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.
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Photo Finds – A look at Legoland Florida’s Miniland and the Brevard Zoo
By Kevin Yee We have two brief updates as Photo Finds brings you a collection of pictures from Legoland and the Brevard Zoo.
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Festival of Chocolate in Tampa gives a taste of what’s to come in Orlando
By Anthony Armenia The Festival of Chocolate was held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa this past weekend. It is the largest chocolate themed event in the southeast. The event will be in Orlando from April 27 through 29 at the UCF Arena. We were there yesterday to check it all…
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Spring spotted in Orlando’s theme parks, look for the spectacular tabebuia trees
The first buds of spring were spotted this weekend on some of the flowering trees in the parks. The Tabebuia trees, like seen above, are among the first to flower each year. Their yellow, pink and purple colors are spectacular! Here’s video and photos about where to look over the next several weeks for some…
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New Exotic Driving Experience allows guests to drive their dream cars at Disney World
A new offering at the Walt Disney World Speedway offers a chance to “drive your dream”, that is, if it’s always been your dream to drive a car that’s probably worth more than your house. The new Exotic Driving Experience offers some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to…
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Get cold and wet at Aquatica for charity at the third annual Polar Plunge
Aquatica is usually a warm and tropical waterpark near SeaWorld, but on Jan. 21, 2012 they will be chilling down their wave pool. This drastic temperature change is to benefit the Special Olympics Florida for the third annual “Polar Plunge”.