Disney World ride closures and refurbishments for November and December 2013

UPDATED: Oct. 31, 2013

Aug 5. - Dec. 20:  The End Zone Food Court at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for refurbishment . During this time, made-to-order food will not be available. Grab-and-go food items (cold sandwiches, cereal, etc.) will be available in a temporary location -- the Game Point Arcade. (Arcade games will not be available during this refurbishment.)

Sept. 3 - Nov. 19: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playground closed for refurbishment.

Sept. 30 - Nov. 13: Peter Pan's Flight closed for refurbishment.

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Sept. 30 - Oct.  20: Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment.

Oct. 27 - Jan. 4, 2014: Typhoon Lagoon closed.

Nov. 3- Nov. 6: Cirque du Soleil will be closed.

Nov. 5:  Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Nov. 18-Nov. 21: The Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios will be closed for refurbishment.

Dec. 2 - Dec. 13: Kali River Rapids closed.

Dec. 2-Dec. 12: it's a small world is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment.

Dec. 22-March 15, 2014: Blizzard Beach closed.

Jan. 5-March 1, 2014: Studio Backlot Tour

Jan. 6 - 12, 2014: Tomorrowland Speedway closed.

Jan. 6- Feb. 2, 2014: Agrabah Bazaar closed.

Jan. 6 - Feb. 15, 2014: Casey's Corner closed.

Jan. 6 - March 21, 2014: Splash Mountain closed.

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Disney Summer DVD release schedule

A 25th, a 40th and 50th anniversary release specials are among the Disney DVD and Blu-ray releases coming out  this summer.

Here's the complete release list:

June 18, 2013

Austin & Ally: All The Write Moves!: There;s seven episodes from this Disney Channel TV show.  

Disney Lab Rats: Every Family Has Its Glitches: There's seven episodes from this television show.
After finding his inventor stepdad's underground laboratory, Leo discovers three young bionic superhumans who convince him to take them along to school. At a molecular level, Adam, Bree and Chase may be smarter, stronger and faster than us, but way deep down, they're just a likeable trio of nerdier-than-average kids trying to fit in.

Disney Little Einsteins: Incredible Shrinking Adventure:  Four episodes from the this television show. The mission begins when the "Big-And-Small Machine" breaks, turning everybody teensy-weensy. Soon, the team finds that at their small size, even the tiniest objects can become enormous obstacles. It's up to you to help the Little Einsteins find the missing piece and fix the Machine so they can make themselves big again.

Good Luck Charlie: Enjoy The Ride: There's six episodes from this Disney Channel comedy. In this topsy-turvy household, adorable toddler "Charlie" Duncan is the calm, steady one, while older sister Teddy (Bridgit Mendler), mom Amy and the rest of the family is constantly getting caught in sticky situations.

Handy Manny: Movie Night: There are seven episodes from this television show. Everyone's enjoying the film - until the movie projector breaks. Manny thinks he can fix it, but it might take a little time. Now it's up to the Tools to entertain the audience while Manny gets the job done.

Shake It Up: Mix It Up, Laugh It Up:  There are seven episodes from this Disney Channel's show. Best friends CeCe Jones (Bella Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya), get hired as dancers on TV's "Shake It Up, Chicago."  However, the road to dance superstardom is paved with misadventures - not only onstage, but also behind the scenes with family, friends and rivals.

Special Agent Oso: The Spy Who Helped Me: There are three episodes from this Disney Junior show. Special Agent Oso is a stuffed bear who makes having fun while learning brand-new skills.


June 25, 2013

The Wizards Return: Alex Vs. Alex: Selena Gomez conjures up an adventure in this Disney Channel show's full-length special event.

August 6, 2013

Oliver And Company 25th Anniversary Edition: In the heart of New York City, Oliver, a mischievous orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, a carefree pooch and his ragtag family of misfit mutts. Life gets even better for Oliver when he is adopted by a lonely little girl named Jenny. But when tough guy Sykes and his Doberman sidekicks try to keep Jenny and Oliver apart, the spirited kitten and his new found friends discover the meaning of courage and find a home where they truly belong.

Robin Hood: 40th Anniversary Edition: Join Robin Hood, his trusted companion Little John and his hilarious band of Merry Men as they outfox greedy Prince John to save the good people of Nottingham.

The Sword In The Stone: 50th Anniversary Edition: Join young orphan named "Wart" and the  wizard Merlin on an adventure. According to legend, only someone with the purest character and inner strength can pull the enchanted sword from the stone and claim the throne of England. Armed with new found confidence and the power of friendship, Wart discovers his destiny and learns the best magic is the kind you find inside yourself.

Peter Pan Return to Never Land Special Edition: Wendy's very practical and no-nonsense daughter, Jane, begins the adventure of a lifetime when the infamous Captain Hook whisks her away to the enchanted island of Never Land. It's up to Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys to help Jane believe in faith, trust and pixie dust.

August 27, 2013

Super Buddies : An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, "Buddies, assemble," the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities?

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