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Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The new Droid Factory experience has opened just in time for Disney’s Hollywood Studios annual Star Wars Weekends. Here’s video from Tatooine Traders shop where the new Droid Factory is located. Just for the Star Wars... read more
Cheetah at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens will soon be celebrating the one-year anniversary of their Cheetah Hunt attraction. There will also be a birthday celebration for the group of female cheetahs in Cheetah Run who came to Busch Gardens in January last year... read more
Fantasyland Expansion Model
A new exhibit is now available for guests to see in the One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The model for the New Fantasyland expansion, which was on display during the recent Summer to Remember press event... read more
Summer Nights at SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando’s nighttime spectacular ‘Summer Nights’ returns again for the 2012 Summer season. During ‘Summer Nights’ guests can see exciting, nighttime shows, including a high-energy, rock ‘n roll Shamu Rocks... read more
Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom
A new addition recently arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A 13-year-old white rhino named Kendi is a proud mom after giving birth to her fourth calf Friday, May 4 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The yet unnamed newborn... read more
Merida Play & Greet at the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Earlier this year Disney announced the Tangled meet and greet area in Magic Kingdom would be closing in March to be replaced by a new play and greet opportunity. It would be instead be home to a new character, Merida, and three... read more
The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb are turning up in many places around Walt Disney World right now. Guests can meet them at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at Epcot... read more
Droid Action Figures at the Droid Factory Experience
As part of the Star Wars Weekends special events coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios a new Star Wars experience has opened. The Droid Factory experience opened yesterday at the Tatooine Traders shop which is located at the exit of... read more
Slash visiting Universal Orlando
Legendary rocker and former lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, Slash, was hosted by Universal Orlando Resort on May 8, 2012 where he experienced Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit - a roller coaster that allows guests to choose the soundtrack... read more
Downtown Disney's Car Masters Weekend
Downtown Disney will again be hosting the Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend June 2nd-3rd. The special weekend celebrates everything “Cars.” Events taking place this year include 'meet and greets' with Lightning McQueen, Mater, and... read more
Carbon-Freeze Me experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Guests visiting Star Wars weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have the opportunity to have their image frozen in carbonite. The new experience will take guests back to Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back when Darth Vadar... read more
LEGOLAND Florida poster
A few days ago rescue training took place for 150 Newly Hired Lifeguards at LEGOLAND Florida Water Park which is due to open May 26th. The new lifeguards took to the wave pool to practice deep-water rescues, swimming drills and... read more
Universal Superstar Parade
Yesterday Universal’s Superstar Parade performed for the first time at Universal Studios ahead of its official launch on May 8th. The parade features Spongebob Squarepants, Dora and Diego, Despicable Me characters and many more... read more
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event that takes place on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park throughout the holiday season... read more
Despicable Me Parade Vehicle
Universal Orlando has released a photograph showing one of the vehicles appearing in the new Universal’s Superstar Parade. The parade debuts on May 8th when guests will be able to see the Despicable Me car complete with Minions... read more
Merida at Epcot
In March Disney announced the Tangled meet and greet experience in Magic Kingdom would be closing and be replaced by a revamped play and greet experience with a new character, Merida (more details here). She is the main character... read more
FastPass ticket in Mickey's hand
Walt Disney World is now testing a new FASTPASS system (X-Pass or FASTPASS+), although the system may be changing Disney do not have any plans to start charging for FASTPASS. The test period will only be for a few weeks... read more
Captain Jack Sparrow at Magic Kingdom
The latest passholder magazine from Walt Disney World reveals details of a new attraction coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The magazine article gives details of The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow attraction which will probably... read more
Walt Disney World logo
At the recent “What’s New, What’s Next at Walt Disney World Resort and Beyond” presentation held at Walt Disney World officials announced more details on what’s coming soon to the parks. Invited guests were greeted by Meg Crofton... read more
Chandelier in Fantasyland's new Be Our Guest restaurant, in the Magic Kingdom
A few days ago Disney released more details about the new Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. They confirmed the Be Our Guest Restaurant, themed to the Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, will open in time for the 2012 holiday season... read more
Splitsville, Downtown Disney
More details have been released about the new Splitsville location opening at Downtown Disney this autumn. The Downtown Disney Splitsville will be their first two-level venue and will be the largest in the USA featuring 30 bowling lanes... read more

 

 

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