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Guests who arrived early enough got a special surprise at Epcot this morning as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over the park at Walt Disney World. The flight was part of a tribute video honoring fallen military heroes, and also marked the arrival of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November.
Soarin’ Over California was one of the attractions available on opening day of Disney California Adventure in 2001. Since then, the immensely popular ride was duplicated at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park in 2005 as part of the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” for Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary. Fans can also find versions of Soarin’ at Shanghai Disneyland Park as well as Tokyo DisneySea. Now you don’t even need to visit a Disney Park to ride Soarin’, as clones of the attraction are popping up around the word.
FlyOver Las Vegas, a new flight simulator attraction, is scheduled to land in Sin City in 2021.
We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place. [Read more…]
Walt Disney World helped honor some Hometown Heroes and kicked off Air Force Week with a series of events at the Magic Kingdom today. The highlight was the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, The Thunderbirds, flying over the Magic Kingdom and seemingly down Main Street U.S.A during the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. [Read more…]