Category: News
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A look inside Walt Disney’s apartment
In the life of a true Disney fan there are moments. Your first time at a Disney theme park, your first time seeing the castle, your first peek backstage. For some fans, luck smiles on them occasionally and they get to do things that a lot of people don’t get to do – dinner at…
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Apollo 40th Anniversary: Kennedy Space Center July 16, 2009
July 16, 1969. I was not quite 7 months old when three men were blasted into space atop a “monstrous machine” from Cape Canaveral, Florida (now the Kennedy Space Center). I certainly do not remember this event, but the Apollo missions had a profound influence on my life nonetheless. My father, Vaughn R. Parfitt, Ph.D.,…
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Disney is supporting the Orlando Magic at Magic Kingdom
I had the chance to see Cinderella Castle last night bathed in blue and white lights at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disney is showing their support for the Orlando Magic in the 2009 National Basketball Association finals. This is only a temporary change while the games are being played. The regular castle lighting will…
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TEA Releases theme park attendance figures for 2008
The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) has released their rankings and attendance figures for 2008. The report covers all theme parks world wide, and as could be expected – the attendance numbers at most US theme parks were flat in 2008. Also as expected, Walt DIsney World’s Magic Kingdom tops the list this year as the…
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Tren-D comes to Downtown Disney
Tren-D opened today in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World. This new store replaces Summer Sands, it is located next to Team Disney. You can stroll from one shop into the other. Tren-D PHOTO GALERY I expected your typical tourist shop filled with Disney World merchandise. I was pleasantly surprised when I checked out this…
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RU freakin’ kidding me?
Okay, so the big ‘secret’ is out – RU23 is Disney’s “Official” fan web site. Meaning that you get to pay $75 for the privelige of buying ‘exclusive’ merchandise, and you get a magazine 4 times a year along with some other minor perks. RU freakin kidding me?? This is the big announcement? Disney’s decision…
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Pinocchio’s Marionette Garden Party comes to Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World now has a new temporary meet and greet area for Pinocchio. This area is to the left of City Hall as you enter the park. This area is to promote the DVD release of Pinocchio March 10, 2009. This will be open for photos and autographs until April 3,…