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. [Read more...]

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Transformers are coming to Universal Orlando very soon, but first they are making a stop in Downtown Orlando. [Read more...]

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Starting on May 6, Fantasy of Flight in Polk City will be introducing new operating hours. The attraction will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Thursday through Sunday only. [Read more...]

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May the Fourth be with you this Saturday and Sunday at Legoland Florida as they celebrate Star Wars Day. Guests will be able to help build a large Lego model of Yoda, participate in a Yoda scavenger hunt and more. [Read more...]

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Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe returns this fall on Sept. 6 and 7, 2013 featuring live performances from more than a dozen bands in Christian rock. Headliners this year include Grammy winners: Lecrae, Casting Crows and Switchfoot, Dove Award winner Chris Tomlin and American Idol finalist, Colton Dixon.

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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. [Read more...]

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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. [Read more...]

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A brand new daytime parade will be replacing the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Spring 2014, and this parade is full of Fantasy. [Read more...]

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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. [Read more...]

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Disney has released videos providing your first look inside two anticipated construction projects in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Take a peek inside the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom…

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To celebrate the June 21 release of ‘Monsters University,’ Mike and Sulley are dropping in from MU to bring monstrous fun to guests all summer long. [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 — April 25, 2013 — SpongeBob at Nick Hotel, Kings Orlando bowling, and more…

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Today Walt Disney World debuted a new wrap for one of their monorails. The monsters from ‘Monsters University’ have taken over Monorail Teal in anticipation of their new Disney/Pixar film coming out June 21, 2013. [Read more...]

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By Ashley Nichols

It began at Universal Studios, and then spread to Downtown Disney. Unexpectedly, they appeared at SeaWorld Orlando at the end of March. Coke Freestyle machines have arrived, and they may have the potential to change Central Florida’s theme parks forever. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Theme Park Foodie: Coke Freestyle machines are multiplying in Orlando’s theme parks…

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Spooky Empire’s annual May-Hem horror convention is returning next month from May 24 through 26, 2013 at The Rosen Centre. This year’s event will feature all the horror from previous years including special guests, the vendor room, tattoo festival and zombie walk, but also a new separate ticketed event entitled Halloween Extreme. [Read more...]

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The Nickelodeon Suites Resort was the site of the world premier of a brand new Spongebob Squarepants 4D movie last week, a great addition to the new Bikini Bottom character breakfast which recently debuted as well. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

We look around Adventureland this week to catalog the various props and set pieces for the upcoming “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” interactive game (not yet opened). We’ll also tour both Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some recent changes and construction updates. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Tour of props for A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasure of the Seven Seas — April 22, 2013…

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Disney World’s next Limited Time Magic event starts on Monday, Earth Day, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and runs through April 28. There will be parties, special merchandise and some returning characters. [Read more...]

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By Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio and Beci Mahnken

Spring has sprung and the vacation deals are popping up all over the place. Now is a great time to visit Florida, before the major heat sets in and after the spring break crowds have gone home. Here are the latest area hotel and attraction deals we’ve found: [Read more...]

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Earlier this week, Hash House A Go Go, an all-day dining spot, opened on International Drive. The award-winning restaurant, made famous at their Las Vegas locations, serves “twisted farm food” for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The name represents the fusing the ideas of “old-style food” and “something new” creating a fun lighthearted dining experience offering traditional diner fare, spiced up with bold flavors and over-the-top presentations. [Read more...]

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