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New Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's at Universal Studios

A bit of remodeling has completed just down and across the street from the Revenge Of The Mummy ride at Universal Studios. Starbucks used to be directly across the street in a corner of Louie’s Italian Restaurant. Now it’s a full-sized Starbucks on the corner, and next to, and connected through a doorway inside, is…

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'The Simpsons Ride' Named with Logo and Web Page Launch

Universal Studios Orlando appears to have settled on a name for their upcoming attraction based on the hit television show The Simpsons. Based on their new official web page for the attraction and a quick search on the USPTO Trademark Electronic Search System, it appears that they settled on simply calling it, “The Simpsons Ride”….

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Get made into a secret star at Downtown Disney

Little girls will soon have a new choice when getting a makeover at the Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Starting Feb. 24, the boutique will offer a Secret Star Makeover, just like the role Miley Cyrus plays on Hanna Montana. For $109.95 they’ll receive the makeover including hair (wig) and makeup, and a guitar purse,…

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New logo added to Hollywood Studios water tower

Photo by Garth Vaughan An artist paints the new logo for Disney’s Hollywood Studios high atop the famous “mouse-eared” water tower on the backlot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Last month, Walt Disney World officially changed the name of the showbiz-themed park in Florida from “Disney-MGM Studios” to “Disney’s Hollywood Studios.” Painters began work on the…

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Haunted Mansion Singing Busts Update

The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom recently received several major updates. However, despite being open for over 4 months since the refurbishment, tweaks are still being made inside. The latest update is a significant improvement to the singing busts in the graveyard scene. No longer do their faces glow, clearly revealing the secret behind…

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Many free concerts upcoming at the local theme parks

There are many concerts ongoing and upcoming at the local theme parks including Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Epcot. All of these concerts are free with park admission. Here’s what’s happening now, and a link to the official pages for the full lists of performers. Already started each Saturday night at Universal…