Disney launched a new section of their online store (DisneyStore.com) today featuring merchandise from Disney theme parks. Selections include the famous Mickey Mouse ear hats, working monorail sets, and other collectibles, apparel, toys, and home decorations. Each section is currently fairly limited in selection, with only a handful of items to choose from. With hundreds of stores scattered throughout…
Walt Disney World Resort made a clear connection between itself and the recent “shine on” sightings in Central Florida by arriving at the Coalition for the Homeless this morning on a “prize patrol” bus with Mickey Mouse and a check for $60,000 in tow. “Today is a fabulous day,” says Eugene Campbell, vice president of…
UPDATE: The Universal Studios Singapore auditions have been postponed/canceled due to H1N1/swine flu virus. Please visit this page for more information. Old information: The newest Universal Studios theme park is set to open in Singapore in 2010 and a worldwide audition tour for the park has begun, including a stop in Orlando. The remaining audition dates…
The popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction Toy Story Mania is coming to the Nintendo Wii home video game system in September Here are a few images and videos depicting the gameplay, which should seem very familiar to anyone who has been on the ride. Thanks to @KlayMan2007 for the video link.
Disney is apparently working on a project that will somehow improve life in Central Florida, but isn’t saying exactly what that project is until May 11. Today, they sent out this somewhat cryptic press release: From wdwpublicaffairs.com: Bright red banners sporting the phrase “shine on” are being spotted all over Central Florida. Reports of sightings have…
Yesterday, we posted pictures and a review/report from SeaWorld’s new roller coaster, Manta. Today, we have a video showing you the twists and turns of the attraction, including interviews with SeaWorld’s director of design and engineering Brian Morrow, director of park operations Tim Carrier, and director of aquariums Gary Violetta who share some insight into…
Manta, SeaWorld newest roller coaster, opened 16 days early to a crowd of park guests eager to ride Orlando’s next great thrill ride. The attraction is the first “flying” coaster to come to Orlando, offering a unique angle on the world for its riders. It’s apparent from the moment you enter the Manta queue that…
Club Penguin characters Rockhopper and Blue Penguin made their first appearance in a Disney theme park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on April 30, 2009: You can download standard and high-definition copies of this video in our Video section. Rockhopper, the pirate penguin, and Blue Penguin have several scheduled meet-and-greet times throughout…
Today, May 1, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When it opened two decades ago as the Disney-MGM Studios, it was Walt Disney World’s third theme park rand revolved around the idea of television and movie-making. In honor of the 20th anniversary, Disney held a special rope-drop ceremony this morning at 8…
I spent a few hours in the Magic Kingdom the other day and kept my eyes peeled for anything new or interesting. Here’s what I found: Space Mountain is closed for refurbishment officially until Winter, though signs point to a November opening. Disney is making it very clear to all Tomorrowland visitors that the famous…
