Category Archives: Disney

Disney’s Flower & Garden Show Begins March 6

Posted on December 7, 2012 by john

Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Show. This 20th annual edition begins March 6 and runs through May 19 with its usual array of demonstrations, speakers, displays and sales. The always-exciting … Continue reading →

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Jack Sparrow is Coming to Hollywood Studios

Posted on November 21, 2012 by john

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow,” an interactive walk-through attraction, is opening on December 6 at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. That’s also opening day for the updated Test Track in Epcot and the New Fantasyland in … Continue reading →

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New and Improved Country Bear Show

Posted on October 30, 2012 by john

The Country Bear Show in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has reopened with a new look and streamlined performance. The show opened in 1971 and has performed unchanged since then as one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions. You can expect upgraded … Continue reading →

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Mermaids at Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on October 28, 2012 by john

The next time you enter the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the Magic Kingdom, see if you can spot the mermaids that have been added. One is near the beginning of the ride splashing in the water and the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Starts Early at Attractions

Posted on October 26, 2012 by john

Yes, I realize we haven’t celebrated Halloween yet. But the theme parks are already thinking Christmas. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the wonderful Osborn Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights begins on November 9. Also on the 9th, Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade … Continue reading →

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New Fantasyland Grand Opening December 6

Posted on October 19, 2012 by john

For months now, we’ve been hearing about and seeing previews of the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. We’re about to find out what all the excitement is about. The New Fantasyland will have its grand opening on Thursday, December 6. … Continue reading →

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Test Track Re-Opening at Epcot

Posted on October 18, 2012 by john

Test Track, the high-speed attraction in Epcot’s Future World, will be back in action on Thursday, December 6. The ride first opened in 1999 and it has been closed since April to undergo major improvements. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/test-track/. Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfduesing/(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfduesing/4558852808/) [CC-BY-2.0 … Continue reading →

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Candlelight Processional at Epcot

Posted on October 16, 2012 by john

The annual Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s American Gardens Theatre begins November 23 and runs through December 30 with performances at 5, 6:45, and 8:15pm. Guest narrators this year include Geena Davis, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Garcia, Blair Underwood, … Continue reading →

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Dragon Boat Festival October 20

Posted on October 12, 2012 by john

The Walgreens International Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Downtown Disney West Side on Saturday, October 20. Recreational and competitive teams from throughout North America will be on hand to participate in this 5th annual event. Each team consists … Continue reading →

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Three Decades of Epcot are Captured in a New Book

Posted on October 5, 2012 by john

“Epcot: The First Thirty Years” by Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee provides 500 of their photographs and commentary about this amazing attraction. Many of the photos are of places and scenes no longer seen in the park. All Disney fans … Continue reading →

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