Artegon Marketplace closes permanently on January 26
Artegon Marketplace, the International Drive “Anti-Mall” filled with everything from fine artwork to rideable zebras, will close for good on January 26.
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Disneyland Resort expands FastPass with optional paid Disney MaxPass service
By Seth Kubersky The paper-only FastPass system guests at the Disneyland Resort have become used to will soon see some big changes, because a new Disney MaxPass paid smartphone-based ride reservation option is coming, along with two important new FastPass-eligible attractions.
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Disneyland Forever fireworks, Paint the Night parade, and World of Color: Celebrate! end on September 5
With Disneyland’s 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration finally concluding on September 5, Disney has officially confirmed that will be the final night to see the popular Paint the Night parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks at Disneyland Park, and World of Color: Celebrate! at Disney California Adventure.
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AbracadaBar now open at Disney’s Boardwalk
Like a rabbit emerging from a hat, Walt Disney World materialized its newest watering hole this weekend as AbracadaBar at Disney’s Boardwalk unexpectedly opened its doors to the public on Saturday, July 23.
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Music | Theme Parks | Video
Exclusive interview with Princess Peppercorn about her new Fake Theme Park music video
Attractions aficionados with an appreciation for the absurd are probably already familiar with Fake Theme Park, a satirical Twitter feed and Facebook page that pokes fun at our favorite form of amusement. Back in 2013, we interviewed Murph Gantly, the politically incorrect CEO or Fake Theme Park; today, we’re bringing you this exclusive interview with Princess Peppercorn, star of the recently released Fake Theme Park music video, “I’m a Theme Park Princess”
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Orlando attractions welcome Pokémon GO players
Pokémon GO has exploded in popularity in the days since the augmented reality Nintendo game debuted on Android and iOS devices, and local attractions like Legoland Florida, Bok Tower Gardens, and Fun Spot Orlando are capitalizing on the craze by welcoming Pokemon GO players with game-related advice and perks.
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Skull Island: Reign of Kong now officially open at Universal Orlando
After months of anticipation and weeks of “technical rehearsal” previews, Skull Island: Reign of Kong is now officially open at Universal Orlando.
Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure officially opened Skull Island: Reign of Kong for full-time operation this morning, July 13, with a ceremony witnessed by cameras from NBC’s The Today Show and a select group of annual passholders. -
Construction begins on Six Flags Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts announced on July 3 that ground has been broken on Six Flags Dubai, which will be the destination’s fourth theme park and the first Six Flags park themed around other Six Flags parks.
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Watch POV videos of Frozen Ever After ride, now open at Epcot’s Norway pavilion
For the first time in forever (or at least a couple years) guests at Walt Disney World’s Epcot got to enter World Showcase’s Norway pavilion yesterday and experience a magical boat voyage, because the new Frozen Ever After ride is now officially open and we have an exclusive low-light point-of-view video of the brand new attraction.
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Kiss Goodnight memorial vigil held at Magic Kingdom
In yet another moving display of unity in the face of tragedy, guests and cast members gathered in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom after park closing on Saturday, June 18, for a Kiss Goodnight memorial vigil in honor of the victims of last week’s Pulse nightclub attack.
