[tragic312]

for any of us that are going to WDW soon, myself included, i found out from waltdisneyworld.com what attractions are closed for the time being. here's what i found:

MGM: The Magic of Disney Animation will be closed from Sept. 13 - Oct. 15.

AK: The Boneyard will be closed from Sept. 20- Oct. 14.

MK: Magic Carpets of Aladdin will be closed from Sept. 13 - Oct. 15.
Ariel's Grotto will be closed from Sept. 13 - Nov. 11
it's a small world will be closed until Spring 2005!!!!
Frontierland Shooting Arcade will be closed from Sept. 18 - Oct. 9.

i thought you guys might want to know this in case you're heading to WDW real soon.

[pkc123]

Not its a small world!! I can't believe we will not be getting our its a small world fix. We do this every time we visit WDW.

[tragic312]

all of this information was taken from the WDW official website. i was and am pretty bummed about IASW being closed while we're there. it stinks. but, i shouldn't fret because i know we'll make a future trip where IASW will be open. hey, i noticed you're 4 days away from your trip. cool! how excited are you?

[pkc123]

Between checking my lists every ten minutes or so to make sure we are not forgeting anything and checking the weather channel to keep an eye on Ivan.
Its hard to not get preoccupied.d But deep down inside I find it hard to sleep knowing We'll be in WDW in just 5 days

[Jen]

Originally Posted by pkc123

Between checking my lists every ten minutes or so to make sure we are not forgeting anything and checking the weather channel to keep an eye on Ivan.
Its hard to not get preoccupied.d But deep down inside I find it hard to sleep knowing We'll be in WDW in just 5 days

Hope you have a wonderful time in WDW!
Safe trip to you!

Jen & Stu

ps...believe me, when I found out about IASW being closed till next spring, I was quite bummed too!

[Val32]

Ariel's Grotto will be closed from Sept. 13 - Nov. 11

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
MY DD is gonna freak!!!

I already found out about "it's a small world" which I was very disappointed but not Ariel too!!!

[quakercub]

IASW being closed until 2005 is disappointing, but it will come back better than ever after its refurbished! I will miss not seeing it this trip (I'll even miss that all-pervasive song that stays in your head for days afterward!)

For people worried about missing Ariel, I understand that another venue is being (or by now maybe has been found) for kids to meet her now that the Grotto is closed. Cast members hopefully will know where she is.

[Davy Crockett]

Thanks for the info!

Does anyone know if "seasonal attractions" will be open in October? I will be in WDW from 10/15 to 10/23.

Specifically, I am wondering about:

1) Body Wars and Cranium Command at WOL Pavilion
2) The Timekeeper
3) Carousel of Progress

I have searched everywhere and it is hard to find definition of "seasonal".

[MerlinMatt]

Originally Posted by quakercub

IASW being closed until 2005 is disappointing, but it will come back better than ever after its refurbished!

I've heard that because of it's relative proximity to the Haunted Mansion that they are going to do an IASW / HM crossover event when they re-open it next Spring.

They're going to call it "Return of the Evil Smiling Dolls." The advanced animatronics will allow the ESDs to come alive and begin walking along the "shore" of the ride like zombies.

You didn't think I was serious did you?

[roxie]

You know...that's just wrong, Matt.

[noahsark45331]

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I've heard that because of it's relative proximity to the Haunted Mansion that they are going to do an IASW / HM crossover event when they re-open it next Spring.

They're going to call it "Return of the Evil Smiling Dolls." The advanced animatronics will allow the ESDs to come alive and begin walking along the "shore" of the ride like zombies.

You didn't think I was serious did you?

Oh Matt! That is too funny! On the other hand, it sounds like Chucky's friends have found their way to WDW (BTW, I have never seen that movie, just the commercials, not my type of movie at all).
I like IASW and HM is my very favorite ever since I rode it at DL a loooong time ago when I was in 2nd grade.

[quakercub]

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I've heard that because of it's relative proximity to the Haunted Mansion that they are going to do an IASW / HM crossover event when they re-open it next Spring.

They're going to call it "Return of the Evil Smiling Dolls." The advanced animatronics will allow the ESDs to come alive and begin walking along the "shore" of the ride like zombies.

You didn't think I was serious did you?

Matt

Will the theme song be "It's A Haunted World After All" (sung by the Grim Grinning Ghosts Quartdead, of course)

[quakercub]

Sorry for the double post:

Davy Crockett

Yes, both Timekeeper and Carousel of Progress should be open in October. I don't know about the Epcot attractions.

[Val32]

Originally Posted by quakercub

For people worried about missing Ariel, I understand that another venue is being (or by now maybe has been found) for kids to meet her now that the Grotto is closed. Cast members hopefully will know where she is.

Well thank god!!!
You don't want to tick off a 6yr old her first time in Disney!!
That would be one hairy situation!!!
Like Chevy Chase driving all the way to Wally World and it's CLOSED!!

[RowdyRAider]

Oh, and most recently, Goofy's Country Dancing Jamboree is gone. That's right, the Hoe-Down IS down. But not to worry. In it's place, it will be a Meet and Greet for Woody and his Friends (save Buzz who is still in Tomorrowland by his ride). Thought that would help. Now if ya'll will excuse me, me and Big Bad Wolf gotta go do SpectroMagic! Have a magical day everyone.