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A look at Animal Kingdom's resident mothers

The animal care team at Disney World has been busy since last Mother’s Day, assisting with the births of more than 440 animals and more importantly, helping to ensure that the relationship between mother and child remains uncompromised. For example, animal care experts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were recently monitoring two baby vultures hatched from…

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Video and Pictures of Toy Story Mania for Nintendo Wii

The popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction Toy Story Mania is coming to the Nintendo Wii home video game system in September Here are a few images and videos depicting the gameplay, which should seem very familiar to anyone who has been on the ride. Thanks to @KlayMan2007 for the video link.

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Disney Planning to Help Central Florida 'Shine On'

Disney is apparently working on a project that will somehow improve life in Central Florida, but isn’t saying exactly what that project is until May 11. Today, they sent out this somewhat cryptic press release: From wdwpublicaffairs.com: Bright red banners sporting the phrase “shine on” are being spotted all over Central Florida. Reports of sightings have…

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VIDEO: SeaWorld's Manta Views, Interviews, Aquarium, and Queue

Yesterday, we posted pictures and a review/report from SeaWorld’s new roller coaster, Manta. Today, we have a video showing you the twists and turns of the attraction, including interviews with SeaWorld’s director of design and engineering Brian Morrow, director of park operations Tim Carrier, and director of aquariums Gary Violetta who share some insight into…

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Manta Opens Early to Guests at SeaWorld – Review and Photos

Manta, SeaWorld newest roller coaster, opened 16 days early to a crowd of park guests eager to ride Orlando’s next great thrill ride. The attraction is the first “flying” coaster to come to Orlando, offering a unique angle on the world for its riders. It’s apparent from the moment you enter the Manta queue that…

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Stitch's Supersonic Celebration in Pictures and Video

Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration is a new video and stage show playing daily in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Before the show begins, the Tomorrowland News Network (TNN) plays on the newly-constructed stage’s large video screen and tells of a Galaxy Day celebration. Here’s a video summary of the new show, followed below by a photo…

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Club Penguin Characters Arrive at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Club Penguin characters Rockhopper and Blue Penguin made their first appearance in a Disney theme park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on April 30, 2009: Club Penguin Rockhopper and Blue Penguin at Walt Disney WorldWatch this video on YouTube You can download standard and high-definition copies of this video in our Video…

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Disney's Hollywood Studios Celebrates 20 Years – Video, Photos, and Imagineer Talk Summary

Today, May 1, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When it opened two decades ago as the Disney-MGM Studios, it was Walt Disney World’s third theme park rand revolved around the idea of television and movie-making. In honor of the 20th anniversary, Disney held a special rope-drop ceremony this morning at 8…