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>>> JULY 25 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Changes have been made to the Block
Party Bash Parade for the summer, read more …
>>> JULY 24 : EPCOT – Changes coming to Illuminations fireworks show next month
but only while there’s a few refurbishments, read more …
>>> JULY 23 : SEAWORLD – New roller coaster starts to take shape, see the latest
photographs of the construction site, read more …
>>> JULY 22 : MAGIC KINGDOM - Cancellation of one of the planned dates for the
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in October, read more ...
>>> JULY 21 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – News on the new T-Rex restaurant due to open in
>>> JULY 20 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Big changes coming for Fantasmic from
>>> JULY 19 : EPCOT – Finally will the Leave a Legacy kiosks may be getting a
makeover for a tasty surprise, read more …
>>> JULY 18 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – New ride construction areas are being prepared
for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, read more …
>>> JULY 17 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Big celebrations took place at The Simpsons Ride
this week, new record achieved, read more …
>>> JULY 16 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Character dining locations at Epcot and Magic
Kingdom are soon to end, read more …
>>> JULY 15 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Theme park has a new Grand Marshal Vehicle, even
the tyres get that Disney touch! read more …
>>> JULY 14 : SEAWORLD & BUSCH GARDENS – Anheuser-Busch makes a deal with
rival brewery, how will this effect the theme parks? read more …
>>> JULY 13 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – The way guests make dining reservations is
to have an extreme makeover, read more …
>>> JULY 13 : DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – One of the theme park’s most popular
shows is to end this September, but not forever! read more …
>>> JULY 12 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Star of The Mummy movies makes an appearance
>>> JULY 12 : FLORIDA THEME PARKS – Most of the popular Florida theme parks have
water rides but how wet will guests actually get? read more …
>>> JULY 11 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – Latest news on attractions closing, this time it’s
not for a refurbishment but forever, read more …
>>> JULY 11 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Disney releases more news on the parade changes
coming next month, read more …
>>> JULY 10 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Disney release information on attractions
closing for refurbishment over the next few months, read more …
>>> JULY 09 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – Ride now closed in The Lost Continent and
guests now using the new bridge, read more …
>>> JULY 09 : KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – NASA releases the planned dates for the next
space shuttle launches from Florida, read more …
>>> JULY 08 : MAGIC KINGDOM – New place for guests to grab a Disney snack before
they even get to the theme park, read more …
>>> JULY 07 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Details of what will be happening around Disney
World this Christmas, read more …
>>> JULY 07 : DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Lots happening at the Studios this
weekend, new performers seen and new merchandise, read more …
>>> JULY 06 : EPCOT – Another Disney theme park joins in the celebrations for
Independence Day, Illuminations has a special finale, read more …
>>> JULY 05 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Independence Day celebrations finish with a
fantastic fireworks display, read more …
>>> JULY 05 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Liberty Square Bridge repairs means big changes to
the parades next month, read more …
>>> JULY 04 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – News on the theme parks annual Halloween
Horror Nights, a few more clues to what’s in store, read more …
>>> JULY 04 : VIRGIN ATLANTIC & BRITISH AIRWAYS – Updated news on the partial
refund of fuel surcharges and how to apply, read more …
>>> JULY 03 : BUSCH GARDENS – Part of Jungala has now reopened after changes
that hopefully will keep the animals where they should be! read more …
>>> JULY 02 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Disney launches a new competition and
introduces a new video channel, read more …
>>> JULY 02 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – A few more details revealed on how the area is
>>> JULY 01 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – Exciting news this weekend, new arrival comes to
>>> JULY 01 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – You can now practise your skills for
Toy Story Mania & even find some secret targets, read more …
>>> JUNE 30 : SEAWORLD/BUSCH GARDENS/AQUATICA – Theme park prices are
increased again for the second time within a year, read more …
>>> JUNE 30 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – News from around the
theme parks from this weekend, read more …
>>> JUNE 29 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Details released on what will be happening at
Downtown Disney area over the next year, read more …
>>> JUNE 28 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – The new Mummy movie is released soon, a star
from the film to visit the studios, read more …
>>> JUNE 28 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Big changes on the way for Pleasure Island area,
some major closures coming, read more …
>>> JUNE 27 : SEAWORLD/BUSCH GARDENS – News on the recent take over bid for
Anheuser-Busch, are the theme parks safe? read more …
>>> JUNE 27 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Toy Story Mania is so popular
FastPass ticket distribution is changed, read more …
>>> JUNE 26 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – The newly constructed bridge could soon be
