Downtown Disney West Side boat dock closed for refurbishment

The boat dock in Downtown Disney's West Side has been closed for refurbishment.

Major Downtown Disney redevelopment planned

Whilst not yet official, credible sources have provided us with detail information on an upcoming Downtown Disney project that will see it expanded greatly. Disney are expected to make an announcement any time now.

Characters in Flight to return to Downtown Disney with a new balloon

Following its closure on July 1, 2012 due to safety concerns, Characters in Flight is set to re open soon, with a new balloon design.

Full schedule for the 'Frankenweenie' weekend announced

Disney have provided confirmation and full details on the schedule and lineup for the upcoming "Frankenweenie" weekend at Downtown Disney. Jack and Sally will be making an appearence, their first ever appearance.

'Phineas and Ferb and YOU - A Brand New Reality' opening at Downtown Disney

Disney have announced a new Phineas and Ferb interactive activity, to be launched at Downtown Disney West Side next month. 

From September 1 2012, guests can visit 'Phineas and Ferb & YOU - A Brand New Reality', an augmented reality activity allowing guests to interact with Phineas, Ferb, Dr Doof and Agent P on a screen, augmented with images of the guest.

Guests will be able to experience any one of 20 different interactions, from dancing "The Platypus Walk" to getting caught in Dr. Doof's Freeze-inator. Guests can then digitally share a complimentary souvenir photo with their family and friends.

Additional Phineas and Ferb merchandise will also be available.

This new attraction is completely compimentary and will run through to December 1. Opening times are 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm daily.

Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney Closed 'indefinitely'

Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney has been closed following an accident in Hong Kong's Ocean park with a similar ballon. Five guests were injured at the Hong Kong attraction, where the balloon reportedly fell from a height of 20 meters. The accident was caused by a sudden loss of helium.

The balloon was supplied by Aerophile, the same group that runs Characters in Flight. They have opted to completely close the ride and fully dismantel and remove it for a full inspection. It's not yet known if or when the attraction will re-open, however its not likely going to be any time soon.

'Car Masters Weekend' returns to Downtown Disney

Disney have announced that 'Car Marsters Weekend' will be returning to Downtown Disney on June 2nd and June 3rd 2012. Launched last year, Car Marsters Weekend is a single-weekend event, celebrating the Disney 'Cars' movies with a number of character meet and greets ,with Mater, Fin McMissile and Lightning McQueen.

The event will include:

• Cars movie marathon at AMC Downtown Disney 24 (showing Cars and Cars 2)
• An appearence by automotive designer, Chip Foose, who contributed to the design of Ramone and in the Cars section of Disney's Art of Animation Resort
• A LEGO interactive 'Cars' zone
• A live DJ
• Food Trucks
• Jay Ward, Cars guardien will also make an appearence.
• Test drive Ridemakerz model cars
• Car show presented by Hess, with over 100 classic, muscle and exotic cars on display.
• GM's latest and greatest car models on display

Power outage at Downtown Disney. Some stores closed.

A power outage at Downtown Disney has meant that several shops in the West-Side section have been forced to close. These include Hoypolio, Something Silver and Candy Cauldron. The cause of this outage is not currently known, however it appears that the Marketplace and much of Pleasure Island are unaffected.

This follows a similar outage that occured last month, no official cause was provided.