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Latest news from Walt Disney World, Universal & Seaworld

International Drive
The International Drive area is probably going to be very busy next August. It has been announced that the 2010 Star Wars Celebration V event will be coming to the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. This popular event is scheduled to take place... read more
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Here's the latest news release from the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment blog page: "Up-close, 360-degree, see-everything, virtual visits to the SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego – as well as Discovery Cove, a swim-with-dolphins resort and Aquatica... read more
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Unusually Disney is now offering Annual Passholders 10% discount off puchases at most of the Walt Disney World Resort stores. Previously such discount is restricted to the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney only. This offer is available until... read more
WDW Security Badge
When entering the Disney World theme parks guests are asked by Disney security to open any bags so they can be checked. They monitor very carefully what is being taken into the parks. On Sunday a German tourist made the mistake of telling the security... read more
Epcot Gospel Stage
We reported a few days ago that a new gospel choir is now appearing at Epcot for the holiday season. The choir, D’Vine voices, are performing on a stage erected at the Fountain of Nations at 1.15, 2.15, 3.15 and 4.15pm. The show is due to run until December 26th. see the video
La Nouba Character
As part of their 25 years anniversary celebrations, Cirque du Soleil artists have been creating short videos about their life at Cirque du Soleil. Artists from all the Cirque shows around the world have produced videos but here is one made by the German Wheel Artists at La Nouba... read more
Spaceship Earth at Christmas
Today is the day that Christmas holiday special events begin at Disney's Epcot. The Candlelight Processional is a heartfelt holiday tradition led by a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra, and showcases the reason for... read more
Space Shuttle in flight
The seven-member crew of Atlantis is packing the orbiter and preparing to return home, wrapping up the 31st shuttle flight to the International Space Station. Atlantis is scheduled to land at 9:44 a.m. EST Friday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida... read more
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando began running a TV commercial for Wizarding World of Harry Potter this week. The new themed land at the Islands of Adventure park is still under construction and is due to open Spring next year. We have video of the TV commercial and... read more
Christmas at Disney
Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. We have a guide by numbers to give a flavour of what guests will experience throughout the Vacation Kingdom... read more
Diamond Horseshoe Restaurant
New dining options will be available at Magic Kingdom during the busy Thanksgiving period. The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon is now offering a Counter Service lunch menu from 11am until 4pm daily. From November 25th the restaurant will also offer a Family Style Dinner... read more
Tyra Banks
On her talk show, supermodel Tyra Banks surprised three girls and their mothers with a vacation to Walt Disney World where they attended a tea party in their honour with Princess Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog." The young girls' first-time visit to Walt Disney World... read more
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Party the last night of 2009 away and welcome 2010 at Universal CityWalk's New Year's Eve celebration. Legendary R&B Groups The Temptations and The Four Tops to perform live in concert - guests will experience and exclusive celebration including unlimited access to clubs... read more
Seuss Trolley Ride
Universal Orlando has created a new experience for riders of the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley attraction at the Islands of Adventure theme park. One child each day is chosen to be Conductor of the Day. The Conductor is given a special hat, gloves, bandanna... read more
Grand Floridian Hotel
The giant 16 foot Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian is now open (from 10am until 10pm). If you want to make one at home you will need 1,050 lbs of Honey, 140 pints of egg whites, 600 lbs of powdered sugar, 700 lbs of chocolate, 800 lbs of flour... read more
Wheelchairs for rental at Disneyworld
From November 20th the cost of wheelchair and locker hire will be changing at Walt Disney world. Here are the new prices: Wheelchairs will cost $12/day (no deposit) Wheelchairs for length of your stay will cost $10/day (no deposit)... read more
Cinderella's Castle
Disney is offering two new exclusive parties for New Years Eve at Magic Kingdom. Guests are invited to celebrate the New Year at Walt Disney World with an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner, dessert and exclusive viewing of the Wishes fireworks show... read more
Jon Bon Jovi with Goofy
Singer Jon Bon Jovi met Goofy today on the New York Street backlot set at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. Bon Jovi and his band, who have sold more than 120 million records in a career that spans 26 years, released their newest album, "The Circle".
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It has been rumoured that the characters Phineas and Ferb (who have there own show on Disney Channel) could soon be making an appearance at Walt Disney World as meet and greet characters, although which theme park it will be isn’t yet known... read more
Space Mountain
Yesterday the refurbished Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom opened, although not officially. The notice outside the attraction reads " Space Mountain is currently in Test Mode. You may experience periods of delay in the operation." Official opening date is... read more
Christmas at Magic Kingdom
We have video revealing how Disney transforms Magic Kingdom's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The video shows several nights of work at Walt Disney World in less than one minute. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party... read more