Disney News

Wednesday October 24th 2001

Has Carousel Of Progress Played It's Last Show?
Our Disney World insider is telling us that Carousel of Progress in The Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland has been closed indefinitely, and may have even be closed for good. This news now means there are three non-operational Tomorrowland attractions which have not been replaced (Skyway, Timekeeper and Carousel Of Progress) which leaves long lines and large crowds in and around the Tomorrowland area.  We'll keep you posted as we learn more.
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Disney Cancels Early Entry Benefit For Resort Guests
According to Disney Central Reservations, All Early Entry Days for Disney Resort Guests have been cancelled effective October 21 thru the end of October.  Further information beyond October has not been made official at this point.  Theme Parks will continue to be open normal hours.  If you have a Priority Seating for an Early Entry park, WDW-DINE should be calling you to accommodate you with either a Priority Seating at a resort or a later Priority Seating at the same restaurant.
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October 17, 2001

 
Disney Postpones Pop Century Resort Opening Indefinitely
According to the Associated Press, Disney officials announced Tuesday that they are postponing indefinitely the opening of Pop Century, a $460 million, 5,760-room resort that will showcase pop icons such as the Big Wheel and Rubik's Cube. The first phase had been scheduled to open in March. ``You're always looking at the future, and right now it's difficult to forecast with certainty because of changing economic conditions,'' Disney spokesman Bill Warren told the Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday.
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24th September 2001

Emporium Opens Friday!

The Emporium expansion project, under construction for the past nine months, will open for business this coming Friday, September 28. The completely new facility is located on the site that was formerly the Center Street portion of Main Street USA. The expansion will complement the existing Main Street shopping environment.

12th September 2001

Walt Disney World Reopens

Walt Disney World Resort is resuming operations of all theme parks, water parks, and shopping, entertainment and recreation areas at normally scheduled times Wednesday morning, September 12. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line sailings will continue as scheduled. The four theme parks of Walt Disney World were closed -- for only the second time in the resort's nearly 30-year history -- on Tuesday in response to the events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Resort hotels remained open to accommodate guests.

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