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Guests have a new way to “make waves” across Walt Disney World Resort waterways aboard a personal Sea Raycer watercraft. These mini-powerboats can seat two people and are available for rent at any Magic Kingdom resort area marina. Guests can experience water adventures with a Sea Raycer as well as several other styles of watercraft at select Walt Disney World marinas located in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. For more information, including prices, guests may call 407/WDW-PLAY.

After enjoying a fantastic weekend at The Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders’ “Trade Till You Fade” event along with staff members John Rick of The Disney Pincast, Jason Diffendal of WDWCelebrations, and Justin Heyman, we’re back with some news updates from around the Walt Disney World Resort: -Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, construction of the American Idol show has forced the new Block Party Bash parade to make it’s two show stops on Hollywood Blvd. and at the Sorcerer’s Hat and then go straight back down the street again into the gates through which it arrived. We expect this to be the parade’s route until construction of the attraction is completed this Fall. -Construction of the new north wing at Disney’s [...]

Our good friend Denise over at Mousesteps.com has a new photo update from Walt Disney World featuring pictures of the newly remodeled Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney, Animal Kingdom Lodge construction, and much more. To see the full update, go HERE.

Staff member Jose Eber has provided us with some live updates from the Walt Disney World Resort: -Monorail Black returned from its refurbishment today. The monorail now has the four central handrails much like the other ten monorails which have already received the renovations. Monorail Red headed in for refurbishment today and is the last to recieve the modifications. -The Earful Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received a glossy black finish on its ears and should receive its finishing touches any day now. The Animation Archway at the studios should receive new signage around the same time. -The new marble tile at the Grand Floridian should be installed in the next 1-2 weeks. -In what has become a frequent [...]

The images of the pins being released at the upcoming Expedition:PINS pin event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on May 3, 2008  are now online and available to view in the full merchandise catalog for the event. You can still register for the event here, while supplies last. (Warning: You need to be registered on www.disneypins.com to sign up for the event.) Expedition:PINS Event logo The cost of an event ticket is $150 per guest and includes admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom park from 7:30-10:30pm, first purchase oppurtunities for merchandise, a commemorative messenger pin bag, private dinner inside the park, signings by Disney design artists, access to silent auctions, and a number of other surprises. There will also be daytime activities held at Disney’s [...]