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Magic Kingdom wait times? There's an app for that
Are you one of the many guests visiting the Magic Kingdom that hunts the attractions for the shortest possible wait times? Wait no longer (than you have to), there's now an iPhone app for that. Brent Pope of Jacksonville, Florida has developed an application... [More]
Flame Wars: OS calls out Disneyland
The Orlando Sentinel has thrown down the guantlet. In an article today, an Orlando Sentinel editor posted several reasons why he feels Walt Disney World is superior to Disneyland. There's just one twist: the article is comparing the parks based on qualities required to... [More]
Video: Freestyle Music Park visit and commercial
If you've found yourself on the fence over whether or not to visit the recently-opened Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, then maybe these videos will help you reach a decision... or get off the fence. Videos of the newly-rechristened park's attractions... [More]
US Hollywood offers So. Cal 6 Months for $60
Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off a season of summer fun with the new "6 Months for $60 Escape Pass," offering Southern California residents unlimited admission and exceptional value at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. for a full six months from the date of first... [More]
Rip Ride Rockit trains detailed in 3D animation
Itching for more information on Universal Orlando's upcoming super-star roller coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit? Universal has made available a 3D, interactive animation of the roller coaster's train where you can get some details of the coaster's more advanced technology. One of the more... [More]
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Magic Kingdom lights Cinderella's Castle blue in support of Orlando Magic
It looks like that wager between the presidents of WDW and Disneyland over the upcoming NBA finals is really heating up. To make sure everyone knows who the Mouse is rooting for over on the east side of the country, the Magic Kingdom has... [More]
Concerts announced for Epcot's Food & Wine Festival
Epcot's yearly Food & Wine Festival, kicking off Sept. 25, is set to host an all-star lineup of performers for the 2009 event. The concerts – titled Eat to the Beat! – will showcase 17 artists from almost every genre of music. Each concert... [More]
SeaWorld Orlando announces new 4-day deal
The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/ International Center is celebrating the opening of SeaWorld's newest ride with a SeaWorld Vacation Package that gives families four SeaWorld tickets and deluxe accommodations for four nights for as low as $436. Manta will show riders underwater animal habitats... [More]
Disneyland's Flying Dumbo fireworks effect
The new Flying Dumbo effect, which will feature in Disneyland's new Magical fireworks program, will be created by a human and not a machine, reports the LA Times. Longtime Disney collaborator and master puppeteer Michael Curry was charged with the creation of the flying... [More]
WDW, Disneyland execs make NBA Finals wager
Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney World, and Ed Grier, President of Disneyland, have announced an wager of sorts between the two resorts, based on the outcome of the 2009 NBA Finals. As the two resorts' hometown teams — the Orlando Magic and Los... [More]
Universal Orlando releases dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2009
Universal Studios Orlando has released the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 19 set to terrify young children for years to come. The operating dates are as follows: • Sept. 25 and 26 • Oct. 1–4 • Oct. 8–11 • Oct. 15–18 • Oct. 21–25... [More]
Video: Terminator Salvation coaster POV
Terminator Salvation: The Ride held its media debut late this past month to some stunning reviews. At $10 million in cost, the roller coaster is one-of-a-kind in that it incorporates technology never before seen in wooden roller coasters. The attraction takes riders through 2,850... [More]
Downtown Disney nighttime balloon ride photos
An Attractions Magazine editor took a chance opportunity to get some great nighttime photos of the Characters in Flight balloon ride at Downtown Disney in Florida. The Characters in Flight attraction opened at Downtown Disney in April of this year and can be seen... [More]
More info about $99 South Cali. Disneyland deal
Just in time for summer, Disneyland Resort delivers a valuable ticket offer - the 3-Day Summer Fun Pass, available exclusively for residents of Southern California and Northern Baja. With this special ticket, local residents can play at the Disneyland Resort for three days within... [More]
Base-jumper leaps from top of Superman coaster
An unnamed base-jumper today leapt from the peak of Superman: The Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Planned for broadcast on MTV's Nitro Circus, the man jumped from the 415-foot crest of the roller coaster, only to land safely in Goliath plaza. The stunt... [More]
Video: Kris Allen at Hollywood Studios
Kris Allen, the eighth winner of the popular American Idol contest, was paraded by motorcade around Disney's Hollywood Studios today too droves of adoring fans. Following the motorcade, Allen performed Kanye West's "Heartless" outside the American Idol Experience building before holding a media Q&A... [More]
Disney to install ESPN Innovation Lab at Wide World of Sports
News of Disney installing a new ESPN Innovation Lab at the Wide World of Sports Complex has leaked to the public. Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, located in Walt Disney World in Florida, will play host to this new facility where ESPN can... [More]
New video, details emerge for Rip Ride Rockit
The Coaster Critic got the chance to hold an in-depth interview with Louis Alfieri, one of the designers contracted for the development of Rip Ride Rockit. Perhaps one of the more interesting tid-bits garnished from the interview is that, for the first time, riders... [More]
SF Over Texas' new offer: 6 visits for $49.99
Six Flag's president and CEO Mark Shapiro has announced a new deal for budget-conscious theme park-goers: 6 visits for only $49.99. "It’s an exciting time of the year, as guests are looking to stay closer to home," Mark Shapiro told the Dallas-Fort Worth Star-Telegram.... [More]
Walt Disney offers tips for creating your 'Dream Wedding'
Brides on a budget can still have a Cinderella-like wedding at Walt Disney World Resort if they know where to save and when to splurge. “Every bride wants to feel like a princess for the day, and at Disney’s Fairytale Weddings we can make... [More]
American Idol's Kris Allen to be honored in Disney motorcade
Kris Allen, the latest entrant to American Idol's list of yearly rags-to-riches winners, will have a motorcade held in his honor this Friday at Walt Disney World. The event will kick-off at 10 a.m. ET with the motorcade beginning its expedition at the front... [More]
Another Disneyland deal: Two more days, nights
It's an offer as exciting as summer itself. Now through 9/26/09, vacationers get 2 extra hotel nights - plus 2 extra days of Theme Park admission - FREE* with the purchase of a 3-night or longer Disneyland(R) Resort vacation package. In addition, United Vacations... [More]
First Look: Obama's Hall of Presidents figure
The New York Times got a first look at President Obama's audio-animatronic set that will make its appearance when the overhauled Hall of Presidents reopens at the Magic Kingdom later this summer. The article is a long one, but there are some interesting highlights... [More]
Video: Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster testing
Though delayed, the long-awaited Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is set to open at Universal Studios Orlando later this year. In the mean-time, fans have been clamoring for any and all information surrounding the project. One such park-goer ("TheExclusiveKing" on Youtube) took a chance... [More]
Tons of Terminator Salvation construction photos
West Coast Bash 2009 was held at Six Flags Magic Mountain this past weekend and Thrill Ride was able to snap some great photos of the Terminator Salvation: The Ride construction. Tim Burkhart, General Manager at Six Flags Magic Mountain, let loose the fact... [More]
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