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Saturday, October 11th, 2008A new preview center opening Oct. 20 at Disney’s California Adventure aims to tempt visitors with a sneak peek at coming attractions just as the Anaheim theme park prepares to undergo a massive $1.1-billion makeover. Designed to look like the interior of an artist’s studio, Blue Sky Cellar will feature Walt Disney Imagineering models, sketches, […]
Orlando return for Rays doubtful in 2009
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Don’t expect the Tampa Bay Rays to return to Disney’s Wide World of Sports again for regular-season games next year. Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said Friday that the 2009 schedule makes it “doubtful” the Rays would play in Central Florida for the third season in a row. “I’ve looked at the schedule,” Sternberg said during […]
Baby Giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, October 11th, 2008“Bonsu,” a baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is pictured next to his mother, “Nikki.” Bonsu was six-feet-tall and weighed 155 pounds when he was born on Sept. 28. He is the fourth baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, and is the 11th giraffe overall to […]
New attraction will keep guests updated on DCA expansion
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Walt Disney Imagineering is poised to open up its Blue Sky Cellar — a special attraction in California Adventure’s Golden Vine Winery. The attraction will be set up like an architect’s studio. All sorts of information, plans and renderings will be available for guests to sift through — including models and video of the construction […]
Brazilian carrier sets Nov. 21 start date for Orlanodo flights
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Brazilian airline TAM S.A. will begin its daily Orlando-Sao Paulo service on Nov. 21. The flights will each day form the Guarulhos International Airport at 11:30 a.m. local time and arrive in Orlando at 5 p.m. local time, according to the company. The return flight leaves Orlando International Airport at 6:50 p.m. local time and […]
Disney’s menu change is good for the goose, not the gourmet
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Maybe Donald Duck squawked about the dish. In a move that thrilled animal-rights activists but disappointed some gourmet diners, Walt Disney World has quietly dropped a controversial delicacy from its menus. Au revoir, foie gras. On Oct. 1, Disney dumped the traditional French appetizer, made of fattened duck or goose liver, at the last four […]
Christmas Lights already in place on Cinderella Castle
Friday, October 10th, 2008Some Christmas Lights are already in place on Cinderella Castle as Disney prepares for their next “season.
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Zac Efron will not make any more High School Musical films
Friday, October 10th, 2008The actor Zac Efron has said he will not appear in a fourth High School Musical film. Efron, 20, has found international fame in the role of Troy, the school basketball star, but has decided it is “time to grow up”. The Disney films, described as a cross between Grease and Fame, have been a […]
Woman charged in Disney vacation scam
Friday, October 10th, 2008A Miami woman is accused of swindling families out of $25,000 worth of Disney vacations. Nancy Alvarez posted bail Thursday and was released after her arrest on grand theft charges this week. Her lawyer declined to issue an immediate comment. The 20-year-old Alvarez is accused of stealing more than $25,000 from a dozen victims out […]
Selena Gomez Named Spokesperson for 2008 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Campaign
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Teen sensation and star of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Selena Gomez, was recently named spokesperson for the 2008 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. This October will mark the 58th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF — encouraging American children to make Halloween count by helping other children around the world.
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Cars movie gets permanent site at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Car characters from the 2006 Disney-Pixar movie Cars finally have a permanent home — a new meet and greet location called Luigi’s Garage. The area gives young fans of the movie a chance to meet robotic versions of Lightning McQueen and Mater, the animated characters voiced in the movie by Owen Wilson and Larry The […]
Neil Patrick Harris joins Epcot’s Candlelight Processional lineup
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Add Neil Patrick Harris to the list of Candlelight Processional narrators for the upcoming holiday season. The event, an Epcot tradition, features stars reading the Christmas story backed by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra. Harris, who stars on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother, will suit up as the reader Dec. 1-3. […]
Halloween Photos from Around WDW
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Here are some Halloween photos from around Walt Disney World.
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Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Here are the Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus.
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Food & Wine Festival Booths
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Here are the different booths that were set up around Epcot’s World Showcase.
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