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Comparing details in the original and Disney’s Hollywood Chinese Theater

It’s fun to spot differences and similarities between the original Hollywood Chinese Theater in California and the version seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Above left is the original theater, and at right is the replica in Florida. Can you spot at least 12 differences between the two theaters?

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Children’s Miracle Network star-studded celebration at Disney World honored kid ‘champions’ from around the country

By Denise Preskitt A host of celebrities joined the Children’s Miracle Network in a five day celebration event last week at Walt Disney World. Hospital staff, pediatric caregivers, sponsors and children gathered to celebrate accomplishments and honor “Champions” – kids ages 3 to 17 who’ve been selected to represent more than 17 million children treated…

Give Kids the World celebrates 25 years of helping children with life-threatening illnesses

Give Kids the World recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a carnival celebration, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil two new additions to the Village: the Star Tower and Gallery of Hope. Over the past 25 years, Give Kids the World has granted the wishes of over 100,000 children from all 50 states and…

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Photo Finds: A look around Epcot, Hollywood Studios, CityWalk and SeaWorld – October 25, 2011

By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we glance around Epcot’s crowded Food and Wine Festival, look at some changes to the Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, watch the 1,000th show of American Idol Experience (featuring special confetti cannons), witness construction of the mini golf at Universal, explore the T-shirts…

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Cinesphere 360 ‘movie balls’ removed from Universal Studios lagoon

This aerial photo from April 2011 shows four spheres in the Universal Studios Florida lagoon. These spheres were removed a few weeks ago and have not returned. The four-story-tall, 360-degree projection “cinespheres” were featured in the seasonal “Universal 360” closing fireworks show. The spheres also were used some years in Halloween Horror Nights, and were…

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Cancelation fee to be charged for certain dining reservations at Walt Disney World

A fee of $10 per person will be charged to guests who reserve a table at specific Walt Disney World restaurants and do not show up, or cancel their reservation a day ahead of time. Disney says this is being done because many guests were making reservations at different restaurants for the same time, causing…

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It’s a bird, It’s a plane, It’s waterskiing superheroes at SeaWorld – A look back

Guest editorial by Marc Tyler Nobleman Today, Six Flags holds the license for DC Comics superheroes, but SeaWorld had it first. And what they did with it is still considered (at least by many of the participants) to be the best water skiing show of all time.