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American Idol Season 9

2009-07-05T07:22:00.005-04:00

So it's that time of year again and American Idol is back in Orlando for Auditions for Season 9 this week.

And while you are in Orlando, why not go to Disney World and visit Hollywood Studios to check out The American Idol Experience for your chance to win a Skip The Line Pass.

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Hall of Presidents at Disney World

2009-06-29T09:27:00.007-04:00

The Hall of Presidents at Disney World has finally gotten the long overdue over haul that it deserved. The newly refurbished attraction at Magic Kingdom now features our nations newest president Barack Obama....

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Universal Studios 2009 Halloween Horror Nights

2009-06-24T10:28:00.003-04:00

On select nights in September and October, Universal Studios Orlando Florida® theme park is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, outrageous live shows, and electrifying scare zones while an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.

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Stitch at Disney Magic Kingdom

2009-06-20T09:52:00.007-04:00

Stitch Celebration Closing at Magic Kingdom

With the recent announcement that Disney World Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration at Magic Kingdom would be permanently going away on June 27, less than two months after its official premiere, I decided to check in on the show while it's still around to see how popular it is. Around 5 minutes before the 3:30pm show began, here's what the gathered crowd looked like:

Around thirty people crammed into every available nearby shaded area, trying to avoid the midday extreme heat while waiting for the show to begin.

As the show began, I spotted a Disney cast member wheeling a cart nearby filled with ice-cold water and fan spray bottles. After standing out there for a few minutes, I was quite tempted to purchase one. Very smart.

The nearby Carousel of Progress let out a couple of minutes into Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration. I'd estimate around 70-80 people exited the Carousel theater, though only around 10 stopped to watch Stitch's show. But a surprisingly large amount of guests wandering through Tomorrowland did gather once the outdoor show began.

In the end, around 75 people decided to take the time to watch Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration. But as you can see, most of the group crowded underneath the shade provided by the Tomorrowland Transit Authority track. I can only assume that this is one of the major reasons why Stitch's Supersonic Celebration will be coming to an end so soon. No one wants to sit on the hot pavement for 30+ minutes in the summer heat in Florida. I wonder if the show would have continued longer had it been featured in the now-demolished Galaxy Palace Theater, which included seating and some shading.

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Princess Diana Exhibit Coming to Downtown Disney

2009-06-18T06:51:00.010-04:00

Walt Disney World & Downtown Disney Bring you Princess Diana Exhibit

Have you been wondering what would become of the former home of the Virgin Mega-store at Downtown Disney, well wonder no longer.

Beginning in early July, the People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. (PPCF) is bringing a new exhibit of royal artifacts called "DIANA-The People's Princess" to that location. The limited-time experience showcases the life and story of Princess Diana, including a sampling of the royal dresses she chose to auction for charity and hundreds of authentic artifacts relating to her life.

The exhibit will consume the 17,500-square-foot former retail store and will feature:

The stories of Diana's own childhood and ancestry and how that lineage was influential in her selection as the future bride of HRH Charles, The Prince of Wales, the future King of England.
Her magical royal wedding which was viewed by over 750 million people from around the globe; her favorite role as "mum" to princes William and Harry.
Kensington Palace, the royal residence where Diana lived from the moment she became the Princess of Wales until her death and which today plays an active role in preserving her charitable legacy.
The historical significance of her role as Princess of Wales and the impact she had through that role on the fashion industry and charitable landscape.
How at the Christie's "Sale of The Century," 79 of Diana's royal dresses were sold to benefit charities which helped position her as an astute philanthropist.
Her untimely passing and the massive media and public interest in the tragedy.
The charitable impact still being recognized through her gowns and personal effects.

Some of the items on display will be:

Royal Doulton figurine of Diana in her wedding dress - Made in 1981 at the time of the royal wedding, the doll is wearing an exact replica of the famous wedding dress.
The Black Velvet "V" Neck - Designed by Bruce Oldfield and worn by Diana for her official royal portrait in 1985.
Wedding Breakfast booklet - Contains guest names and two tickets to observe the bride and bridegroom before and following the wedding ceremony in the quadrangle at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House.
Three-foot doll of Diana as a young girl - Released by the Great American Doll Company in 1998 as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

Unlike Virgin Mega-Store, you will need to purchase a separate admission to the "DIANA-The People's Princess" exhibit.

Prices will be $14.50 (ages 10 and above), $5 (ages 3-9). The exhibition will be through Nov. 30, 2009. Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

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Mama Mia at Disney World Hollywood Studios

2009-06-16T13:56:00.006-04:00

The other day I was listening to the WDW Radio Show last week and Lou did a review of one of my favorite Disney World Hollywood Studios Mama Melrose restaurants, Mama Melrose's. Mama Melrose had been on my list to do a "Who is..."and, what do you know, They did an interview on his segment that provided me with the information to answer the question. So.......for those of you who did not hear the show, here is the story on Mama Mia.

