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The Ellen Degeneres Show is returning to Universal Orlando

Ellen is returning to Orlando again this year to record her show at Universal. Last year she taped her show at CityWalk and recorded many skits inside the parks. Tickets are available by request but they usually go fast. I requested tickets last year and wasn’t able to get them. So sign up fast if…

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'The Simpsons Ride' Named with Logo and Web Page Launch

Universal Studios Orlando appears to have settled on a name for their upcoming attraction based on the hit television show The Simpsons. Based on their new official web page for the attraction and a quick search on the USPTO Trademark Electronic Search System, it appears that they settled on simply calling it, “The Simpsons Ride”….

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Get made into a secret star at Downtown Disney

Little girls will soon have a new choice when getting a makeover at the Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Starting Feb. 24, the boutique will offer a Secret Star Makeover, just like the role Miley Cyrus plays on Hanna Montana. For $109.95 they’ll receive the makeover including hair (wig) and makeup, and a guitar purse,…

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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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New Playhouse Disney show debuts

From Disney Press Release: Some of the most popular children’s TV characters from Playhouse Disney on Disney Channel come to life as never before in the new Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Children are invited to sing, dance and play along as their beloved friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy…

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American Gladiators Casting Coming to Orlando

The new American Gladiators on NBC has gotten the go-ahead for a second season and casting is underway. If you think you’ve got what it takes to go up against Titan, Crush, and Wolf, then follow the directions below: From nbc.com: OPEN CALL:  ORLANDO, FL Saturday, February 9, 2008 10:00am – 4:00pm UNIVERSAL ORLANDO CITYWALK…