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Guests will be able to get a Fastpass to meet Mickey Mouse 'backstage' at Town Square Theater

Since Mickey’s house and Judge’s Tent closed down with all of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Mickey has needed a new place to meet guests. That place will soon be the “backstage rehearsal-room” of the Town Square Theater. And to help ease the long wait times Disney’s “boss” usually garners, an interactive queue and Fastpass will be…

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ESPN The Weekend returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios March 4 to 6

It’s almost time once again for the sports fans to take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sports stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus TV sports hosts, are headed back to Walt Disney World for the eighth annual ESPN The Weekend March 4 to 6, 2011.

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Could booking Disney ride reservations from home work for all?

Last Thursday during an investor conference, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs talked about long-term plans for the theme parks. Among the good news presented about interactive queues and expansion plans was some future technology news that has some theme park fans worried.

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Bill Nye The Science Guy to be part of National Engineers Week at Epcot

You can see him every day at DisneyQuest helping guests build their own Cyberspace Mountain roller coaster and at Epcot in Ellen’s Energy Adventure. But next Wednesday, Feb. 23, Bill Nye The Science Guy will be live and in person in Innoventions West at Epcot as part of National Engineers Week.

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Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode 12 for Feb. 17, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode.

Busch Gardens' Cheetah Hunt coaster track installation nearly complete

By Don Gworek Track installation for the new Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at Busch Gardens will soon be done. This doesn’t mean the ride is ready, but the track will be in place so work on landscaping and theme elements can continue. Full ride construction won’t be complete for several more weeks, as you can…

Busch Gardens’ Cheetah Hunt coaster track installation nearly complete

By Don Gworek Track installation for the new Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at Busch Gardens will soon be done. This doesn’t mean the ride is ready, but the track will be in place so work on landscaping and theme elements can continue. Full ride construction won’t be complete for several more weeks, as you can…