While the mortals have been away, the ghosts have continued to play. The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland has done a bit of spring cleaning and remodeling.
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Demolition at Epcot: Years of magic in the making
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteEpcot is still in a state of becoming. And, it will be for years to come. The transformation of Epcot isn’t a small one, and will entirely change the entrance to Epcot. New rides, new shows and a new look for the face of the park. This is a large endeavor, and one that has faced delays and rumored budget cuts along the way.
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Former Imagineer Joe Rohde selling extremely rare Disney items on eBay
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteJoe Rohde is selling Disney items on eBay, which are of significant worth and historic value and can be yours if you can afford them.
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SeaWorld vs Halloween Horror Nights; Theme park accounts trade snarky Tweets
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteSeaWorld Orlando’s Twitter has recently taken a turn from corporate remarks to personalized replies and snarky comments to their competitors.
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New Universal Studios Store in CityWalk opens – We aren’t joking!
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteFor months, construction has been ongoing at the Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk shopping district. Many former stores closed near the waterfront and rumors began to form that Universal was prepared to build a flagship store of their own. Well, the rumors were true and today that store has opened!
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Cinderella Castle being revamped for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteCinderella Castle is undergoing yet another revamped look, this time for the park’s 50th anniversary. Last July, we looked at the brand new rose gold color scheme which was completed during the park’s extended closure. Now, Cinderella Castle is getting ready for even more paint and decorations as the big 5-0 gets close. These shots, from Bioreconstruct on Twitter, give us an up-close look at the changes being made.
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PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom has been closed a year, but it’s reopening soon
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteIt has been more than a year since the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has allowed guests to ride. This fan-favorite at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom takes guests above Tomorrowland for a 10-minute tour. The attraction has been under continual refurbishment, with cast members seen testing it on multiple occasions. So, what is happening at this family friendly ride and when can we expect to enjoy it again?
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The Rumor Queue: Could VelociCoaster soft-open before the end of March?
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteUniversal Orlando has announced a summer 2021 opening for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, but all rumors and testing seems to look otherwise. Based on strong rumors and insider information, we believe guests will be able to ride the VelociCoaster by the end of this month.
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Opinion: Imagineer Zach Riddley being built up as the next Joe Rohde
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteWhen Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde announced his retirement last November, it was a shock to Disney fans. Rohde is famous for being the leading mind behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Aulani Resort by Disney in Hawaii, Pandora – The World of Avatar, Adventurers Club, and much more (including his large collection of earrings). Rohde grew a strong fanbase, one that Disney certainly promoted on numerous occasions. So, when you lose the fan-made current “king” of Walt Disney Imagineering, what do you do? You make a new one. In comes Imagineer Zach Riddley.
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Artist creates Disney characters as working Disney Parks Cast Members
by Tharin Whiteby Tharin WhiteDisney cast members are a core part of the Disney Parks brand, being the forefront of the magic for the theme parks and destinations around the world. Artist Kelly Seserko (@kosmicsatellite) combined the worlds of Disney films and the real-life parks together in a set of fan-made artwork.