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Stars in the Parks: Jon Bon Jovi at Hollywood Studios with Goofy

Singer Jon Bon Jovi poses with Goofy on the New York Street backlot set at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Bon Jovi and his band, who have sold more than 120 million records in a career that spans 26 years, released their newest album, “The Circle.” The group will begin a world concert tour in early 2010….

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Disney officially retires the Lights of Winter holiday archway at Epcot

With Christmas decorations beginning to show up all over Walt Disney World, fans have wondered when the popular Lights of Winter archways linking Epcot’s Future World and the World Showcase would be installed. The answer: they won’t. Today Disney announced that the Lights of Winter have officially been retired: From the official Disney Parks Twitter…

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Sunset & Symphony tomorrow night at Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens will present the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening of pops and light classics tomorrow (Nov. 7, 2009) for Sunset & Symphony. Guests will be able to enjoy the drama as the sky transforms from a colorful golden sunset glow into a darkened starry night. With this year’s theme, “Fanfare for…

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Out of the Loop: Attractions attempt Michael Jackson tributes

By Andy Guinigundo I suppose it’s fitting that someone who loved amusement parks so much, mostly Disney, has been appearing in various ways at various attractions since his death in June. No, I am not implying that Michael Jackson has been “haunting” various attractions. However, tributes have been prominently attempted and sometimes executed at various…

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Video, Photos: Princess Tiana makes her official Magic Kingdom debut with a special welcome and Showboat Jubilee

A host of Disney characters welcomed Princess Tiana this morning following her horse-drawn carriage ride to Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Tiana is featured in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film “The Princess and the Frog” which marks Disney’s return to traditional 2-D hand-drawn animation. Today’s special welcome was a one-time event in…

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Stars in the Parks: Boys II Men meet Princess Tiana

The R&B group “Boys II Men” pose with Princess Tiana Oct. 26, 2009 at the Magic Kingdom. From left are Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris. Below, they also pose with their family and Prince Naveen. Boys II Men are performing in Epcot’s Eat to the Beat concert series, a part of the International…

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Sign up to attend the 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

It’s a well-known “secret” that Disney’s annual Christmas Day parade is actually taped a few weeks before Christmas Day. This year, it’s being taped at the Magic Kingdom on Dec. 3, 4, and 5 (Thursday – Saturday). Registration is now open for anyone who wants to sign up to be part of the crowd and…

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Tiana's Showboat Jubilee to premiere on Oct. 26 at the Magic Kingdom

Princess Tiana and several other characters from the upcoming Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog” will be part of a new show premiering at the Magic Kingdom on Monday, Oct. 26. After a music-filled processional down Main Street, U.S.A. Monday morning, Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee will premiere along the Rivers of America in Liberty…

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Video: Zombie walk down International Drive at Spooky Empire 2009

As part of the Spooky Empire “Ultimate Horror Weekend” 2009, hundreds of zombies and other ghoulish creatures walked up and down International Drive on October 9. The zombie walk and opening ceremonies were put on by the Deadite Empire. Special guests at the event included John Landis, director of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video, and…

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Video: Michael Jackson's "Thriller" reenactment at Spooky Empire 2009

As part of Spooky Empire’s “Ultimate Horror Weekend” 2009 in Orlando, two impressive reenactments of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” took place in the parking lot of Friday’s Front Row on International Drive. Enjoy the full first performance here: Watch this video on YouTube The above show was performed by the Rich Weirdoes and Cheryl Sington’s Dance…