AUTHOR: Tom Bell
SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a new 200-foot-tall hypercoaster set to open summer 2016. With 4,760 feet of track and speeds topping out at 73 mph, Mako will be Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. Mako takes its name from Mako sharks (or blue pointers), which are know for their speed, extreme jumps and ability … SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
Woman nearly drowns at Typhoon Lagoon
Sunday afternoon, paramedics responded to Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon, where a woman in her mid-40s had reportedly nearly drowned. The woman was transported to Florida Hospital Celebration Health and was in stable condition when she arrived. No other information about the woman was available. Source: Orlando Sentinel
Why Not Knott’s?
Walter Knott didn’t start out intending to build America’s first theme park, but that’s exactly what became of the replica ghosttown that Knott built to entertain quests as they waited for a table in the fried chicken dinner restaurant his wife Cordelia operated. The history of Knott’s Berry Farm and how it expanded from that … Why Not Knott’s?
Is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel right for you?
Unlike the Walt Disney World Resort with its wide ranging selection of on-property hotels, the Disneyland Resort only has three on-property hotels: the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel and the Paradise Pier Hotel. To supplement the shortfall, the Disneyland Resort created an program known as Good Neighbor Hotels, where nearby hotels maintain … Is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel right for you?
Disneyland VP Niven: No MagicBands
In a recent Los Angeles Times article, Mary Niven, Vice President of Disneyland Park, states that Disneyland Resort guests won’t be seeing MagicBands in the near future. At Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, MagicBands are used heavily, replacing park admission tickets and hotel room keys. Guests also have the option of attaching a credit … Disneyland VP Niven: No MagicBands
What is Day Six (Or: Why should extend your Disneyland vacation)??
When you’re planning your vacation, you should remember that the Disneyland Resort is smack dab in the middle of Southern California with access to its most famous places and attractions that make excellent Day Six options. Before we talk about that though, let me backtrack a moment and explain the origins of “Day Six.” Unlike … What is Day Six (Or: Why should extend your Disneyland vacation)??
Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
The Disneyland Resort has announced updates to several of their musical groups in conjunction with the Diamond Celebration honoring the 60th birthday of Disneyland Park. The Dapper Dans at Disneyland Park, as well as the Red Car Trolley News Boys and Five & Dime at Disney California Adventure will have new material beginning May 22nd. … Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
Disneyland character allegedly injures child
An 8-year-old boy was allegedly injured recently at Disneyland by a hug from Pluto and his mother says that Disneyland Resort officials are trying to downplay the incident. On Thursday, the boy walked up to Pluto to get a hug at a meet and greet in Mickey’s Toontown. The website TMZ has posted a video … Disneyland character allegedly injures child
D23 Expo adds new 7,500-seat venue
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced that for this year’s D23 Expo they have added a new 7,500-seat venue (“Hall D23”) that will be located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center floor, allowing more guests to see some of the larger presentations. The D23 Expo will take place on August 14-16, … D23 Expo adds new 7,500-seat venue
Disney buys a nearby Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
The Walt Disney Company has purchased the Carousel Inn, a 131-room Good Neighbor Hotels located on Harbor Boulevard directly across from the Disneyland Resort. The purchase for $32 million from Good Hope International was finalized on March 23 and was made using a limited-liability corporation, Carousel Holdings EAT. According to a Disneyland spokesperson, the current … Disney buys a nearby Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
