Various non-Elvis related news sites probably don�t know the difference between Graceland and the surrounding property�s. It is known for a long time that EPE has big plans to enhance the environment of the mansion. This news has now reached the �regular� media, but they speak about �Graceland gets face-lift�. Let it be clear: there won�t be a brick that�s going to be changed on the house itself. However, EPE released more details about the upcoming changes. Biggest surprise is that they will build the new tourist centre and hotel on the same side of the road as Graceland. EPE did not like the fact that the present buildings and the mansion where separated by the busy and dangerous Elvis Presley Boulevard. The new centre will have the size of a football field and will be stuffed with the latest modern technology, like the duet with Celine Dion, it will seem that Elvis is with you in the building. Sounds promising! The current �Heartbreak Hotel� (128 rooms) will be closed once a new 500-room building is ready. There is no timeline for all these changes, but they think to be ready within 3 years. The question that we have and is unanswered at this moment: If EPE wants to have everything on the same side of the road, does this mean that the 2 airplanes will also move? However, it�s pretty sure that Memphis travellers can have a last look at the grounds in it�s present condition during upcoming Elvis week.

Source: Elvismatters

Posted:  4th. August 2007