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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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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Out of the Loop: Five things to like about Disneyland that are different from Disney World
By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way,…
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A VIP day in the life of a Disney Golden Oak homeowner
By Simon and Susan Veness The dream of living at Walt Disney World is coming true for new homeowners at Disney’s Golden Oak luxury residential community, welcomed late last year. Settled comfortably into custom built homes nestled amid natural and Imagineered surroundings, a wealth of benefits is theirs for the taking.
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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game begins public testing – Photos and Video
A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works.
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Pre-dawn Family Fiesta 5K started Disney’s Marathon Weekend
This morning’s Disney Family Fiesta 5K race may have been the largest Disney fun run ever, with 8,100 people registered. Here’s a look at how the race went:
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Test Track ride at Epcot to be redesigned as a Chevrolet Design Center
Disney and General Motors have renewed a multi-year agreement and will be reimagining the Test Track attraction at Epcot. After a refurbishment, this fall guests will design custom Chevrolet vehicles and test out their design on the test track. As part of the redesign, the focus of the attraction will be on Chevy and on…