News Archive - April 2001

Main Street Bakery Closed
If you were planning to stop at the Main Street Bakery for breakfast or afternoon treat, be advised it is currently closed for refurbishing.  Plans are to have it open again in the coming weeks. -April 27

Timekeeper Closing Moved To April 29
For those of you wishing to see this attraction one last time, Moderator MickeyMark reports that the closing date for the Timekeeper has been extended until April 29th. -April 21
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May E-Ride Nights Announced
Disney has officially announced its E-Ride schedule.  May 1, 8, 15, 22 from 8 pm - 11 pm & May 18, 25 from 10 pm - 1 am.  E-Ride Nights are an exclusive "private party" in the Magic Kingdom for a limited number of Walt Disney World Resort Guests. -April 18
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Timekeeper & Keelboats To Close April 22?
News from wdwmagic.com confirms what we told you on April 6th... that the Timekeeper attraction in Tomorrowland is reported to be closing.  What got by us however was the fact that in addition to the Timekeeper, the Keelboats in Liberty Square are also on the chopping block. -April 17
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Regis Philbin Makes Million Dollar Entrance to Open “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!” at Disney-MGM Studios
Armored trucks loaded with collectible prizes, Mickey Mouse and Regis Philbin himself arrived at Disney-MGM Studios today to launch the opening of the “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!” live-show attraction at Walt Disney World Resort.  Philbin handed the “keys to the hot seat” to six new theme park hosts charged with recreating the drama delivered in the ABC-TV game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” -April 13
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Breaking News - Tomorrowland Attraction To Close Indefinitely?
Our INTERCOT Insider reports to us that word is circulating that a major attraction in Tomorrowland is about to close... and it isn't Carousel of Progress or the Tomorrowland Transit Authority.  Care to speculate on what it is?  Hit the INTERCOT Discussion Boards and see what your fellow INTERCOTees have to say. -April 6
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Grand Opening Soon!
On April 16, 2001, the 1,293-room deluxe resort will showcase the wonder and romance of Africa, from the hand-carved furnishings and the gourmet cuisine served in its three restaurants to the splendor of a 33-acre savannah around the resort where animals roam freely. -April 5
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SpectroMagic Returns To The Magic Kingdom Tonight!
Combine the energy of seven lightning bolts, the electrical power of a fleet of 2,000 highway trucks and a sprinkling of pixie-dust. Then turn down the lights in the Magic Kingdom. On April 2, it’s show time for the Walt Disney World nighttime wonder “SpectroMagic.”  Designed as a moving gallery for audiences along a darkened parade route, the show uses a techno-workshop full of lighting effects to re-create pixies and peacocks, sea horses and flying horses, flower gardens and fountains -- all the whimsical creatures and environments of Disney’s worlds of wonder and fantasy. -April 2
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