Category Archives: 2017

New interactive iCan Robot experience debuts in the Disney Magic Kingdom

This new robot named iCan intercats with guests as it makes makes its way around the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. He is also equipped with a chest mounted video and display and extensive on-board sound effects and music. Look for it when you visit Tomorrowland and take an unforgettable picture with the kids!

Walt Disney World is getting its very own Club 33

This members-only restaurant, located in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, was originally designed by Walt Disney and used as a space to entertain friends and VIPs. These days, access is gained via a hefty initial membership fee in addition to annual dues. Disney currently operates Club 33 at Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. Pricing at Disneyland…

Miss Adventure Falls to open March 12 at Typhoon Lagoon

This new water attraction is family-friendly and open to all ages, and is part of an expansion for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. This will make Typhoon Lagoon the first Disney water park to feature an audio animatronic and a ride-up conveyer belt as part of the ride. Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed for refurbishment. It will reopen March…

Daytona 500 2017: Dates & Speedweeks Schedule

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While the Great American Race, which takes on a slightly new stage format this year, is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, February 26, the action at Daytona starts much sooner than that. Here’s a complete look at the schedule of events for the 2017 Daytona Speedweeks: Saturday, February 25 10:30 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying,…

New fireworks show to replace “Wishes” at Walt Disney World on May 12

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After 14 years, the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at the Disney Magic Kingdom will say goodbye on May 11, 2017 to make way for a new show beginning May 12th, 2017. Happily Every After, the new replacement for Wishes, will premiere at the Magic Kingdom on May 12. The show will feature the latest fireworks and…

Know the Power of Tapu Tapu devices for Universal’s Volcano Bay

The Tapu Tapu devices, a waterproof wristband, will be used at Universal’s new Volcano Bay for everything from reserving your place in a virtual queue for the rides to activating special effects throughout the park. Soak up the sun on Waturi Beach, watch your friends speed through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge in The Reef leisure…

Pandora World of Avatar to open at Disney Animal Kingdom on May 27

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Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, has today announced that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27 2017. Guests can wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants and join the Na’vi on two executions, including the Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage. Guests at…