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Disney World Might be Building a Gondola-Style Cable Car System on Property

There's a rumor swirling about that seems to be gaining some ground and that rumor is that Disney World might possibly maybe be building a gondola-style cable car system on property to link certain resorts and theme parks.

Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs Comments on ‘Star Wars’ Rumors

We've all heard the 'Star Wars' rumors floating about the galaxy recently - that Disney is building Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios, that there is going to be a Mos Eisely-themed restaurant in the area, and that Star Tours could get an overhaul in connection with the project.

The Rumors Are Strong with This One – Is Star Wars Land Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

While it's just a rumor right now, there's a lot of chatter on the Internet that Star Wars Land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in the next five years.

Several sites have been reporting that Disney is moving forward with plans to build both Cars Land and Star Wars Land at DHS. There is no official word from Disney yet, and we want to stress that these are merely rumors at this point, but what juicy rumors they are!

Disney Closes LucasArts

Disney has announced that they will be shuttering LucasArts, the development and publishing arm for interactive entertainment software. The move is a strategic shift "from an internal development to a licensing model" that will hopefully bring in successful new development partners. Sadly, with this closure there have been lay offs for approximately 150 LucasArts employees.

Disney Parks to Make New Announcement on New Year's Eve

Tonight is the night! Be sure to tune in to ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2013. Why? Because during the broadcast Maria Menounos will be making an exciting announcement from Disney Parks.

Walt Disney World Rumors: Adventureland and Avatarland

Who doesn't love a good rumor now and then? Here are two newer rumors about the happiest place on earth that are currently making the rounds.

Walt Disney World Rumors: Agent P & Fantasyland

What is Walt Disney World without a few rumors floating around out here in cyberspace? Here are a few choice morsels bumping around the net; keep in mind these are merely rumors at this time.

First off, there is some talk going around about the Kim Possible Adventure at Epcot getting a makeover a la Phineas and Ferb. Rumor has it the Adventure will be reworked with "Agent P" (a.k.a. Perry the Platypus) taking a starring role. If this does pan out, look for the changeover to happen sometime this summer.

Disney To Enforce Ending FASTPASS Times?

The Walt Disney World rumor mill is at it again; this time, there's a rumor out here in cyberspace that says WDW will start requiring guests to use a FASTPASS within the time stated on the pass. Word has it the more strict enforcing of the FASTPASS system will start sometime next month.

Free WiFi Comes to Select Disney Resorts

Recent news out of Walt Disney World has it that certain resorts are giving free WiFi a trial.

At this time, it looks like the free WiFi service isn't available at all resorts. Here is a list of those that are giving the new free service a trial run:

  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney's Beach Club Resort
  • Disney's BoardWalk Resort
  • Disney's Contemporary Resort
  • Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
  • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney's Old Key West Resort

Is Australia Coming to the Animal Kingdom?

G'day, mate! Disney cast members at the Animal Kingdom may have some Aussie lingo to learn in the future as rumors surface about a possible expansion at that park.

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Star Wars Episode VII To Begin Filming In May

With all the hype of the upcoming Marvel movies, it may be easy to forget a little movie franchise called Star Wars but hot on the heels of Marvels: Assembling the Avengers TV special, comes news straight from Lucas Arts at the Disney Shareholders Meeting.

Production will officially begin on Star Wars Episode VII this May 2014 at the venerable Pinewood Studios in London. Despite rumors to the contrary, Star Wars Episode VII is still being co-written and directed by J. J. Abrams.

Rumor: Stormwater Project Paves The Way For Future of Downtown Disney

Over the past few years it seems like there has been a lot of "Blue Sky" planning for Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney area but very little actually happening to change the face and feeling of this popular location. Many feel that sections of the shopping, dinning and entertainment district have been suffering from a lack of identity and direction since the closure of Pleasure Island in 2008.