It’s time for Dateline Disney World and a trip through the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! This week, we take a long hard look at the projects happening throughout this sprawling park. Construction in the hub has picked up steam and there is an awful lot happening near Tomorrowland. Speaking of, there are a few things going on in this futuristic area of the park including the ongoing Astro Orbitor renovation and the removal of Fast Pass machines from Space Mountain. Next up, we check on the refurbishments in Fantasyland, a quick 5-minute-wait lunch at Be Our Guest, and we drop into the Briar Patch at Splash Mountain for a checkup on how things are at that massive attraction. There is a lot to see . . .
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At 9AM, the Express Monorail was down. CMs were saying it wouldn’t be ready until 9:30. Ouch.
Hub construction has picked up quite a bit on the Tomorrowland side, with some concrete being poured, and something going up in the center of the old waterway.
Peter Pan’s Flight has an exterior refurb going on. The ride is still open and the queue routes guests outdoors to avoid the construction.
The MiceChat Walt Disney World Invasion
Before we go on with the update we want to tell you about a big event coming to Walt Disney World this fall.
Imagine seeing the very best of Orlando – including Walt Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort – with a fantastic group of people while having the time of your life. Join us for one of our most beloved events, the MiceChat WDW invasion, October 22-29, 2014.
Join the MiceChat WDW Invasion and Gumball Rally Info List
Just look at the crazy itinerary of events we have lined up for this totally awesome trip.
October 23 – Universal Orlando Resort
The day will begin with a visit to Diagon Alley inside Universal Studios Orlando and a ride on the new, state-of-the-art attraction, Escape from Gringotts. Then we will journey on the Hogwarts Express into Islands of Adventure to experience Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Contact Fairy Godmother Travel for discount Universal Studios theme park admission.
Then, as the sun sets, the brave souls who remain will join us for the 24th annual Halloween Horror Nights.
This event is truly one of the very best Halloween events in the entire world. With maniacally clever haunted houses and beautifully designed movie quality sets, it truly is in a class by itself.
Sip and Nibble – October 24
Friday will be the always fun, often imitated, but never duplicated, Sip and Nibble at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. This is where we meet new and old friends, share food & drink, and try to make it through all the food and wine offerings.
The Walt Disney World Gumball Rally – October 25
One great day, two huge parks, a world of maniacal fun, how many attractions can YOU ride?
The MiceChat Walt Disney World Gumball Rally returns this fall in the “Walt Disney World Monorail Rally”! Teams of 2, 3, or 4, will race to see who can ride the most attractions in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot in one day.
Tickets for this amazing day of madcap fun will be going on sale shortly – Don’t miss out, sign up for more information HERE.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – October 26
Halloween isn’t just about scares. At Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party you can become a kid again and spend the night trick or treating with all of your MiceChat pals!
Relax? or Adventure? – October 27
Anybody who has ever been out of town says, “I need a vacation after that vacation”. Well, we have planned a day just for that!
La Nouba – October 28
If you book your MiceChat Orlando Invasion vacation with Fairy Godmother Travel you will get to attend Tuesday’s Cirque du Soleil show for free! This is a $100 savings per person and can only be obtained by booking through Fairy Godmother Travel – Contact Fairy Godmother Travel HERE.
So what do you think? See any events here you’d like to attend? Book a week with Fairy Godmother Travel and save – Or add your name to the list below and we’ll let you know when and where you can sign up for each of the events. It’s a pretty impressive line up of amazing fun and events. The MiceChat WDW Invasion will be a magical not-to-be-missed week!
The Yankee Trader is now closed, and will reopen as a fully Haunted Mansion themed gift shop. To be honest, I think it makes sense, and all the Smuckers products and Mickey kitchen items can still be found in the Emporium. Hopefully this leads to some high quality Mansion merchandise.
I rode Splash Mountain this week to check and see how the effects were working. To my eye, all were running except for the bouncing Br’er Rabbit (He’s one of the most problimatic animatronics at Walt Disney World).
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