open for guests, will the Flying Unicorn close soon? read more …
>>> JUNE 25 : INTERNATIONAL DRIVE – Great Wheel coming to International Drive, first
pictures of how it’s planned to look, read more …
>>> JUNE 24 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Theme park launches a new website, now guests
can star in their own holiday trailer, read more …
>>> JUNE 23 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY HOTEL – News of a robbery at one of the popular
tourist hotels in the area, read more …
>>> JUNE 23 : SEAWORLD – New hand held electronic device being tested that will
help guests find their way around, read more …
>>> JUNE 22 : SEAWORLD/BUSCH GARDENS – Could Anheuser-Busch’s theme parks be
on the verge of being sold? read more …
>>> JUNE 21 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – They do actually film movies at the studios,
>>> JUNE 21 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – The newest attraction at the theme park closed
its entrance last week, what’s wrong with Krusty? read more …
>>> JUNE 21 : INTERNATIONAL DRIVE – News of a giant attraction coming to
International Drive, announcement due next week, read more …
>>> JUNE 20 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Buzz Lightyear is on a special mission, news on
where he is and what he’s up to! read more …
>>> JUNE 19 : AQUATICA – News on locker rental price increases but there is some
>>> JUNE 19 : WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – New parking system on trial, could preferred
parking be coming to Disney World? read more …
>>> JUNE 18 : DISNEYWORLD & UNIVERSAL – Changes to the theme parks July 4th
>>> JUNE 17 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – Update on what could be happening at the
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, read more …
>>> JUNE 16 : SEAWORLD –News the theme park is testing a new car parking
>>> JUNE 16 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS –Toy Story Mania wait times and new
counter service restaurant now has a name, read more …
>>> JUNE 15 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – The first ride closures for Wizarding World of
Harry Potter construction coming soon , read more …
>>> JUNE 14 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Park maps now updated to show Block
Party Bash parade route, read more …
>>> JUNE 13 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – A look behind the scenes at Cirque Du Soleil’s
>>> JUNE 12 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – A very popular character at the World of Disney
Store has returned, read more …
>>> JUNE 11 : DISNEYS WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – Giant bowling stadium opening next
>>> JUNE 10 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Pixar Place is nearly completed with
some exciting additions, read more …
>>> JUNE 09 : CONTEMPORARY RESORT – More photographs from The Wave and
what’s on the menu, read more …
>>> JUNE 09 : MAGIC KINGDOM – News that the latest hybrid cars could be
Tomorrowland very soon, read more …
>>> JUNE 08 : CONTEMPORARY RESORT – The Wave restaurant opens today, have a
look at what’s on offer and see inside, read more …
>>> JUNE 07 : BUSCH GARDENS – Details on how to buy the Quick Queue passes at the
>>> JUNE 06 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Hunchback Theatre has a new name &
meet and greet characters on the move, read more …
>>> JUNE 06 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – CityWalk area to see some changes by the end of
>>> JUNE 05 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – The Google Earth 3D tour of Disney World is now
available to download, read more …
>>> JUNE 04 : VISA WAIVER FORM CHANGES – From next year visitors from the UK will
no longer need to complete the green form, read more …
>>> JUNE 04 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Details of the theme parks Christmas opening
hours and Extra Magic Hours now available, read more …
>>> JUNE 03 : EPCOT – For a short time only you can see what’s happening at Epcot
>>> JUNE 02 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Halloween Horror Nights news but what’s
happening this year? read more …
>>> JUNE 02 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – News on what’s been happening around Disney
World this weekend, read more …
>>> JUNE 01 : EPCOT – Guests visiting Epcot see smoke and ash seen falling at the
>>> MAY 31 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Official opening of Toy Story Midway
Mania but Buzz may be a little busy today! read more …
>>> MAY 30 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – News on how the construction is going over
at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, read more …
>>> MAY 29 : SEAWORLD – Official announcement that new rollercoaster will be
opening next year, read more …
>>> MAY 29 : BUSCH GARDENS – Fancy getting to the front of SheiKra without having
a long wait, it may be possible! , read more …
>>> MAY 28 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Police search Hard Rock Hotel grounds for an
>>> MAY 27 : ORLANDO ATTRACTIONS – News of the official re-opening for one of
Central Florida’s attractions, read more …
>>> MAY 26 : EPCOT – Want to see video of Turtle Talk with Crush and even see how
he manages to talk to the kids? read more …
>>> MAY 25 : DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Some news on the latest rumours on
what could be planned at the theme park, read more …
>>> MAY 24 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Want to know what’s happening
around the studios this week? read more …
>>> MAY 23 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Could there be big changes on the way for the theme
>>> MAY 22 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – The website is launched for American
Idol Experience, see videos and pictures, read more …
>>> MAY 22 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – From today it will cost you more to park your car
