Photo Update: A look at what’s new and interesting at Universal Orlando – January 2012
We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye.
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Photo Update: Miniature golf construction at Universal CityWalk
Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look.
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President Obama unveils new tourism policy at the Magic Kingdom
President Obama made a quick stop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park yesterday to unveil a new policy to boost tourism. Here’s video of his full 12 minute speech and more.
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‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 59 for January 19, 2012
Join our hosts Mike Carr and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news.
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Legoland Florida planning many special events throughout 2012
Legoland Florida is gearing up for for its first full year in operation in 2012 with special events geared towards families with children age 2 to 12: from Lego Friends Weekend to Brick-or-Treat.
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Photo update from a rainy Magic Kingdom
The day before President Obama was due to give a speech at the Magic Kingdom the weather was cold and rainy. The red, white and blue banners hung for Obama’s speech became very wet.
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2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel announced; expands categories, becomes bilingual
New features and areas of expertise are now available to those seeking wisdom from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. New in 2012, panel members will be able to receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish as well as English. This year also marks the first-ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists on the site.
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New book explores Walt Disney and his prized Epcot project
In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived – Epcot. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American soil. Walt and the…
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President Obama coming to Disney World – No guest access, but entertainment options have been added
We don’t know if he officially said the line, but President Obama is “going to Disney World”. He’ll be on Main Street U.S.A. this Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, to be exact. But unfortunately park guests won’t be able to see him without a ticket from the White House. (Except for his animatronic version in the…
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100 years after the tragedy, Titanic The Experience adds 100 new artifacts, including a large piece of the hull
The second largest piece ever recovered of the legendary ship’s hull and 100 new artifacts, including dozens that have never before been displayed, highlight the newly expanded and enhanced Titanic The Experience exhibition in Orlando.