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Disney Pic of the Week: Landscape Magic Kingdom

Posted on by AllEars
As Scott mentioned yesterday, Disney Imagineers are experts when it comes to “forced perspective”. It tricks the eye into believing something is larger /taller than it really is. Walt was famous for this as he tried to deal with the space limitations at Disneyland. Here is a recent example from the New Fantasyland, the Beast’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Landscape Magic Kingdom"
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Pandora restaurant serves up Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner

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Satu’li Canteen in the Pandora area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has added a great new menu option for groups dining together. The Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner allows guests to try all the different combinations of ingredients that can be purchased for individual signature bowl meals. My family and I were eager to try this … Continue reading "Pandora restaurant serves up Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner"
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Experience Pandora culture, hear Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde speak at Orlando art event

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Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde will speak this week at the Orlando Museum of Art during its 1st Thursdays series. Rohde, who led the creative team responsible for designing Disney's Animal Kingdom, will be giving two presentations that focus on the important role that art plays in bringing a Disney theme park from concept to reality. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the museum in downtown Orlando. Specifically, the evening will emphasize its theme of "Celebrating the Beauty of the Natural World" with various aspects related to the new Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. Participants will sample complimentary food and treats inspired by Animal Kingdom, featuring select items from Satu'li Canteen, the counter service restaurant inside Pandora - The World of Avatar. They also can enjoy listening to live entertainment inspired by the theme park. Rohde's presentations will take place at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 1st Thursdays event costs $15 for adults and $5 for children. It's free for kids ages 3 and younger. Orlando Museum of Art members also have complimentary admission. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
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The Happiest Horses on Earth

Posted on by Gary Cruise
When you walk along Main Street USA and you hear that familiar tune start to play, “Clang Clang Clang Went the Trolley“you know exactly what’s coming! If you’re like Carol and I you always stop beside that horse-drawn trolley for a few minutes to watch those talented dancers perform . . . and you probably … Continue reading "The Happiest Horses on Earth"
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Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Don’t miss these experiences

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This week, it was announced that the summer blackout for Silver and Weekday Select passholders would be lifted early. As a result, those passholders can re-enter Walt Disney World parks on Tuesday, Aug. 1. If this applies to you, here’s a look at what you may have missed this summer and what you can look … Continue reading "Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Don’t miss these experiences"
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New Adventures at Mission: Space Start August 13 at Epcot

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UPDATE: Mission: Space will “relaunch” on August 13, 2017! In addition, younger astronauts can now ride — the height restriction will be changed for the Green Mission side with the addition of new X-2 booster seats allowing children 40″-44” to ride. Mission: Space opened at Epcot in 2003, allowing space adventurers to become navigators, pilots, … Continue reading "New Adventures at Mission: Space Start August 13 at Epcot"
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BaseLine Tap House Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Debuting this fall, the new Grand Avenue area at Disney's Hollywood Studios is being re-imagined by Walt Disney Imagineers to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, showing vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city. One prominent hot spot to spring up is the BaseLine Tap House, a cheerful corner pub specializing in beer and wines from California.
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