Photo Update: A look at what’s new and coming to International Drive
Recently we made a trip down International Drive (AKA I-Drive) to see the progress on some attractions in the area.
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New areas of The Simpsons’ Springfield expansion now open at Universal Studios Florida
The town of Springfield has even more of a presence at Universal Orlando today as new eateries, a gift shop, waterside seating and more are now open. Universal Studios park guests can visit Lard Lad doughnuts, Duff Brewery, Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck and meet some of the citizens of Springfield.
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Busch Gardens and SeaWorld introduce $50 weekday ticket option
Guests are now able to enjoy all that Busch Gardens and SeaWorld offer with a new $50 Weekday Ticket through Dec. 20.
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Attractions – The Show – Aug. 1, 2013 – Up-Close Penguin Tour at SeaWorld, Blue Man Group
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:
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Festival of the Lion King moving to make room for new Avatar area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Next year will mark the biggest change at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in preparation for the addition of the planned Avatar area.
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Photo Finds: Disney’s Hollywood/MGM Studios – A few historical pictures – July 29, 2013
By Kevin Yee We poke through the photo archives to bring you images (mostly from 2004 and 2005) of things you can’t see anymore in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then known as Disney-MGM Studios.
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Princess dresses, making of Mary Poppins, and ‘lost’ songs announced for 2013 D23 Expo
A display of dresses inspired by Disney’s iconic Princesses will make their U.S. debut and be available for viewing Aug. 9–11 at the D23 Expo in Anaheim Calif. Fans will also hear the true story of how Disney’s Mary Poppins movie was made and hear some “lost” songs.
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Dr. Doofenshmirtz to take over 2013 D23 Expo with ‘The Waffle-inator’
Guests will be able to hop aboard and play “The Phineas and Ferb Waffle-inator Challenge,” over three days at the 2013 D23 Expo Aug. 9-11.
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Legoland Florida to host Cartoon Network’s ‘Move It Movement’ tour
Legoland Florida and Cartoon Network are teaming for a special family-targeted event to help fight childhood obesity.
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American Idol finalists to appear in parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
American Idol’s 2013 finalists are touring the U.S. and making a stop in Orlando. Tickets are on sale for their Aug. 1 concert at the Amway Arena, but fans can see them parading down Hollywood Boulevard the day before at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.