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Universal Orlando discussing Spielberg buyout
Universal Orlando has begun discussions to look at a buyout clause in the consulting contract it has with Hollywood mogul Steven Spielberg that could potentially cost the resort several hundred million dollars. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the clause is contained within a 22-year-old... [More]
New Universal Halloween Horror Nights details
Some new and at least partially unconfirmed details have surface regarding Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Studios Florida On the not-exactly-confirmed side of things, Screamscape may have gotten the names and themes of some of this... [More]
Update: Schlitterbahn's 'AquaGlove' pictures
[Updated] Screamscape was sent images of the "AquaGlove" to be used in Schlitterbahn's new AquaQuest park-wide attraction. The gloves in the images are only prototypes, so the final version may be quite a bit different--and certainly looking better than we see here. Read below... [More]
Disneyland hotel workers reject contract proposal
The union representing the hotel workers of the Disneyland Resort, Unite Here 11, has soundly rejected the latest contract offer from Disney, most likely escalating the labor dispute to a full-on strike. The OC Register reports that the union's members rejected the offer by... [More]
Disney's Bay Lake Tower opens
The Bay Lake Tower, located in Disney's Contemporary Resort has finally opened to the public. Bay Lake Tower's crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of... [More]
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Win a night in Disney's Cinderella Castle
Disney Passholders are now given the opportunity to win a night in Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World on Dec. 11, 2009. Passholders can enter the 2009 Passholder Holiday Giveaway Sweepstakes from now through Oct. 30 and will be selected for one of numerous... [More]
Epcot's Mexico tequila bar to open soon
La Cava del Tequila, the new tequila bar next to the San Angel Inn restaurant inside the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, is apparently scheduled to open prior to September 25, the kick-off date for the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The much-anticipated... [More]
Universal's Horror Nights adding new scare zones
Yes, friends, Shaun of the Dead is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition to the inclusion of the 2004 British cult classic in this year's festivities, characters based on the 1932 carnival-horror classic Freaks will also make an... [More]
Schlitterbahn announces new 'Water Adventure'
Schlitterbahn in Texas has announced the "world's first" interactive water adventure: Pirate's Plunder. Using a system called "AquaQuest," guests can interact with the environment all through the waterpark. To do this, guests will wear what is being called the "AquaGlove" to activate various water... [More]
Walt Disney World intros annual-pass promo
Seemingly contradicting WDW's recent price-hike, WDW has rolled out a new annual-pass promotion whereby current pass holders can purchase a 15 months for the price of 12. A first for Disney, the promotion began Aug. 2--unsurprisingly the same day annual-pass prices increased--and only applies... [More]
Kingda Ka closed down for rest of 2009?
Six Flags Great Adventure's crown jewel, Kingda Ka, may be closed for the rest of the year due to problems caused by a lightning strike. Following a visit to the park, Marc Silverman reports that the ride was struck by lightning during a strong... [More]
SeaWorld San Diego to add Blue Horizons show
SeaWorld San Diego is set to open a Blue Horizons show, identical to the one currently running at SeaWorld Orlando, in May 2010. Blue Horizons features a mix of acrobats — similar to those found at Cirque du Soliel shows around the world —... [More]
Epcot's Living With the Land gets refurb
Living With the Land, the slow-moving boat ride found on the bottom floor of the Land pavilion across from Soarin', has closed down for refurbishment. The Orlando Business Journal reports that the Walt Disney World theme park said it plans to re-open the ride... [More]
Disneyland matches WDW price hike
As Walt Disney World raised its ticket prices on Sunday, so did its Southern California older brother. Prices for adult Single-day, Single-park tickets for both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure were hiked on Sunday to $72 from $69, while prices for children ages 3... [More]
Federal judge rules creationism-themed park to be seized
In a bit of random news, a federal judge ruled last week that Dinosaur Aventure Land, a creationism theme park in Pensacola, Florida, would be seized. The park's owners were convicted of tax fraud and the land the park inhabits and the two bank... [More]
Disney went wireless with Toy Story Mania!
Network World dug into the magic that brings Toy Story Mania! in Disney's California Adventure to life and found that Imagineers have implemented a highly-powerful 802.11 (read: wi-fi) network as the backbone of the ride. Behind the scenes are 154 workstations rendering 3-D images... [More]
Cheap tickets for Cirque du Soleil at DT Disney
In honor of the company's 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil is offering Florida residents special ticket pricing for La Nouba at Downtown Disney's West Side. Florida residents purchasing a ticket at full price can bring a friend for $25. The promotion is available between... [More]
Downtown Disney's Starabilias closes
The Starabilias memorabilia store at Downtown Disney West Side shuttered its doors this week for the last time. There were rumors for quite some time that this would be coming, considering the many sales the store has held. There is no word on what--if... [More]
2009 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates
Dates for the 2009 edition of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, held annually at the Magic Kingdom park in the Walt Disney World resort, have been announced. This year's festivities will include "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade," featuring dancing snowflakes, toy soldiers, a... [More]
Epcot Candlelight Processional schedule released
Walt Disney World has announced its 2009 schedule of speakers for Epcot's annual Candlelight Processional, which will run from November 27 to December 30. With three presentations scheduled at the America Gardens theater at 5, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly, the Processional features celebrity... [More]
Six Flags six month profits plummet
Surprising no one, Six Flags Inc. profits plummeted in the first six months of this year. Total revenues decreased this year 13&per;, dropping from $302.1 million to $345.7 million. The decrease primarily reflects a drop in attendance and guest spending. This reduction was, according... [More]
$99 deal at Disney's Swan and Dolphin
Walt Disney World Resort's Swan and Dolphin hotels are celebrating Labor Day this year with a $99 per night deal between Sept. 1 and Sept. 9, 2009. To honor their own loyal laborers, they are also awarding complimentary stays and dinners for nine lucky... [More]
Epcot 2009 Eat to the Beat schedule revealed
The complete list of musical acts scheduled to appear during this year's Eat to the Beat concert series, which runs during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, has been announced. This year, 17 different acts will perform, with concerts beginning at 5:15, 6:30... [More]
Ratatouille ride coming to Disney Studios Paris?
As part of the Disneyland Paris Resort's 20th anniversary in 2012, Disney is planning to add a major E-Ticket ride based on the Disney/Pixar film Ratatouille to its Walt Disney Studios Paris park, reports the blog Disney and more. Claiming that the project has... [More]
Walt Disney World raises ticket prices
Despite a number of ongoing promotions to encourage potential guests to visit during the economic downturn, Disney has announced that it will be increasing ticket prices at its Walt Disney World parks beginning Sunday. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the price of an adult... [More]
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