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Australian-American animal conservationist, Terri Irwin, encountered a Tyrannosaurus Rex in Jurassic Park with daughter, Bindi (11), and son, Robert (6), while visiting Islands of Adventure theme park at Universal Orlando Resort on March 13. Terri’s late husband... read more
Epcot's Mexico Pavilion
Disney has released more news on the new look La Cantina de San Angel at Epcot's Mexico pavilion. Another construction wall at Epcot, this time it’s at the Mexico Pavilion along the World Showcase Lagoon waterfront. The popular Cantina de San Angel restaurant is... read more
Pirates League
We have an update on a few changes at the Pirates League experience at Magic kingdom. From today, there are new operating hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) and pirate package enhancements are now available for $29.95... read more
Mad Hatter & Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland merchandise is now available at select locations around Walt Disney World. Items available range from a Character Icon Charm Key Chain costing $6.95 right up to a Cheshire Cat Zip Fleece at $51.95. Also available are Licensed Film Cels... read more
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Disney has officially announced the end of the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion. “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” – a first-of-its-kind program of Disney Parks – reached its goal of inspiring 1 million people in 2010 to give back to their communities through... read more
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As people in most of the U.S. get ready to set their clocks one hour ahead for Daylight Saving time, Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will “spring forward” to save frogs and other amphibians. On March 10, just a few days before Daylight Saving time begins... read more
Spacehip Earth
It takes 24,000 cast member hours to make the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival happen. This video shows how much work is actually involved. The overnight time lapse video shows how an area containing three of more than... see video
Fantasyland
At this weekend's D23 anniversary event at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a few more details on the Fantasyland expansion were revealed. The Dueling Dumbos attraction is expected to be built on the area currently occupied by the Mad Tea Party. The plans are to move the... read more
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Universal Orlando has released another official photograph from within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The new image shows the Hogwarts Express train complete with steam. It will be one of the first sights to great guests as they enter the new area... see the picture here
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Yesterday U.S. President Barack Obama signed a bill which will mean visitors to the USA will need to pay an extra $10 each. According to the U.S. Travel Association the Travel Promotion Act is needed to help address the problem of visitor numbers falling... read more
AMC Theatre
As well as new stores and restaurants opening at Downtown Disney there will also be new 3D technology coming to the AMC Pleasure Island 24 theater. “We’re excited to build upon our existing portfolio of unique offerings and are committed to... read more
Disney's Wide World of Sports
As part of Disney’s re launch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex a new pavilion has opened. The PlayStation Pavilion features the latest PlayStation games and favourites including MLB 10: The Show, inFAMOUS, Buzz! Quiz World, LittleBigPlanet, and... read more
Mickey & Minnie with guest
As part of Disney's "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." Walt Disney World cast members decided to celebrate volunteerism by creating an unusual sticky note Mickey Mouse. The video was created by using thousands of individual photos featuring... see video
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Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a special treat along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail where they can get a rare glimpse of a newborn gorilla born Feb. 19. The critically endangered western lowland gorilla, whose gender is still unknown, is... read more
Seaworld's Believe
Yesterday SeaWorld resumed the Believe shows following the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau. No trainers were allowed into the water with the whales and the show began with a fitting tribute to Dawn.The trainers received a standing ovation... read more
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SeaWorld has released a statement confirming the Believe show will resume again today and the Dine with Shamu experience next week. Here is the official statement released by SeaWorld. For now the trainers won't be allowed to resume in-water interaction with the animals... read more
Disney's Wide World of Sports
On Thursday, February 25, celebrity athletes such as Chad Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals), Shawn Johnson (Olympic Gold Medalist), Jennie Finch (Olympic softball gold medalist), Santonio Holmes (Steelers 2009 Super Bowl MVP), Chipper Jones... read more
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Last month it was announced LEGOLAND Florida would be opening in 2011. The new website for the theme park has now been launched. LEGOLAND Florida will be built on the recently closed Cypress Gardens site in Winter Haven Florida and should be open by the end of 2011... read more
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Universal Orlando Resort, home to the biggest and most authentic Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans, is showing you how to bring the flavor of The Big Easy to your kitchen by sharing its popular Mardi Gras jambalaya recipe... read more
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
There will be a new Disney dining experience available at this years International Flower and Garden Festival held at Epcot. The new Garden Town Breakfast will be available on March 21st, April 18th and May 16th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm... read more