Ahhh February. In Central Florida that means one thing… the Daytona 500. So I wasn’t at all surprised to see this photo of four-time Nascar Champ and three-time Daytona 500 winner Jeff Gordon with his wife and daughter enjoying the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction… Read More »Nascar Champion Jeff Gordon at Disney World
Update: With their 1Q results Disney announced that their discount packages will be extended until August of 08. With the economy in near shambles, Central Florida tourist destinations know they have to offer some pretty good deals to get you in the door. The Walt… Read More »Orlando Theme Parks Offer Great Deals for Family Travel
This statement from Boston Girl was promoted from the comments. Even with a recession, and the amount of times we go to Disney from Boston (roughly 5 times a year), the past two years have been even busier then ever! In October, you wouldn’t know… Read More »Is Disney acting like its in a recession?
The set of The American Idol Experience.
I knew The American Idol Experience is in previews and I heard via a twitter from someone who had auditioned and made it into the 2pm show that there would be shows on Saturday, so I drove out to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sit in on three Saturday afternoon shows. I’m glad I did.
There is much to be happy with about the attraction, and, as always, a few rough edges that need to be cleaned up. But, hey, that’s what Soft Openings are for. Right?
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One of the things I’m most looking forward to for the American Idol Experience is how the past stars of the television show are worked into the attraction. As we roll up to the grand opening date of February 14th, Disney has been leaking out… Read More »Syesha Mercado talks The American Idol Experience
The sands of time that buried the unfinished ‘Legendary Years’ half of the Pop Century value resort at Walt Disney World have begun to shift. Construction on the 1900-1940 themed buildings was stopped after 9-11 drove tourism traffic down. By the time the industry recovered,… Read More »Disney to finish Pop Century
Was just given access to a new video that includes the first look at the American Idol Experience stage and some of the backstage areas. As others who have seen the show say, the stage is really faithful to what you’re used to seeing during… Read More »American Idol Experience, first look at the stage
We went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday. If you hadn’t heard things are changing a bit around there. Until recently DHS was Disney World’s unloved stepchild. Always looked over when new projects came its way. What else explains all the Pixar based rides going… Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios update