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Orlando isn’t just for Disney World anymore

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando isn’t just Disney’s kingdom anymore. Universal Orlando Resort, which features two theme parks, offers plenty of adventure and escape that previously was the monopoly of Disney in south Florida. Startin [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

China's Fake Disneyland, Overgrown and Ghostly

In 1998 the Reignwood Group, a Thai-owned property developer, touted plans to build Wonderland on 120 acres (48 hectares) in the village of Chenzhuang in China, some 20 miles (32 kilometers) outside of Beijing. But the deal—which [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Some special photos taken at Walt Disney World

For whatever reason, one of the most memorable aspects of our first visit to Walt Disney World in 1972 was the abundance of Kodak Picture Spots located throughout the Magic Kingdom. The idea was to find one of these photo op areas and the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Spectating on Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

With just over two weeks to go until Walt Disney World marathon weekend, it's time to start talking race-day strategy. Every runner should go into the day with a plan, and likewise any family or friends cheering them on along the cour [...]

Posted On : Dec, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

The Muppety Makeover of Disneyland That Almost Happened

With Kermit the Frog front-and-center with the Obama family at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree earlier this month (not to mention The Muppets being one of the best reviewed films of 2011), it would appear that the Walt Disney [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

As Disney fights casinos, Universal sits on sidelines

As state lawmakers weigh whether to allow casino developers to build massive resorts in South Florida, most of Central Florida's biggest tourism businesses have come out against the plan. But one influential interest — Universal [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Keyes to Disneyland

A GREYSTONES family has won their dream holiday in a competition run by Abbey Travel in Bray. The Keyes family from Charlseland entered the prize draw recently, and couldn't believe their luck when they found out that they will be goi [...]

Posted On : Dec, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

FOUR SEASONS RESORT COMING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort this week in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate Partners. The 444-room [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

An Eerie Tour Of The Knockoff Disney World That China Abando...

Not all construction projects in China turn into ghost towns: some turn into ghost amusement parks. Wonderland was supposed to be a fantastic amusement park just 45 minutes outside of Beijing, on the way to the Great Wall. Judging from t [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Disney To Bring "Avatar" World To Life

The top grossing film of all time "Avatar", raking in 2.8 billion in global box office, will soon jump off the silver screen and into the gloved hands of Mickey Mouse at Orlando's Walt Disney World. Thanks to the recent a [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Disney World building time shares next to Grand Floridian ho...

The Walt Disney Co.'s time-share business said Thursday it will build an addition to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the highest-priced company-owned hotel at Walt Disney World. The project, which will add approximatel [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Disneyland, hotel workers reach contract agreement

The Walt Disney Company and the union representing hundreds of hotel workers at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim have come to a five-year agreement. The new contract will include wage increases, affordable health care and decreased worklo [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

The Biebs Goofs Around In Disney World!

Hey Justin Bieber! Your Christmas album hit the top of the charts, what are you going to do next?! What else? DISNEY WORLD!!! Over the weekend, The Biebs pre-recorded an exciting and lively medley of songs from his new holiday album for & [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Stars invade Walt Disney World for Christmas special

Several starts made a visit to Walt Disney World Friday to tape performances for Disney's Christmas special. Two of them took Orlando by storm. Just hours after Justin Bieber announced on Twitter ( @justinbieber) that he was headed to [...]