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Dinoland U.S.A. Retrospective
October 02, 2012
Blogger Jack Spence examines the history and evolution of Animal Kingdom's Dinoland U.S.A. and Restaurantosaurus.
Disney Magic Canada Cruise: The Food
October 02, 2012
Laura Gilbreath concludes her series of reports on a recent Disney Cruise Line sailing from New York to Canada with a look at the food she experienced while on board.
Epcot's 30th Anniversary Celebration
October 02, 2012
Numerous festivities took place in Epcot to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. D23 held a special day full of events with speakers from the beginnings of Epcot to today.
Related Links:
-- Epcot's Special IllumiNations Finale
Characters in Flight Balloon Returns
October 02, 2012
he Characters in Flight balloon has returned to Downtown Disney and is currently in a testing phase.
This balloon features a new red, yellow and blue color scheme, as well as a new set of flying characters: Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Buzz Lightyear, Dumbo, Jasmine and Aladdin.
Big Top Souvenirs Opens
October 01, 2012
The new merchandise location in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland sports a bright circus tent motif, carried out in great detail in the decor, merchandise displays and cast member costumes.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EPCOT!
October 01, 2012
EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982. As this beloved theme park turns 30, Deb Wills takes a look back at the construction and early videos.
Related Links:
-- Special Anniversary Events throughout the Day
-- D23 Celebrates Epcot's 30th Anniversary
D23 Frankenweenie Preview Screening/Review!
September 27, 2012
Senior Editor Deb Koma attended a preview screening of the upcoming stop-motion animated film, "Frankenweenie," directed -- in black-and-white Disney Digital 3D! -- by Tim Burton and set for release next Friday, October 5.
The free preview was one of more than a dozen taking place across the country this week, sponsored by D23, The Official Disney Fan Club.
New Segway Tour in Epcot!
September 27, 2012
First hand report of Epcot's new "Keep Moving Forward: See the World, Share the Dream Segway Tour," which debuted on Sept. 17. This guided tour starts in Future World and then covers most of World Showcase in the three-hour experience. Beginning Sept. 28, times for the three-hour experience shift because of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival; you may start at 7:45, 8:30 and 9 a.m
2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival -- Taste Your Way Around the World!
September 26, 2012
Related Links:
-- Photos Around the World
-- Food Photos
-- Festival Preview
-- International Marketplaces
-- Special Dining Experiences
-- Demos and Seminars
-- Festival Shopping
-- HGTV Seminars
-- Other Festival Activities
-- Eat to the Beat Concerts
-- Rate the Marketplaces!
-- Ocean Spray's Cranberry Bog
Disney Cruise Line in Galveston, Texas
September 25, 2012
The Disney Magic arrived in Galveston, kicking off the Disney Cruise Line inaugural season sailing from the Port of Galveston. To salute its arrival to the Lone Star State, the Disney Magic donned a Texas-sized cowboy hat on the ship's funnel as crew members and Disney characters waved from the upper decks of the ship.
This hat is an astonishing 19-feet tall and 14-feet wide. To put it in perspective for you, if a real cowboy was to wear this hat he would need to be about 43 feet tall! Amazingly, the hat was installed while the ship was at sea, just one mile out from the Port of Galveston.
Changes Ahoy for Pirates of the Caribbean
September 25, 2012
Disney Parks Blog reported: Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom has undergone a few changes in recent years due to the success of the Pirate movies. First, Captain Jack Sparrow made his debut at the attraction, then Captain Barbossa appeared aboard a pirate ship. More recently, the ghostly apparitions of knaves Davy Jones and Blackbeard have materialized.
Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering let us know that something from the most recent film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," is about to be added to the attraction here at Walt Disney World Resort.
Updates to the attraction will be made overnight, so Pirates of the Caribbean will remain open to guests during park hours.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Get Interactive Queue
September 25, 2012
The imagineers are slowly making their way around the various lands in the Magic Kingdom with new, interactive queues. Next up to receive a queue makeover is Frontierland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. These new interactive queues are designed to help visitors pass the time when the waits are long. Attractions that already have interactive queues include The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and the Haunted Mansion.
Test Track's SimCar Images
September 25, 2012
Epcot's Test Track is entering final stages of a major rehab.
The revamped attraction will allow you to design your own custom concept vehicle, and then put it through its paces on the hills and switchbacks of the Test Track circuit. In the post-show, you'll be able to make a TV commercial featuring your concept car or truck. You'll also have the chance to race your car or truck on a virtual track and take a picture with your custom concept vehicle.
New images of the "SimCar" have been released and a model can now be viewed outside the attraction at the nearby Cool Wash Station in Epcot.
Finding Nemo in the Parks
September 22, 2012
If you or your children enjoy Nemo and his ocean friends, Walt Disney World offers plenty of opportunities to visit his Big Blue World. And, with the recent theatrical release of the 3D version of the film, now is the perfect time to dive right in and continue to experience the joys of the film.
Whispering Canyon Cafe - Major Menu Changes - Lunch Review
September 22, 2012
Whispering Canyon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge recently changed all the menus. Be sure to check out the changes and read a lunch review in this blog.
Siemens VIP Lounge in Epcot
September 22, 2012
When you've walked underneath Spaceship Earth, you probably think you know all about what's inside the structure that houses the geodesic sphere and the ride's post-show attractions. But there's one area that isn't seen by the vast majority of visitors to Epcot.
Kristin Ford gives you a look inside the Siemens VIP Center, a place at Epcot not usually seen by most guests because it is reserved for Siemens employees and their customers.
SeaWorld's Antartica
September 22, 2012
SeaWorld Orlando now has all-new ways for fans to dive deeper into the world of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, the park's new attraction opening spring 2013. A dedicated website launched today, allowing everyone to follow the freeze and stay connected to all things Antarctica: www.SeaWorldOrlando.com/Antarctica. The new site includes ways to watch feathery friends live on a Penguin Cam, learn about what makes Antarctica a land of extremes or sign up to receive exclusive email updates.
Disneyland Resort Photo Update!
September 22, 2012
A weekly walk around the Disneyland Resort
Sail the Disney Magic to Canada
September 22, 2012
Laura and Lee have "Cruise Fever" and sail to Canada on the Disney Magic.
Wreck-it Ralph Characters Coming to Hollywood Studios
September 21, 2012
Wreck-it Ralph characters Wreck-it Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope Von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) will begin appearing in the Disney Hollywood Studios and Disneyland this November
