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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
By Kevin Yee We bounce around the Magic Kingdom, spotting small updates (closed fort escape tunnel, for one) and then head to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to look at its 15th anniversary merchandise. We also explore the Great American Pie Festival in Celebration and a new chain restaurant in town, Chuy’s. httpv://youtu.be/NIzswHf8azU
Starting on May 6, Fantasy of Flight in Polk City will be introducing new operating hours. The attraction will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Thursday through Sunday only.
May 4 is a date that Star Wars fans worldwide have proclaimed “Star Wars Day” and turned into a celebratory pun, “May the Fourth Be With You!” This year Walt Disney World will be celebrating that day with a special Limited Time Magic event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A brand new daytime parade will be replacing the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Spring 2014, and this parade is full of Fantasy.
Disney has released videos providing your first look inside two anticipated construction projects in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom.
