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.
Read about Expedition Everest, the wild coaster attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in late 2005.
Recently Opened
Discover Mission: Space, the astonishing high-tech attraction that launched last year at EpcotCheck out the wonderful new Wishes fireworks show that debuted last year at the Magic Kingdom. Also at the Magic Kingdom, the 3-D Mickey's Philharmagic show opened in 2003.
Walt Disney World New Attractions Photo Gallery
Walt Disney World Pop Century Resort Photo Gallery
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