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Walt Disney World to expand Soarin’ and Toy Story Mania

Two of Walt Disney World’s most popular attractions will soon be able to accommodate more riders. Soarin’, Epcot’s hang-gliding simulation ride, and Toy Story Mania!, the virtual reality shooting game at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will each be expanded. Soarin’ will have another theater added, as well as some updates to the existing screens and projection … Walt Disney World to expand Soarin’ and Toy Story Mania

Disney chef nominated for James Beard award

Scott Hunnel, chef at Walt Disney World restaurant Victoria & Albert’s, is a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the South Region award. His restaurant has won many awards, including being a AAA Five-Diamond winner. 20 chefs from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Puerto Rico were nominated in this category; finalists will … Disney chef nominated for James Beard award

Downtown Disney’s Planet Hollywood to be redesigned to fit with Disney Springs theme

Planet Hollywood at Walt Disney World is working on some changes for the restaurant’s look once Downtown Disney becomes rebranded as Disney Springs. The dining location has been under refurbishment and some of the plans have finally been revealed. موقع رياضي The name will change to Planet Hollywood Observatory and the famous blue globe will … Downtown Disney’s Planet Hollywood to be redesigned to fit with Disney Springs theme

VIDEO: Details for the new AVATAR-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Disney Parks Blog released a new video showing a few details of what may be coming to the new AVATAR-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The creative development team, including Imagineer Joe Rohde, recently met with James Cameron, Jon Landau and a team of artists from Lightstorm Entertainment to check out the progress that … VIDEO: Details for the new AVATAR-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Richard Petty Driving Experience and Exotic Driving Experience to close at Walt Disney World

Petty Holdings told their employees today that the Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World will close June 28. Bill Scott, executive vice president of attractions operator Petty Holdings LLCLLC, said, “Disney has other uses for the property and they have the right to do that, and we respect … Richard Petty Driving Experience and Exotic Driving Experience to close at Walt Disney World

Family walking from Disneyland to Disney World in memory of 8-year-old daughter

The Cobb family of Houston, Texas, is walking from Disneyland in California to Walt Disney World in Florida in honor of their daughter who passed away from cancer. Jonathan and Jennifer Cobb and their three kids want to raise awareness for childhood cancer and to remember Julia “Ju” Cobb, who passed away at the age … Family walking from Disneyland to Disney World in memory of 8-year-old daughter