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Released photo may reveal potential new Star Tours ride destinations

The above image, released by Disney as part of the long-awaited Star Tours update announcement, may offer some clues as to what destinations guests will be traveling to when the popular Star Wars-based ride is updated in 2011. Seated at a table in front of boards of concept art are Walt Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald (left), Industrial…

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Summary and Wrap-Up of Disney's D23 Expo

The D23 Expo was truly the ultimate Disney fan experience, bringing together tens of thousands of fans from all over the world with celebrities, executives, and even a few robots. It has been five days since the Expo concluded and while we still have a few more bits of video to upload, we thought a…

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Kouzzina by Cat Cora opens at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, video and photos

After roughly a month of soft openings, Kouzzina by Cat Cora held its grand opening today (Sept. 17, 2009) at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. The restaurant’s menu features Greek and Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Cora’s own Greek heritage. Cora is best known for her role as one of the Iron Chefs on Food Network’s “Iron Chef…

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'Saw' teaser video for Halloween Horror Nights 19

Universal Orlando has released this teaser video for their “Saw” themed haunted house that will be featured in Halloween Horror Nights 19 for 2009: SAW at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009Watch this video on YouTube Keep watching this blog for more information, video, and photos from Halloween Horror Nights 19 and pick up…

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open Spring 2010, video and concept art

In a webcast on Sept. 15, 2009, Universal Orlando revealed a few more details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion of their Islands of Adventure theme park. The Wizarding World has been announced to be opening in Spring 2010. The formerly-rumored attraction names were confirmed to be true and the following details…

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D23 Expo: Disney/Pixar's John Lasseter talks Fantasyland expansion

At the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 13, 2009, Disney/Pixar’s John Lasseter gave a presentation in which he revealed new clips and information from upcoming films including “Toy Story 3”, “Rapunzel”, and the now-announced new hand-drawn “Winnie the Pooh” movie. Following his presentation, Lasseter met with the media in a press conference…

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D23 Expo: Star Tours 2 announcement video

Below is the exciting announcement of the long-rumored Star Tours makeover featuring Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts. Star Tours 2 announcement at D23 ExpoWatch this video on YouTube Details are scarce but you can read a little more about the announcement here.

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D23 Expo: Video of the full Fantasyland expansion announcement

Here is a video of the full Walt Disney World Fantasyland expansion announcement made by Disney Parks & Resorts at the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 12, 2009: Disney World Fantasyland expansion announcement & makeover concept artWatch this video on YouTube Read more about the upcoming major expansion and view all of…

D23 Expo: Walt Disney Studios presentation video summary

Here’s a great video summary of yesterday’s Walt Disney Studios presentation at the D23 Expo including film clips, celebrity appearances, and, of course, Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow: Walt Disney Studios presentation interviews at the D23 ExpoWatch this video on YouTube Be sure to read our summary of the whole presentation.

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D23 Expo: Star Tours 2 confirmed for Walt Disney World and Disneyland

After years of rumors, a much-anticipated makeover of the Star Tours attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is on the way. The announcement was made at the Disney Parks & Resorts presentation at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 12, 2009. Details are scarce at the moment as Disney’s Imagineers are working…