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News
Archive - February 2006
February
28, 2006
Two New Restaurants
Coming to Disney World
There are two new
restaurants on the dining horizon for the Walt Disney World Resort.
In summer
2007, an Asian restaurant will debut in Animal Kingdom's Asia, at the
current site of the Chakranadi Chicken Shop.
The eatery
will offer both full service table dining and quick service food.
In early 2008,
T-Rex: A
Prehistoric Family Adventure, will open in Downtown Disney Marketplace. This
restaurant will feature life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, a dig site,
waterfalls, geysers, a retail shop
and much more.
Both establishments will be operated by
the Rainforest
Cafe's
Landry's
Restaurants, one of the largest casual dining and entertainment companies in
the nation.
Discussion & Details
February
23, 2006
" Magic Your Way"
Spring Package Specials
Disney has
announced Spring package specials for guests vacationing April 23 through
June 3, 2006.
Book a Magic Your Way Package or Magic Your Way Plus Dining and receive
complimentary Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options on your Magic
Your Way Theme Park ticket.
This offer must
be booked by March 30, 2006. A Three night minimum stay is required.
For details on
these and other vacation specials contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency,
Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their
web site and fill out a quote form.
Discussion Here
More Information
February
22, 2006
Annual Passholder
Discounts Announced
Disney has released
room-only discounts for Annual Passholders vacationing through June 3, 2006.
The special gives you a flat discount off from rack rates; $25+ off Value
resorts, $40+ savings on Moderate resorts and a $100+ savings on Deluxe
resorts and Home Away From Home Resorts. The rates vary with the change of
"Seasons" and the number of rooms offered is limited. For details on these
and other vacation specials contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency,
Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their
web site and fill out a quote form.
Discussion Here
February
16, 2006
The Timekeeper
Closing Permanently
After
being stuck in *Seasonal* limbo, since April 29, 2001, the Timekeeper is
closing for good on February 26, 2006. The current character Meet & Greets
held in the Timekeeper lobby will be relocated elsewhere in Tomorrowland.
Walt Disney Imagineering is currently developing a new attraction for this
location.
Discussion Here
February 15, 2006
Raglan Road
Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
The newest venue,
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, at Downtown Disney will host an
authentic Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17. There will be
a $15 cover charge per person from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live Irish music and
dance, favorite Irish foods and a wide selection of Irish beers will be
offered.
Pleasure Island
will join in on the St. Patrick's Day festivities March 16-18, from 7 p.m.
to 2 a.m. The island will turn "green" with music, videos, leprechauns and
stilt walkers. Pleasure Island club admission is not required for this
event.
Details & Discussion
February 10, 2006
New Boutique Opening
in Downtown Disney
The Bibbidi
Bobbidi Boutique will be debuting April 5, 2006, at Downtown Disney
Marketplace, located inside World of Disney.
Young guests
visiting the new interactive salon will be given the chance to be magically
transformed into their favorite Disney princess. The boutique will offer
makeovers and pampering services for youngsters ages 3 and up. Guests can
call now to book appointments at 407-WDW-STYLE.
Discussion Here
February
3, 2006
Captain Jack Sparrow
to Join the Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Crew
The classic
Disney theme park attraction Pirates of the Caribbean, will be adding new
characters and features from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise.
The attraction will close in March to complete the updates in time for the
opening of the new film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, on July
7. Captain Jack Sparrow and his nemesis Barbossa will be woven into some of
the attraction's most familiar scenes. New special effects will also be
added to enhance the Pirates of the Caribbean theme park experience.
Details & Discussion Here
February 2, 2006
Pleasure Island
Hosting February Events
Pleasure Island
will be hosting two festive events this month; Sweetheart Island and Parti
Gras. Sweetheart Island, taking place February 10, 11 & 14, is an eclectic
tribute to romance. Parti Gras puts a new spin on the Mardi Gras tradition
February 24, 25 & 28. Both events include a variety of special entertainers
and musical performances throughout the streets of Pleasure Island and do
not require Club admission.
Discussion Here
February 1, 2006
Park Calendar Released for August 2006
The
Walt Disney World Resort has released it's
Extra Magic Hours,
Operating and Event schedules for August 2006. 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.
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