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New Simpsons character breakfast

You can now start your day with America’s favorite animated family at Universal Studios. Join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie for an all-inclusive breakfast buffet at Universal Studios’ International Food and Film Festival (next to the Kwik-E-Mart), each Thursday through Sunday morning from park opening to 10:30 a.m. Advance reservations are recommended. Call 407-224-4012…

Veterans Museum in Kissimmee offers a look at America's brave

Paul Buck, Vietnam Veteran and museum volunteer (second from right) explains the history of various military items to visitors from New York. (Photo by Don Blaney) By Janie Blaney, MSgt.USAF Ret. The Veterans Tribute and Museum is a little gem tucked way back in the corner of the Osceola Square Mall in Kissimmee. Inside, visitors…

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Concept Art For Downtown Disney Updates

Disney has provided us with concept art for some of the updates to Downtown Disney previously reported on: Hanes Custom T-Shirt Store “La Dolbe” Restaurant Tuscan Country Trattoria (formerly Portobello Yacht Club) Tuscan Country Trattoria Interior (formerly Portobello Yacht Club) New Marketplace Stage New Marketplace Stage (Reverse Angle) Updated Fulton’s Crab House exterior Photo of…

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More info on Pleasure Island club closings & Downtown Disney enhancements

We spoke with Downtown Disney vice president Kevin Lansberry today in front of Pleasure Island to clarify and confirm details released in last night’s release from The Walt Disney Co. regarding the closing of all six Pleasure Island clubs and updates to Downtown Disney. Lansberry confirmed that all six Pleasure Island clubs will be closing…

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Walt Disney World unveils new vision for Downtown Disney

Walt Disney World Resort today unveiled a new vision for Downtown Disney, with new shopping, dining and other experiences including a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island. Also planned are numerous enhancements to popular Downtown Disney locations, as well as additional theming and storytelling by Imagineers. To make way for the new offerings, all of the clubs…

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Prince Caspian Attraction Grand Opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios

An attraction based on the second film in The Chronicles of Narnia series, Prince Caspian, officially opened on June 26, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In attendance at the opening were Prince Caspian, who rode in on horseback, Warwick Davis, who plays Nikabrik in the film, and Dave Hoffman, Walt Disney Imagineer and Art Director…

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Nickelodeon Family Suites 4D Experience Grand Opening

The Nickelodeon Family Suites Hotel by Holiday Inn in Orlando, FL recently added a $3 million addition of a new 4D theater. This state-of-the-art theater held its grand opening on June 24th, 2008, premiering several 4D films including one featuring SpongeBob SquarePants. In-theater effects include seat vibration, neck & face air, leg ticklers, water mist,…