When stuck on an attraction, when is it okay to call 911

There’s a story in the Orlando Sentinel this morning about a ride-stop and subsequent guest evacuation on the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure park. Ride-stops and walk-offs happen all the time at theme parks, particularly with new attractions, so this wouldn’t be a story, except for a this time a guest called 911

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Could original EPCOT model be restored?

It’s a piece of Disney World history that’s older than Disney World itself.

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Could original EPCOT model be restored?

AJC asks “Are You A Disney Hater”

If you’ve been a Disney fan for any length of time there is a great likelihood that you’ve run into situations where people can’t understand your love for all things mouse. Some of those people are even so anti-Disney, they seem to hate it

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to test Guided Trek through Savannah

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park has announced it is developing a new, immersive experience that will take small groups of guests on personalized, guided treks through some of the savannah areas of the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition attraction. During these excursions, guests will be able to spend more time observing wildlife on the savannah while learning about them from a Disney guide.

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Five things Walt Disney World is doing right

Even though it’s a construction site, it’s still very colorful and themed thanks to the image on the tarp. A few days ago I looked at the five biggest needs at Walt Disney World, I though it was only fair that I identify five things WDW is doing right. So without any further ado… 1

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Five things Walt Disney World is doing right

Even though it’s a construction site, it’s still very colorful and themed thanks to the image on the tarp. A few days ago I looked at the five biggest needs at Walt Disney World, I though it was only fair that I identify five things WDW is doing right

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Walt Disney World rolls out monthly payments for annual pass

Long rumored, and even longer needed, the monthly payment program for the Walt Disney World annual pass has finally rolled out. Now, if you meet the limited eligibility requirements, you can spread out the cost of your annual pass over 11 months. This is a good move by Disney and will enable a few more families to afford an AP

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Kobe visits Disneyland

The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2010 N BA World Champions and what better way to celebrate than visiting the happiest place on earth – Disneyland. Team leader Kobe Bryant was spotted at the park hamming it up with Goofy and enjoying some quality time with his family. The LA Times has the pics

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Sklar Legacy Fund establised to honor Imagineer

Disney Legend Marty Sklar has been honored by the Walt Disney Company at the Ryman Arts Foundation with a fund in his name.Nearly $400,000 in contributions from Disney and individual donors will endow and entire class of art students at Ryman Arts. Ryman Arts, together with The Walt Disney Company, announced the completion of a major grant that creates the Marty Sklar Legacy Fund, honoring the 54-year career and retirement of Sklar. Amid a tough economic climate prompting closure of a number of art programs in public schools across Los Angeles, the Fund will help ensure a quality arts education for a new class of Ryman Arts scholars

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EPCOT adds dining capacity for expected crowds

EPCOT is a park of two unconnected halves, the future and the world. The thread that ties them together is food. Year round there are delicious offerings in unique settings

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