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Walt Disney World providing wait times by text

Disney has opened a web portal where Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort guests can sign up to receive up-to-date wait times, operating hours, and more via text message. Would-be guests can sign up for the text notifications and select what day or days... [More]

WDW's River Country water park: A retrospective

Walt Disney World opened its first water park in 1976 called River Country and closed the park's doors for the last time on 2001. "Tri-circle-D," a member of the DISboards forum recently posted photos taken of the still-standing--but long abandoned--park in November of this... [More]

Walt Disney World's first 'twin town' is chosen

The results of Walt Disney World's "Twinned Town" competition have been revealed with the town of Swindon beating out 24 competing towns in the UK for the title of WDW's twin town. As explained Hugh Wood of Disney Destination International, "Britain has an established... [More]

Disney releases Epcot tilt-shift video

Disney is following up its first tilt-shift video (celebrating The Magic Kingdom's 38th birthday) with another tilt-shift video--this time showing off Epcot. The occasion cited is something of a pre-celebratory kick-off to Walt Disney's birthday on December 5. Take a look at the video... [More]

Disney tourist arrested for fake bomb threat

A German tourist visiting Walt Disney World this week was arrested on the charge of making a false bomb threat while in The Magic Kingdom. The tourist, Jochen Naumann of Leipzig, Germany, allegedly told a Disney employee that he had two bombs in his... [More]

Disney increases swine-flu prevention measures

Disney has gone the extra mile to ensure that park guests are as well protected from the H1N1 virus--and other viruses--as possible. Disney is displaying posters at various locations around the parks reminding guests to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to... [More]

Disney offers DVC members free annual passes

In celebration of the opening of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Vacation Club members are being offerred the chance to snag four annual passes gratis. This "Castle to Castle" promotion offers DVC members who purchase 100 vacation points at the new resort... [More]

Princess Tiana makes Walt Disney World debut

Disney's newest princess, Tiana, made her debut at the Magic Kingdom this past Monday, October 26. Besides meet-and-greets with guests, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other characters from the motion picture will star in "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!," a rousing, colorful procession with a jazz-filled... [More]

WDW releases quarterly report of park injuries

Walt Disney World and other amusement parks in Florida have filed the mandated quarterly reports on park injuries. While the likes of Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Wet 'n Wild got off scot free this go-around, WDW's report isn't quite so squeaky clean.... [More]

WDW offering Florida residents weekday pass

Simliar to Disneyland's "So-Cal Select" discount for Californians, Florida residents will soon be able to purchase an annual weekday pass at Walt Disney World. The new pass, dubbed Florida Resident Weekday Select Pass, is available today and is valid for one year. The pass... [More]

Disney builds train from salvaged wreckage

Walt Disney World will soon deploy a new monorail train constructed with the undamaged parts of the two trains that collided in July. The new train will be emblazoned with a teal stripe to distinguish itself (as all Disney monorail trains are) from the... [More]

Walt Disney World to crown first twin town in UK

WDW is asking fans to submit their town—UK only—for consideration to become its first "Twinned Town." Says Disney Destination International's Hugh Wood: "Britain has an established tradition of twinned towns and co-operation with its European counterparts, and this is an incredible opportunity to be... [More]

'Sum of all Thrills' DIY coaster opens at Epcot

The Sum of all Thrills simulated roller coaster has opened at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The ride, designed by Raytheon and Walt Disney Imagineering, is something of a do-it-yourself interactive experience that allows guest to design their own digital roller coaster and then... [More]

Discount rates at WDW's Swan and Dolphin

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering discount room rates for the Halloween weekend. Between Oct. 28 and Oct. 31, 2009, guests can book rooms for only $129 per night. See the press release below and click through for more information.... [More]

Video: Magic Kingdom Space Mountain ride-thru

While there isn't yet much to see, new video of Space Mountain has been released. The video takes the viewer on the recently revamped Tomorrowland Transit Authority people mover. You may notice that "Mr. Tom Morrow" is sadly no longer mentioned on the TTA... [More]

Disney offering guests free tickets to "Princess"

In celebration of the the movie studio's return to traditional animation, Disney is offering guests free tickets to see "The Princess and the Frog." Guests visiting any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and either of the two Disneyland Resort parks between... [More]

Parking fees rise at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Resort today raised parking fees from $12 to $14, say company officials. Media relations manager at Walt Disney World said the increase in the park fee is "part of the normal course of doing business. We regularly evaluate and adjust our pricing."... [More]

Disney backs Florida high-speed rail system

Walt Disney World today announced its support for central Florida's bid for $2.5 billion in federal funds to erect a high-speed rail system between Orlando and Tampa. Disney officials have stated they support a stop at the Orange County Convention Center--just north of Disney... [More]

WDW celebrates 38th birthday with tilt-shift video

Walt Disney World is celebrating its 38th birthday today and has released a tilt-shift, time-lapse video of the Magic Kingdom to show off how truly Small a World it can be. The celebratory video was created using photos taken inside the resort's oldest park... [More]

Mickey moving out in Fantasyland refurb

As part of the now-official Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom, and the subsequent removal/re-theming of Mickey's Toontown Fair, Mickey and Minnie will be relocating to Town Square, according to a new report from Jim Hill. According to the article, Imagineers working on the... [More]

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