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Weekend Update – Epcot, Magic Kingdom

We managed to make it to two parks this weekend and was surprised by a few things. There was the expected walls in Fantasyland and further progress on the new restaurant in Mexico, but wait until you see a couple of these pics.


Lot’s more vertical construction visible in Mexico.


They’ve started to lay the floor for the exterior deck, which appears to be a lot bigger than we previously saw.


That’s because some of the construction walls are down. I didn’t capture it in this pic, but the interior floor is still dirt at this phase. That’s a lot of outside seating.

One more pic before we leave EPCOT below the cut and then a whole lot of news from the Magic Kingdom

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SeaWorld Parks free for travelers stranded by Volcanic Ash

Since the latest economic troubles started Central Florida’s tourism economy has come to depend on European and UK travelers even more than usual. So it’s nice to see one of the region’s big draws giving back when those tourists encounter a bit of trouble. SeaWorld… Read More »SeaWorld Parks free for travelers stranded by Volcanic Ash

Harry Potter draws on Hollywood Talent for new attraction

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed land at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure will celebrate its grand opening on June 18th. The promotions are starting to fly fast and heavy, just like you will on the Forbidden Journey attraction, as the date draws near.… Read More »Harry Potter draws on Hollywood Talent for new attraction

Closest Super Market to Disney World to close

When I first moved to Orlando, everyone told me I had to go to Goodings. And they were right, it was by far the best super market experience in the area. But still, it lacked something. That something was customers. The prices at Goodings were… Read More »Closest Super Market to Disney World to close

Bus Accident Latest in String of Transportation Incidents at Disney World

I feel like I’ve written that headline before. It’s getting to be a broken record. Today more than just a record was broken, but the whole front end of a Disney bus was crashed when it ran into the back of a parked non-Disney tour… Read More »Bus Accident Latest in String of Transportation Incidents at Disney World

Smoke reported on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

The local Fox news station is reporting that Reedy Creek Fire was dispatched to a report of smoke on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. All guests were evacuated without incident and repairs were even under way by the time the fire crew got there. The cause,… Read More »Smoke reported on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

Photo of Finished Hogwarts Castle Exterior

Universal Orlando has sent along a photo showing the finished exterior of Hogwarts Castle in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter land set to open this spring. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take… Read More »Photo of Finished Hogwarts Castle Exterior

More LEGOland Florida Details at official announcement

In a ceremony full of LEGO bricks, LEGO sculptures, and VIPs, Merlin Entertainments officially announced the 2011 opening of LEGOland Florida. After spending a few years skulking around Central Florida considering various options, they settled on Cypress Gardens based on its rich history and the… Read More »More LEGOland Florida Details at official announcement