She grew up in Italy and often cooked with her Dad who shared his recipes with her. As she grew up, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She picked up and moved to California and came to the Hollywoood Studios. She made friends with some of the actors, started collecting memorabilia from them and stored it away to preserve the memories.

Eventually, she started inviting her actor friends over for dinner and her food was a hit with them. They loved it so much, they convinced her to open her own restaurant to share her great recipes with everyone. She pulled all of her memorabilia out of storage and decorated her restaurant with it. She did this as a tribute to everyone who helped her over the years and to let everyone know how she got started.

So the next time you are in the Disney's Hollywood Studios, drop into Mama Melrose's, have a bite to eat, and take a look around. As with everything Walt Disney World creates, the back story here really adds to the magic of this often-overlooked eatery.

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Disney World Photo Pass CD

2009-06-13T10:00:00.004-04:00

Get your Disney Photo Pass CD before price goes up

If you're considering buying a Disney World Photo Pass CD for an upcoming Disney World Vacation, you'll save if you pre-order it before Tuesday. The price goes up $20 to $149.95 on June 16.

Also, you can save an additional 20 percent if you order the CD here or at PhotoPass centers on Disney World property.

Disney World has stationed its photographers throughout the parks -- and even the water parks -- and it's free to have your photo taken. Just ask the photographer. Afterward, he will give you plastic card; the numbers on the card are what you will use at either a PhotoPass station on Disney World property or online to view your photos.

I have seen many families that have purchased many professional photos from thier Disney World outings through the years and by far the best deal if you plan to purchase more than 10 photos is a Photo Pass CD. The price of the CD is for an unlimited number of photos from your vacation -- even if the photos won't actually fit on one CD. So, if you plan to buy the CD, take photos everywhere and anywhere!

You can duplicate photos by doing a "save as copy" in the edit mode on disneyphotopass.com. This will allow you to save versions of the same image with different borders, signatures and crops because the images cannot be manipulated with Disney tools once they are burned on the CD.

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Remember -- the CD price is for as many photos as you have in your account.

Disney World "Space Mountain" Update

2009-06-11T08:24:00.007-04:00

Space Mountain at Walt Disney World

Disney World is now more than a month into the seven-month rehab of Space Mountain, and details are trickling out about the changes in store for the venerable roller coaster.

The resort last week filed a construction notice thought to be tied to the Magic Kingdom's indoor coaster; it calls for the installation of an "interactive queue" and audio-visual upgrades. The notice has touched off speculation that Space Mountain could be in line for an electronic-game-filled queue similar to the one Disney World installed at Epcot's Soarin' in 2007.

Disney World officials, who have been relatively tight-lipped about the Space Mountain changes, previously had said only that the 34-year-old attraction would get a new queue enclosure. They also have said the renovations will include new track - though the layout will remain the same - and a new ceiling.

The Reedy Creek Improvement District puts the rehab's value at $12.3 million. The ride is scheduled to reopen Nov. 21.

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Summer Getaway Vacations to Disney World

2009-06-10T16:49:00.007-04:00

Well the time is now to book your Summer Getaway Vacations. If you are reading this you have probably have seen hundreds of web sites offering different types of Orlando Vacation Packages at really cheap rates. Well believe me when I tell you this, you need to take advantage of the offers that you see.

Also if you are planning on coming to Orlando this summer, then you really need to book your Orlando Vacation now.

Lets look at the facts:

Anybody that is trying to book a Discount Vacation Package should not wait till the last minute. When you wait till the last minute, almost every Orlando Resort that does offer Orlando Vacation Package will be sold out. And if they are not sold out will raise there prices and not offer any Discounts. That is why it is always smart to book your Vacation early. This goes for the hotels as well.

Most of the Orlando Vacation Packages that you see on-line also offer Theme Park Tickets along with the room. This is a very good offer since the ticket prices at the gate of the Theme Park of your choice is very expensive. ( 1 Day Disney World is $80, 2 Day is $159 and 3 Days is $233, Prices are for Adult and includes tax) (1 Day Universal and Islands of Adventure is $95 per person)

In order to get the Discount Vacation price, Yes you must attend a 90 minute Time Share Tour of the Resort that you are staying at. But if you want to save money on your Orlando Vacation then this is the only way to do it. We all know that it is a pain in the butt, but you would spend the same time sitting down at a restaurant and eating breakfast with your family.

So I say to you that yes a 90 Minute tour, a free breakfast is worth it to save money on your next Orlando Vacation.

Book now because remember, the Resorts will sell out for the Summer.

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