Posted on Fri, May 07, 2010 @ 11:48 AM
Star Wars Weekend Dates at Disney World's Hollywood Studios
2010 Dates: May 21 - 23, May 28 - 30, June 4 - 6, June 11 - 13
Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the epic space-fantasy Star Wars Saga and the new animated television series The Clone Wars. Join Jedi Masters, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.
Fans of the Star Wars universe don't have to travel to "a galaxy far, far away" to come face to face with droids, alien creatures and many of their favorite Star Wars characters.
Younglings can hone their lightsaber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. Prove yourself the master of trivia in contests with prize giveaways. Board a runaway Starspeeder on the Star Tours Attraction, or stare in awe as visitors from Naboo, Endor and every planet between pass by in a motorcade.
In addition to all of the entertainment, there are plenty of conversations, autograph sessions and motorcades with the celebrities and creators of the Star Wars galaxy.
Hunting for a special collectible bounty? Grab a Disney's
FASTPASS ticket to ensure your place in line for celebrity autographs, or find special limited-edition merchandise to add to your collection at the Tatooine Traders store and other vendors around the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
Each day ends with the Hyperspace Hoopla! show, where many favorites let loose with music, comedy, dancing and more.
With Ewoks, Wookiees, Stormtroopers, Jawas and more invading Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, young Padawan Learners and their parents would be wise to have their cameras ready. Star Wars Weekends take place only once a year, so check back for the next event dates and plan your trip early. Do. Or do not. There is no try!
Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park admission is required. Star Wars Weekends events are included with admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park. Availability is limited for some events. Events may be cancelled at any time.
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Posted on Sat, May 01, 2010 @ 05:57 AM
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2010 at Walt Disney World
Plan on coming to Disney World for Christmas Time....well if you are then nothing is better then Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party..This annual event that is held every year is a treat for families and kids of all ages...
The dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are as followed:
Monday, November 8, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
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Posted on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 @ 01:20 PM
Caladesi Island Clearwater, Florida.
When you think about Orlando Florida the first image come to your mind is Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld Parks , but definitely we have more than that, Natural Parks just minutes from the city, ecological reserves, natural springs and of course the best beaches in the country a few miles from Orlando. To name a few examples Caladesi Island located in the west coast just 1 hour and 45 minutes (91 miles) from Disney World Area were rated America's Best Beach in 2008. Besides this we have one of the most famous beach in the world Daytona Beach just one hour from Orlando theme parks.
Here is the list of the different beaches you can be found in the area:
1. Cocoa Beach: this five-acre beach has long been a favorite site to view space shuttle launches from nearby Cape Caneveral, most people care about when they go there is to have a great beach day, is a clean, safe environment and close to all kinds of stores,Restaurants and beach bums-related retail shops. Driving time: 1 hour (59 Miles)
2 Daytona Beach: remains one of the few Florida destinations where you can drive the minivan onto the sand, park it and unload for an easy family day in the sun and surf on lifeguard-patrolled beaches. Daytona Beach offer breathtaking beauty and water related fun! At low tide, the beach is up to 500 feet wide. It's easy to see why our beaches are considered among the best in the world. Driving time: 1 hour (57 miles )
3. New Smyrna Beach: Quiet New Smyrna Beach has 13 miles of white-sand beach. Its offshore rock ledges create excellent wave breaks -- which surfers love -- and lessen dangerous undertows. National surfing championships are held several times a year at Ponce Inlet, north of New Smyrna. Driving time: 1 hour, 8 minutes. (58 Miles)
4. Canaveral National Seashore: Pure Florida beach so unique, No cars on the beach, no places from which to rent rafts or buy sodas, no pier parties, no looming condos, no surf shops, no motels or lights. Driving time: 1 hour, 15 minutes. ( 74 Miles )
5. Melbourne Beach: This is a family beach, Melbourne, Florida is located on the beautiful beaches of Florida's Space Coast. the beach is clean and calm with stunning views of the Atlantic coastline.Driving time: 1 hour, 24 minutes. (78 Miles)
6. Clearwater Beach: is a barrier island off a peninsula, three miles of powdery white beach and abundant family attractions await in this reawakening old shore town. hotels, shops, restaurants and attractions, In Clearwater you can Ride on the largest speedboat on the East Coast of the USA, take a dolphin tour with a fantastic dolphin encounter or simply enjoy the white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico.(Near Tampa ) driving : 1 hour, 40 minutes (89 miles)
7. Caladesi Island State Park: America's Best Beach in 2008, Caladesi Island Beach, Florida, is located on Caladesi Island, off the West Coast of Florida. Caladesi State Park is one of the only places where you can still experience Florida’s pristine, untouched wildlife. Caladesi Beach’s unadulterated state is due to strict regulations that make Caladesi State Park accessible only by boat or ferry. (Near Tampa ) driving time: 1 hours, 45 minutes. (91 Miles)
8. Treause Island: Treasure Island, Florida is located on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast and is blessed with miles of gorgeous white sand beaches that boast that "Old Florida" feel yet Treasure Island is part of the Tampa Bay region, one of the nation's fastest growing metro areas. Treasure Island offers you and your family a quiet "laid back" atmosphere while being just a short drive from Orlando theme parks. (Near St. Petersburg) Driving : 1 hour 38 minutes. (93 Miles)
9. Fort de Soto Park: Fort De Soto Park was named America’s Top Beach for the second consecutive year by TripAdvisor. Citing a “spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water and a laid-back atmosphere. (Near St. Petersburg) driving: 1 hour, 49 minutes. (96 Miles)
10. Anna Maria Island: Anna Maria Island, has always been known for its sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint business districts, Today, it is now known as a vacation favorite among local, national and international travelers. From honeymooners to Hollywood film crews, youngsters to the young-at-heart, people from around the world have discovered what’s awaiting you – Your Piece of Paradise, An Island In The Sun. (Near Bradenton) driving time: 2 hours, 9 minutes. (113 Miles )
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Posted on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 @ 07:57 AM
Changes have begun at Fantasyland inside Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The folowing courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine..
