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Epcot Update: Mexico’s Donald Duck Meet and Greet, Italy’s Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Japan’s Spirited Beasts Exhibit & More – Photos and Video

Hi everyone!

There are many changes going on at Epcot – I’ll start with the Mexico pavilion (below, left), where Hacienda de San Angel is quickly taking shape, and the new Donald Duck meet and greet area (below, right).

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Animal Kingdom Harambe Village Taste of Africa Street Party, Opening Day – Photos and Video

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I had a great time with friends at the new Harambe Village “Taste of Africa” Street Party. A DJ started by announcing the event prior to Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade (below, left), and the event starts at the end of the parade (below, right).

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Legoland Florida Theme Park Open House in Winter Haven Florida – Photos and Video

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We had a great time yesterday at the Winter Haven Orange Dome (below, left), where a Legoland Florida open house was taking place (below, right). When we arrived, the Dome was packed!

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Magic Kingdom Update: Liberty Square, Adventureland and New Fantasyland – Photos and Video

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I spent yesterday at the Magic Kingdom, where there are many changes afoot. Entering past Cinderella Castle (below, right), I headed to Liberty Square. A year after the updated Hall of Presidents (below, right) premiered, it is still as popular and well received as it was then. I am currently working on a Hall of Presidents DVD that will feature the 3 previous versions as well as the current version and more. Check back here for details and release information.

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Independence Day at Epcot and Disney’s Celebrate America Fireworks at The Magic Kingdom – Photos and Video

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Walt Disney World pulled out all the stops for a fantastic July 4th weekend! I even was able to meet Ben Franklin at the American Adventure (below, left) and listen as Betsy Ross told us the origins of the American flag (below, right).

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Buy It Now – Special Limited Re-Release to Celebrate Independence Day! Jeff Lange Remembers: Epcot’s Star Spangled Spectacular

star_spangled_holiday_spectacular_dvd_cover_copyOrlando, FL. (July 1st, 2010) – To celebrate Independence Day, we are re-releasing the Jeff Lange Remembers: Epcot’s Star Spangled Holiday Spectacular! DVD.

Jeff Lange takes you back to July 4th, 1992 for Epcot’s Star Spangled Holiday Spectacular! Just imagine a patriotic version of the Candlelight Processional and you will get an idea of what this special show was all about. Also included is the Epcot 4th of July perimeter fireworks and a special bonus, the 1993 version of The American Adventure.

Your Independence Day celebration begins as you enter Epcot Center, admiring Spaceship Earth as it was before the Millennium Celebration enhancements. After making your way to the American Gardens stage, you take your front row seat for Epcots Star Spangled Holiday Spectacular! This lively, patriotic show features the All American College Orchestra, Epcot’s Voices of Liberty and the World Dancers. You will also enjoy many patriotic song and dance numbers as well as tributes to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The show concludes with a rousing fireworks finale followed by the Epcot 4th of July perimeter fireworks all around World Showcase.

SPECIAL BONUS: The Epcot Center favorite, The American Adventure.

Ben Franklin and Mark Twain are your hosts for this E-ticket attraction presenting historic figures who shaped our nation. Audio-Animatronics of Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Will Rogers, Alexander Graham Bell, and Franklin D. Roosevelt are some of the people represented.

Pick up a copy of Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot’s Star Spangled Spectacular! today and relive all the magic or experience it for the first time.

Running Time: 70 minutes

$14.99


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Special Fireworks Plus Other Patriotic Treats in Store for Walt Disney World Theme Park Guests on July 4

mickey-patrioticLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows plus other patriotic treats – including appearances by “Benjamin Franklin” and “Betsy Ross.” The spirit of the Fourth of July is up in the air after dark, and three Disney parks will be making a bang, with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios presenting special pyrotechnics and Epcot adding a patriotic “tag” to its famous “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” spectacular.

Here’s what’s in store on July 4 (entertainment and park hours are subject to change without notice):

Magic Kingdom – “Celebrate America Fireworks” will fill the sky at 9 p.m.  After the fireworks, guests can enjoy Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” of lights, music and magic at 10 p.m. and midnight. Park hours are 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Disney’s Hollywood StudiosSpecial fireworks set to a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack will be presented at 9:50 p.m., providing guests with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement “Fantasmic!” (which will be at 9 and 10:30 p.m.). Park hours are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Epcot “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which features dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks and fiery torches all choreographed to a musical score, becomes even more dynamic on July 4 as the normal show is supplemented with a patriotic finale. The performance begins at 10 p.m.  Earlier in the day, guests will be treated to the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert – featuring an expanded cast of singers plus the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps and Disney characters – at 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. on the America Gardens Theatre stage.  In addition, Betsy Ross will be engaging guests inside The American Adventure with storytelling, while Ben Franklin will be making appearances on the promenade near the attraction. Park hours are 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Guests can enjoy all the regular attractions and shows from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.