Mannequins at PI changes age policy for April
During the month of April, Mannequins at Pleasure Island will be open to all Guests ages 18 or older, Sunday through Wednesday of each week.
Thursday through Saturday, Mannequins will continue to be open to Guests and Cast Members ages 21 or older only.
Drink specials will be available on Mondays for those ages 21 or older.
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The Timekeeper Hours of operation will be:
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Now through March 27
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: March 28 through April 2
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: April 3 through April 17
Mickey's Star Traders Reopens on Friday, April 2
Mickey's Star Traders has expericed a total remodel with new lighting fixtures, floor, ceiling, and so much more. There are even special appearances of Stitch in the murals. Come and experience our new and refreshed shop in Tomorrowland of the Magic Kingdom Park.
DELAYED OPENINGS AT SPLASH IN MAY
May 5-10th 12 noon.
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TIMES GUIDE for the week
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Kali River Rapids -- 9:30am-6pm daily
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Sunday & Thursday -- 9am-5:30pm
Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday -- 9am-5:45pm
Conservation Station -- 9:30am-6pm daily
Habitat Habit! -- 9:30am - 6pm daily
Affection Section -- 9:30am - 6pm daily
Wildlife Express Train -- opens daily at 9:30am; last train departs at 5:50pm
Kids' Discovery Clubs
Sunday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday -- 10am - 4pm
Thursday -- 10am - 2:30pm
Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends will be closed Sunday for refurbishment
DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Friday -- 10am -6pm
Tuesday, Saturday -- 9am - 6pm
The Magic of Disney Animation -- 10am-7pm daily
The Making of the Haunted Mansion Movie -- 10am - 6pm daily
Backlot Tour -- Closed for refurbishment
EPCOT
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Food Rocks -- Closed
Wonders of Life -- Temporarily closed; operates seasonally
Behind the Seeds Tour -- Closed for refurbishment
The following Future World attractions operate 9am-9pm daily:
Honey I Shrunk the Audience
Mission: SPACE
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Mickey's Toontown Fair -- 10am - Park close daily
Country Bear Jamboree
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday) -- 10am - 9pm
Wednesday -- 10am - 8pm
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday, Friday -- 10am - 8pm
Wednesday -- 10am - 6pm
Saturday -- 10am - 9pm
The Hall of Presidents
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday) -- 10am - 8pm
Wednesday -- 10am - Park closing
Jungle Cruise -- 10am - Park close daily
Liberty Square Riverboat
Sunday-Friday -- 11am - 6pm
Saturday -- 10am - 8pm
The Timekeeper
Sunday-Friday -- 10am - 7pm
Saturday -- 10am - 9pm
Tom Sawyer Island -- 10am - 6pm daily
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress -- 9am - Park close daily
Walt Disney World Railroad
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday, Friday -- 9am -8pm
Wednesday -- 9am - 7pm
Saturday -- 9am -11pm
El Pirata Y El Perico -- 11am - 4pm daily
Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn - 11am-Closing varies with park hours
RESORTS
Disney's Saratoga SpringsResort & Spa is scheduled to open on May 17, 2004.
Disney's PolynesianResort
The east pool is closed for refurbishment from 2/9/04 through 4/2/04.
********************************************************************REFURBS****REHABS*******************
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HERE IS A LIST OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE!!!!!
DAK
DINOSAUR Thursday, April 22 through Friday, June 4 reopening Saturday, June 5, 2004.
here is what i know on this....
they are planing major changes to the entrance of the attraction to aliviate the pinch point that FP has created at this attraction. look for planters to be removed, signage to be added, and a general redirecting of guest flow throught this area. If some one with a camera could take some before and after pictures, we could see the difference. All indications are the the inside will be a typical refurbishment. Anyone know more??
MGM
concrete replacements of damaged and cracked areas throughout the park.
Backlot Tour will be closed for refurbishment Sunday, January 4 through Saturday, April 3.
they are refurbing the Cabs that drive the trams, an ongoing project for over a year now, and Cat. Cay. will get rockwork done on it, indicating that the tour is still very much a part of the short term plan to remain open.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids will be closed for refurbishment Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, June 30
NYS rehab
lasting till at least the end of september, S.F. facads will be added soon.
looks like the light pools in the parking lot are curently getting a much needed repainting.
Spectical of Lights......WILL NOT BE SHOWN THIS YEAR....however they will be back in 2005 on "BIG CITY STREET"
What about Indy after the new stunt show opens???
I here that it will def stay open after the new show debutes.
I have also head that yet another E-tic will be built in the backlot area, and construction will start after the Stunt Show opens.
BTW, how big will the new theater be?? at first i heard 2500.
Now seems they may be looking at making it much larger, but still under the 8000 that F! holds. So maybe 5000-6000. Word has it that it will be very expensive to run, so they want a bigger theater so they can hold more guests and run fewer shows per day.
