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April 2015

Downtown Disney adding bridges, second garage

I didn’t get the chance to do a walking-tour of Downtown Disney this week, but I was able to drive by and check things out. Turns out there is a ton of construction going on across Lake Buena Vista Blvd that runs along the perimeter. It starts up at the Downtown Disney Hotels and runs all the way past Typhoon Lagoon.

In addition to a new car bridge that will ease traffic into the largest of the two parking structures, Disney is building three sets of pedestrian bridges adding that extra bit of safety for guests and cast members who end up parking on the other side of the street.

A new pedestrian bridge crosses Lake Buena Vista, it’s not open yet but will put you in Downtown Disney right by Planet Hollywood Observatory and AMC Fork & Dine Theater.

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Here’s the bridge for cars to enter and exit the first parking lot without needing a light. Coming west from EPCOT, you’ll exit on the right via a ramp then turn left to cross the bridge into the parking lot.

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And you’ll also be able to exit the lot and return to Lake Buena Vista traveling west toward the Downtown Disney Hotels. Read More »Downtown Disney adding bridges, second garage

Instapic: Diamond Horseshoe

from Instagram: On busy days at the Magic Kingdom, you may have the option to enjoy carved turkey or pork sandwiches at the Diamond Horseshoe. It’s great to have it open, but the place sadly lacks any live entertainment of the sort it used to… Read More »Instapic: Diamond Horseshoe

Cast of Avengers visit Jimmy Kimmel, Hilarity Ensues

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Here’s a little weekend watching for you. Last week the cast of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron came on Jimmy Kimmel Live and it was fantastic.

First, Jimmy used his montage to remind everyone just how far our superheroes have come:

Then he got the cast together to play a round of Avengers Family Feud

During the interview, Jimmy went to the wall of fans to take some questions.
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