News and Rumors 12/20/10 - 12/26/10

I can't believe it!  We're already past Christmas and almost into another New Year!  Where the heck does the time fly? 

This week has been really quiet...guess Disney is celebrating the Holidays too. 

News


Magic Kingdom

• The Railroad finally has a new spiel.  The previous one had been around since the mid 90s. 

Epcot

• During this busy time period, Via Napoli is selling their Margherita pizza by the slice at a pick up podium at the restaurant for $6.50.  Guests may also purchase beverages and select desserts at this location as well. 
• Here is the tentative list of the 2011 International Flower and Garden Festival's Flower Power Concert Performers:  March 4 - 6: Jose Feliciano (Light My Fire)
  March 11 - 13: The Guess Who (These Eyes)
  March 18 - 20: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats (The Twist)
  March 25 - 27: Melissa Manchester (Don’t Cry Out Loud)
  April 1 - 3: Starship Starring Mickey Thomas (We Built This City)
  April 8 - 10: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. (You Don’t Have to Be a Star)
  April 15 - 17: Juice Newton (Playing with the Queen of Hearts)
  April 22 - 24: The Nelsons (Love and Affection)
  April 29 - May 1: Paul Revere and the Raiders (I'm Not Your Stepping Stone)
  May 6 - 8: Davy Jones (Daydream Believer)
  May 13 - 15: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone (Henry the 8th)

General WDW News

• For New Year's Eve this year, you can party at the Atlantic Dance Hall!  Guests 21 and older can ring in the New Year for $35, which includes access to the main dance floor, party favors, and a champagne toast at Midnight.  For those who want to indulge a bit, for $75, you can purchase a VIP ticket which will allow you to a private upstairs area with seating, a limited viewing for Epcot fireworks with guaranteed seating and coffee, tea or hot chocolate with dessert bar and a premium bar.
• For those who were waiting to visit the new Disney's Art of Animation Resort, you'll be able to starting in May 2012.  The first half of the resort will open at that time with the second half opening by the end of the year.