Tutto Gusto Now Open

A new quick-service eatery called Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar opened Tuesday by Tutto Italia Ristorante in Italy. Along with wines, Tutto Gusto also features small menu items with Italian cheeses, meats, breads, pasta, and more. It is not on the Disney Dining Plan. You can read about it and see pictures at the Disney Parks site here, and also at the Disney News site here.

4/28/2012

New Test Track Concept Art

Concept art and a few details on the new Test Track can be found at the Disney Parks site here. The artwork shows the Test Track course as being dark with neon lights outlining objects.

3/21/2012

Epcot's 30th Merchandise Preview

The Disney Parks site has put up some artwork of merchandise that will be released for Epcot's 30th anniversary this year. Check out the cool designs at the Disney Parks site here.

3/14/2012

Agent P's World Showcase Adventure

The Disney Parks site has announced that the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will be replaced this summer with Agent P's World Showcase Adventure. Based on the Disney Channel cartoon, "Phineas & Ferb," the new clue-solving escapade will have you helping Agent P (a.k.a. Perry the Platypus) stop evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz in seven of the World Showcase countries. For more, go to the Disney Parks site here.

1/6/2012

Big Test Track Refurbishment

A Disney press release has announced that Test Track will go under refurbishment from April to fall of this year. When it reopens, the ride will include the "Chevrolet Design Center." There, you will be able to design your own vehicle, and then ride it in a 6-passenger "SimCar" on the Test Track.

As part of the refurbishment, Test Track will no longer be sponsored directly by GM, but instead by GM's Chevrolet company. For more on the refurbishment, read the press release at the WDW News site here.

11/13/2011

Space Figment & Serpent Vinylmation

Figment in his silver space suit and the sea serpent from World of Motion are two figures in the new Vinylmation Park #7 series. The figures are on sale all around Walt Disney World. Click here for a picture of the back of the box showing all the figures in the series.

10/1/2011

Walt Disney World's 40th Birthday!

Forty years ago today, Walt Disney World opened with the Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary, and the Polynesian Resorts. On October 25, the Grand Opening took place, and the next day the Electrical Water Pageant made its first run. Fort Wilderness opened just a few weeks later on November 19, 1971.

9/8/2011

Kitchen Kabaret Vinylmation

Kitchen Kabaret characters are future Vinylmation figures, according to a recent picture on the Disney Parks Blog. The picture shows Mr. Dairy Goods, Mr. Mustard and other characters mixed in with food Vinylmantion. Check out the picture after scrolling down on the page here.

8/16/2011

D23 Magazine is "Makin' Memories"

The Fall 2011 issue of Disney twenty-three is a Walt Disney World 40th special, complete with a story titled "Makin' Memories." It dives into past attractions such as Kitchen Kabaret, Journey into Imagination, River Country, The Mickey Mouse Revue, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and many more.

Other stories in the issue are on Walt Disney World's opening year, Disney's mysterious land acquisition in Florida, Roy O. Disney, and more. Look for the issue in stores and wherever magazines are sold.

8/8/2011

Chiquita to Sponsor Land Boat Ride

Chiquita will now sponsor Living with the Land, according to a press release at Chiquita's website. The fruit company's new partnership with Disney will also include sponsorship of Crush 'n' Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon, along with Chiquita products being available at Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line. You can read the press release at their website here.

7/13/2011

Pasta Piazza Menu

It's time for some Mickey-shaped pizza! A new picture of the Pasta Piazza menu, with images of the food, is now in the CommuniCore/ Innoventions section.

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