Universal Orlando has created a fictitious “rock legend” called Syd Vinyl to promote their new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit attraction. According to information released he comes from Manchester UK and was one of the most famous... read more
Latest news from the Florida theme parks & attractions
The new Premium Seating spaces at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are now available for advance bookings. Until now they were only available on a first come first served basis on the day... read more
Disney's newly refurbished Hall of Presidents attraction in Magic Kingdom is currently open but only in a "soft-opening" status meaning the attraction can close at anytime during park hours. It does have an official opening date of July 4th... read more
A new attraction appeared in the Downtown Disney area last week. A giant inflatable version of the house from the new Pixar Disney film “Up” is in position in front of the AMC theater by Planet Hollywood. The house even has its own garden complete with... read more
Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows as Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios present special pyrotechnics and Epcot adds a patriotic "tag" to its famous "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" spectacular... read more
Michael Jackson was a frequent visitor to Disney World, especially in the 1980’s. There was a Michael Jackson suite at Lake Buena Vista’s Royal Plaza hotel and he even starred in one of the attractions at Epcot. From September 1986 until July 1994 he was the star... read more
Disney has released details of how guests can celebrate this holiday season at Disney World. Included are details of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Trees glisten, snow flurries and Cinderella Castle sparkles during the winter wonderland season at Walt Disney World... read more
The Orlando Sentinel has an article detailing some of the changes at the soon to open Hall of Presidents attraction at Magic Kingdom (due to open July 2nd). After a lengthy closure the attraction was recently opened for the media only, here are a few details on the upgrade... read more
Luxo Jr. made his first unofficial debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday. He is part of the Living Character Initiative at Disney, the Remy character currently appearing at Epcot is also part of this Initiative. The Luxo Jr. character appears at the... read more
Space Shuttle Program Manager John Shannon says engineers believe they now understand why a hydrogen gas vent line has been leaking, causing shuttle Endeavour's mission to be postponed twice. He says a plate that attaches the vent line to Endeavour's external fuel tank... read more