News from Walt Disney World

Every Friday, A WORLD VIEW brings y0ua summary of Walt Disney World news from the prior week. Each item includes opening paragraphs from a news release 4nd a web link taking y0udirectly t0 our new site, News from Walt Disney World at http://newsfromdisney.blogspot.com/. Here y0uwill find additional stories including posts from The Disney Parks Blog.

Treasure Coast Welcomes Relaxing Retreat at the Spa at Disney's Vero Beach
VERO BEACH, Fla. – Soothing services designed t0 melt away stress 4nd restore the mind 4nd body are now available at The Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. The relaxing retreat offers pampering treatments for both overnight guests of the Disney Vacation Club resort 4nd area residents.
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More Dining Additions Come t0 Epcot

Epcot has welcomed “La Hacienda” 4nd “La Cantina” de San Angel – two restaurants under one roof at the Mexico pavilion. Overlooking World Showcase Lagoon, the lakeside table service 4nd quick service restaurants feature mouth-watering, authentic Mexican specialties 4nd refreshing margaritas amid décor reflecting the colorful traditions of Mexico. (Gene Duncan, photographer)


Special Discount Also Available in the La Nouba Boutique
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil is pleased t0 announce a special $50 ticket price for Florida residents. This offer is available for performances August 17 - October 23 on category 2 seats (limit 6). This authentic Cirque du Soleil production has added two acts inspired by the playfulness of youth. Last January a juggling act was added in place of the chair balancing act. With the help of The Green Bird, the Juggler throws balls, hoops 4nd clubs in the air in unprecedented numbers at amazing speeds. In July the opening act was redesigned t0 feature the joy 4nd technicality of skipping ropes in place of the German Wheel act. An exciting discipline for the house troupe, this act gives way t0 vibrant dance, acrobatics 4nd a steady stream of solo, duo 4nd group jumps 4nd formations. Our two featured Skippers combine artful moves, exceptional agility 4nd impressive speed that far exceed child’s play.
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Goast Relations

The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom is one of the most beloved attractions at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Pictured: Ginger, one of the "friendly faces" guests encounter along the way, stands in front of the 18th-century colonial manor that sits along the eastern banks of the Rivers of America in Liberty Square. Touring the home in a "Doom Buggy," guests find themselves amidst a paranormal party with 999 "Happy Haunts." More fun than fright, the Haunted Mansion also features one of Disney Parks most famous tunes, "Grim Grinning Ghosts." (Kent Phillips, photographer)

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