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Report: WDW’s Hyperion Wharf project on hold

August 1, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World’s “Hyperion Wharf” project, floated as a replacement for Pleasure Island, has been put on indefinite hold, the Orlando Sentinel reported. “As with any project of this size and scope, our plans have continued to grow and evolve over time as part of our creative process, and it has simply taken longer than we anticipated,” the newspaper quoted Walt Disney World spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez as saying. “We are committed to creating absolutely the

Tip: Take the Magical Express to your Disney resort

March 4, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney’s Magical Express is a convenient means of transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney resorts.

WDW: Pleasure Island transforming into wharf

November 27, 2010 West Center Street

West Center Street.com Walt Disney World is making a number of changes to Downtown Disney, including transforming Pleasure Island into a wharf-themed destination. “We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown Disney, many of which can’t be found anywhere else and have already become guest favorites,” Keith Bradford, vice president of Downtown Disney, said in a news release. “We look forward to providing

Waterfront district among plans for Downtown Disney

November 20, 2010 West Center Street

Official WDW News Release Work will soon begin on a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island and other one-of-a-kind experiences as Walt Disney World Resort continues to bring new stories to life at Downtown Disney. Combined, the projects are expected to create an estimated 1,200 new jobs over the next three years. “We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown Disney, many of which can’t

WDW: Main Street Electrical Parade extended

August 5, 2010 West Center Street

The Main Street Electrical Parade is sticking around a bit longer.

WDW monorail probe continues

June 22, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

A federal probe into last year’s fatal monorail collision at Walt Disney World could continue for the better part of 2010, The Daily Disney reported.

Exploring the never-built Epcot

June 22, 2010 West Center Street

For years, there was a rumor that Walt Disney World officials wanted to add Switzerland to Epcot’s World Showcase.

Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. to Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

March 13, 2010 West Center Street

The Sherman brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, will receive a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A.

Obama signs Travel Promotion Act into law

March 8, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley President Obama has signed into law the first “national travel promotion and communications program,” which is aimed at attracting more international travelers to the U.S. The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 is to be funded through “private sector contributions” and $10 “user fees” paid by international visitors. The Act does not rely on American taxpayer dollars and would result in a $400 million Travel Promotion Fund, proponents say. “By signing the Travel

What’s new for WDW

February 11, 2010 Walt Disney World

Official WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. A wave of new ships, entertainment and activities at sea. A relaunch that brings together the world’s top family destination with the worldwide leader in sports. Fantasyland Expansion (groundbreaking 2010) – This three-year construction project will result in the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. For the first time, guests will be able to step into their favorite Disney