THINK by IBM at Innoventions West will close on January 1 2015
and Test the Limits Lab at Inventions East will close on January 6 2015. Both
exhibits have reached the end of their sponsorship period, with no word yet on
any replacements.
The Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise is scheduled to be closed
for refurbishment in the Spring. The closure will begin on April 13 through to
May 8 2015.
The pools at Disney's Art of Animation Resort are scheduled
for brief closures next week to carry out essential maintenance work.
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The main feature pool, The Big Blue Pool is planned to be
closed from January 12 to 14.
The Flippin' Fins Pool is scheduled to be closed from on
January 15 and 16.
The Cozy Cone Pool is not expected to be closed.
Work is now underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios on the
removal of the Sorcerer Mickey Hat icon. Overnight crews have installed
construction walls surrounding the hat as the area becomes an active
construction zone. Nothing looks to have been removed yet, but an assortment of
machinery is in place behind the walls.
Typhoon Lagoon has reopened following its annual
refurbishment.
There are no major changes to Disney's most visited water
park, but guests will find a few small updates.
Inside the park, you can find Singapore Shades by Sunglass
Hut inside Singapore Sals, the parks main shop. An extensive range of high end
sunglasses are on offer from Ray-ban, Oakley and more.
Despite speculation that the Shark Reef was set to
permanently close, it has reopened and is operating as normal.
Finally, menus at some of the dining locations have been
updated.
The Snack Shack now offers a Cornbread Waffle Sandwich with
BBQ pork and coleslaw along with a Fruit and Chocolate Chip Waffle Sandwich.
Surf Doggies has a new Sausage Sub with peppers and onions.
Over at Leaning Palms you can find a new Chicken with rice
and beans bowl and a new Plantain Burger.
Now that Typhoon Lagoon is back open, Blizzard Beach is now
closed to begin its annual refurbishment through to March 14 2015.
To accommodate the new wider Buena Vista Drive alongside Disney Springs, the main entrance has been pushed further back and widened. Most of the props remain, although the area is still very much in construction, so perhaps more changes are coming.
The Flame Tree Barbecue is currently closed for a major
remodel which is expected to last through until April 2015.
During the closure, some of the Flame Tree dishes are being
made available at nearby kiosks.
Jumbo Turkey Legs and Pork Sandwich are available at
Trilo-Bites near the entrance to Dino Land U.S.A.
Half Chicken, St. Louis Style Ribs can be found at Beastly
Kiosk and Garden Kiosk near the exit of Tough to be A Bug.
The remodel will bring a number of improvements to the
restaurant's outdoor seating area. More covered areas will be installed,
including covering the walkways between the seating areas. The ordering area
will also see an expansion of its roof, covering guests placing orders.
The remodel is expected to take approximately three months,
with a reopening in early April 2015.
'Backstage Tales' will open in March 2015 as a new tour to
be offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Replacing the existing 'Backstage Safari' tour, 'Backstage
Tales' will be a longer experience with a few changes and higher price. Guests aged
12 and above can take part at a cost of $90 plus tax.
The 3 hour 45 minute tour will take guests backstage for a
look at animal housing, the nutrition center, and the veterinarian facilities.
You can continue to book the existing 'Backstage Safari' tour
through to February 27 2015, with the new 'Backstage Tales' tour available from
March 1 2015.
The tour is offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at
8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Reservations can be made at 407-939-8687.
Disney has announced that sales of its latest Disney
Vacation Club property at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort will go on sale
next week, beginning January 12 2015.
Existing DVC members can purchase at the property on January
12, with general sales beginning on
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“We’re looking forward to welcoming families to this
enchanting new resort, located just a quick monorail ride from Magic Kingdom
Park,” said Ken Potrock, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation
Club. “At Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, both the young and young
at heart will enjoy a truly unique, enhanced and memorable vacation getaway,
one that combines completely new Disney elements with the iconic and beloved
experiences found only at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.”
The 20 Bora Bora Bungalows on the Seven Seas Lagoon will
sleep up to eight guests each in a two-bedroom, home-like setting reminiscent
of the South Pacific. The Bungalows have two full bathrooms, a kitchen, washer
and dryer, and large dining and living room spaces for gatherings. Décor
combines modern style with the tropical and enchanting look and feel of
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
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Private decks will feature a plunge pool where Members and
guests can view fireworks over the
Magic Kingdom, complete with the soundtrack
that can be heard through an individual sound system. They will also have
front-row seats to the Electrical Water Pageant that performs nightly on the
Seven Seas Lagoon.
Disney's Polynesian Resort has recently unveiled its new
open lobby redesign, with the new main feature Lava Pool area set to open later
this year. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto lounge will also open soon to round out the
redevelopment of the resort.
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