New Wizarding World artwork features Harry Potter as seen in the movies
This new Wizarding World of Harry Potter artwork has been released by Universal. It doesn’t give a lot of new information, but it confirms the new land, or at least some of it, will be based on the movie versions of the Harry Potter series and not just the…
1,000 immigrants to be sworn in at the Magic Kingdom July 3
More than 1,000 immigrants will gather on Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom tomorrow, July 3, to be “sworn in” as American citizens. And as the country kicks off Independence Day weekend, these brand-new Americans will attend a premiere performance of the newest Walt Disney World attraction, a…
See Michael Jackson's portrait in gum balls at Ripley's
This gives the “King of Pop” a new meaning. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is putting a Michael Jackson portrait made from gum balls on display in the lobby of the Orlando Odditorium. The special exhibit will begin this afternoon and the portrait will remain on display through at…
Video: President Obama records his lines at the White House for Disney's Hall of Presidents
The official Web site for the White House has posted a behind-the-scenes video of President Obama recording his lines for the recent Hall of Presidents update at the Magic Kingdom along with interviews with some of Disney’s Imagineers who worked on the project: You can see the Obama audio-animatronic…
A lot of choices for the Fourth of July
Here’s what’s happening around the tourist areas of Central Florida for July 4 this year. Magic Kingdom “Celebrate America Fireworks” will fill the sky at 9 pm. July 4 (guests who’d like to begin the celebratory weekend a day early can enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at…
Universal promoting Rip Ride Rockit through Facebook and Twitter with the creation of Syd Vinyl
Universal Orlando is taking social media to another level with the creation of “rock legend” Syd Vinyl. The character of Syd, “one of the most famous death metal cyper punk fusion stars of the ’80s,” has been consulting with Universal on their upcoming Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster…
