Disney’s second D23 Expo has ended and we have a many photos and videos to share over the next week or so. Although the event was a lot of fun, as the first one was, many Walt Disney World fans were disappointed with the lack of new announcements. We Live Blogged the Disney Parks and [...]

Disney’s D23 Expo starts this Friday in Anaheim, Calif. And on Friday evening, they will hold their Parks and Resorts Presentation. At the first Expo in 2009, this is where the Fantasyland expansion and new Star Tours was announced. Both of those projects had been rumors for a long time. So let’s take a look [...]

When Legoland Florida opens on Oct. 15, guests 60 years and older will have the opportunity to purchase a Senior Garden Pass, which is a weekday annual pass for only $60 plus tax. The Senior Garden Pass is less than the cost of a single day admission ticket, and will give senior guests free parking [...]

By Andy Guinigundo Santa Claus, Ind. – 75 miles west of Louisville, Ky. is the town of Santa Claus, Ind. Fittingly, the amusement park that resides in Santa Claus is named Holiday World. Each different area of the park is themed a different holiday. The water park portion of Holiday World is Splashin’ Safari. These [...]

We were invited on another hard hat tour of Legoland Florida yesterday. This was our first that really showed signs of what’s to come. Legoland Florida opens to the public in about two and a half months on Oct. 15 in Winter Haven, Fla. The 150 acre family theme park will feature more than 50 [...]

By Andy Guinigundo On July 24, all 11 Cedar Fair parks participated in the charity fundraiser called Coasting for Kids. This event has direct ties to Central Florida in that it benefits Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World provides children with life-threatening illnesses and their families free weeklong vacations. The Give Kids the [...]

Join hosts Samantha and Courtney Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbTgl8I2wQ In this week’s episode: • Inside the new Dave and Buster’s • Leakycon – Harry Potter Convention • Haunted Mansion private event • Howl-O-Scream theme • Busch Gardens Grad Nite announced • Upcoming concerts [...]

Many celebrities were spotted and surprise big announcements were made during the arena events at the first Disney D23 Expo, and more of the same is expected this year. D23, Disney’s official fan club has announced the arena schedule D23 Expo 2011. From Aug. 19 to 21, 2011, Expo guests will have exclusive access to [...]

June 29, 2011 – Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen, Samantha Sanders, kid reporters Quinn and Mindy and teen reporter Thomas as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more live from SeaWorld. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfkuwDbOTiM In this week’s episode: • Summer Nights Central at SeaWorld • Interview with SeaWorld’s Entertainment Manager, Muffett [...]

By Andy Guinigundo When last we heard from our friends at Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania, they had just won a Pepsi “Refresh” $50,000 grant to go toward the restoration of their classic Blue Steak roller coaster. This grant plus the continuing support of park fans and coaster enthusiasts have made it possible for the [...]

The Little Mermaid dark ride is now open. Sorry Walt Disney World guests, it’s only open at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. It’s still under construction at the Magic Kingdom. But since the ride will be the same on the inside when it opens as part of the new Fantasyland next year or so, it [...]

The grand opening of Fun Spot USA’s new attraction, Power Trip Roller Coaster, will be marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 2. At their Kissimmee park, free roller coaster rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with free samples of Power Trip Energy Drinks. They’ll also be celebrating [...]

Universal Orlando’s has released a free mobile app for Apple and Android phones, joining SeaWorld, which also released a free app earlier this year and Disney World, which offers a paid app for Verizon customers. Busch Gardens officials say their mobile app is in the works. Both the SeaWorld and Universal apps offer some of [...]

By Don Gworek Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World and in Disneyland Paris have a lot in common. For example, they both recently refurbished the facades of their Confectionery shops. Above is a photo from May 2010 in Disneyland Paris, and below is a photo from the Magic Kingdom in February 2011.

No one knew what to expect when the first D23 Expo was held in 2009. Most fans who attended left amazed and wondering when the next Expo would be held. Now, two years later, the second D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Aug. 19 to 21, 2011. D23 is the [...]

Staring this Saturday, June 18 and running through Aug. 14, Summer Nights at SeaWorld will last until 10 p.m. every night and include new versions of their summer shows. Shamu Rocks will headline Summer Nights, incorporating a killer whale show with rock-n-roll music. In addition, Sea Lions Tonite will feature the sea lion duo of [...]

This winter, Busch Gardens in Tampa will offer guests the unique opportunity to observe and take part in the animal care experience with the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility, the Animal Care and Nutrition Center. The 16,000 square foot facility will be located in the Nairobi area of the park, where the rhino exhibit [...]

June 9, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLaafLiPrY In this week’s episode: • Little Mermaid attraction opening at California Adventure • Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland • Fantasyland construction update • New details [...]

In preparation for its Oct. 15 opening, Legoland Florida is hiring about 800 “Model Citizens” to fill the remaining positions available. The newest Central Florida theme park will have more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions that need to be staffed, among other positions. Legoland Florida will have approximately 1,000 employees at its opening, with [...]

By Don Gworek The Orlando theme parks welcomed back thousands of guests attending the annual Gay Days week. Probably most well-known of the events is the so-called “red shirt day” at the Magic Kingdom. When red shirt day began, it could have been considered one of the very first flash mobs, where people spread word [...]