News Archive - November 2001

November 28, 2001

Walt Disney World Resort Closes Thousands Of Rooms
According to WKMG Channel 6 News, Starting next week, Disney World will begin closing more than 2,600 rooms at its two Port Orleans Resort hotels.  Combined, about 350 of the French Quarter and Riverside hotels' 3,000 rooms will remain open, according to sources. The move comes as guest demand continues to drop. On Oct. 31, Disney closed all 1,000 rooms in Port Orleans' French Quarter section.
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Timekeeper Re-opening for Christmas
It may not be the most thrilling attraction in the Magic Kingdom, but we are happy to report that the Circle Vision show, "Timekeeper" will be re-opening on December 23'rd for at least two weeks. The current plans are to leave in place the New York scene which prominently features the Twin Towers.
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INTERCOT Store Expands; Offers Disney Checks & Holiday Items
INTERCOT is proud to announce that we have expanded our Store to bring you Disney Personal Checks from Checks Unlimited.  These new checks compliment the current INTERCOT Store offerings which include INTERCOT Shirts, Hats and Pins, Disney Planning Guides, DVD's and Compact Discs, Disney Stock Purchase, Disney Collectables and all online Disney Store merchandise among other things.  Stop by today and see what's new including our brand new INTERCOT Holiday Merchandise! 
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November 16, 2001

Park Hours Released
Park operating hours for the month of December along with park events have been released.  if you are planning a trip to Disney during December, you'll want to check our out Info Central section for more details.
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November 13, 2001

E-Ride Nights Return For November!
MAGIC KINGDOM "E-Ride Nights" for the month of November will be as follows: Wednesday, November 21 (8pm - 11pm) and Saturday, November 24 (9pm - 12am). E-Ride Nights are an exclusive "private party" in the Magic Kingdom for a limited number of Walt Disney World Resort Guests.
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November 12, 2001

Spectacle of Lights Returns!
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, featuring more than 350 miles of lights, returns to Walt Disney World this holiday season. The amazing display will sparkle nightly at Disney-MGM Studios Nov. 21-Jan. 6.

November 5, 2001

Walt Disney World Offers Resort Discount for Launch of 100 Years of Magic!
Guests can take advantage of a discounted rooms at Disney's All-Star Resorts with rates starting as low as $59 per night for travel between Nov. 23 and Dec. 25, 2001, and Jan. 1 and Feb. 13, 2002 (other rates apply Dec. 26 thru Dec. 31, 2001). Discounted offers for travel in 2001 must be booked by Dec. 3, 2001. To reserve your room today, call Kingdom Magic Travel, the Official Travel Agency of INTERCOT at 1.800.425.0306. Be sure to mention INTERCOT when calling.

November 1, 2001

Festival of the Masters Brings Cultured Blend of Art, Food and Entertainment to Downtown Disney
Long recognized as one of the Southeast's most acclaimed art and culture showcases, Festival of the Masters, returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, with tempting sights, sounds and tastes at the Walt Disney World Resort.