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WDW: Vacation Club coming to Grand Floridian

December 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney is expanding the Grand Floridian resort to include a Disney Vacation Club timeshare.

WDW: 40 years later, and it’s still evolving

September 30, 2011 West Center Street

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

WDW to celebrate 40 years

September 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened.

Avatar coming to Animal Kingdom

September 21, 2011 West Center Street

Avatar is coming to the Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World said Tuesday.

WDW: Original Tiki Room returning in August

August 8, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World said the original Enchanted Tiki Room show, which was replaced in 1998, will be returning later this month.

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

Worked killed in Animal Kingdom mishap

March 15, 2011 West Center Street

A 52-year-old maintenance worker repairing the Animal Kingdom’s Primeval Whirl died after he was struck by a ride vehicle, according to published reports. “Our Walt Disney World community has experienced a tragic loss,” the Orlando Sentinel quoted Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton as saying in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Russ Roscoe’s family and we are working to assist them during this difficult time; our thoughts and our prayers are with

Greetings from Champion Field

March 5, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The New York Mets traveled to Champion Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are currently leading 2-0.

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