Walt Disney World has announced it will add BB-8 to its gleaming lineup of “Star Wars” characters that visitors will be able to meet spring 2017. The spherical, rolling droid was first seen by fans in the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and will be available to guests in a dedicated area of Star Wars Launch…
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Walt Disney World will open Pandora: The World of Avatar on May 27th 2017. The company offered details of the much anticipated openings during this weeks earnings call. CEO Robert (Bob) Iger stated that World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has “an extremely unique design and architecture. It really does make you feel you’re…
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Universal Orlando Resort has officially set a grand opening date for it’s Volcano Bay water park which is currently under construction. The attraction will be open to the general public as of May 25th 2017. The resort has been sending out media invites for coverage starting on Wednesday starting May 22nd culminating with “a spectacular grand…
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Walt Disney World is introducing a special event called Star Wars: Galactic Nights, an after-hours, extra-ticket special occasion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios set for April 14. Galactic Nights will include a number of new “Star Wars”-based activities along with many of the attractions already operating at the theme park. The event aligns with Star Wars Celebration, set…
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Universal Orlando Update – “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” has an official opening date – the race begins April 6 at Universal Studios Florida. Those of us who live stateside heard Jimmy announce it last night on his show. You’ll be able to get the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience by getting up close and personal…
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Orlando Attractions – Fun Spot expects to be the home of the first virtual-reality roller coaster in Central Florida, adapting the Freedom Flyer ride at its Orlando location by the Christmas holiday, an attraction spokes person said Tuesday. The company has gone ahead and purchased a VR package that will enhance the steel inverted coaster…
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Walt Disney World has announced more plans for its “Star Wars” franchise within Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. More characters and scenes from upcoming films soon will be incorporated into the park’s everyday lineup in addition to the “Star Wars”-inspired land currently under construction there. Disney also announced that it would be doubling up on…
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Just look at what’s coming down the pipeline! With some of the largest expansions in theme park history and a year packed with new sporting venues and events, Orlando – Theme Park Capital of the World – is ramping up for another landmark year! New Theme Park Thrills Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, opening…
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LEGOLAND Update – LEGOLAND Florida’s Beach Retreat has announced it will welcome its first guests April 7, 2017. Designed with the same attention to detail and kid-centric features that made LEGOLAND Hotel an immediate hit, LEGOLAND Beach Retreat is a village-style vacation resort with 83 beach-themed bungalows offering 166 separate rooms, each with whimsical LEGO décor inside…
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Universal Orlando Resort Update – Having earlier this year announced a new partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts and Nintendo we can now update you on this historic collaboration and share a glimpse of the creative vision behind it. Imagine the fun of stepping right into a larger-than-life Nintendo adventure. Gigantic Piranha Plants spring to…
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