A small attraction promoting Disney’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian film has opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offering guests a lengthy, spoiler-filled preview of the film while transporting them to Aslan’s How, a location that plays an important role in the movie’s plot. After the movie previews, and a small show within Aslan’s How, [...]

The construction walls are down in Pixar Place, the addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, surrounding the new Toy Story Midway Mania attraction. Aside from the extremely popular ride, Pixar Place features a unique indoor meet & greet, called Woody’s Picture Shootin’ Corral, featuring Toy Story characters and a great queue with Toy Story backdrops suitable [...]

On Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., the Great Wheel Corporation, an international company headquartered in Singapore, Richard Crotty, Orange County Mayor, and Gary Sain, president & CEO, Orlando Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be announcing what will become an international icon that will reshape the skyline and tourism in Central Florida. [...]

Universal Orlando is offering guests three ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Universal 360: Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular, is a high-tech lagoon show at Universal Studios featuring famous scenes from more than 100 Universal Pictures films. The show uses four-story-tall, 360-degree projection “cinespheres,” original music, outdoor speakers, lasers and pyrotechnic effects to [...]

Toy Story Midway Mania officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 15, 2008. The press event included an abridged Block Party Bash parade performance and an introduction to the attraction by Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton. It’s a ride that’s a game and a game that’s a ride… or so Mr. Potato …

The Simpsons Ride officially opened at Universal Studios Orlando on May 15, 2008. This video features the entire opening ceremony, a view of the exterior and queue, a clip from the ride, and an interview with Executive Producer at Universal’s Creative Studio Mike West. The Simpsons Ride Queue, Attraction, and Interview with Executive Producer Mike [...]

Next Tuesday, June 24, the Nick Hotel will hold the grand opening of a brand new 4-D theater. In partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, the 4-D Experience will offer a variety of shows for all ages, and will allow viewers to experience wind, water, bubbles, scents and much more while journeying along with the likes of [...]

Here’s a quick photo update of the T-Rex restaurant being built at Downtown Disney: The building is starting to take on its full exterior shape, complete with snowy mountains. The restaurant is due to open later this year.

The baby wallaby at Cypress Gardens is growing up and getting stronger. In the future people will be able to visit her at Nature’s Way at the park. However, one important part of her is missing – her name! Cypress Gardens is running a “Name the Baby Wallaby” contest through June 30. The person who [...]

The annual Star Wars Weekends event kicked off on June 6, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Just before noon, characters from the Star Wars universe paraded through the streets of the theme park along with Star Wars film stars Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett) and Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok). Following [...]

A virtual version of Walt Disney World has launched today on Google Earth, featuring 3D buildings of most of the major points on Walt Disney World property, including attractions and resorts. To enjoy the virtual Walt Disney World, download Google Earth here and navigate to nearly any area throughout the resort. Not only can you [...]

Here’s a look at what’s upcoming at Cypress Gardens. More Animals and Tour The animal encounter area, Nature’s Way, will be given a new name and fresh look. More animal exhibits are being added. Also being added is a one-hour tour that will take guests behind the scenes of several of the animal areas and [...]

Josh Gates (right), host of the Sci-Fi Channel series “Destination Truth,” presents a cast of what is believed to be a yeti footprint to Joe Rohde, vice president/executive designer of Walt Disney Imagineering. Gates and his expedition team found the footprint while filming an episode of “Destination Truth” in Nepal in November 2007. The cast [...]

Day 2 of the Chief Magic Official (CMO) competitions began at Epcot, where candidates stood by the tip board answering questions from park guests (as well as a few “guests” with unique and challenging questions). The candidates also showed off their Disney trivia skills in a game show of sorts. Later in the day, the [...]

Here is a complete photo gallery from the “loudest crowd” competition on Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom today. David, Tripp, and Justin each competed on Main Street USA today sporting CMO shirts with extra-large Cast Member name tags. Each CMO candidate was positioned in a different spot on Main Street. Tripp was closest [...]

The Top 3 candidates for Disney’s first-ever Chief Magic Official have arrived in Orlando and will begin engaging in various competitions tomorrow. Below is the schedule for the CMO events around Walt Disney World for the next few days, in case anyone wants to try to see and/or take part in the various competitions: Thursday, [...]

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From swbg-conservationfund.org: Come be one of the first to experience Jungala, the newest land at Busch Gardens, for a great evening of jungle fun. Swing, Snack, Swig, Explore… and help wildlife around the world. What: An exclusive Jungala preview party Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay When: Friday, April 4 2008, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. [...]

An outdoor adventure that has been a favorite with Walt Disney World guests since 1971 is receiving some enhancements. As part of a resort-wide renovation project, on now, changes are coming or already in place across the 700 acres of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. “Over the last 37 years, the average length of [...]

Gotham City residents gather. The Ninja Babes From Space. MegaCon 2008, the mega-comic book and anime convention was this past weekend at the Orange County Convention Center. We were there to capture all of the excitement, well, not all of it because there’s so much going on. The main focus of the convention is the [...]