Guests at the Magic Kingdom may notice a few new construction walls and changes at the park starting today. Walt Disney World has begun working in the guest areas as part of the expansion to Fantasyland Forest and a Pixie Hollow area.
We've previously reported on Disney's plan to double the size of Fantasyland a few months back. While work has been ongoing behind the scenes, today marks the first real sign of any changes in the guest areas.
Disney has begun work on a construction wall that will run from the Fantasyland Pavilion area to the entrance area of Toontown.
Pooh's Playful Spot playground, Ariel's Grotto and Scuttle's Landing snack stand are now closed.
For now, Ariel will not be doing meet and greets, but she can be seen in the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and SpectroMagic at Magic Kingdom as well as the Voyage of The Little Mermaid show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Ariel will have a new grotto greeting location once that part of the expansion is complete. A ride called "Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid" will also be part of the expansion.
Until May 9, guests can meet Winnie The Pooh and his friends next to the train station in Toontown. After that, Pooh and Tigger will be greeting guests in Town Square.
Taking the place of Scuttle's Landing, Enchanted Grove will now be selling coffee and muffins during Extra Magic Hour mornings.
The first part of the project is expected to be complete in 2012 with the Pixie Hollow area to follow in 2013.
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Posted on Sun, Apr 11, 2010 @ 07:37 AM
Ariel's Grotto in Magic Kingdom at Disney World Closing
Beginning April 12, Ariel's Grotto, Scuttle's Landing snack location and Pooh's Playful Spot will be closing. You'll still be able to find several of your favorite Disney Characters in some other locations and continue to experience other favorite Fantasyland attractions - in their normal locations. Ariel will continue to be seen in the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and SpectroMagic Parade at Magic Kingdom Park as well as at the Voyage of The Little Mermaid attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Ariel will have a new grotto greeting location and ride-through attraction called Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid as part of the Fantasyland expansion scheduled for 2013.
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Posted on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 @ 07:52 AM
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Posted on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 @ 08:43 AM
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Posted on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 @ 06:56 AM
Princess Tiana makes her official Magic Kingdom debut at Disney World with a special welcome and Showboat Jubilee
The following article & video's ar courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
A host of Disney characters welcomed Princess Tiana this morning following her horse-drawn carriage ride to Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Tiana is featured in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film "The Princess and the Frog" which marks Disney's return to traditional 2-D hand-drawn animation.
Today's special welcome was a one-time event in honor of Disney's newest princess making her way to Walt Disney World's most magical theme park. Here's a video of the welcome ceremony:
Shortly thereafter, the official premiere performance of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee took place. Following a jazz-filled procession through Frontierland and Liberty Square, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Dr. Facilier, and Louis the alligator performed with dancers, musicians, and even park guests in a live musical production that takes place on board the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Belle riverboat.
Here's video of a complete show of Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, including the processional beforehand:
The processional leads characters onto the Liberty Belle which then paddlewheels her way from the dock in Liberty Square toward Frontierland, stopping by the bridge in front of Splash Mountain where a song-filled performance is delivered to watching guests. Nearly two dozen Disney dancers join 30 randomly-chosen park guests to be part of each show. Guests are not necessarily chosen near the riverboat but throughout the park.
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Posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 @ 06:50 AM
New Attraction & Ride Opened Yesterday at Disney's Epcot "The Sum of all Thrills"
The following article courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine.
The Sum of all Thrills, a new attraction and ride sponsored by Raytheon, opened today at Disney World's Innoventions East at Epcot.
The Sum of all Thrills lets guests create their own ride experience by choosing a ride theme: a roller coaster, bobsled or jet plane. Using multi-touch object recognition tables, guests use math and engineering-based tools to design and customize their ride by adding corkscrews, inversions or steep hills. In the process, guests can learn a little bit about mathematical and engineering principles to determine how much energy is needed for a jet to take off or for a roller coaster or bobsled to make it up its first climb.
