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POSTED Tue, 06/20/2017 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: New Disney Dooney & Bourke Designs, Talking Skull Returns to Pirates of the Caribbean, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another round-up of Disney news. Today we're talking about the new Disney Dooney & Bourke collections coming to the Disney Parks this summer, the return of the talking skull on Pirates of the Caribbean, and much more.

POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind Celebrating Disney Attractions from the Past

If you're a fan of extinct Disney World attractions, the D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind event is one you don't want to miss.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hosting the event that will honor Disney attractions of years gone by including 'If You Had Wings' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' through stories, vintage videos, and concept art.

The two-day event takes place November 22 and 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Tue, 07/30/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Changes in Downtown Disney Parking Part of Disney Springs Transformation

The transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs has begun and the first casualties of the change happen to be parking spots and Pleasure Island.

POSTED Thu, 02/23/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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St. Patrick's Day Offerings At Raglan Road

It might not be for a few weeks yet, but Ragland Road is busy preparing for a three day celebration of St. Patrick's Day that will include a special menu and live entertainment.

Thursday, March 15, is the kick-off date with a lunch at the restaurant prepared and demonstrated by Chef Kevin Dundon. Guests can taste each course, including hickory-smoked Irish salmon, roasted tomato and gin soup, and panna cotta, with wine pairings. Cost is $45 per person, and reservations can be made through the Walt Disney World Dining Line: 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3563).

POSTED Sun, 07/17/2011 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Downtown Disney's Hyperion Wharf Construction Delayed

Just a year-and-a-half after plans for it were announced, construction on Disney's Hyperion Wharf has come to a halt. Work on the dining and shopping area that was to replace the long-shuttered Pleasure Island is now delayed indefinitely as Disney "pauses" to evaluate their "master plan."

In an update on its blog, Disney had this to say for guests and fans:

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POSTED Fri, 05/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Announces New Information on Disney Springs Transformation at Downtown Disney

As the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs continues, we have more information on the changes.

The old Pleasure Island will be replaced by The Landing in 2015, and will be the home to several nationally-known restaurants. The former Pleasure Island parking area will become The Town Center and will included shopping and more dining locations.

POSTED Thu, 02/21/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Rumor: Stormwater Project Paves The Way For Future of Downtown Disney

Over the past few years it seems like there has been a lot of "Blue Sky" planning for Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney area but very little actually happening to change the face and feeling of this popular location. Many feel that sections of the shopping, dinning and entertainment district have been suffering from a lack of identity and direction since the closure of Pleasure Island in 2008.

POSTED Wed, 07/06/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Extinct Disney World Attractions [Facebook Fans]

We recently asked out Facebook fans, "What's your favorite extinct Disney World attraction?" And we got some great responses!

POSTED Wed, 06/08/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Pleasure Island [Looking Back]

What's your take on Pleasure Island? Are you looking forward to the new Hyperion Wharf? Do you miss the closed nightclubs?

POSTED Wed, 01/26/2011 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Looking ahead to Hyperion Wharf

Exciting plans are in store for Hyperion Wharf, to open in 2013 at the site of the former Pleasure Island. Full plans aren't out yet -- what would you like to see?