Magic Kingdom and Disney's
Hollywood Studios parks. Get all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Mickey Mouse and his friends are cordially inviting you
to a virtual party to celebrate the 15th Birthday of
Hong Kong Disneyland! In addition to the remote
revelry; this party features a first glimpse at the
recently re-imagined castle. Join the virtual
party on the
Discussion Boards!
A
Nation & The World Remembers & Reflects - 19 Years Later
Please
join the staff of INTERCOT in remembering and reflecting on
all those who perished 19 years ago today in the horrific
attack on our country and all of those, who have throughout
this great nations history, given their lives so that we all
may remain free.
We will NEVER FORGET. This is our Patriot Day - 9/11/20.
July 27, 2020
INTERCOT
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In our hearts, in our minds and in our actions, we work
daily to uphold the principles on which this great nation
was founded. Liberty: for no one can constrain or remove our
belief in our government by the people, for the people and
of the people. Freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from
strife and freedom to continue to build a nation in which
democracy, debate and truth will always reign. On this,our
244th Independence Day, the staff of INTERCOT wishes
The United States of America a Happy Birthday, and we salute
each and every American who fights to uphold those ideals
which we hold so dear.
June 30, 2020
Splash
Mountain to be Reimagined as The Princess and the Frog
Splash Mountain – at both Disneyland park in California
and Magic Kingdom park in Florida – will soon be
completely reimagined. The theme is inspired by an
all-time favorite animated Disney film, “The Princess
and the Frog.” The story will pick up after the final
kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical
adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from
the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi
Gras performance.
The Walt Disney World resort has begun the process to
move toward a phased re-opening with modified operations.
The resort submitted re-opening plans this morning to
local government officials and received the first of
three approvals required. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy,
and read all the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Disney Springs has re-opened at the Walt Disney World
resort and new details are emerging regarding the
potential re-opening of both US Disney Resorts. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and
check out the updates on the
Discussion Boards!
The imminent re-opening of Shanghai Disneyland continues
to offer a look ahead at how US and other Disney Parks
around the world could re-open with modified operations.
Andrew Bolstein, VP of Operations, gives a look around
the Shanghai Disneyland park and a detailed view at the
changes in place for their re-opening. Stay
Safe, Stay Healthy, and check out the details on the
Discussion Boards!
Disney Springs will begin limited operations on May 20,
2020. With social distancing and personal protective
standards in place, Walt Disney World is ready to begin
the first stage of its re-opening later this month. Stay
Safe, Stay Healthy, and check out the details on the
Discussion Boards!
The first Disney Park to close due to global health
concerns will also be the first to re-open.
Shanghai Disneyland will re-open with modified
operations on May 11, 2020. The new operational
guidelines potentially indicate how the US parks could
also operate once they re-open. A general update
on the operation of all Disney Parks also shares more
details on how Disney Parks plan to operate in the
future.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay in contact on the
Discussion Boards!
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