A time lapse look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s that time again, time for another time lapse video. This month’s video is of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and features clips from various spots around the park.
Photo Finds: Casey Jr. progress, new FastPass readers, and more Magic Kingdom and Epcot updates – April 30, 2012
By Kevin Yee There are incremental changes as always in the parks (more pylons for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster, a new play area for kids outside Innoventions’ Vision House, railings installed at Big Thunder along the track), but the big news this week will be the test of Fastpass Plus, the reserve-rides-from-home technology previously called…
Photos and videos from Busch Gardens’ first ever Grad Nite
Last Friday night, April 27, 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa kicked off their first ever 12th grade Grad Nite. The event featured performances by pop rock band Cobra Starship and comedian Gabriel Inglesias, DJ’s throughout the streets, riding coasters at night and more.
Disney and Universal to begin testing the next version of their ‘skip the line’ passes
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts.
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Bands and dates announced for Epcot’s Sounds Like Summer concert series 2012
Get ready to rock and roll as seven of the most popular tribute bands are set to perform this summer at Epcot. The annual Sounds Like Summer concert series will be held from June 10 to July 28.
Opening dates and more details shared for New Fantasyland
This July and “Holidays 2012” are the next two milestones for openings in the multi-year expansion of the New Fantasyland, Disney announced today.
Test Track designs and concept art released – Plus a Q&A
As part of this morning’s “What’s New, What’s Next” presentation at Walt Disney World, Imagineers revealed a closer look at the new design that is coming to the updated version of Test Track. The new design will be presented by Chevrolett.
SeaWorld Orlando opens TurtleTrek 3D 360 dome attraction
SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction, TurtleTrek is now officially open. It combines up-close encounters with manatees and sea turtles and state-of-the art entertainment with a first-of-its-kind 3D 360 degree dome theater film.
Phineas and Ferb to present summer version of ‘The Magic, the Memories, and You!’ projection show
On May 25, the summer version of the Magic Kingdom’s nighttime show “The Magic, the Memories, and You!” will debut at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Channel stars Phineas and Ferb will kick off a rockin’ summer celebration that visits the beach, the jungle and under the sea with favorite Disney characters and cherished Disney music.
News In The Queue: Test Track, Vision House, Starbucks, Cinematic Spectacular & More – April 26, 2012
In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: