One last look at the transport chamber at ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
before closing. MousePlanet photo by Mark Goldhaber.
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at the Magic Kingdom has now closed for good, beginning its long rehab into “Stitch's Great Escape.” The new show is expected to debut next October. In the meantime, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress and Timekeeper are now open during the Alien rehab.
Disney has been extending the scheduled hours for the Magic Kingdom on-the-fly over the last week. On at least three occasions, the park has been closing an hour or more after the time printed in the weekly Times Guide, and adding additional fireworks or performances of SpectroMagic. For the latest park hours, check out the Disney World Web site (link), or check for updated Times Guides at your resort or theme park of choice.
Cranes continue work the change the facades of New York Street for its
transformation into Big City Street. MousePlanet photo by Mark Goldhaber.
The conversion of New York Street to Big City Street continues, while work on the Moteurs... Action! stunt show copy proceeds at a good clip, as well.
The new restroom building (seen in the photo as the grey building on the
foreground. The stadium with theater-style seating for Guests is slightly
visible in the background. MousePlanet photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The October 31 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has sold out. Other dates may sell out as well—especially the weekend dates, plus October 30 and November 1.
The footing for the Asia side of the new bridge from Dinoland nears completion. MousePlanet photo by Mark Goldhaber.
Site prep work is still ongoing for Expedition Everest, with the base of the new bridge ready on the Asia side, and ground work continuing in preparation for the beginning of vertical construction.
Prep work continues for the beginning of vertical construction for Expedition: Everest. MousePlanet photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The annual Indy Racing League Championship Celebration will be held at World Showplace at Epcot on October 25. The invitation-only event will air at a later date on ESPN.
IRL drivers are expected to participate in autograph sessions, parades and other special activities across Walt Disney World Resort in the days leading up to the Championship Celebration.
…Some cast members have told us that Food Rocks at Epcot's The Land pavilion will be closing its doors on January 3, 2004, to be replaced with an enlarged queue for the new Soarin' Over California attraction. Other cast members say that nothing is official yet. Stay tuned for more info.
…Toon Park in Toontown at the Magic Kingdom has been completely rebuilt within the last month or so.
…Donald's Boat in Toontown at the Magic Kingdom is now running all water attractions again.
…Rehabs of the Keister Coaster at Disney's Boardwalk Resort and Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are proceeding well.
Welders work on the steel rods supporting the railing at the Keister Coaster at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. MousePlanet photo by Mark Goldhaber.
Work continues on the transformation of New York Street to Residential Street at the Disney-MGM Studios. MousePlanet photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Workers continue repair work on one of the bridges at the Stormalong Bay feature pool at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. MousePlanet photo by Mark Goldhaber.
That there is a new Disney's Visa “Kids Stay and Play Free” Package, available most nights January 4 through June 12, 2004, where when you buy a full-price Walt Disney World Dream Maker Package with your Disney?s Visa card, for each adult on the package, one child (3-9) gets a free Ultimate Park Hopper pass for the length of stay. 4-night minimum. Plus you receive $100 in Disney Dollars per package at check-in! Go to Disney's Kids Free Web page (link) for more information, or call your travel agent and book using package code ZXFA. You must book your package by January 2, 2004.
Are you planning a trip this fall? Check out this offer from the Swan and Dolphin:
Get more details and the discount codes at MouseSavers.com.
Active U.S. Military personnel or spouses are also eligible for a 40% savings per night (based on the non-discounted price of the same room) at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and special rates on Disney Cruise Line sailings. This offer is available most nights through December 19, 2003 at Walt Disney World, and for most sailings through December 18 on the Disney Cruise Line. Hotel rooms and staterooms are limited at this special rate.
For more information, call (407) 939-7424 for Walt Disney World, and (800) 951-2659 for the Disney Cruise Line. You must be 18 or older to call these numbers.
Disney is offering a special for active duty military — a free five-day park hopper ticket, as well as discounted companion tickets. Offer valid through December 19, 2003 and includes all active military personnel, including Coast Guard, as well as activated National Guard and Reservists. See their official Web site for more information.
WDW Annual Passholder and Florida resident rates are available at select Walt Disney World resorts for check-ins October 2 through November 24, and November 28 through December 26. Discounts range from approximately 30-45% off regular rack rates.
The Walt Disney World Resort is encouraging visitors to buy their theme park tickets before they even leave home, by offering a slight discount on advance purchases. You can save as much as $22 per adult, per ticket with the 'Advance Purchase Savings' program.
You can also receive these Advance Purchase Savings with packages purchased through AAA.
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(Send an email to Mark Goldhaber)
Mark (@MPMark) is a veteran of dozens of trips to Walt Disney World starting in 1972, with a few Disneyland trips thrown in for good measure. As a Disney stockholder and a Disney Vacation Club member, Mark is always in touch with what's going on with The Mouse. Mark serves as MousePlanet's Walt Disney World content coordinator. Mark is a senior information technology manager working for the State of New York. He lives in the suburbs outside Albany, New York, with his wife and son.
