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News
Archive - March 2001
Walt Disney World To Cut Some 1200
to 1400 Jobs
The Walt
Disney Company announced just days ago that it would cut 4,000 jobs company
wide. Word now comes that approximately one-third of those cuts will come at
the Walt Disney World Resort according to spokeswoman Christine Castro.
Another 200 to 250 jobs will be trimmed at Disneyland in Anaheim,
California. Disney is concerned that as consumers become concerned about the
economy, theme park attendance will be effected.
-March 29
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Legends of the Lion King Closing?
The
Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the great circle of life may bring an end
to "Legends of the Lion King" at the Magic Kingdom. Supposedly, Walt Disney
World is considering killing off the Fantasyland show, opened in 1994 and is
sponsored by Kodak. What will fill it's place? Your guess is as good as
ours! Feel free to speculate in our News & Rumours Forum.
-March 26
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Millionaire Gets FASTPASS
Disney's FASTPASS
will expand to a milestone 20th attraction at Walt Disney World Resort with
the opening of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire -- Play It!" this April at
Disney-MGM Studios. The computerized system developed to free guests from
standing in lengthy wait lines will be installed at three more attractions
-- Living With The Land and Maelstrom at Epcot and Big Thunder Mountain
Railroad at Magic Kingdom -- by the start of the summer vacation season.
-March 21
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"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire --
Play It!" Attraction Set To Debut April 7
Walt Disney World Resort has gone to great lengths to
recreate the energy and excitement of the hit TV show including the
construction of a replica of the famous high-tech set, complete with its
dramatic lighting and hot seat. Disney-MGM Studios guests, however, will
play for points, not dollars, winning unique prizes along the way. Prizes
range from collectible pins and hats to a grand-prize trip to New York City
to view a taping of the ABC-TV game show.
-March 13
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Feel the Force
During Star Wars Weekends At Disney-MGM Studios During May
For four consecutive weekends beginning May 4 the Disney-MGM Studios joins
forces with Lucasfilm Ltd. to present the second annual Star Wars Weekends,
a celebration that transports guests of all ages to a galaxy far, far away.
Inspired by the four Star Wars films, Star Wars Weekends bring guests
face-to-face with their favorite characters, from the cuddly Ewoks to the
evil Darth Maul.
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Registration for 2002 Walt Disney
World Marathon and Half Marathon Now Open
One of
the most popular marathons anywhere in the world has a “running” start on
its 2002 event, as registration for the 9th Annual Walt Disney World
Marathon and Half Marathon kicked off March 1, 2001. Both races, which
follow a course through Walt Disney World theme parks and resort areas, are
scheduled for Jan. 6, 2002.
-March 12
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Monorail Expansion
Nixed
Word around
town is that Disney has nixed the often rumored monorail expansion project
that would have connected all it's theme parks and has instead decided to
move ahead with plans for expanding it's already huge bus system. The
underlying reason? Estimates put the monorail expansion price tag around $1
Billion. At a time when many visitors are frustrated with the "lack of
magic" the already strained bus system provides... this is a major blow. To
try to combat this, Disney is also moving forward with plans for Busses On
Demand. -March 12
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The Eighth Annual
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, April 20-June 3
Stars of the show are more than 30 million blooms as Disney horticulturists
create masterpieces before guests’ eyes. The six-week outdoor extravaganza
showcases one-of-a-kind topiary displays, award-winning designs, workshops,
kid-friendly activities, themed weekends, concerts and more.
-March 2
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