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Virtual Walt Disney World Launches on Google Earth
By June 4, 2008

A virtual version of Walt Disney World has launched today on Google Earth, featuring 3D buildings of most of the major points on Walt Disney World property, including attractions and resorts. To enjoy the virtual Walt Disney World, download Google Earth here and navigate to nearly any area throughout the resort. Not only can you…

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Disney | Kennedy Space Center | Theme Parks

NASA Launches New Education Initiative With Disney Parks and Buzz Lightyear
By May 29, 2008

Buzz Lightyear in space teaser: More Information As seven, well-trained astronauts begin an important mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, May 31, one toy astronaut, Buzz Lightyear, will begin a journey to help educate children across the country. The liftoff of space shuttle Discovery kicks off a new education initiative between NASA and…

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SeaWorld Orlando | Theme Parks

SeaWorld announces new ride for 2009 – Manta, Ride The Flying Ray
By May 29, 2008

This morning SeaWorld Orlando announced the next generation of thrills with Manta – a new attraction inspired by the underwater flight of powerful rays. Guests will fly face-down, in a horizontal position, underneath the belly of a coaster train shaped as a giant manta. With a wing span of 12 feet, the giant manta will…

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Disney | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Movies | Theme Parks

A look at Prince Caspian at Hollywood Studios
By May 15, 2008

We got a chance to meet Prince Caspian (from the new movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”) yesterday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As we approached him he gave us a firm handshake and said, “Tell me, I’m not from this land. Does everyone here carry one of these?” as he pointed at my camera….

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Star Wars Weekends will offer exclusive peek at upcoming animated movie
By May 14, 2008

The Star Wars adventures continue on Aug. 15 with the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars from Lucasfilm Animation, and this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will offer fans an in-depth look at the making of this big-screen animated movie. Among the features at this year’s Star Wars Weekends, which…

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Disney | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Theme Parks

Archway design completed at Hollywood Studios
By May 1, 2008

The new Disney’s Hollywood Studios logo atop the archway which leads into the animation courtyard is finally up. This was one of the last changes to be made for the name changeover inside the park. As you can see, it’s a physical 3-D looking sign and not just paint on the wall.

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Music | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning

What's new at Cypress Gardens
By April 25, 2008

Here’s a look at what’s upcoming at Cypress Gardens. More Animals and Tour The animal encounter area, Nature’s Way, will be given a new name and fresh look. More animal exhibits are being added. Also being added is a one-hour tour that will take guests behind the scenes of several of the animal areas and…

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Music | SeaWorld Orlando | Theme Parks

SeaWorld AfterDark starts May 24 – new ski show added, Shamu Rocks returns
By April 25, 2008

SeaWorld Orlando will be rockin’ the night away from May 24 to Sept. 1, as Shamu Rocks, Mystify and Sea Lions Tonight return and a new lakeside ski show is added. And to add to the rock ‘n’ roll theme, DJs will be spinning the tunes at different areas around the park. • Shamu Rocks…

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Television | Theme Parks | Universal Studios Florida

Photos from The Simpsons Ride
By April 24, 2008

We were able to ride The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios today during technical rehearsals. Below are a sampling of photos from the attraction. Look for a full photo gallery after the grand opening on May 15.

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Television | Theme Parks | Universal Studios Florida

The Simpsons Ride open for technical rehearsals
By April 23, 2008

The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios won’t have its grand opening until May 15, but you may still be able to ride it before then. The ride was open for Universal’s team members the past few days and as of today, the construction walls have come down and it’s reached its technical rehearsal stage, meaning…

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