Month: June 2010
-
RIDEMAKERZ Reopens at Disneyland Resort
After being open a just short time, then closed almost as long for a renovation, RIDEMAKERZ returned to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort this weekend. This time the store is bigger, as RIDEMAKERZ took over the Sanuk location next door. For more info about RIDEMAKERZ, check out my blog from when the store originally…
-
Day trips from Walt Disney World- U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
I am asked often by guests visiting Walt Disney World if they should visit the Kennedy Space Center on their vacation. Of course, I tell them yes! It’s a very easy one hour drive to Kennedy Space Center even if you aren’t familiar with Florida. Before you reach the Kennedy Space Center you will find…
-
Harry Potter Opening Weekend: Universal Orlando’s Dark Mark
An Onsite Report From Aaron DelPrince We’ve waited anxiously for the new land in Islands of Adventure to officially open to the public. Friday, June 18th was the date, and Lord Voldemort must have sent the Dark Mark into the air to summon not only the Death Eaters, but the entire Muggle world to descend…
-
Universal Orlando Video of Wizarding World Grand Opening
Universal Orlando Resort released this video from events that occurred during the grand opening celebration from June 16-18, 2010 for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure theme park. J.K. Rowling, author of the series of Harry Potter books, appeared and commented briefly during her tour of the new land…
-
Video: Phineas and Ferb Walk Around Characters Coming?
Phineas and Ferb is a very popular Disney Channel show, and folks have wondered when the characters might arrive in the Disney parks. At a recent Disney event at the 2010 Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, a Perry the Platypus walk around character was unveiled. Could we be seeing a walk around Perry in…
-
DISer Claims Second Place In Third Expedition Everest Challenge
The Expedition Everest Challenge took place on Saturday, June 12. DISboards member and W.I.S.H. (We’re Inspired to Stay Healthy) Racing Team Runner Becky Dougherty (DISboards username Lexxiefern) took second place in the individual women category. Continue after the break for a full race report.
-
Director Peter Jackson Brings Kong Back To Universal Hollywood
On Sunday, June 1, 2008 a raging fire burned through the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood. The iconic King Kong exhibit was destroyed as four acres were scorched and burned on that day. Larry Kurzweil, President Universal Studios Hollywood, said: “King Kong has been an integral part of Universal Studios Hollywood for decades and, after…