Here's a weekly roundup of Walt Disney World news over the last 7 days.
New costumes coming to the World Showcase pavilions at Epcot
Walt Disney Imagineering are working on a new costume linkup for the World Showcase. This is in response to guest feedback, feeling the World Showcase is feeling dated, with the costumes being one of the biggest issues. Disney are therefor planning on performing some updates to show am more up to date representation of the world, and remove the current 'historic stereotype' feel. It's said that the costumes will first be trailed in the American Adventure and Mexican pavilions with more to follow at a later date.
Jim Kearns, Imagineering Vice President has been assigned to Animal Kingdom
UT San Diego News reports that Jim Kearns, Disney's Imagineering Vice President is to be assigned to Animal Kingdom as his next project. It looks like this could be specifically for AVATAR Land, which means we are likely to see ground being broken in the near future. He recently completed the hugely successful Cars Land at Disney California Adventure.
"Brave" now at Disney parks
Disney have now completely rolled out the additions to promote the new Disney-Pixar film, "Brave". This includes themed merchandise such as Vinylmations, pins and clothing.
Off Kilter mark 15 years of Music at Walt Disney World
Epcot's Off Kilter band marked 15 years of performances at the Canada Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase today (July 1)
New Vinylmations coming to Mickey's Circus Trading Event at Epcot
Disney announced that during this years Mickey's Circus Trading Event at Epcot (due to be held on September 9) there will be a number of new Vinylmation figurines on display, including limited editions with as few as 100 being made in some cases.
Here's a weekly roundup of Walt Disney World news over the last 7 days.
Disney's Phineas and Ferb Agent P's World Showcase Adventure opens.
We reported that Agent P's World Showcase Adventure opened yesterday, replacing the former Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. The adventure launched with missions in Mexico, Norway, Germany, Japan, France and the United Kingdom. Guests can sign up at Norway, Italy, International Gateway and the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase. Disney have said that they plan to add additional missions around the World Showcase later this year.
Disney testing a Flying Dragon for the new Avatarland
The Bakersfield Californian reports that Disney Imagineers have been testing an ultralite/microlight type aircraft themed to look like a dragon. This is possibly for the upcoming Avatarland at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon to feature Caribbean fun this summer
The Disney Parks Blog reports that each Friday to Sunday, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm through to July 15, Typhoon Lagoon will have The Calypso band, Tropicals performing Caribbean steel drum music, there will also be character meet and greets with Lilo and Stitch. Finally Tropicalamity will be open, a temporary food tent offering Chicken Jerk Pita Wraps, Citrus Chicken Salads and a selection of hot and cold sub sandwiches.
HGTV Design Star Winner, Meg Caswell filming at Epcot this weekend
Interior Designer, Meg Caswell has been filming at Epcot this weekend interviewing guests visiting the International Flower and Garden Festival for her new show, Meg's Great Rooms, debuting on HGTV in a couple of weeks.
Citrus Swirls and Orange Bird returns to Walt Disney World
The Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom has brought back the Citrus Swirl, a delicious frozen treat which used to be sold but vanished from menus some time ago. Using the original recipe, Citrus Swirls are offered in a cone or cup for $3.19 and are on the Disney Dining Plan as a snack option. The adorable orange bird sipper cup has also made a return. Orange Bird has been getting a lot of attention in recent weeks, even in publications such as the Celebrations Magazine.
A new range of merchandise has also been released for Orange Bird. This includes two new T'Shirts, Pins, Vinylmations and a new mickey-ear hat.
Basin Reopens at Downtown Disney
The sweet smelling soap shop reopened this week after a much needed refurbishment. The store sports a new modern look with plenty of open, well lit space. The Disney Parks Blog posted a tour video through the store, which we've provided below.
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