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  • Disney makeover magic: California parks getting new looks, attractions to lure bigger crowds Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:34PMDisney California Adventure opened in February 2001 in what was once Disneyland's parking lot. The goal was to make Disneyland into a multiday destination like Walt Disney World in Florida, but initial reviews of California Adventure were lackluster for various reasons: not enough to do, generic rides, not enough Disney theme work.
  • Step right up and … get in line for new park attractions Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:00PMThrill seekers waited a year for Busch Gardens' to build and test its new Cheetah Hunt roller coaster.
  • John Lasseter fuels up for 'Cars 2' Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:43AMWe're in a car with John Lasseter, and the filmmaker is in a professorial mood. During an hourlong commute from his home in Glen Ellen to Pixar's campus in Emeryville, we learn at least a little about the first years of...
  • Theme park designers draw steady work in Asia Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:12AMThe continent has lured many of the industry's Southern California-based designers, who have grown accustomed to globe-trotting as the U.S. has become loaded with theme parks and other entertainment venues. To round up talent to build Universal Studios' newest theme park in Singapore, chief designer Kevin Barbee didn't look far from his Wilshire Boulevard office. After all, Southern California ...
  • King Kong ride helps boost Universal Studios park attendance Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:26PMThe new 3-D attraction helped Universal Studios Hollywood draw just over 5 million visitors in 2010, a 26% increase over 2009, a study shows. But Disneyland remained the most popular theme park in Southern California. It's official: Theme park visitors went bananas for King Kong.
  • Legoland to leave evenings, certain days off its schedule Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:53PMPlanning a trip to Legoland when the park opens in October? Be sure to check the calendar first -- and don't get a late start.
  • Dhr.Com Launches Extreme Discounts For Orlando Hotels Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:22AMThe company has developed itself as an online hotel reservation web site that is culturally relevant, meeting its guest’s unique needs and socializing them in beautiful places all over the world trough various hotel discounts. Dhr.com launches extreme discounts for Orlando hotels, one of the landmark cities in Florida, United States of America (PRWeb June 14, 2011) Read the full story at ...
  • Disney raises park tickets for second time in a year Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:48PMFor the second time in less than a year, Walt Disney World is raising ticket prices.
  • Disney raises theme park prices for summer Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:30PMAs the summer tourist season begins, the Walt Disney Co. announced an increase in ticket prices at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. As of Sunday, one-day passes for the Disney theme parks in Anaheim...
  • Luxury Resort at Walt Disney World – Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:52AMThis is a discussion on Luxury Resort at Walt Disney World – Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Traveling Mamas Has Just Posted the Following: Families visiting Walt Disney World and other Orlando area theme parks will find ...
  • Disney going for gold on Olympic$ Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:18PMDisney is considering becoming a top Olympic sponsor as a way to sweeten its bid next month for media rights to the games in 2014 and 2016. In a presentation to advertisers, Disney's ESPN said yesterday that it was serious about its Olympic bid following a report that its...
  • J:COM Defies Disasters to Maintain Growth Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:33AMGavin J. Blair Japan’s biggest cable and multi-systems operator, Jupiter Telecom (J:COM), has defied the recent disasters that slammed the country and continued to add subscribers through March and April. read more
  • Disney Settles Donald Duck Molestation Lawsuit Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:08AMEriq Gardner Plus, the ten strangest lawsuits at Disney theme parks. read more
  • Woman, Disney Settle Groping Suit Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 8:12AMA Pennsylvania woman who claimed she was groped by Donald Duck during a visit to the Epcot theme park has settled her federal lawsuit against Disney.
  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Offers Vacationers a Chance to Try Their Luck at Savings This St. Patrick's Day Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 8:24AMCallers to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel on Mar. 17 Can Receive One of Several Randomly Selected Deals for the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Including Two Free Nights!
