Disney Legend Marty Sklar's Letter to Imagineers Announcing His Retirement After 53 Years
Yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineers received a letter via e-mail from Disney Legend and Imagineering Ambassador Marty Sklar in which he announced that he would be retiring from The Walt Disney Company. Here are the words he wrote: I’ve always thought that the two most important dates in Disney’s parks…
Menus from Sanaa, Disney's new Kidani Village Restaurant
For those who think they have eaten all there is to eat at Walt Disney World, a new African/Indian restaurant called Sanaa is opening up at Disney’s new Kidani Village on May 1, one week from today. Kidani Village is a Disney’s Vacation Club addition to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. To…
Characters in Flight Balloon Video, Photos, and that Pesky Wind
The Characters in Flight helium balloon ride at Downtown Disney officially opened on April 21, 2009. The balloon, operated by Aerophile, takes up to thirty guests 400 feet in the air for around five minutes, providing 360-degree views of all of Walt Disney World and the surrounding Orlando area…
Men in Black ride scoring tips from the creative director
Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider has posted a question and answer with Dave Cobb, the creative director for the Men In Black Alien Attack ride at Universal Studios. Below are his tips for getting the best score. The interview also includes technical and creative details about creating the…
More details on Rip Ride Rockit coaster, plus video
Although the opening date was pushed back a bit to late spring/early summer, Universal Studios will feature a radically innovative roller coasters – Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The coaster combines customized hit music, breathtaking first-ever maneuvers and highly sophisticated audio and video for a one-of-a-kind ride experience. Riders will…
Universal's new coaster delayed until summer
From the way it has been looking compared to SeaWorld’s new Manta coaster, you could tell Universal wasn’t as far along. Now word has come that the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster won’t be opening for another few months. From tampabay.com: Universal Studios Florida has stalled the opening…
