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What Disney fans really want out of the D23 Expo, sort of

Disney has prepared a mega-lineup of presentations and exhibits for its upcoming D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Expectations are high among fans for exciting new announcements, especially on the topic of Disney theme parks. Will we finally see Disney reveal details about the long-rumored update to its Star Tours attraction? Will…

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Full HD Video: 'Wishes' fireworks show from atop Bay Lake Tower

Our upcoming Fall 2009 issue includes a full story on the newly opened Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member staying at the resort, you’ll have access to the Top of the World Lounge. It’s on the top floor with a large balcony that offers a great view…

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Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine now available for preview and pre-order

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida…

Disney/Marvel Hybrid Photoshop contest brings 52 fantastic entries

The Worth1000.com Web site features a community of digital artists that participate in some amazing daily contests. One of their latest contests is to create a Disney/Marvel Hybrid using Photoshop. There are some amazing submissions. What you see here are just a few of the 52 entries. I encourage you to visit the Web site…

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Meet Orlando Attractions Magazine publishers and get free swag at the D23 Expo

Your favorite source for news and information on Orlando’s best theme parks and attractions is heading to California. Orlando Attractions Magazine will be a part of Disney’s first-ever D23 Expo for fans at the Anaheim Convention Center from Sept. 10-13, 2009. Not only will we be roaming the halls and attending presentations, sending back pictures,…

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New High-resolution Disneyland Fantasmic dragon photos and video

While not technically Orlando news this is still worth posting here as some day we may see the same technological achievement showing up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A Disneyland media event in Anaheim, Calif. was to be held this morning at 4 a.m. PST to show off their new advanced Fantasmic dragon. Unfortunately, technical issues that…

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Disney purchasing Marvel – What will this mean for Islands of Adventure?

The Walt Disney Company announced today they’re acquiring Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in cash and stock. This means Disney will own rights to 5,000 Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Capt. America, The X-Men, Dr. Doom, Fantastic Four and more. So what will this mean for the future of Universal Islands of Adventure and…

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Magic Kingdom photo update – Holidays, TTA, Stitch and parties

Here’s a quick photo update from a recent evening trip to the Magic Kingdom. As you can see above and below, they have most of their Halloween decorations up already. The first of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties starts next Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. Although you can’t see it here, there’s also been a…

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Comedy skit during memorial pays tribute to Disney comedic actor

We don’t usually report sad news, but when I came across this great tribute to a great comedy actor, I just had to share it. You may not know Mark Priest by name, but you may have enjoyed seeing him perform as Mack in Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial at the Magic Kingdom. You may…

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New La Cava del Tequila opens in Epcot's Mexico pavilion

The newest addition to the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila features more than 70 types of authentic tequila, ranging from the simplest to the rarest of them all, aged and made from distilled spirits from the agave plant. Tequilas range in price from $8 to $50 for a specialty tequila. The addition features…