  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Offers Vacationers a Chance to Try Their Luck at Savings This St. Patrick's Day Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 8:00AMLAKE BUENA VISTA, FL--(Marketwire - 03/14/11) - Guests looking for vacation specials at the Walt Disney World Resort can try their luck this St. Patrick's Day and save with one of several special offers from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, including two complimentary nights. On Mar. 17 only, those who call the hotel's reservation line and mention "Lucky" will receive one of several ...
  • Dow Pares Early Fall (Market Update) Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 7:46AMAfter dropping to their lowest levels in six weeks—as Japan's disaster left investors...
  • Florida Resident Package is Value Packed at the Orlando World Center Marriott…Drive in, Park It, and Save from Only $169 Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 7:11AMORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLORIDA RESIDENT PACKAGE IS VALUE PACKED AT THE ORLANDO WORLD CENTER MARRIOTT…DRIVE IN, PARK IT, AND SAVE FROM ONLY $169
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  • Why Disney's Still Worth Buying Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 2:25PMDon't let the recent rally deter you if you're planning a long-term hold.
  • Carlson Partners With Club Med, Enhancing Benefits for Travelers Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 1:13PMCarlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company today announced the launch of a new, strategic partnership with Club Med®, world specialist of upscale, friendly, multicultural all-inclusive vacations.
  • AnyClip Ltd. Announces Unique Licensing Agreement With Universal Pictures Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 12:14PMAnyClip.com and Third-Party Distribution Partners May Now Provide Consumers With Instant Searches of Their Favorite Movie Moments; Businesses May Now Utilize Service for New Film Promotional Avenues
  • AnyClip Ltd. Announces Unique Licensing Agreement With Universal Pictures Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 12:00PMJERUSALEM--(Marketwire - 03/07/11) - AnyClip Ltd. announced today the company's first studio film licensing deal with Universal Partnerships & Licensing. This unique licensing agreement allows AnyClip Ltd. to offer consumers the ability to access and relive their favorite movie moments from Universal Pictures' library of feature films. Through AnyClip.com or via third-party distribution partners ...
  • Carl Hiaasen: 'My humour has always come from anger' Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 8:14AMThe veteran American satirist on vacuous fame, the curse of the paparazzi and the lure of Sarah Palin With bestsellers going back to 1986, and a worldwide following, the trademark Hiaasen brand is firmly established – sharp, dry comic thrillers, with colourful comeuppances. And here's your 13th, Star Island , so can we assume that life in Florida still presents a few… targets? If you write ...
  • Incredible Hulk coaster's panned, fading paint job gets overcoat Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 5:40AMGet Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text OSBIZ To 43886 Universal Orlando says it has begun repainting the Incredible Hulk, the once-bright-green roller coaster that dominates the skyline in the resort's Islands of Adventure theme park.
  • Activating FASTPASS for Character Experiences a Win-Win Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 1:18PMCOMMENTARY | Anyone who has ever visited any of the Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando, Fla., has probably realized a big chunk of their trip is spent standing in line. Whether visitors are waiting in line for attractions or to meet a Disney character, lines and people feeders as much a part of a Disney vacation as experiencing the magic that oozes out of just about attraction and ...
  • Spring brings a slew of new video-game titles Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 1:01PMBored with those video games you got for Christmas ? Here's a rundown of new titles sure to keep your thumbs sore.
  • Disney outlines first details of $1 billion “NextGen” initiative Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:29AMFuture visitors to Walt Disney World will be able to reserve ride times from their home computers and bypass hotel check-in desks once they arrive at the resort, the head of the Walt Disney Co.’s global theme-park division said during an investors conference Thursday. Those advances are among of a series of technological initiatives Disney is [...]
  • The Walt Disney World Totem Poles Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 2:09AMGather round as Jim tells the story behind the resort's special decor.
  • Disney shows all-around strength Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 1:50AMWalt Disney reported a better than expected 54% surge in profit, reflecting an improving economy.
  • Thomas O. Staggs: At the helm of the Disney brand Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 2:41AMInsiders believe Thomas O. Staggs is being groomed for the top job at Walt Disney Co.