if you’re visiting the theme park, read more …
>>> MAY 22 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Tommorowland attraction may be closing this year
for a major refurbishment, read more …
>>> MAY 21 : ORLANDO NEWS – A well known store on International Drive may be
>>> MAY 20 : SHOPPING IN ORLANDO – Two popular shopping locations about to get
bigger with even more shops to visit, read more …
>>> MAY 19 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Club and show close this week while a popular
restaurant re-opens, read more …
>>> MAY 18 : BUSCH GARDENS – Part of Busch gardens closed to guests as animal
>>> MAY 18 : DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – The theme park's newest attraction
introduced to the press & now guests can see too, read more …
>>> MAY 17 : EPCOT – More news announced about the new attraction coming to
>>> MAY 16 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – From next week you could be looking around
Magic Kingdom in 3-D from your PC, read more …
>>> MAY 16 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Photographs and video from the theme park's
official opening of The Simpsons Ride, read more …
>>> MAY 15 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Soon to appear Wall-E character in
tests over in Los Angeles, read more …
>>> MAY 14 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Name change for Contemporary Resort’s new
>>> MAY 13 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – News and updates
from around both theme parks, read more …
>>> MAY 12 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Old exhibit re-opens at the studios this
week with a few new additions, read more …
>>> MAY 12 : SEAWORLD – Another new show and a new character breakfast coming
the theme park this summer, read more …
>>> MAY 11 : SEAWORLD – Dolphins appear to like the unusual, see how a pet toy
dinosaur keeps them coming back again and again, read more …
>>> MAY 11 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Car park at Universal Studios is closed after
something suspicious found, read more …
>>> MAY 10 : SEAWORLD – Which US game show will be taping at the theme park in
>>> MAY 10 : BUSCH GARDENS – This week saw the arrival of a new addition to the
>>> MAY 10 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Toy Story Midway Mania has a new
official grand opening date & meet a new character, read more …
>>> MAY 09 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – Unusual clouds could soon be seen floating over
>>> MAY 08 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – The theme park now offers healthier options for
guests with changes at one of its restaurants, read more …
>>> MAY 07 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Video showing the Keys to the Kingdom tour guests
can take to see behind the scenes at the theme park, read more …
>>> MAY 06 : SEAWORLD – News on a few new arrivals this weekend, it may be a few
weeks before they are introduced to guests, read more …
>>> MAY 06 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – A few famous faces seen around Disney World
>>> MAY 05 : EPCOT – The theme park is hosting the Food & Wine Festival again this
year, who’s performing at Eat to the Beat Concerts? read more …
>>> MAY 05 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – The American Film Institute showcase
re-opens, new costumes are now on display, read more …
>>> MAY 04 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Florida’s latest festival coming to Downtown
Disney this October, read more …
>>> MAY 04 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – News on soft openings for all guests at
Toy Story Midway Mania, read more …
>>> MAY 03 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Toy Story Mania cast previews have
gone ahead as planned, there’s a video to see too, read more …
>>> MAY 02 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Animation Courtyard archway gets a
logo, it’s about time! read more …
>>> MAY 01 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Exciting news on Toy Story Mania, we
know what’s behind the construction wall! read more …
>>> MAY 01 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are
>>> APR 30 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – New bridge now being constructed at the
Contemporary Resort, read more …
>>> APR 29 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Popular Downtown Disney restaurant closes
because of bomb threat, read more …
>>> APR 28 : DISCOVERY COVE – Dolphin dies in a tragic accident at Discovery Cove
>>> APR 28 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Revealed, what Toy Story Mania cast
members will be wearing when the ride opens? read more …
>>> APR 27 : WALT DISNEY WORLD – A favourite ice-cream treat disappeared a few
months ago, is it about to make a come back? read more …
>>> APR 26 : SEAWORLD – Exciting new entertainment planned for Seaworld guests
this summer, will Shamu still Rock? read more …
>>> APR 26 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Toy Story Mania area receives a few
more additions this week, read more …
>>> APR 25 : DISNEY WORLD – Guests will soon have an even wider choice of Disney
footwear, new crocs styles coming soon, read more …
>>> APR 25 : DISNEY WORLD – A new character coming to Disneys Hollywood Studios
and a favourite now at Animal kingdom, read more …
>>> APR 24 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – The first on ride video from the new Simpsons
Ride is out, looks fantastic, read more …
>>> APR 24 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – Unusual footprint seen at Everest ride this week,
has the monster escaped? read more …
>>> APR 23 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Photographs to prove the wall has now gone and
what it's actually like inside, read more ...
>>> APR 23 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Sentence announced for woman found guilty of
attack at Mad Tea Party ride, read more ...
