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What's new at Epcot
Besides Spaceship Earth being completed with some new features in the ride and in the post show, there are a few other new things to see at Epcot. (Look for our full story on the newly enhanced Spaceship Earth in our April May issue.) First up is the new Waste Management exhibit in Innoventions West….
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More on Disney's Secret Star Makeover
Fourteen-year-old Gene Trujillo of Orlando transforms into a Hannah Montana-style rock star at Disneys Secret Star Makeover exclusively at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney. Starting Feb. 24, the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique package includes everything a rock star wannabe would need – blonde wig, microphone set, makeup, guitar purse and photo session for $109.95….
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New logo added to Hollywood Studios water tower
Photo by Garth Vaughan An artist paints the new logo for Disney’s Hollywood Studios high atop the famous “mouse-eared” water tower on the backlot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Last month, Walt Disney World officially changed the name of the showbiz-themed park in Florida from “Disney-MGM Studios” to “Disney’s Hollywood Studios.” Painters began work on the…
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Haunted Mansion Singing Busts Update
The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom recently received several major updates. However, despite being open for over 4 months since the refurbishment, tweaks are still being made inside. The latest update is a significant improvement to the singing busts in the graveyard scene. No longer do their faces glow, clearly revealing the secret behind…
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Many free concerts upcoming at the local theme parks
There are many concerts ongoing and upcoming at the local theme parks including Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Epcot. All of these concerts are free with park admission. Here’s what’s happening now, and a link to the official pages for the full lists of performers. Already started each Saturday night at Universal…
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More 'American Idol' Attraction Technology Details
We posted yesterday that ‘American Idol’ would be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon and found it very interesting that the word “live” was always in quotes in the press release from Disney. As it turns out, there is definitely more to it than simply auditioning in front of Disney Cast Members or a guest-filled…
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'American Idol' attraction coming to Hollywood Studios
High-res concept art (click to enlarge): Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will create an “American Idol” attraction that will bring the television and pop culture phenomenon to life at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, it was jointly announced today by Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts; Simon Fuller, CEO of 19 Entertainment;…
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First, hopefully last, correction
In our current issue (Feb./March 2008) we have a mistake. Hopefully it’s the last one, but I’m sure it won’t be. Mistakes and corrections are a fact of the publishing world, and as they say, human nature. It’s when publications have mistakes and no corrections that you need to worry. In the story about the…