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

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
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Report: WDW’s Hyperion Wharf project on hold

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
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Worked killed in Animal Kingdom mishap

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