News Archive - May 2001

Disney Offering First-Ever After-3 p.m. Golf Summer Pass
Golfers can “play the daylight” out of three Disney championship courses with a first-ever Golf Summer Pass featuring unlimited after-3 p.m. play from June 1 through Sept. 27 for a one-time fee of $99. The Golf Summer Pass is valid for tee times after 3 p.m. on Disney’s Palm course, Disney’s Eagle Pines course and Disney’s Lake Buena Vista course. With the pass, there is no additional charge for cart or greens fees for tee times after 3 p.m. during the nearly four-month period when the Golf Summer Pass is valid. -May 31
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Cast Members From ‘The Lion King’ Set To Dedicate Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Six cast members from the New York City production of The Lion King are packing their bags for Walt Disney World Resort where they’ll be Tuesday, May 22 to star in the Grand Dedication ceremony for Disney’s newest resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. -May 21
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June E-Ride Nights Announced
Disney has officially announced its E-Ride schedule.  June 8,12,15,19,22,26,29 from 10pm-1am and June 5 from 9:30pm-12:30am.  E-Ride Nights are an exclusive "private party" in the Magic Kingdom for a limited number of Walt Disney World Resort Guests. -May 15
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Timekeeper Not History Yet?
Recently Walt Disney World closed the Timekeeper attraction in Tomorrowland. Many rumors have circulated that the attraction would be closed permanently and a new attraction would be developed to take its place, possibly even another character meet and greet. Although this may be a temporary solution to utilize the space, it appears it will only be temporary. Timekeeper is currently scheduled to be closed until at least October and the Timekeeper animatronic will be totally rebuilt to increase reliability and correct some chronic problems that have developed over time. Unless the current plan changes, Timekeeper will return. -May 10
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"SHARE A DREAM COME TRUE" New Day Time Parade
"Share a Dream Come True" Parade, an all new day time parade, begins in the MAGIC KINGDOM on October 1, 2001, as part of the Walt Disney World 100 Years of Magic Celebration. 100 years of the imagination and dreams of Walt Disney are happily celebrated by Mickey Mouse and 100 Disney Characters in an eye-popping spectacular parade of magical, musical, life-sized "snow globes."
-May 10
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100 Years of Magic Celebration Coming October 1!
Walt Disney World has released details of its 100 Years of Magic Celebration. The yearlong event, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. The celebration will be centered at Disney Studios and each theme park will get a brand new parade. MGM will feature "Disney Stars and Motor Cars", a parade with customized cars and characters. Animal Kingdom will celebrate with "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade". The popular "Tapestry of Nations" at Epcot will be replaced with a parade featuring new characters entitled "Dream Spinners". Lastly, The Magic Kingdom will join the celebration with an yet unnamed parade containing life size snow globes. -May 8
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Aladdin Scheduled To Open This Month... Marketplace Now Open!
Disney’s “Aladdin,” one of the most beloved and popular motion pictures of all time, inspires this colorful attraction, at the Magic Kingdom. Adventureland makes a fitting home for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, filled with the wonder of genies, flying carpets, magic lamps and Middle East mystique. This is the first permanent attraction with Aladdin theming at Walt Disney World Resort. Adjacent merchandise area of Agrabah Bazaar and Zanzibar Trading Co which is now open.
-May 8

Timekeeper Space To Become Character Meet & Greet?
Our Magic Kingdom insider reports that after Timekeeper officially closes, Disney will convert the space into yet another Character Meet & Greet area.  This decision reminds many of us at INTERCOT of what Disney did with the 20,000 leagues queue after the attraction closed permanently.  This leaves loyal INTERCOTees wondering, "couldn't they have replaced the attraction with something more interesting?  With the Skyway gone, Carousel of Progress running on a limited schedule and the Galaxy Palace Theatre gathering cobwebs from lack of use... we gaze into the FUTURE of Tomorrowland and see longer lines for the remaining attractions! -May 5
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Latest Goings On @ Walt Disney World!
A little bird recently visited the Walt Disney World resort and brought back information on Mission Space, Timekeeper and a new pool at the Grand Floridian. -May 2
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Feel the Force During Star Wars Weekends At Disney-MGM Studios During May
One of the most spectacular Star Wars fan events in the galaxy returns to Walt Disney World Resort this 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. -May 2
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