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It is Mary Blair's 100th Birthday. Among her masterworks is the 90ft tall mural at the Contemporary. Whats really amazing is if you Google her you will see how much her style has defined mid-century Disney art.

April Fools! Its actually going to be a positive piece on "staycationing" at Bay Lake Tower for local residents. I actually do not get Fox 35 because I am in the Tampa media market, but I went to their website and they already have a text piece about it here...

Two Bald Eagles have just been installed at the Contemporary. Sorry, not real ones (although real Bald Eagles have been spotted on property). These Contemporary Bald Eagles are actually life-sized kites affixed to looong poles that jet out from the 14th floor on the North & South sides of the...

...Is what you will see as a part of marketing when the building is finished. I heard this from the most reliable of sources at The Contemporary. I confirmed it myself by taking a look - and sure enough, there is a rather large weather-proofed camera pointed directly at the construction site. It...

Wonders of Life has officially been re-named "Wonders Retreat". The news about Wonders being turned into a special events pavillion (mostly for Cast events) is true. Although I imagine they may use it for big events like F&G and F&W. There will be new backstage signage saying "Wonders...

Here is a You Tube link to one of five videos I took of the West Side fire. This one video pretty much encompasses everything all five videos do. Side note: I had tickets to the Dress Rehersal of Cirque the night of the fire, and was very upset becuase I thought that Cirque was on fire -...

and thats it. although there might be some smoke damage to Cirque.

It is officailly on "The Hub" (I like "The Portal" better). There will be two new ships built, by 2011 and 2012. No names have been picked yet, but I image something like the Disney Fantasy, Imagination, Dream, Adventurer, Explorer, etc. Also, the ships will be a bit larger, most noticable in...

I just heard last night that the Hess Station at the Magic kingdom toll plaza will be completely demolished to make way for a new Hess station with a larger convenience store. The new station will be specially designed with WDI approval. AAA Car care and Alamo Rental will remain. NOW DISCUSS!

Theres not much news on the site, so i thought id do something fun. List all of the soft openings you have been a part of. Or, any attraction you experienced before its official opening. Me: Test Track - Dec. 1998 - Soft (testing, emergency breaking, etc), 3 hour wait. Dino-rama -...

there are these freshly made donuts avaiable at Blizzard Beach (across from the quick-serve) on a cart. and at Typhoon Lagoon relatively near the lockers adjcent to Crush and Gusher. simply put.. they are the most amazing snack ive ever had in Disney. can anyone agree/confirm? My...

I have video I can share with these forums but I dont know how to post it.

is it just me, or is E:E turning out to be Disney's greatest effort? I mean.. splash mountain is great.. but will E:E top it? and... why havnt we heard anymore big news? E tickets? Does Iger know thats what we want? will he deliver?

Some of you may have shat your pants when you saw the title, but im sorry, this is not official. I was bored at work and came up with this 'Soft Opening Probability Chart'. The Probability that E:E will soft open by... October - 20% November - 40% December - 60% January - 80%...

I know this has been talked about before on here but I am still hearing different storys... As you may know, Levy Restaurants is Disney's allianced restaurant owner/operator in Downtown Disney. They own and/or operate Fulton's, Captain Jack's, Portabella Yacht, Wolfgang Puck, and maybe more...

From what I hear, unconfirmed of course, is that Yach Club will be the next resort to get flat screen plasma TVs, not sure if that means all new interior like Contemporary and Poly though. Also.. Ive checked around, and most plasma TVs I have seen in Disney are Pioneer brand. On rides like...

What is Discovery Palms? Im asking.. not provoking... The signs within Little Lake Bryan that point you in the direction of such places as Cast Recreation Area, The Commons, and Chatham Square have been updated to include Discovery Palms!!! What is Discovery Palms? I must know. I am a...

The name is official... Ragland Road Irish Pub @ Pleasure Island. Signs have been placed on the constructions walls. The exterior concept art is ultra-modern looking, but I bet the interior (which is not pictured) is more authentic Ireland like. In addition to the concept art, there are also...

Everyone knows about the Top 7 things to do in Disney World as seen on Resort TV. Here is my personal list of the Top 7 things to do in Disney World. These things, wether new or old, consistently impress me. Feel free to add your own list. 1. Kona Cafe 2. Earl of Sandwich 3...

There will be 50 hidden Mickeys added to EPCOT for the Flower & Garden Festival.