News In The Queue: TurtleTrek, Antarctica, Test Track, New Fantasyland and More – May 3, 2012
Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s latest attractions news and updates. Here’s what’s in the queue this week:
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Disney | Epcot | Movies | Video | Walt Disney World Resort
Merida from Disney Pixar’s ‘Brave’ makes her debut at Disney Parks – Video
Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming movie Brave has been spotted at Epcot, meeting a few guests before she moves to her new area in the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look:
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Movie Review: ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ smash their way into a summer hit
By Audrey Brown Before I get into the finer points of Marvel’s The Avengers, allow me to make a very important statement on the symbolism and deeper meaning of this film. HULK SMASH! (Some very minor spoilers ensue, but nothing about the ending.)
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New Roller Coaster Experience Tour available at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests behind the scenes of their world-class coasters in a new Roller Coaster Experience Tour. From Sheikra to Cheetah Hunt, guests can learn what makes these rides so dynamic and then take a seat and experience the design and engineering in action.
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Photo Update: Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem walls down and new merchandise on sale
Earlier today at Universal Studios, the walls came down around facade for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, which resembles the house from the film. There is also lots of new Despicable Me merchandise for sale in the Studio Store.
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New Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar now open at Epcot
The Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar officially opened in the Italy pavilion at Epcot today. The new wine bar is a space that was “discovered” as Tutto Italia restaurant was being remodeled (Tutto Italia also reopened today). The new location features many wines and small plates of food.
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Fantasyland Photo Update: Second Dumbo spinner construction, Casey Jr. installed and more
With the announcement of a July opening for the rest of Storybook Circus and a “in time for the holiday season” opening of the remaining expansion (besides the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster in 2014), construction is in full swing. Above is a view of the second spinner for Dumbo The Flying Elephant which recently…
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OAM – The Show: Epcot, Coaster Tour, NASA, TurtleTrek, Improv & More – May 2012
It’s still spring in Orlando and Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores are celebrating that by bringing you the first hour-long episode of The Show from the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival!
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Online version of Disney’s passholder newsletter reports new Pirates attraction coming to Hollywood Studios
According to the online version of Disney’s passholder newsletter, Mickey Monitor, a new Pirates of the Caribbean experience called ‘The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow’ will debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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A time lapse look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s that time again, time for another time lapse video. This month’s video is of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and features clips from various spots around the park.