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23 May 2008
 • A look at the exterior of Soundstage 1
• Toy Story Midway Mania! now added to the Tip Board and directional signs
• Pixar Place construction wall at Backlot Tour end now opened
• Toy Story Midway Mania! merchandise now on sale at the Studios
• Details on the new Wave restaurant at the Contemporary Resort
• New Studios map showing Toy Story Midway Mania

22 May 2008
 • The new American Idol attraction get's it's official name and opening date

19 May 1008
 • Nestle leaving The Land pavilion?
• The Fuel for Thought exhibit at Test Track has closed
 • Kona Coffee bar to offer Sushi

17 May 2008
 • Latest Kidani Village construction photos
• Soft opening of Toy Story Mania underway today

 16 May 2008
 • Disney and Google Earth to offer 3D walkthroughs of the parks
 • Great Summer WDWMAGIC reader rates of just $159 at the Deluxe Walt Disney World Dolphin

15 May 2008
 • Disney fans required! Casting for a Travel Channel/Disney Special
 • Toy Story Mania ride vehicle photos
 • Special rate of just $79 per night at the Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration

14 May 2008
 • Some more details on the new Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian, soundstage attraction
 • ‘Star Wars™ Weekends’ Throughout June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Upcoming Release of THE CLONE WARS™

13 May 2008
 • Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex to be rebranded with ESPN

11 May 2008
 • Prince Caspian character to appear at the Studios this week

10 May 2008
 • Ghirardelli Soda Fountain has now reopened

9 May 2008
 • Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos

 8 May 2008
 • Amazing offer of just $109 for the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort during May 2008

 7 May 2008
 • Animal Kingdom Lodge DVC Villas get it's sign, plus the latest construction photos
 • Toy Story Mania Fun Facts

5 May 2008
 • Toy Story Midway Mania details and notes
 • Former Hunchback Theater construction photo update

4 May 2008
 • New Top Secret FX Gen-R8-R installed in the Muppets queue

3 May 2008
 • Contemporary Tower photo update
• Idol's construction wall expands to the rear of the building

 2 May 2008
 • Toy Story Mania preview ride reports and photos

1 May 2008
 • Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets now on sale

30 April 2008
 • Animation Courtyard archway logo now installed

 28 April 2008
 • Toy Story Mania cast member previews scheduled for this week

 27 April 2008
 • More Monkeys added to Pixar Place
• Contemporary Tower link bridge installation begins
 • Contemporary Resort gets new palm trees at the main entrance

25 April 2008
 • Green Army Men move in at Pixar Place
 • Ghirardelli Soda Fountain did not reopen today as originally scheduled
 • Super low rate of just $129 for May at the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort which is right on the doorstep of WDW

22 April 2008
 • Happy 10th Anniversary Animal Kingdom
 • Video from the 10th anniversary events
 • More work on the PIXAR sign at the entry to Pixar Place

20 April 2008
 • Latest Caribbean Beach main pool refurbishment progress photos
• New menu at the Brown Derby Restaurant

 18 April 2008
 • PIXAR sign installed at the entry to Pixar Place
• Flamingo Crossings construction progress
 • Expedition Everest mountain range mist/cloud effect now in action

17 April 2008
 • SPECIAL WDWMAGIC READER RATE OF JUST $129 for April 26th – May 3rd at the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort

 15 April 2008
 • Star Wars Weekend 2008 line-up
 • 20% savings on La Nouba tickets for Florida residents this summer

14 April 2008
 • Four Seasons Luxury Resort construction now underway
 • New Four Seasons Resort concept art
 • The Wave now accepting reservations and initial menu listing
• Ghirardelli refurbishment update
 • Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant refurbishment
 • Win $10000 with the Summer Treasure Hunt Challenge at the Gaylord Palms Resort

12 April 2008
 • American Idol's construction wall significantly expands

11 April 2008
 • Glass goes into the Contemporary DVC Tower

 9 April 2008
 • New restaurant to open in the former Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club
• Toy Story Mania! Annual Passholder preview dates confirmed
• Ghirardelli refurbishment underway
• Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
• Flamingo Crossings ground clearing increasing in pace

