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There’s a new member of the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — a baby white-cheeked gibbon.The male baby gibbon was born last week and has not been named. You can see baby, mom (Melaka) and the baby’s two sisters, Suki and Tuyen, in their habitat near... read more
Cinderella's Royal Table
From today Dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be changing. Dinner will now be the same as breakfast and lunch, Cinderella will meet guests in the castle lobby as they arrive. While there she will pose for photos and sign autographs... read more
Baby Anteater
A few days ago Discovery Cove officials announced the bith of a lesser anteater at the park. The baby will hitch a ride on his mother's back for the first four months of his life until he is able to find food for himself... read more
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This week the new Juggler from Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show in the USA. He performed his act along with the Green Bird character from the show. The juggler, Anthony Gatto, is due to perform for the first time tonight... read more
Lights Motors Action!
A cast member was injured yesterday afternoon during a performance of the "Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show" at Disney's Hollywood Studios. He was injured during a stunt involving him swinging on a crane and landing on a jet ski... read more
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter official web site has been updated and now features on the opening home page for the Universal Orlando site. A new feature on the web site is a fly-through tour of Hogsmeade Village and around the castle. It is revealed that... read more
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A preview of Universal's Super Bowl commercial for Wizarding World of Harry Potter, due to be shown on Feb 7th, has been released. As previously announced the commercial shows two children riding on broomsticks around Hogsmede and through Hogwarts Castle with... read more
Planet Hollywood
The rumours of another store closing in the Downtown Disney West Side area are true. Today the 'Planet Hollywood on Location' store did not open for business, a sign outside announced “Planet Hollywood On Location has closed. Please visit the Planet Hollywood... read more
Innoventions, Epcot
Last week the SmarterPlanet attraction in Innoventions (Epcot, Walt Disney World) officially opened. The attraction, presented by IBM, invites guests to discover the possibilities of building a smarter planet. SmarterPlanet offers visitors to the park a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse of... read more
Epcot Italian Pavilion
During February guests visiting Disney’s Epcot are invited to celebrate Carnevale Di Venezia in the Italy pavilion. From February 8th until the 16th guests can celebrate the spirit of Italy at the Tutto Italia Ristorante. A specially priced lunch and dinner menu will be... read more
La Nouba character
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announced today that an incredible new act featuring world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto will be added permanently to the 90-minute spectacle at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort beginning Feb. 5, 2010... read more
Ollivanders Wand Shop
Universal Orlando has released an update about Ollivanders wand shop. "Visitors to the Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books... read more
Valentines couple at Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is offering special Valentines Day packages for the month of February. "Enhance an amazing day of swimming with dolphins, with these great Valentine’s Packages. These packages add a spectacular sizzle and splash found only at Discovery Cove... read more
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Next Month the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be appearing at Disney World to celebrate the ESPN Wide World of Disney Sports Complex grand opening. “Harlem Globetrotters, A Very Special Performance” will play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports ... read more
Hogwarts, Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando have released the first official photograph of Hogwarts at Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Islands of Adventure). "The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle... read more
Peter Pan's Flight, Magic Kingdom
Plans for the new Fantasyland area in Disney's Magic Kingdom were first announced in September 2009. Recently a 3-D model of the new Fantasyland area has been released. It appears to confirm that Toontown will be completely replaced although the Barnstormer... read more
Grand Floridian Resort
Reservations are now being accepted for a new, exclusive dining experience at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Queen Victoria’s Room. The experience begins February 5th and features personalized menus. The restaurant has... read more
Space shuttle in flight
The six-member crew of the next space shuttle mission have participated in a full launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test at the NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The test provided an opportunity for the crew and... read more
Cypress Gardens
A leaked e-mail has confirmed that Cypress Gardens, recently acquired by Merlin Entertainments Group, will be re-opened as Legoland Florida (the Cypress Gardens park was purchased last week for a sale price of $22.3 million)... read more
Joe Jonas
Next month Epcot will be hosting a special event with a few famous celebrities attending. On February 11th Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato (two of the stars from the movie “Camp Rock”) will be performing at a Celebration of Volunteerism event... read more
Test Track, Epcot
Walt Disney World has a new corporate sponsor. Stanley Works has signed a contract to be a sponsor for several years making it the “official tool provider” for Disney World. The brand will be seen throughout the theme parks on construction walls and some... read more
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The 'Disney Tables in Wonderland' discount dining programme is available to Florida residents (cost is $100) and Passholders (cost is $75). Some of the benefits for members include 20% discount on food and beverages at participating Resort hotel and Disney... read more