Soar into the Orlando Science Center to see ‘Flying Monsters 3D’
A new 3D documentary has debuted at the Orlando Science Center that reveals new details about pterosaurs, using state-of-the-art 3D CGI.
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Photo Finds: Starbucks on Main Street, Boardwalk Bakery, France Ice Cream, Rainforest Volcano – June 24, 2013
By Kevin Yee We take a whirlwind tour around Magic Kingdom and Epcot this week, glancing at all the stuff that’s new: bakeries in two places, the Epcot Character Spot, the ice cream shop in France, the moved Curl store in Downtown Disney, the Lava Lounge and spitting volcano at Rainforest Cafe, and even a…
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Disney | Movies | Theme Parks
Movie Review: ‘Monsters University’ doesn’t live up to the original, but still a must see for fans
You favorite blue and green monsters are back, well, sort of back in time. Monsters University follows Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan (AKA Sully) in their college years. Fans of Monsters Inc. will enjoy Monsters University, even though it doesn’t quite match up to the original.
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Celebrate World Juggling Day at Ripley’s on June 15
World Juggling Day is Saturday, June 15, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not on International Drive is celebrating with an event free to the public.
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PARKsaver: Many great Disney deals this summer – on land and sea
By Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio and Beci Mahnken Disney deals are back, including up to 30 percent off this summer and free dining packages too.
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Photo Finds: Star Wars Weekends Merchandise, Pleasure Island construction and more – May 21, 2013
By Kevin Yee There are exciting new products for sale at Star Wars Weekends. We take a closer look around Darth’s Mall set up behind the Tower of Terror. We also explore the construction walls recently added to Downtown Disney, in preparation for its conversion to Disney Springs.
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‘Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster’ to debut Sunday on Travel Channel
A new theme park-related show is premiering this Sunday on the Travel Channel. Look for “Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster” at 9 p.m. May 19, 2013.
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Out of the Loop: Cedar Point’s record-breaking GateKeeper debuts
By Andy Guinigundo Sandusky, Ohio – “Orlando Attractions Magazine” debuted in 2007. That same year, Cedar Point’s 17th roller coaster debuted, the wild-as-the-wild-west Maverick. The Intamin linear synchronous motor launched coaster features a steeper than vertical initial decent and is the first coaster to integrate a “twisted horseshoe roll”. It was the first coaster debut…
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Photo Finds: May the 4th Be With You, Wishes dessert party, Monsterail and more – May 6, 2013
By Kevin Yee We sample the entertainment and decorations at last week’s Star Wars themed Limited Time Magic, as well as look at the Wishes Dessert Party menu. We also take a closer look at the Monsters University monorail wrapping.
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Walt Disney Imagineering patents new ‘Twister’ ride system – May be themed to ‘Planes’
Walt Disney Imagineering is always coming up with new ideas to push the envelope in terms of theme park attractions, and from their new ride system patent, they’re looking to do it again.