News
Archive - April 2008
April 28,
2008
Gaylord Palms Special
May
Rates Released!
The
Gaylord Palms Resort is offering an exclusive rate available only to
INTERCOT of $129 for 21 dates in May!
Dates at $129: 1-3; 8–12; 15–18; 21–27; 30–31. Located just minutes from
Disney's main gate, the resort offers top-notch guest accommodations, four
acres of themed experiences under glass, including innovative restaurants,
fascinating shops, live entertainment and much more. For details on this
special visit the Gaylord Palms Resort's web site below and fill out a quote
form.
Reserve Your Room Today
April 22,
2008
"Yeti"
Footprint Presented to Animal Kingdom
Happy
10th Birthday, Animal Kingdom! Josh Gates,
(pictured
right)
host of the Sci-Fi Channel series “Destination Truth,” presents a cast of
what is believed to be a “yeti” footprint to Joe Rohde, Vice President &
Executive Designer of Walt Disney Imagineering at the Expedition Everest
attraction. Gates and his expedition team found the footprint while filming
an episode of “Destination Truth” in Nepal in November 2007. The cast will
soon be placed on display at Expedition Everest, a Himalayan-themed,
high-speed, coaster-like attraction where guests come face-to-face with a
yeti.
Discussion Here
April 12, 2008
Star
Wars Weekend Guest List Announced
Warwick
Davis will be hosting all four Star Wars Weekends this year. Davis played
the Ewok hero Wicket in Return of the Jedi and Anakin's young friend Wald in
Episode I. Other celebrities appearing during the event are Peter Mayhew,
Jeremy Bulloch, Daniel Logan, David Prowse and more.
Star Wars Weekends blast
into orbit June 6 and will be held four consecutive weekends (Friday,
Saturday and Sunday) through June 29, 2008
and are included with regular theme park admission.
Event Details
April 9,
2008
Toy
Story Mania! Preview Dates Announced
Disney
has
announced special Annual Passholder previews for Disney's Hollywood Studio's
newest attraction; Toy Story Mania!. Previews will be held, between 9:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturday May 10 through Monday, May 12, 2008. Valid
Passholder ID is required when attending this preview. Toy Story Mania! is the new interactive
4-D attraction inspired by Disney•Pixar's "Toy Story" films.
Attraction Information
April 7, 2008
2008
Free Dining Offer Released
Walt
Disney World Resort announced today the return of "free dining" for guests
purchasing select "Magic Your Way" packages on certain dates in August and
September. Now through June 22, guests can buy one of these
five-night/six-day packages for stays most nights Aug. 24-Sept. 20, 2008,
and receive the Disney Dining Plan at no additional charge. Packages for
families of four start at $57 a day per person (select Value Resorts), $73 a
day pp (standard select Moderate Resorts) and $104 a day pp in a studio at
Disney's Saratoga Springs.
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.
Discussion Here
April 1,
2008
Park
Calendar Released for October 2008
The
Walt Disney
World Resort has released it's
Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for October 2008. 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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