A lot has happened in the Orlando area theme parks in 2009. Some new attractions were announced, some have closed down and some have opened up. One both opened and closed in 2009 (we’re talking about you Stitch.) Below are the top 10 most read blog posts on our site during 2009. Below the top 10 are some honorable mentions. Let’s count them down.

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Number 10

Hilarious Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars 2009 at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends – Video and Photos

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Number 9

Photos from the new Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Number 8

Hidden songs confirmed on Rip Ride Rockit coaster

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Number 7

A look at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

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Number 6

Club Penguin Characters Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Number 5

Pictures from within Disney’s new Bay Lake Tower

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Number 4

D23 Expo: 20 pieces of concept art for the major Fantasyland expansion now confirmed for Walt Disney World

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Number 3

Halloween Horror Nights 19 scare-by-scare review and video

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Number 2

Halloween Horror Nights 2009 Dates and Official Web Site

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Number 1

New construction may add truth to ‘leaked’ Fantasyland refurbishment plans

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It’s hard to tell which stories are really the most popular during a year since a story posted in January obviously has been online longer than one posted in December. So here are three we feel are worthy of an honorable mention.

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Video, Photos: Wizarding World of Harry Potter construction update for November 10, 2009

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The latest on the early-morning crash between two Disney monorails

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Concept art for The Sum of All Thrills, coming soon to Epcot’s Innoventions

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