  • Dream a little dream Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 11:08PMShiver me timbers. There are pirates in the Caribbean. The scallywags have boarded our ship and are storming the pool deck on this warm moonless night.
  • Discounts on Theme Parks, Movies and More Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 1:22PMAll USF employees can take advantage of special discounts.
  • Robbins Barstow and the Disneyland Dream on Film Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 2:09AMJim introduces us to the man who captured the magic of the Happiest Place on Earth.
  • Mica's new clout in House boost to high-speed rail Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 12:25AMWASHINGTON — For insight into U.S. Rep. John Mica's priorities as new chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee, just look at his calendar.
  • Rescued miners parade at Disney World Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 2:19PMORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The miners rescued in Chile and their rescuers received heroes' welcomes as they paraded down Main Street at Florida's Walt Disney World, officials said.
  • Chilean miners dig Disney World Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 9:59PMMIAMI - The Chilean miners whose epic rescue won them fame and commercial currency marched as heroes Monday with cartoon characters at Disney World, their helmets crowned with Mickey Mouse ears.
  • Chilean miners visit Disney World Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 8:50PMTHE Chilean miners whose epic rescue won them fame and commercial currency marched as heroes today with cartoon characters at Disney World, their helmets crowned with Mickey Mouse ears.
  • Chilean miners greeted with cheers, keys to Magic Kingdom Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 6:55PMThe Chilean miners and their rescuers paraded down Main Street at Magic Kingdom, receiving a hero's welcome as part of their Walt Disney World vacation Monday afternoon.
  • Travel: Universal Orlando in 5… Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 4:34PMUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that Universal Orlando welcomed a certain bespectacled wizard to its land of fantasy last summer.
  • Valley Retrospective: The 1930s Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 3:16AMLike the rest of the country, the Valley was hit hard by the Great Depression. Unemployment rose and families often went hungry; communities joined to help their citizens.
  • Comcast finalizes deal for NBCUniversal Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 6:03PMNEW YORK – Comcast Corp. said Saturday it finalized a deal for control of NBCUniversal, creating a media and entertainment empire that rivals that of The Walt Disney Company.
  • Comcast finalizes deal for NBCUniversal Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 3:31PMComcast Corp. said Saturday it finalized a deal for control of NBCUniversal, creating a media and entertainment empire that rivalsthat of The Walt Disney Company.
  • Comcast, NBC Universal Complete Merger Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 12:03PM(Reuters) - Comcast Corp has completed its takeover of NBC Universal, creating a $30 billion media behemoth that controls not just how television shows and movies are made but how they are delivered to people's homes.
  • Comcast finalizes deal for NBCUniversal Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 5:31AMComcast Corp. said Saturday it finalized a deal for control of NBCUniversal, creating a media and entertainment empire that rivals that of The Walt Disney Company."This transaction brings together ...
  • MTV president Bill Roedy has taken his music channel from the Berlin Wall to SpongeBob SquarePants Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 5:31PMBill Roedy says he has finally “coined” his unconventional career as he exits MTV after spending three decades masterminding the music channel’s global expansion.
  • Chilean Miners Vacation At Disney World Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 8:03AMA group Chilean miners rescued after two months in a dark mine will
  • 5 things you need to know for Thursday Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 7:45AMFrom a vacation by Chilean miners to NASA's Day of Remembrance, here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Thursday, January 27.
  • Chilean miners set for Disney World visit Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 7:21AMChilean miners trapped thousands of feet underground for 69 days are about to begin a six-night vacation at Walt Disney World. Thirty-one of the 33 miners, plus four key rescuers and members of their families arrive in Florida on Thursday. They were invited by Disney President and CEO Bob Iger late last year.
  • Chilean Miners' Disney Vacation Starts Thursday Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 5:18PMChilean miners who were rescued after two months in a dark mine will arrive for a trip to Walt Disney World on Thursday.