When the design of the ride is complete, it is saved on a personal card with a unique bar code. The card is then used to allow each guest to experience his or her custom ride from beginning to end on the robotic KUKA RoboSim 4-D simulator.
Disney previously utilized KUKA robotic arms in their "Rockin' Robots" exhibit also within Innoventions. This particular KUKA RoboSim arm is currently in use in one other United States theme park, this is the first installation combining the robot arm technology with the video simulator and hood. It has also been widely-rumored that Universal Orlando will be using a KUKA robotic arm in its upcoming Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction, though KUKA representatives would not comment on that today.
Inside the simulator, guests experience their ride on high definition video with stereo sound and a fan to simulate wind.
Before reading thoughts on the Sum of All Thrills experience, learn more about the new attraction and the KUKA RoboSim ride system in the following video featuring show producer for Walt Disney Imagineering Eric Goodman, concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering Brent Strong, director of new market development for KUKA Robotics Michael Beaupre, and vice president of corporate communications for Raytheon Pam Wickham:
There are eight design tables and four robotic arms which each hold two people. Up to three people can experience the same designed ride (utilizing two arms simultaneously). If you're happy with your design, you can keep your card and return to reride the same ride for up to six months.
The ride experience and viewing screen graphics are similar to CyberSpace Mountain at DisneyQuest. Don't expect photo-realism here. Instead, the graphics are more cartoon-like, as shown in the image above.
We rode the Sum of All Thrills five times this morning with varying thrill levels. At the end of each ride, you are literally presented with a "sum of all thrills" in numerical form, rating the various elements you rode. If you don't select any inversions and pick the most basic track elements, your "sum" will likely be in the 200s and your ride will be rather tame, though still somewhat entertaining. The maximum "sum" we received was in the 1,200s for a jet plane ride that included six inversions and a number of thrilling maneuvers. A ride in the 200s feels less thrilling than Big Thunder Mountain, so almost anyone meeting the height and safety requirements should be able to enjoy this experience.Guests must be 48 inches or taller to ride, 54 inches or taller if the designed ride includes inversions. The seats don't fit all body types. Outside of the attraction are two sample seats for guests to try. The hood and screen must come down to a certain point before guests will be able to ride so larger guests may not be able to experience The Sum of All Thrills.
Since the ride system's visually separates riders from the world around them, the feeling of being moved around on the end of a giant robot arm is minimal. Instead, you feel like you're safely seated in a chair that's rolling, pitching, and flipping you upside down. The ride looks more intense from the outside than it feels once you're experiencing it. But that's not to say that six inversions won't make the blood rush to your head.
Overall, The Sum of All Thrills is better than most (if not all) Innoventions exhibits but not quite up there with Epcot's best rides and attractions. The screen inside the hood is smaller than we would have liked. It seems to only be somewhere around a 15-20″ screen, which isn't large enough for a totally immersive experience. But as Innoventions' first ride, it serves its purpose of being entertaining, exciting, and even teaches guests a little something about math. And given the popularity of DisneyQuest's CyberSpace Mountain, The Sum of All Thrills will likely prove to be a winner, especially with the teenage crowd.
In addition to the attraction at Epcot, Raytheon also unveiled a virtual Sum of all Thrills experience online at MathMovesU.com. The Sum of all Thrills world, aimed at middle school students, combines the three ride elements of the theme park experience into one multidimensional ride. Students answer math-related questions to unlock elements that enable them to build their own ride online.
"Sum of all Thrills is an example of how Raytheon is using innovation to encourage students to develop and sustain an interest in math and science," said William H. Swanson, chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company. "By experiencing the ‘thrill' of math in this environment, students have the opportunity first hand to feel the excitement and possibilities of careers that are possible with math and science. We hope young people and adults alike will enjoy this innovative experience."
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Posted on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @ 06:17 AM
World Showcase at Disney World EPCOT Center ready to open New Teguila Bar in Mexico Pavilion
Guests at Disney's EPCOT Center Mexico pavilion in The World Showcase will soon have a new Tequila bar in which to add a new twist to their Disney World Vacation.
La Cava del Tequila, will become the newest addition at Mexico Pavilion on August 28, 2009. Through the décor, art work, original artifacts, and products served it will celebrate the heritage and tradition of Tequila making in Mexico.
Guests visiting La Cava del Tequila will have the opportunity to enjoy over 70 types of authentic tequila from several major brands, ranging from the simplest to the rarest of them all, aged to perfection and made from the finest distilled spirits from the Agave Plant. A Tequila Ambassador will be on-hand to educate Guests on the history of Tequila making and its rich Mexican heritage.
Exotic and unique-blended margaritas will be served introducing a variety of flavored salts, spices and tropical fresh fruits masterfully prepared by experienced mixologists.
A variety of quick tastes "Tapas style" will be available, including freshly made Guacamole, home fried Fresh Corn Chips , Salsas, Ceviches and Tostadas.
This sounds right up my alley. Just remember, don't drink the worm.
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