8 April 2008
 • Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom online game closing
• Nine Dragons restaurant refurbishment dates changed
• Latest progress photos on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction

 7 April 2008
 • U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" fly over the Magic Kingdom
 • U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" fly over Epcot

5 April 2008
 • Photos of Imagineering programming the Mr Potato Head animatronic figure

4 April 2008
 • Get the LOWEST price on the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort of just $159
• Disney launches DisneyDads.com and DisneyExclusives.com
• New ECV and stroller rental pricing for parks and Downtown Disney
• Disney release a bit more information on the new upscale Contemporary restaurant
 • Disney launch new water park WAP service for cell phones

3 April 2008
 • Operating Hours, Refurbishments & Events updated
• Resort and park maps section updated
• New Resort Restaurant, Shops and Entertainment Operating Hours section
 • Dining menus list updated

1 April 2008
 • Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
• Hunchback theater construction update
• Cars Meet and Greet has new backdrop
• Sorcerer Mickey Meet and Greet new location
• New palms installed at the main gate
• Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
• Latest exterior construction photos of American Idol

31 March 2008
 • Flamingo Crossing work moving forward

30 March 2008
 • Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment in June

29 March 2008
 • Big changes coming to Fort Wilderness Resort
• Toy Story Mania logo

 25 March 2008
 • Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
• Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2008 information
• Latest construction of the new Hilton and Waldorf Astoria hotels at Bonnet Creek
• New Toy Story Mania press release
• Imagineering the Magic - DVD Release & Signing

 20 March 2008
 • A special WDWMAGIC Easter rate of just $119 is now available for March 23 and March 24 at the deluxe Gaylord Palms resort
• Caribbean Beach main pool refurbishment progress photos

 19 March 2008
 • Photos from opening day of the 2008 Flower and Garden Festival
• Garden Town Cafe menu (in former Wonders of Life pavilion)
18 March 2008
 • More resort pool refurbishments
 • Concourse Steakhouse closing date

16 March 2008
• Wolfgang Puck Express reopens
• The American Film Institute Showcase refurbishment
• Star Wars Weekend dates for 2008

14 March 2008
 • Installation of this year's Flower and Garden Festival well underway
• New Soarin' TShirts
• New temporary food stands in Tomorrowland for the Spring Break crowds
• Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace close to reopening
 • Planet Hollywood getting some exterior paint refurbishment
• Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
• Caribbean Beach main pool refurbishment progress photos
• Latest progress video on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction
• Night of Joy tickets now on sale

12 March 2008
 • Resort pool refurbishment details
• New ATM Locations list

11 March 2008
• More Block party Bash video
 • New Downtown Disney Stroller and Wheelchair rental policies
 • Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian opening summer 2008
 • Nine Dragons refurbishment dates and details

9 March 2008
• Block Party Bash opening day video
• Seen Block Party bash? Leave your review

6 March 2008
• New Toy Story Mania concept art

4 March 2008
• Animal Kingdom Villas latest construction photos
 • Splash Mountain's new third loading area

3 March 2008
• ESPN logo removed on Animation Arch to reveal...
• Provisional dates for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
 • New vintage Epcot T-shirt
 • Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
 • Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace refurbishment photo update

2 March 2008
• New costumes on display in the Great Movie Ride preshow
• New Disney's Hollywood Studios merchandise appearing
• Art of Animation exterior under refurbishment
• Animation Courtyard Arch nearing completion
• Sunset Blvd Candy shop closed for refurbishment
• Disney's Hollywood Studios road signs appearing all over property

1 March 2008
 • Peter Pan's Flight closed for refurbishment today
• Jungle Cruise refurbishment dates
 • Block Party Bash preview and official opening dates

26 February 2008
• Contemporary DVC Tower to be called The Kingdom Tower?
• The Disney Resort Collection catalogue launches today
• ESPN The Weekend details for 2008
• New dates added to the absolute bargain  $159 deal at the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort

25 February 2008
• New 101 Dalmatians Meet and Greet
 • ESPN Weekend staging now in place
 • Animation Courtyard arch still undergoing sign work
 • Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
 • Chicken Strips removed from counter service locations?

