News Archive - May 2018

The ongoing bet between John and Justin gets new updates, we wonder... is that a normal amount of fire?  There's trouble in Pandora and Mickey goes mute.  We take questions from the audience and answer some panel puzzlers and learn that Ian ruins pretty much everything.  Oh, and the results of our Churro Challenge, which apparently is now a Disney thing on this latest episode of The INTERCOT Insider Live Disney Podcast!

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May 25,  2018

Disney's Incredible Summer Begins

Memorial Day Weekend has long been the unofficial usher to the Summer Season and this year it is the official start to the Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World.  This new event is kicking-off with the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo in the Magic Kingdom and Donald's Dino-Land Bash at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  Get all the details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  Event Dates & Details

  Event Eats & Sweets

May 23,  2018

Disney Details 4 Neighborhoods of Pixar Pier

As the Summer Grand Opening of Pixar Pier saunters closer, Walt Disney Imagineering is giving more details on the 4 fun neighborhoods that will comprise this new land.  Phase II and Phase III have also been outlined; giving a glimpse of even more future fun.  Get all the details on this re-imagined land and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  Detailed Description of 4 Neighborhoods

  Lamplight Lounge Menu & Details

  New Frozen Treat Stand--Open Now

May 22,  2018

Opening Seasons for Star Wars Lands

Walt Disney Imagineering has narrowed the opening time period for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts.  Find out the 'Opening Season' on each coast and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion

2018 International Festival of the Holidays

Epcot has announced the dates and details for the 2018 International Festival of the Holidays.  The 2nd annual event will return for 39 days of festive fun celebrating Winter Holidays from around the world. Get all the details and join the discussion on the Discussion Boards!

  Dates, Details, & Discussion

May 21,  2018

Animal Kingdom's 20th is More Summer Fun

Disney's Animal Kingdom is continuing to celebrate its 20th Anniversary and adding in some Summer fun.  As part of a Summer preview, Imagineer Joe Rohde shares his 5 favorite places in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The park is also adding 2 brand new Banshees inspired by areas around Pandora.  Get all the details and join the discussion on the Discussion Boards!

  Joe Rohde's 5 Favorite Places

  2 New Banshees

May 19,  2018

Disney Tops the Top 25 Theme Parks in 2017

Disney Parks are again the most attended group of theme parks in the world according the the annual Top 25 Theme Parks List by the Themed Entertainment Association.  While not surprising that Disney held 4 out of the Top 5 spots, two Disney Parks switch places for the first time ever. See the full list and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  List & Discussion Here

May 18,  2018

Halloween Time will be 55 Days in 2018

The Disneyland Resort's popular Halloween Time event is returning for 55 frightfully fun filled days in 2018.  In addition to the returning Halloween overlays of lands and attractions, Disneyland park will host 15 nights of Mickey's Halloween Party.  Get the 2018 dates and all the details on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion Here

May 17,  2018

2019 Disney Cruise Line Fall Sailings

The Disney Cruise Line has announced their itineraries for Fall 2019.  In addition to the sailings emanating from Ports all around the US; the cruse line will offer two 'members only' Disney Vacation Club cruises next fall. Get all the details on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion Here

May 16, 2018

INTERCOT News Reel Rewind May 9 - 15

The INTERCOT News Room is ready to catch you up on all the Disney News happenings while we were out palling around at Pixar Fest. From changes at popular Disney restaurants, to a major change to a popular Meet & Greet, to new refurb dates for a popular attraction; the news room has been buzzing with Walt Disney World happenings. Get all the details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  Toy Story Mania Refurb Dates

  Changes for Whispering Canyon Cafe

  Talking Mickey Mouse Ends Appearances

  More Details on Epcot's Space Restaurant

  New Food & Beverage Menu for Diamond Horseshoe

  Disney Style Opens In Disney Springs

  Character Couture Make-Over Packages Debut

  New Signature Sweets for Walt Disney World

May 9 - 14, 2018

INTERCOT @ Disneyland's Pixar Fest Event

Are you ready for a celebration of fun and friendship?  INTERCOT will be Live at the Disneyland Resort during Pixar Fest beginning at Noon PST on May 9, 2018.  Join us on our social media channels for 6 days of Live updates and look for intermittent updates in the Disneyland Trip Reports forum on the INTERCOT discussion boards!

  Disneyland Trip Reports Forum

   Twitter // Instagram

  Read All About Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort 

May 7,  2018

Walt Disney World Adds New Ticket Type

The Walt Disney World resort has launched a new type of ticket. Available at all 4 theme parks, this new 1-Day ticket includes your choice of several pre-selected FastPass+ attractions aimed a Guests looking for that spur of the moment trip. Share your thoughts and get all the details on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion Here

May the 4th,  2018

Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Announced

In honor of Star Wars Day 2018, RunDisney has announced a new event for Walt Disney World. Get the dates & all the details on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion Here

May 2, 2018

Take a First Peek In & Around Toy Story Land

As the June 30th Grand Opening of Toy Story Land inches closer, the park is giving a first peek inside the land.  From on-ride attraction videos, to first sightings of signature merchandise, to a new audio-animatronic centerpiece; this toy sized land looks like it will pack some big time fun. Get all the details and share your thoughts on the Discussion Boards!

  Attraction Video & Photos

  Signature Souvenirs

  Interactive Streetmosphere

  New Audio-Animatronic

May 1, 2018

Disney After Hours Returns for Summer 2018

The Magic Kingdom's latest separately ticketed event is returning for select nights in Summer 2018. Get the dates & all the details on the Discussion Boards!

  Details & Discussion Here