Category Archives: Disney World

Goodbye to The Great Movie Ride

The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will long be remembered as a classic Disney Audio-Animatronic attraction, featuring wonderfully detailed sets, a breakthrough animatronic figure, and live performances from the cast that really brought the show to life.  

Express Transportation service to be discontinued

Introduced in December 2016, the Express Transportation cost $15 per person for a single day, and picked guests up directly inside the parks, then by making use of backstage areas, reached the destination faster than using the regular bus service. The final day to purchase the Express Transportation option will be August 16 2017, with…

TOWER OF TERROR vs GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

This YouTube video series takes two theme park attractions and compares them, head-to-head, scoring them across everything we love about rides, shows, and more across five categories: Story, Queue, Visuals, Thrills, and Immersiveness.

One Man’s Dream to become Walt Disney Presents preview center

Named “Walt Disney Presents,” the preview center will share models, concept art and more. Like its predecessor, the new attraction will continue showcasing historic items from Walt Disney’s history, such as sketches, photos and storyboards. The Walt Disney Presents attraction next month will begin displaying models of the upcoming Toy Story Land and Star Wars Galaxy’s…

Florida Residents get a free appetizer and valet parking at select signature restaurants at Disney World

Florida residents can get a complimentary appetizer with each adult entrée purchased and valet parking at selected restaurants in Disney World: Jiko Flying Fish Citricos Artist Point The offer is available August 9 through September 30 2017.

Star Wars Land Full Scale AT-AT’s Under Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The upcoming Star Wars Land is taking shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here are two large At-At’s being constructed in the land with views from inside the park and the parking lot entrance.

American Idol to kick off open auditions at Disney Springs

The Idol bus will take place at Disney Springs on Thursday, August 17th. Early arrival is encouraged. Auditionees will be performing in front of American Idol producers for the opportunity to move on to the next round. “Idol”-winners Jordin Sparks, Kris Allen and Ruben Studdard will make a special appearance and greet lucky audition participants during the kickoff celebration of the search…

New ‘Star Wars’ experience coming to Disney Springs this fall

Here is a look at some of the technology of The VOID. The new Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire was announced by Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB — which is the Immersive Entertainment division of Lucasfilm — and the VOID on Thursday. “Through the power of the VOID, guests who step into Star Wars: Secrets of the…