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Universal Orlando Video of Wizarding World Grand Opening
Universal Orlando Resort released this video from events that occurred during the grand opening celebration from June 16-18, 2010 for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure theme park. J.K. Rowling, author of the series of Harry Potter books, appeared and commented briefly during her tour of the new land…
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Video: Phineas and Ferb Walk Around Characters Coming?
Phineas and Ferb is a very popular Disney Channel show, and folks have wondered when the characters might arrive in the Disney parks. At a recent Disney event at the 2010 Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, a Perry the Platypus walk around character was unveiled. Could we be seeing a walk around Perry in…
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DISer Claims Second Place In Third Expedition Everest Challenge
The Expedition Everest Challenge took place on Saturday, June 12. DISboards member and W.I.S.H. (We’re Inspired to Stay Healthy) Racing Team Runner Becky Dougherty (DISboards username Lexxiefern) took second place in the individual women category. Continue after the break for a full race report.
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Director Peter Jackson Brings Kong Back To Universal Hollywood
On Sunday, June 1, 2008 a raging fire burned through the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood. The iconic King Kong exhibit was destroyed as four acres were scorched and burned on that day. Larry Kurzweil, President Universal Studios Hollywood, said: “King Kong has been an integral part of Universal Studios Hollywood for decades and, after…
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Jodi Benson, Voice of Ariel, Performs at Disneyland Resort
Members of the media and special guests were treated to an unexpected surprise during a press conference on Friday, June 11 promoting “What’s New and What’s Next at Disneyland Resort.” After Walt Disney Imagineer, Lisa Girolami, described the concept of the new “The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” dark ride, Jodi Benson – the…
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Disney’s World of Color Blue Carpet Premiere Images
World of Color is the new spectacular nighttime spectacular at Disney California Adventure aimed at raising the bar for after-dark theme park entertainment, and hopefully revitalizing the second gate in California. The show has 1,200 powerful fountains (some shooting 200 feet in the air), Disney and Pixar characters, music, fire, lasers and splash. June 10,…
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Into The Walt Disney Archives With Disney Legend Dave Smith
Interview with Archives Founder and Chief Archivist Dave Smith The D23 Official Disney Fan Community recently announced a special 40th anniversary event honoring both the creation of the Walt Disney Archives and its Founder and Chief Archivist Dave Smith. On Friday, June 25, Disney President and CEO Bob Iger, noted film historian Leonard Maltin, and…