>>> APR 23 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Exciting news on the Simpsons Ride soft opening
date and where has the wall gone? read more …
>>> APR 23 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – Celebrations at the theme park yesterday, how did
they celebrated the 10 year anniversary? read more …
>>> APR 22 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Disney’s Chief Magic Official crowned today, see what
he had to do to win, read more …
>>> APR 22 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Simpsons Ride tested last night, find out what
people think about it, read more …
>>> APR 21 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – First details from Cast members lucky
enough to ride Toy Story Mania, read more …
>>> APR 21 : SEAWORLD – Concept art showing the new roller coaster planned for
the theme park next year, read more …
>>> APR 20 : AQUATICA – Anyone who’s thinking of booking a Cabana, we’ve got a
video showing what you get for your $$, read more …
>>> APR 20 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – The theme parks newest area, that’s
home to Toy Story Mania, now has its sign in place, read more …
>>> APR 19 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Simpsons Ride update and news on some
previews coming up next week, read more …
>>> APR 18 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Could there be more new additions
coming to the Studios? read more …
>>> APR 18 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS/ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – What’s the news from
both the theme parks this week? read more …
>>> APR 17 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Seems that work is still carrying on at the
theme parks soon to open attraction, read more …
>>> APR 17 : EVENT AT CELEBRATION – Where can you see General Lee, the original
Land Speeder from Star Wars and the Knight Rider car? read more …
>>> APR 16 : WALT DISNEYWORLD – There’s an exciting new addition to Disney
World’s watercraft rentals, read more …
>>> APR 16 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Some old favourites from the Back to the Future
attraction have returned, read more …
>>> APR 15 : ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – Changes happening to the theme park's
Jurassic Park area ready for Harry Potter, read more …
>>> APR 15 : EPCOT – Spaceship Earth still not finished, guests can expect to see
>>> APR 14 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Official opening date of the new Simpsons Ride
finally announced, read more …
>>> APR 14 : WET ‘N’ WILD – Trouble at the Florida water park on Sunday afternoon,
fighting and a student shot, read more …
>>> APR 13 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – News on changes to the Block Party
Bash parade route, read more …
>>> APR 13 : WALT DISNEY WORLD - Has Tinkerbell found a new way to travel, or has
something else been flying over Cinderella's Castle?! read more ...
>>> APR 12 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Construction begins on Florida’s
answer to American Idol, read more …
>>> APR 12 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Woman found guilty at court after attacking a fellow
guest in Magic Kingdom, read more …
>>> APR 11 : MAGIC KINGDOM – Someone famous spotted at Magic Kingdom this
week, want to know who? read more …
>>> APR 11 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS/ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE – What’s happening at The
Simpsons Ride and Wizarding World of Harry Potter? read more …
>>> APR 10 : ANIMAL KINGDOM – Celebrations announced for the theme parks 10th
Anniversary and CMO winner revealed, read more …
>>> APR 10 : DISNEYS CONTEMPORARY RESORT – News on a new restaurant opening
this summer, anyone for a cocktail? read more …
>>> APR 09 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – The replacement for Rock ’n’ roll Beach club
announced, new exciting restaurant coming , read more …
>>> APR 09 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – New on Toy Story Mania opening,
Passholders notified of their preview dates, read more …
>>> APR 08 : EPCOT – Attraction in The Land closed this weekend, no more free
>>> APR 08 : DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Popular ice-cream establishment closes this week
>>> APR 07 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Toy Story Mania souvenirs now
appearing and building work continues, read more …
>>> APR 07 : EPCOT – Part of Innoventions has now closed but something exciting
may be on the way, read more …
>>> APR 06 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – The theme song to Toy Story Mania has
>>> APR 05 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Mr Potato Head has at last appeared
at Toy Story Mania, although he’s not on view yet! read more …
>>> APR 04 : BUSCH GARDENS – Yesterday saw the official opening of Jungala but
what's it really like in there? read more …
>>> APR 04 : INTERNATIONAL DRIVE – Another former guest of Quality Suites is
confirmed as contracting Legionnaires' disease, read more …
>>> APR 04 : DISNEY WORLD – If you need to rent a stroller at a Disney theme park
it’s going to cost you more next week, read more …
>>> APR 04 : AQUATICA– The official opening ceremony happens today, you can see
all the action as it happens, read more …
>>> APR 04 : DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS – Fancy a sneak preview of Mr Potato
Head in action entertaining the crowds? read more …
>>> APR 03 : SEAWORLD – Official announcement of a new exciting attraction coming
>>> APR 03 : BUSCH GARDENS – Find out how you can watch the official opening of
Florida’s latest attraction, read more …
>>> APR 02 : DISNEY WORLD – Many visitors to Disney World enjoy hunting for the
Hidden Mickeys, see what Disney has to say about it, read more …
>>> APR 02 : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Could there be a problem with the theme parks
>>> APR 01 : KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Next shuttle launch delayed but new date
>>> APR 01 : EPCOT – Sounds like Summer concerts return again this year, news on
who will be performing, read more …
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