EPCOT
CHINA
continued rehabing of the exterior throughout the year. this is part of the over all plan for all the WS pavilons. Mexico is underway as well. France is next. Look for the 2 merch pavilons at the entrance to WS to be done as weel.
Just as in MGM and MK, concrete work throught the parks walkways undergoing.
TEST TRACK
Crash sceen is not coming back. IT may get a bounce back a few inchs effect to make it look like it has just crashed. New moniter showing the replay of the crash and audio changes may come as well.
Toll Plaza rehab....ongoing painting and concrete work at the auto plaza for the next month.
Germany train rehab. look for a new redesign of the toy train and landscapping.
JIYI to get a meet and greet at unload this april. No word on what charaters but I thing we all have a pretty good guess.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Millions of dollars to be spent on painting, and refurbishments of attractions, minor food stands and merch locations. Including....Pirates Bizaar, Galazy Palace theater, Dumbo, outdoor food carts, Main St. Trolly tracks, County bonty, Space mnt exit speedramp, Monarail Platform gates, Buzz light year new guns, fairytale gardens, Splash Mnt/HM/PotC show lighting enhancements, Yankee trader, TSI docks, Asto Elevators, Enchanted grove, Sunshine Tree, and countless other minor jobs. All and all a good thing, an unpresident amount of work for one year, not scene for many years.
The Sentenal's story seems to me to be be very one sided, MK IS spending money. Lots of it.
PARKING
Tram cars to get a painted. The new paint jobs from years past have started to chip, badly, and are showing the old color. They will be getting painted again this year.
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This week in Disney history.....
March 31
2002 -- Primeval Whirl opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom
April 1
1974 -- Pioneer Hall opens at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
1995 -- Blizzard Beach opens at the Walt Disney World Resort
April 2
1940 -- Walt Disney Production becomes a public company on the over-the-counter stock market
1954 -- Walt Disney announces Disneyland Park and television show plans
April 3
1966 -- Midget Autopia closes at Disneyland Park.
1994 -- Frank G. Wells, President of The Walt Disney Company, dies in a helicopter accident
April 4
1954 -- Joseph Fowler is hired as a construction supervisor for Disneyland Park. He later becomes Manager of Disneyland Park and a key executive in the construction of the Walt Disney World Resort
1994 -- Michael Eisner assumes the presidency of The Walt Disney Company following Frank Wells' death
Thats about it for this week.
During the month of April, Mannequins at Pleasure Island will be open to all Guests ages 18 or older, Sunday through Wednesday of each week.
Thursday through Saturday, Mannequins will continue to be open to Guests and Cast Members ages 21 or older only.
Drink specials will be available on Mondays for those ages 21 or older.
...............................................................................................
The Timekeeper Hours of operation will be:
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Now through March 27
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: March 28 through April 2
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: April 3 through April 17
Mickey's Star Traders Reopens on Friday, April 2
Mickey's Star Traders has expericed a total remodel with new lighting fixtures, floor, ceiling, and so much more. There are even special appearances of Stitch in the murals. Come and experience our new and refreshed shop in Tomorrowland of the Magic Kingdom Park.
DELAYED OPENINGS AT SPLASH IN MAY
May 5-10th 12 noon.
**************************************************
TIMES GUIDE for the week
DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Kali River Rapids -- 9:30am-6pm daily
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Sunday & Thursday -- 9am-5:30pm
Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday -- 9am-5:45pm
Conservation Station -- 9:30am-6pm daily
Habitat Habit! -- 9:30am - 6pm daily
Affection Section -- 9:30am - 6pm daily
Wildlife Express Train -- opens daily at 9:30am; last train departs at 5:50pm
Kids' Discovery Clubs
Sunday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday -- 10am - 4pm
Thursday -- 10am - 2:30pm
Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends will be closed Sunday for refurbishment
DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Friday -- 10am -6pm
Tuesday, Saturday -- 9am - 6pm
The Magic of Disney Animation -- 10am-7pm daily
The Making of the Haunted Mansion Movie -- 10am - 6pm daily
Backlot Tour -- Closed for refurbishment
EPCOT
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Food Rocks -- Closed
Wonders of Life -- Temporarily closed; operates seasonally
Behind the Seeds Tour -- Closed for refurbishment
The following Future World attractions operate 9am-9pm daily:
Honey I Shrunk the Audience
Mission: SPACE
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park
March 28 - April 3, 2004
Mickey's Toontown Fair -- 10am - Park close daily
Country Bear Jamboree
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday) -- 10am - 9pm
Wednesday -- 10am - 8pm
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday, Friday -- 10am - 8pm
Wednesday -- 10am - 6pm
Saturday -- 10am - 9pm
The Hall of Presidents
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday) -- 10am - 8pm
Wednesday -- 10am - Park closing
Jungle Cruise -- 10am - Park close daily
Liberty Square Riverboat
Sunday-Friday -- 11am - 6pm
Saturday -- 10am - 8pm
The Timekeeper
Sunday-Friday -- 10am - 7pm
Saturday -- 10am - 9pm
Tom Sawyer Island -- 10am - 6pm daily
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress -- 9am - Park close daily
Walt Disney World Railroad
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday, Friday -- 9am -8pm
Wednesday -- 9am - 7pm
Saturday -- 9am -11pm
El Pirata Y El Perico -- 11am - 4pm daily
Aunt Polly's Dockside Inn - 11am-Closing varies with park hours
RESORTS
Disney's Saratoga SpringsResort & Spa is scheduled to open on May 17, 2004.
