Remember the Magic

West Center Street.com From a massive expansion to Fantasyland to construction of a new resort, Walt Disney World is continuing to grow and change – even on the brink of its 40th birthday. “As an opening day cast member, I’m excited to see Fantasyland further transformed into Walt Disney’s original vision of a place where fairy tales come true,” Phil Holmes, vice president of Magic Kingdom park and a 40-year Disney theme park veteran, said

EPCOT Center was crowded. Who said there was a recession? The Land, which had been closed for three weeks, according to one cast member, reopened today. I’m not sure the last time I waited this long for the ride. It was worth it — I still contend this is a well-themed — and educational — attraction. The fireworks, as always, were exceptional. The same goes for dinner at the Rose & Crown in the England pavilion.

The new Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27.