Representatives from 59 Central Florida organizations and school districts were joined on stage by Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Disney Cast Members as they received more than 1.5 million recently as part of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants program. Disney’s program is expected to benefit over 70,000 local children through organizations that represent the Disney qualities of creativity, innovention, compassion, and health.  [Read more...]

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runDisney has announced additions to the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort next year, including a 10K and a new two-race challenge. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading New race, challenge and medals added to the Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World…

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D23, the official Disney fan club will be making some changes to their website on June 17, 2013, including adding a free level of membership for the first time. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Disney’s D23 fan club to offer new free membership with debut of reimagined website…

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We’ve been following the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios since even before it was officially announced. With the recent official announcement, and a few more details found through a Universal survey, we figured we’d give you a look at what’s happening behind the construction walls and backstage. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Construction Update: Wizarding World’s Hogwarts Express track and Diagon Alley expansion from above…

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One of the most anticipated events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars Weekends is the Hyperspace Hoopla, with its Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars. Many are saying this year’s show is one of the best, and you can see it for yourself below. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading 2013 Hyperspace Hoopla, Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars adds a little Disney to the mix – Video…

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Characters from the DreamWorks Animation hit Madagascar franchise have crash landed at Busch Gardens in Tampa, and their “Operation: Vacation” stage show will be debuting May 18, 2013 in the Stanleyville Theater. [Read more...]

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Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Attractions — The Show — May 16, 2013 — World’s Smallest Film, Princess Merida and more…

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Universal recently sent out a survey asking former guests their opinions on some details recently announced about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Universal survey reveals new details about Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion…

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse have moved to a new meet and greet location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Discovery Island. It’s called Adventurers Outpost. [Read more...]

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Antarctica at SeaWorld will have a special Coke Freestyle drink available when it opens on May 24 called Vanilla South Pole Chill, and they will offer a unique souvenir cup to go along with it. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Special Coke Freestyle flavor and interactive, customizable cup to be available at SeaWorld’s Antarctica…

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Animal tribes from Lego’s Legends of Chima descended upon Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando to help announce the opening date for Legoland Florida’s new expansion. The World of Chima will officially open on July 3, 2013. Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer is pictured above with a few of the three-foot-tall Lego Chima figures. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading World of Chima figures appear downtown to announce July 3 opening at Legoland Florida…

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A new theme park-related show is premiering this Sunday on the Travel Channel. Look for “Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster” at 9 p.m. May 19, 2013. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading ‘Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster’ to debut Sunday on Travel Channel…

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You won’t find Bon Jovi or Billy Joel performing at Epcot this summer, but your ears may deceive you as you walk around World Showcase. The Sounds Like Summer concert series is returning this year with seven different official tribute bands. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

Disney’s Magic Kingdom has begun testing (not every day, and not all day) a new interactive game much like the Agent P adventure in Epcot, but using paper maps and a paper RFID playing card. We review the Pirate’s Adventure maps in detail and show some of the physical effects. But there’s more as usual as we view other updates and construction in both Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

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By Andy Guinigundo

Sandusky, Ohio – “Orlando Attractions Magazine” debuted in 2007. That same year, Cedar Point’s 17th roller coaster debuted, the wild-as-the-wild-west Maverick. The Intamin linear synchronous motor launched coaster features a steeper than vertical initial decent and is the first coaster to integrate a “twisted horseshoe roll”. It was the first coaster debut we covered. Fast-forward to 2013 and we are (finally) talking about another incredible coaster debut by Cedar Point. GateKeeper is Cedar Point’s 16th roller coaster. [Read more...]

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On Sunday, June 9, 2013 memorabilia dealers from around the country and local legends will gather for a one day collectibles show at Fantasy of Flight. The Florida Vintage Travel Collectibles Show is a celebration of vintage travel memorabilia from the history of travel and vacations in Florida. The show will showcase airline, old Florida, Disneyana and airline memorabilia along with souvenirs and relics from the Florida’s most famous attractions. [Read more...]

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Merida, Disney•Pixar’s first princess from the film “Brave”, was officially crowned as the 11th Disney Princess in a coronation ceremony held in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom today, May 11, 2013. [Read more...]

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One of the unique features of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California is the gallery with a retired Air Force One jet. President Reagan flew aboard this jet more than any other, 211 times. [Read more...]

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Stilt walkers are a common occurrence around Orlando’s theme parks, and if you’ve ever wondered what goes on to bring these performers to life, now’s your chance to see for yourself. [Read more...]

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Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:

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