The latest on the early-morning crash between two Disney monorails
(Photo from Wikipedia.org) We generally focus only on the fun and exciting news from Orlando’s theme parks and attractions but today we feel its necessary to report on the tragic incident that took place at Walt Disney World early this morning. Two monorails collided at around 2 a.m. at…
Reports of a robocoaster coming to Harry Potter land
Today’s Orlando Sentinel front page story is on the future Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. After some digging and talking with people “in and around the project”, they’re reporting some details on the main ride that will be housed in Hogwart’s Castle: From…
Interview with Disney Imagineer Kathy Rogers about the updated Hall of Presidents
Following yesterday’s naturalization ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, we had a chance to talk to senior show producer at Walt Disney Imagineering Kathy Rogers about the recent updates to the Hall of Presidents attraction. Here is our interview: Q: What was your role in the Hall of Presidents update? A:…
Audition for American Idol Season 9 this week in Orlando
There has been plenty of coverage of Disney’s American Idol Experience attraction over the last few months (including gracing the cover of one of our recent issues), but now it’s time for the real thing. American Idol Season 9 auditions are coming to Orlando’s Amway Arena this week. Registration…
Video and Photos: 1,000 Immigrants Celebrate U.S. Citizenship at the Magic Kingdom
More than 1,000 immigrants gathered on Main Street, U.S.A. early this morning to become American citizens. From more than 100 countries and ranging in age from 18 to 82, the immigrants took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States during a morning ceremony jointly hosted by Disney Parks…
Rip Ride Rockit video screens tell some of the coaster's songs
Some members of coastercrew.com have posted the below video showing the video playing on the recently installed video screens in the waiting area at Universal Studios’ Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster. From watching the video, it appears some of the artists you’ll be able to choose to listen to…
