Dateline Disney: May/June 2008

May-June 2008 Florida/National Edition

In This Edition:

·  Disney's Hollywood Studios: Grab those lightsabers and get ready for Star Wars Weekends; Twilight Zone™Tower of Terror named "Best Ride in America"

·  Epcot: Flower & Garden Festival brings even more fun in the sun; Groove with favorite tribute bands during the Sounds Like Summer concert series

·  Magic Kingdom: Seven more nights of swashbuckling pirates and pretty princesses during Mickey's Pirate & Princess Party in May-June

·  Disney's Wide World of Sports: Women rule during Minnie Marathon Weekend

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Gets Facelift

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- An outdoor adventure that has been a favorite with Walt Disney World guests since 1971 is receiving some enhancements. As part of a resort-wide renovation project, on now, changes are coming or already in place across the 700 acres of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

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Did You Know? … an NFP (Not For Publication) forum for reporters and editors

 Editors and producers visiting wdwnews.com now can download high-resolution video for use in broadcast and internet news reports. Look for a featured video on the front page (see example at right) plus frequently updated video. A reminder: To download the hi-res video, you have to login (USER: Disney; PASSWORD: Magic).  Reporters and editors who want to check on operating hours for Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks now can type “Park Hours” in the search box at the top right of the front page of wdwnews.com and click. A link to the calendar will be the first choice on the page that loads.