24 February 2008
 • Disney trialling using resort ID card instead of wristbands during EMH

17 February 2008
• New Disney's Hollywood Studios road signs now appearing on property
• Snow White's Scary Adventures reopens after refurbishment

16 February 2008
 • Splash Mountain reopens from refurbishment
 • Latest progress on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction
 • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Downtown Disney will debut Disney's Secret Star makeover

15 February 2008
• Spaceship Earth reopening - live reports
 • Earffel tower logo being painted today
 • Year of a Million Dreams banners everywhere in Epcot

14 February 2008
• Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
 • Sorcery in the Sky tower removed
 • Disney's Hollywood Studios signage update
 • Streets of America New York Street walls removed
 • Disney's Hollywood Studios dining menus updated
 • Latest exterior construction photos of American idol

12 February 2008
• Great deals for the deluxe Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin from only $159 per night during the summer season!
 • Latest progress on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction
 • Planet Hollywood sign refurbishment
 • Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace refurbishment photo update
 • New Year of a Million Dreams banners
 • Snow White refurbishment update
 • Splash Mountain refurbishment photos
 • Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
 • Hunchback theater construction update

11 February 2008
 • Resort pool and restaurant refurbishments

8 February 2008
 • Fantasy in the Sky New Year's Eve Special Edition 2007/2008 show video

7 February 2008
• American Idol attraction coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

6 February 2008
 • New Innoventions attraction to teach storm safety

4 February 2008
• Flower Power concert series lineup

3 February 2008
• Latest progress photos on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction
• Playhouse Disney reopens
 • Hunchback theater construction update
 • Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos

2 February 2008
• Disney's Hollywood Studios Annual Passholder Sweepstakes

1 February 2008
 • Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Resort earn four diamond AAA rating
• Walt Disney Co confirms today it signed new five-year contracts for both its Chief Executive Robert Iger and Chief Financial Officer Thomas Staggs.
• Dreams Come True online sweepstakes
• Great deal of $139.00 at the luxury Gaylord Palms Resort for tonight and tomorrow only

31 January 2008
• Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos
 • Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace location closed and under major refurbishment until Spring 2008

29 January 2008
• Interesting WDI filing with the Orange County Comptroller regarding Imagination
• Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
• All Narnia exterior signage and photo opportunity removed

28 January 2008
 • Animal Kingdom Villas latest construction photos
 • Monsters Inc meet and greet location moved
 • Cars meet and greet location moves closer to Pixar Place
 • Hunchback theater construction update
 • Disney's Hollywood Studios temporary main entry signage
 • A white Earfel tower
 • Tower of Terror promotional sign update

25 January 2008
• New photos in the Disney Dream Portrait Series
 • Donald Duck’s video resume for Chief Magic Official
 • Ghirardelli to get a face lift early 2008

24 January 2008
• More details on this spring's new Block Party Bash parade
 • Details of this year's Flower and Garden Festival

21 January 2008
• Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club confirmed to be closing
• Special WDWMAGIC offer for the deluxe Gaylord Palms Resort

20 January 2008
 • Disney Magic Connection - the Nintendo DS park application instruction guide
 • Latest T-Rex restaurant construction photos

15 January 2008
• Fountain of Nations drained for refurbishment

15 January 2008
• Splash Mountain refurbishment photos
 • City Hall refurbishment photos
 • Latest progress photos on the Contemporary DVC Tower construction

10 January 2008
• Search For First-Ever Disney Parks CMO Is On
• New automated touch-free soap dispensers
 • Displays for this year's Pirate and Princess Party installed
• Hunchback theater construction update
• Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos

9 January 2008
 • Disney looking at using Nintendo DS systems as an interactive guide map?

7 January 2008
• Disney's Hollywood Studios first day report
 • Latest Toy Story Mania construction photos
 • Large crane working on the former Hunchback Theater
 • disneyworldmoms.com launches

1 January 2008
• HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
 • Video from last night's Reflections of Earth New Year Eve show


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