Toy Story Midway Mania officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 15, 2008. The press event included an abridged Block Party Bash parade performance and an introduction to the attraction by Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton. It’s a ride that’s a game and a game that’s a ride… or so Mr. Potato Head…
The Simpsons Ride officially opened at Universal Studios Orlando on May 15, 2008. This video features the entire opening ceremony, a view of the exterior and queue, a clip from the ride, and an interview with Executive Producer at Universal’s Creative Studio Mike West. The Simpsons Ride Queue, Attraction, and Interview with Executive Producer Mike…
The Sesame Street characters have returned to SeaWorld for the summer with “Breakfast with Elmo and Friends” and an all-new “Elmo and Abby’s Treasure Hunt” musical production. Throughout the day, guests will also enjoy special character connection opportunities to meet their favorite Sesame Street friends for photographs. Breakfast with Elmo and Friends is offered daily…
The baby wallaby at Cypress Gardens is growing up and getting stronger. In the future people will be able to visit her at Nature’s Way at the park. However, one important part of her is missing – her name! Cypress Gardens is running a “Name the Baby Wallaby” contest through June 30. The person who…
The annual Star Wars Weekends event kicked off on June 6, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Just before noon, characters from the Star Wars universe paraded through the streets of the theme park along with Star Wars film stars Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett) and Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok). Following…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
