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News Archive - June 2005

June 21, 2005

Last Chance to See Lucky the Dinosaur

Walt Disney World guests will have their last chance to meet Lucky the dinosaur as he bids farewell to his home at Disney's Animal Kingdom, on July 28th, in search of new adventures worldwide. Lucky came to Walt Disney World Resort in May for a limited time to help launch the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," the global salute to 50 years of Disney park magic. The nine-foot-tall, 450-pound dinosaur represents the latest innovation in Audio-Animatronics design and is the first Disney character of its type to walk freely and personally interact with guests.

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June 17, 2005

Special "Heritage" Edition Fireworks Coming to Walt Disney World July 4th

July 4 guests at Disney-MGM Studios and Magic Kingdom will be treated to performances of fireworks shows that are part of the parks' heritage but rarely seen in recent times at Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World theme park hours on July 4: Magic Kingdom (9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.), Disney-MGM Studios (9 a.m.-10 p.m.), Epcot (9 a.m.-10 p.m.) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

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June 14, 2005

Child Dies on Mission Space at Epcot

Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff's Office are looking into the death of a 4-year-old boy after riding an attraction at Walt Disney World's Epcot Monday. The boy was riding Mission: Space with his mother and sister Monday afternoon. When the ride ended, the mother reportedly carried the boy off the ride, and employees helped her place him on a bench, detectives said. Rescue crews were called to the scene and performed CPR on the child before transporting him to Celebration Hospital. Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead just before 5 p.m. Monday.

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June 5, 2005

Star Wars Weekends Extended

Disney has announced that Star Wars weekends are being extended for 2 additional weekends, making a total of 6 Star Wars Weekends. The event will conclude on June 26th. The celebrity guests for weekends 5 and 6 have yet to be announced. The event includes special parades, trivia games, meet-and-greet sessions with Star Wars legends and characters and special themed activities. The weekend festivities, take place at Disney-MGM Studios on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and are included with regular theme park admission.

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June 2, 2005

“Stay, Play & Dine” Fall Package Announced

Disney has announced a Stay, Play & Dine Fall Package for guests vacationing from August 21 through October 4, 2005. Book a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining at a select Disney Value Resort for just $425+ per adult. And add up to two kids in the same room for only $168 per child ages 3-9. Enjoy theme park admission, Resort benefits and meals from over 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants! This offer must be booked by July 03, 2005. For more details on this special package call INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

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June 1, 2005

Annual Passholder Discounts Announced

Disney has released room-only discounts for Annual Passholders vacationing from August 28 through October 4, 2005. Discounts include select Value Resorts for $59+, Moderate Resorts from $89+ and Deluxe Resorts from $129+ per night. Ask for code EXI. The code gives you a flat discount off from rack rates; $18 off Value resorts, $45 savings on Moderate resorts and a $70 savings on Deluxe resorts and Home Away From Home Resorts.The number of rooms is limited. For more details call INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

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