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Actor Ian McShane recorded a special “head shot” on Feb 11th 2011 in Los Angeles – one that will soon be featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
Look for Captian Blackbeard in this classic Disney World attraction from May 20th 2011 to coincide with the release of the latest Pirates of the Carribean movie - "On Stranger Tides".
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More blooming fun for 2011! Epcot promises to be a spectacle for visitors to this year's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
Thirty million blooms, half a million plants, dozens of Disney character topiaries and 1,000 butterflies add up to a wonderful world of theme park color at the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 2-May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort.
FASTPASS TO THE BIG CHEESE: For the first time in Disney Parks history, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to reserve meet-up time with Mickey Mouse.
Magic Kingdom Guests Will Be Able To Determine a Time To Meet with Mickey Mouse Beginning Later This Spring
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really "hot ticket" in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it's a first-ever opportunity to nail down a time to meet with Mickey Mouse...
British Airways will increase its frequency of flights to Tampa, starting in March 2011. The airline will serve this popular Disney World area destination with one flight per day.
Disney's new vibrant waterfront district, Hyperion Wharf, is to open
The latest addition to the Formosa Gardens area is now open! Millers Orlando Ale House has opened up at 7769 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 32747.
Blue River, Colorado has voted to tax vacation rentals. Previouslyprohibited, vacation rentals will now be permitted to do business in
the town. Blue River vacation rental homes will be taxed at 3.4%.
There is no sales tax in Blue River.
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We all want our vacations to be memorable in a good way, but what if you become ill during your vacation? You are away from your regular physician and its all a bit strange, you don't know where or who to turn to.
You will be pleased to know that there are plenty of options in the Kissimmee area for health care...
Its not been officially announced by Seaworld but the Orlando Business Journal reports SeaWorld Orlando's Discovery Cove park is building a new 875,000 gallon salt water reef for 2011.
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria opened during August 2010. Located in the Italy Pavillion at Epcot, this 300 seat restaurant expands the dining options at this multicultural part of Walt Disney World. The Patina Restaurant Group’s CEO Nick Valenti created the authentic menu based on his travels in Southern Italy. A feature at Via Napoli is its three wood-burning ovens which are named after the three active volcanoes in Italy – Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Stromboli. The Walt Disney World blog gave a sneak peek at the new menu which includes...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Gourmet dog and kitty treats, plush pet bedding and all the creature comforts of home are on tap for Pluto wannabes and other pet pals at Best Friends Pet Resort, opened Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort.
The 1917 carrousel ride in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park has officially changed its name from Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel – to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.
As with all things Disney, there is a back story to it. Here’s the official story behind it...
Captain EO debuted on July 2nd at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. It replaced “Honey I shrunk the audience”.
Like all parents, we worry about our children getting lost when we are on vacation or on day trips from home. More so when we are in a large theme park such as those at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando. In fact, is has happened to us in the Magic Kingdom when our son, then 4 years old, got separated from the rest of the group. In the blink of an eye, he had disappeared. Luckily, when he realized he went into one of the stores and told a cast member that he was lost - we found him again after contacting another cast member. Lets not talk about the fact they rewarded him with a huge lollipop, but he did do the right thing!
