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Comparing Main Street in the Magic Kingdom to Disneyland Paris

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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.

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Marvel characters at Universal receive super costume updates

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By Darcie Vance A super hero is defined by their trademark costume. The garment must be able to protect its owner and look good on the front page of a newspaper. The updated costumes introduced this month on Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure provide all the heroes (and villains) with a new,…

Orlando breaks 50 million visitor record; Officially most visited destination in the U.S.

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In 2010, Orlando welcomed more than 51 million visitors, up 10.5 percent from 2009. That makes the city officially the first destination in the country to top 50 million visitors. This announcement was made at simultaneous events, hosted by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with Visit Orlando…

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Believe it or not, there’s a free sideshow performance at Ripley’s this Saturday

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On Saturday, May 28, 2011 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando will host a free event featuring two sideshow performers, “Lucky the Painproof Man” and Jim Stilianos. The shows will take place at 1 and 3 p.m., with both performers also being available for autographs and photos between the shows.