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Yesterday, I reads news at WDWMagic, that Disney Imagineering has submitted the necessary paperwork to begin what they are calling “Imagination Demolition” behind the Journey Into Imagination pavillion at Epcot.
The map below shows where the demolition will take place (the red star is the exact location based on the address given in the demolition paperwork), so it’s difficult to know if this construction will be entirely behind the scenes or will mean something new is coming to Disney. I’m guessing it’s backstage work based on the map, but I’ll keep my ears open for developing news on this one.

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The Experience American Sweepstakes from United Airlines gives entrants the chance to win Disney vacations as part of seven different vacation prize packages. The grand prize is a trip for four to Disneyland, and first prize is a trip for two to Walt Disney World (including airfare, hotel and special gifts).
You can enter through March 31, 2008 on the United Vacations website. Winners will be notified on or about April 15, 2008, and trips must be taken by March 31, 2009.
Good luck!
 
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If a trip to Disneyland Paris is something you’re planning within the next month or so (or next winter), then you’ll definitely want to check out the ice show, Mickey and Winter Magic.  The show will continue through March 2nd, and it features holiday music, performers, Disney characters and, you guessed it, ice!
I found a cute video clip of the Mickey and Winter Magic Ice Show on Disneyland Paris 15th Anniversary blog.  I couldn’t embed it here, but if you click on the link above or the picture of the video below, you’ll be taken to the video on the Disneyland …read more

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Last week, Disney started a field test of its new Magic Connection system at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. I’ve been looking for some more information about the tests, and today, Jim Hill Media posted a great explanation of how the tests work and what Disney’s plans are for the Magic Connection.
First, the tests are only happening at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom because of the high investment required to add the technology into the park that will link the Nintendo DS handhelds up to Disney’s system. The handhelds will ultimately be able to give guests real-time information about wait …read more

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Time for some fun Walt Disney World trivia. Do you know where this snowman can be found on Walt Disney World property?

Learn the answer after the jump.

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There was lots of Disney news this week, so I thought I’d do a wrap up of news and fun Disney-related links.
Here’s what’s circulating online about Disney this week:

Make your personal message magically appear on the Disneyland entrance sign
Hong Kong Disneyland is expanding and will add two new themed lands with a greater appeal to adults.
Walt Disney World is testing the Nintendo DS as an interactive guide, map and informational tool for guests.
Walt Disney World will host auditions for America’s Got Talent this week.
The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Downtown Disney (so yummy, by the way) is getting …read more

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Walt Disney World offers so many romantic activities for couples, and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to try a special Disney activity. If you’ll be at Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day this year, check out the special events being offered according to WDWInfo.com:
At the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the 5-star Victoria & Albert’s restaurant will offer a very special and romantic dining experience to help couples celebrate Valentine’s Day. The main restaurant in Victoria & Albert’s will offer two seatings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at a cost of …read more

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LaughingPlace.com found a great video from Disney that gives an insider view of the Dream Suite in Disneyland. This is the apartment created inside Disneyland in New Orleans Square. As part of the Year of a Million Dreams promotion, Disneyland resort guests will be selected at random to spend a night in the Disneyland Dream Suite. How cool would that be?
Click on the video image above to watch the full video. Below is an artist’s rendering of the living room inside the Disneyland Dream Suite inspired by art originally created under Walt Disney’s direct instruction.

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In a move to cater to adults and convention attendees at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort, a new lounge/nightclub has opened called Rix Lounge. I was at the Coronado Springs Resort last night eating dinner with my family at the Pepper Market food court after spending a few hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so I stopped into Rix Lounge to get the inside scoop for The Disney Traveler readers.
Here is a picture of the outside of Rix Lounge. The entrance is directly across from the exit of the Pepper Market.

The arch doorways lead to a small area where greeters …read more

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection includes 11 Disney-owned hotels on Walt Disney World property in its list of Florida Green Lodges. To be given this recognition, a hotel has to meet specific standards related to water conservation, energy efficiency, recycling, making bulk purchases, purchasing recycled materials, using green cleaners and using high efficiency air filters.

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