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. (Click on [...]

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. The Hyperspace Hoopla has been taken over by Emperor Palpatine this [...]

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 [...]

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. Merida arrived in style atop her horse Angus, and all 10 prior Disney Princesses were on hand to welcome her to [...]

Last year we watched as shuttle orbiter Endeavour left the Kennedy Space Center for its final flight, to Los Angeles. Endeavour is now on display at the California ScienCenter. Here’s video of Endeavour, including details of how the orbiter is protected from earthquakes. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di4Lwqz8B7c Endeavour is currently in a temporary building. A permanent gallery will [...]

It was a busy, fun day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday as Disney’s Limited Time Magic celebrated Star Wars “May The 4th Be With You”. Let’s take a look back in photos and videos. Throughout the day there were many Star Wars characters (and Disney characters dressed as Star Wars characters) roaming the park. [...]

More than 250 Walt Disney World cast members were joined by Mickey Mouse at a pep rally today to kick off a month-long celebration for the 30th anniversary of Disney VoluntEARS. During the month of May, cast members around the world will commemorate the 30-year milestone by participating in activities that promote the happiness and [...]

Merida, Disney/Pixar’s first princess from the film “Brave,” will be officially joining the Disney Princess family at a special ceremony taking place at the Magic Kingdom. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, Merida will be joined by all 10 existing Disney Princesses – Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana and [...]

Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, Disney Magic, will relaunch later this year with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family, including a new twist on the popular AquaDuck slide. “Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do,” says Joe Lanzisero, senior creative vice president for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Walt Disney [...]

May 4 is a date that Star Wars fans worldwide have proclaimed “Star Wars Day” and turned into a celebratory pun, “May the Fourth Be With You!” This year Walt Disney World will be celebrating that day with a special Limited Time Magic event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This one-day-only celebration features special Star Wars [...]

It was Spaceship Mike Wazowski, as the monster from ‘Monsters University’ took over Spaceship Earth at Epcot to help announce a Monstrous Summer at the Walt Disney World. The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida plus Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., [...]

Disney has released videos providing your first look inside two anticipated construction projects in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Anticipated to debut in Spring 2014, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will take guests on a rollicking, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine” and through the rolling countryside surrounding the mine. [...]

By Kevin Yee More structures are going up in the upcoming Springfield section at Universal Studios Florida, near the Simpsons ride, and some are sporting familiar facades (Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger). We tour the new King’s Bowling on International Drive. We also look at still more track for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster and glance at [...]

From April 15 through 21, 2013, it’s ‘Fairies Week’ featuring the Disney Fairies at Walt Disney World apart of Limited Time Magic. Tinker Bell will be joined by some of her friends including Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn, Vidia and even Terence at Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook in Adventureland. The Disney Fairies will be meeting and [...]

By Andy Guinigundo, Video by Benson Ma, Photos by Jason Ma Carlsbad, Calif. – April 5, 2013 marked the Legoland Hotel grand opening at Legoland California Resort. This three-story, 250 room hotel represents the largest expansion in the resort’s history. Each and every room is Lego themed after one of three popular Lego lines: pirate, [...]

A Captain Hook “living topiary” made a special one-time appearance today at Epcot as part of the International Flower and Garden Festival. Park guests lined up throughout the day in the United Kingdom pavilion to have their photo with him, and he took many by surprise when he moved. Here’s a look at some of [...]

If you haven’t watched the original Jurassic Park movie recently, the new 3D version, in theaters now, is worth seeing. Overall the movie looks great in 3D and still holds up on the big screen 20 years later. This isn’t a review of the movie itself. Most of you have already seen it. But I [...]

It’s no April Fool’s joke – The sequel to Disney – Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” has been announced. Entitled “Finding Dory,” the sequel will be released on Nov. 25, 2015. The new adventure takes place about a year after the first film and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part [...]

Walt Disney World will be celebrating spring over the next week at Magic Kingdom and Epcot as part of the next Limited Time Magic. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny have been meeting guests at Magic Kingdom for the past couple of weeks and they’ll continue to do so plus make appearances at Epcot for Spring Fling [...]

Busch Gardens Tampa recently welcomed three new residents to the park. A baby aardvark was born on Feb. 6, 2013 and two baby Southern ground hornbills where hatched on Feb. 15 and 19. The healthy baby aardvark is expected to grow to more than 120 pounds within its first year of life and the hornbills [...]