Disney's PolynesianResort
The east pool is closed for refurbishment from 2/9/04 through 4/2/04.
********************************************************************REFURBS****REHABS*******************
****************************************************
HERE IS A LIST OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE!!!!!
DAK
DINOSAUR Thursday, April 22 through Friday, June 4 reopening Saturday, June 5, 2004.
here is what i know on this....
they are planing major changes to the entrance of the attraction to aliviate the pinch point that FP has created at this attraction. look for planters to be removed, signage to be added, and a general redirecting of guest flow throught this area. If some one with a camera could take some before and after pictures, we could see the difference. All indications are the the inside will be a typical refurbishment. Anyone know more??
MGM
concrete replacements of damaged and cracked areas throughout the park.
Backlot Tour will be closed for refurbishment Sunday, January 4 through Saturday, April 3.
they are refurbing the Cabs that drive the trams, an ongoing project for over a year now, and Cat. Cay. will get rockwork done on it, indicating that the tour is still very much a part of the short term plan to remain open.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids will be closed for refurbishment Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, June 30
NYS rehab
lasting till at least the end of september, S.F. facads will be added soon.
looks like the light pools in the parking lot are curently getting a much needed repainting.
Spectical of Lights......WILL NOT BE SHOWN THIS YEAR....however they will be back in 2005 on "BIG CITY STREET"
What about Indy after the new stunt show opens???
I here that it will def stay open after the new show debutes.
I have also head that yet another E-tic will be built in the backlot area, and construction will start after the Stunt Show opens.
BTW, how big will the new theater be?? at first i heard 2500.
Now seems they may be looking at making it much larger, but still under the 8000 that F! holds. So maybe 5000-6000. Word has it that it will be very expensive to run, so they want a bigger theater so they can hold more guests and run fewer shows per day.
EPCOT
CHINA
continued rehabing of the exterior throughout the year. this is part of the over all plan for all the WS pavilons. Mexico is underway as well. France is next. Look for the 2 merch pavilons at the entrance to WS to be done as weel.
Just as in MGM and MK, concrete work throught the parks walkways undergoing.
TEST TRACK
Crash sceen is not coming back. IT may get a bounce back a few inchs effect to make it look like it has just crashed. New moniter showing the replay of the crash and audio changes may come as well.
Toll Plaza rehab....ongoing painting and concrete work at the auto plaza for the next month.
Germany train rehab. look for a new redesign of the toy train and landscapping.
JIYI to get a meet and greet at unload this april. No word on what charaters but I thing we all have a pretty good guess.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Millions of dollars to be spent on painting, and refurbishments of attractions, minor food stands and merch locations. Including....Pirates Bizaar, Galazy Palace theater, Dumbo, outdoor food carts, Main St. Trolly tracks, County bonty, Space mnt exit speedramp, Monarail Platform gates, Buzz light year new guns, fairytale gardens, Splash Mnt/HM/PotC show lighting enhancements, Yankee trader, TSI docks, Asto Elevators, Enchanted grove, Sunshine Tree, and countless other minor jobs. All and all a good thing, an unpresident amount of work for one year, not scene for many years.
The Sentenal's story seems to me to be be very one sided, MK IS spending money. Lots of it.
PARKING
Tram cars to get a painted. The new paint jobs from years past have started to chip, badly, and are showing the old color. They will be getting painted again this year.
**************************************************
This week in Disney history.....
March 31
2002 -- Primeval Whirl opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom
April 1
1974 -- Pioneer Hall opens at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
1995 -- Blizzard Beach opens at the Walt Disney World Resort
April 2
1940 -- Walt Disney Production becomes a public company on the over-the-counter stock market
1954 -- Walt Disney announces Disneyland Park and television show plans
April 3
1966 -- Midget Autopia closes at Disneyland Park.
1994 -- Frank G. Wells, President of The Walt Disney Company, dies in a helicopter accident
April 4
1954 -- Joseph Fowler is hired as a construction supervisor for Disneyland Park. He later becomes Manager of Disneyland Park and a key executive in the construction of the Walt Disney World Resort
1994 -- Michael Eisner assumes the presidency of The Walt Disney Company following Frank Wells' death
Thats about it for this week.
