Introduction:
Welcome to Chris's Walt Disney World! There's something here for everybody, from first-timers to old WDW pros. Here you'll find complete, detailed descriptions of every attraction at Walt Disney World. You'll be able to stump your friends with trivia from every attraction, sing along with your favorite Disney theme park music, even test your own knowledge of the resort on "Who Wants to Be A Mouseketeer?". Plus, lots more!
Poor Cinderella Castle. As the oldest park symbol at Walt Disney World, it's also the only one that hasn't been built (Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life), refurbished (Epcot's Spaceship Earth), or replaced (Disney Studios' Chinese Theatre) in the last 6 years. Compared to the sparkling of the Epcot logo above Spaceship Earth and the dazzling light patterns of Disney Studios' new Sorceror Mickey Hat (Animal Kingdom closes at dark), the royal symbol of Magic Kingdom looks pretty dull after the sun sets. Right now, the only special lighting used for Cindy's house is a set of colored floodlights. ("Hey look, kids, LOOK!! The castle's turning green... Oh, will you look at THAT! Now it's hot pink! Now it's...green again...)
But it seems the folks at Imagineering won't keep it that way for long. Seen in the background of some recent Travel Channel Disney theme park specials was a model of the castle, covered with thousands of fiber-optic lights. The result? During the day, the castle would appear no different, but at night, any number of enchanting tricks could be performed. One effect had ribbons of light periodically sweeping across, making the castle appear to shimmer. As amazing as it was in miniature proportion, I can only imagine how incredible it would appear in full size. Hopefully this project will get the greenlight, and Cinderella Castle will return to it's status as Walt Disney World's most astonishing symbol.
On a more personal note, I have just accepted an internship at Walt Disney World! I will be there from January through August of next year. I will be working as a Job Hopper, which means I will be switching between two or more jobs while I'm there. I will let you all know where I will be working as soon as I know! If any of you are planning a trip to WDW next year and have found this site useful, I would love to hear from you in person! Until then, you can always e-mail me at Chris.Disney@welcome.to. See you soon!
No waiting in line for Space Mountain? Impossible. At least it was until Walt Disney World unveiled it's innovative new FastPass system. Never heard of it, or just want to know more? Then take a look at Chris's Walt Disney World FastPass page, the newest feature on our site.
Chris's WDW has adopted this pup, born June 27, 1999, from 101 Dalmations. (You can get one for your site here.) His name, as voted for by guests of the site, is Lil' Walt, and he is this site's mascot. You can pet him if you like, I don't think he will bite. Not after last year's incident, anyway... Just be sure to clean your fingerprints off of the monitor when you're through.
History of Walt Disney Studios Park
Following the commercial success of Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort Paris decided to open a second gate next to the first one in 2002. But as the budget went down and the park shrunk in size and ambition, it didn't attract as many visitors as it was hoped it would.
When
to Visit Walt Disney:
Any time of the year, considering lines are pretty short every day.
Reaching Walt Disney:
How do I get tickets to Walt Disney Studios Park?
At the main entrance, on the internet, or in specialized stores.
What's new at Walt Disney Studios Park?
Nothing is new since 2002, besides some small streetmospheres.
Plan your day at Walt Disney Studios Park
Start with the best: Rock'n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. Don't miss Moteurs...Action! Stunt Show (there are only 2 shows per day depending on the season) and the often overlooked Cinémagique. Visit Disney Channel Cyberspace either right in the morning or in the evening, because lines can get very long to ride CyberSpace Mountain, due to small capacity.
Is Walt Disney Studios Park safe?
Like at all major theme parks, you'll be safer in Walt Disney Studios Park than you'll be on the highway driving there. Check our Accident Watch section for recent injury accidents at Walt Disney Studios Park.
Parents should also be sure to take a look at our list of rides with height restrictions at Walt Disney Studios Park. For more tips to help ensure that you and your family stay safe, visit our theme park safety tips page.
What's coming next to Walt Disney Studios Park?
To make it more appealing to guests of all ages, Disneyland Resort Paris is finally investing some money in the park. Year 2006 will see the appearance of many photo locations in the park, general embellishment and maybe a children playground. In 2007, a whole new land, Toon Studios, will open its gates next to Animation courtyard. It will feature a highly themed indoor spinning coaster based on "Finding Nemo" and a kiddie ride based on the next Pixar movie, "Cars". Finally in early 2008, the long awaited Tower of Terror will open its doors to the guests. It will be a clone of the California version.
Attraction
in Walt Disney:
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland never quite hit the mark. It freaked younger kids out with its lights-out moments, loud noises, and its confining, torture chamber-like harness contraptions. Older kids and adults, however, found it more cheesy than terror-filled. The attraction closed last year and will reopen later this year as Stitch's Great Escape!
Using the same general concept and features of Alien Encounter, the focus will be on the lovable and mischievous alien, Stitch, from the popular "Lilo and..." animated film instead of the slimy alien that previously ran amok in the theater. The lighter tone should make the attraction more accessible for impressionable kids. Disney is promising some cutting-edge animatronics for Stitch's Great Escape!
The Pop Century Resort, Walt Disney World's second value-level hotel property, opened in December 2003.
The low-frills, high-concept resort features huge pop culture icons from the latter part of the 20th century, such as a Rubik's Cube and a Foosball game, on display throughout the grounds. The nostalgic fun extends throughout the resort; for example, the food court serves tie-dyed cheesecake and meals on aluminum TV Dinner trays.
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, part of the Disney Vacation Club program, will open later this year. The 552-unit property, the largest of the Vacation Club properties, will include one- and two-bedroom villas and will be themed to the grand upstate New York retreats recalled in the film, "Seabiscuit." While the resort will be geared to participants in Disney's timeshare program, Walt Disney World will also offer available rooms to the general public.
Coming Next
In 2005, a clone of Soarin' Over California, the simulator ride that whisks guests above the Golden State's most famous sites, will occupy the space that had been used for the Food Rocks presentation in Epcot's The Land pavilion. The popular attraction is one of the highlights at Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim.
2005 will also see another imported attraction, Disneyland Paris' Stunt Show Spectacular, set up residence at Walt Disney World. There will be plenty of car crashes, motorcycle acrobatics, and jet ski near-misses when the show debuts in the redesigned backlot area of Disney-MGM Studios.
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