Current and Upcoming Walt Disney World Refurbishments

Blizzard Beach
January 6 - March 16, 2013

Blizzard Beach Water Park closed for annual refurbishment

California Grill
January 6 - July 13, 2013

California Grill closed for refurbishment
(reopening date yet to be confirmed)

Typhoon Lagoon
October 28, 2012 - January 6, 2013

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park closed for annual refurbishment

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
October 20 - December 3, 2012

Grand Floridian Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop closed for refurbishment

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
October 18 - 25, 2012

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin closed for refurbishment

Pirates of the Caribbean
October 9, 2012

Pirates of the Caribbean closed for refurbishment

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Adventure Zone
October 8 - November 16, 2012

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground closed for refurbishment

Studio Backlot Tour
October 8 - November 16, 2012

Studio Backlot Tour closed for refurbishment

The Boneyard
September 18 - September 19, 2012

The Boneyard playground closed for refurbishment

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
September 13 - December 17, 2012

Grand Floridian Gasparilla Grill closed for refurbishment

Hurricane Hanna's Grill
August 27 - December 18, 2012

Hurricane Hanna's Grill closed for refurbishment

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
August 24 - December 31, 2012

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort courtyard pool closed for refurbishment
(reopening date yet to be confirmed)

Disney's All Star Sports Resort
August 23 - September 30, 2012

Disney's All Star Sports Surfboard bay Pool closed for refurbishment

Country Bear Jamboree
August 22 - October 16, 2012

Country Bear Jamboree closed for refurbishment

Sandy Cove
August 21 - November 17, 2012

Sandy Cove closed for refurbishment

Bistro de Paris
July 1 - November 30, 2012

Bistro de Paris closed for refurbishment

Test Track
April 16 - November 30, 2012

Test Track closed for refurbishment
(reopening date yet to be confirmed)

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The Art of Topiary Gardening from Walt Disney World Resort

Topiary gardening, the art of fashioning living plan into ornamental shapes, has been practiced for centuries. Found throughout the gardens of the Walt Disney World Resort are hundreds of topiary figures, ranging from traditional hedges and sheared trees to fanciful shapes and a whole menagerie of "chlorophyll" Disney characters. Types of Topiary Four different types of topiary at the Walt Disney World resort have developed out of our desire to put on an award-winning horticultural show. Free-form topiary and standard form topiary require your imagination and some sharp shears - the other two utilize a frame specially suited to their needs. A lightweight frame is used for shrub topiary, while sphagnum topiary require a much stronger frame specially designed to support the weight of the figure. Standard Form Topiary The world standard is used to describe a plant that is grown to a designated height and then encouraged to bush or form a "head" at t...

Magic Kingdom to open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time. In Florida, Magic Kingdom Park will feature a “Monsters University” theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day and night, including characters in their pajamas in Town Square during the late night and early morning, and late-night dance parties in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle. Video courtesy of Disney Parks

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths". - Walt Disney

Greetings, fellow Disney enthusiasts! I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my prolonged absence from the website. Due to recent personal and professional changes, I have had to prioritize certain aspects of my life over my beloved hobby. However, I am determined to turn this passion into something even more significant in the near future. As a result, the website will be undergoing a much-needed redesign within the next month or so. During this time, no new updates will be available on the site. However, please feel free to stay up-to-date with any breaking news or updates by following my Twitter or Instagram feeds. I cannot express how much I appreciate your continued support and patience over the years. Together, we have come so far, and I assure you that the new design will provide the latest information and easier navigation. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and love. I promise that we will be back soon! Until then, "See ya real soon!" Micha...

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