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POSTED Thu, 06/09/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Primeval Whirl To Remain Closed Throughout Summer

The Primeval Whirl roller coaster in Disney's Animal Kingdom is expected to remain closed until September. The ride, which was initially closed in January for refurbishment, has been the subject of a federal investigation following the death of a park mechanic in March of this year.

Russell Roscoe, 52, was struck while working on the ride March 13 and died after suffering massive head injuries. Since that time, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been conducting an investigation into the ride and the worker's death.

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POSTED Mon, 02/24/2020 - 07:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Cinderella Castle To Get A Fresh New Face

Cinderella Castle is the showpiece of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. This towering structure that can be seen from all over the Park is the icon that most people think of when considering a Disney Park. With 2020 marking the 70th anniversary of Disney's original film Cinderella, and the 2021 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World right around the corner this beloved icon is getting a make-over.

POSTED Wed, 10/04/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Inside A Refurbished Room At Disney's Pop Century Resort

In late 2016 Disney's Pop Century Resort began to refurbish its 1990's building rooms with a brand new design. Walt Disney World For Grown-ups reader Rebekah M. recently stayed in a newly refurbished room at Disney's Pop Century Resort and shared some of her thoughts with us on the new design.

POSTED Tue, 09/27/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tomorrowland Refurbishment Brings A Bright New Color Scheme

Unlike most of the Lands in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland is always fighting against time to stay current and ahead of it all in this modern age. This has lead to a bit of personality disorder as the overall themeing and attractions seem to get switched up more than anyplace else. Apparently it's about that time again, and Tomorrowland is getting a facelift.

POSTED Tue, 03/12/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom

The Enchanted Tiki Room is one of the signature attractions in Adventureland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Present since opening day in 1971, it debuted as the 'Tropical Serenade' an almost identical copy of Walt's classic Disneyland hit.

POSTED Mon, 11/19/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Spa to Reopen December 17th

After more than a year without one the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will once again be home to an actual Spa, and this time it's Disney owned and run. Stepping out from behind the cover of a third party contractor Disney Parks and Resorts welcomes home a lush new retreat at the Grand Floridian. "Senses," the first of several new Disney Spas across property, is opening for business on December 17th, 2012.

POSTED Thu, 11/01/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Country Bear Jamboree at the Magic Kingdom

Melinda touched on it last week and I wanted to delve a little deeper into the Country Bear Jamboree in the Magic Kingdom's Frontierland. Recently reopened after having been closed for refurbishment. Disney knows that rehabs can put fans of an attraction on edge. Though it's important to keep everything in good shape, most guests want their favorites to remain the same.

POSTED Mon, 07/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Original Space Mountain

This space-themed roller coaster, and fan favorite, can be found in all five of Disney's Magic Kingdom-style Parks. All five versions of the attraction have different queues and tracks, but all of them share that famous domed exterior, a space age exterior facade reaching into the sky. After seeing the popularity of the Matterhorn in Disneyland, Walt Disney was convinced that thrill rides had a place in his park and had plans drawn plans drawn up for the Space Mountain attraction.