Start the summer early on your Orlando vacation with these exciting May events and attractions:
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival – Explore a wonderland of floral fun, meet gardening celebrities and enjoy classic rock acts. Now through May 31st.
Manta – Ride SeaWorld’s newest, most innovative coaster to date – Manta. Swoop, dive and plummet – face down – over a giant lagoon filled with over 300 manta rays! Opens May 22nd.
Star Wars Weekends – Journey to a galaxy far, far away at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where you can train to become a Jedi, explore the “force” behind the Clone Wars cartoon and meet celebrities like Ray Park (Darth Maul), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and more! Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 22nd through June 14th.
SeaWorld AfterDark – Rock the night away at SeaWorld with special shows like Shamu Rocks and an all new fireworks display extravaganza! May 23rd through September 7th.
The American Idol Experience Now Open at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World
Here’s a special preview courtesy of Deb Wills of AllEars.Net of The American Idol Experience – now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
Become a star on your Disney Orlando vacation at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Here’s how it works:
First, you’ll register and then audition in front of a Disney’s Hollywood Studios producer. Make it past the first stage and you’ll pick from a list of songs which you’ll sing with musical accompaniment. Pass the second audition and you get a spot to sing in front of a live audience during one of the scheduled preliminary shows throughout the day.
Then, it’s up to the audience.
If you get the highest amount of votes for that show, you move on to the daily finale, where you’ll compete with the day’s other winners. If you get the most votes in the finale show, you’ll win a “Dream Ticket” that guarantees you a spot at a regional audition for the actual American Idol TV show – with no waiting in the long lines!
Head to The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and live the dream on your Walt Disney World vacation!
A new year means new thrills and fun at Walt Disney World in Orlando! Be sure not to miss these great new Disney attractions and events on your Orlando vacation:
Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
Opens January 29th
Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party at Magic Kingdom Park
Premiers February
The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Grand Opening: February 14th
Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
February 26th through March 30th
ESPN The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 27th through March 1st
Top Places to Celebrate the New Year
on Your Orlando Vacation
Have a blast on New Year’s Eve during your holiday Orlando vacation, don’t miss these exciting year-end Central Florida fireworks celebrations.
For a magical New Year, head to Walt Disney World® where there’s Fantasy in the Sky at the Magic Kingdom, a special version of Illuminations at Epcot and “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Want to make a “splash” into 2009? Head to New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld®. Or party like its 2009 at Universal CityWalk®’s “Rock in the New Year”. And if the parks are not your style, there’s special New Year’s Eve festivities in Celebration and Old Town to enjoy.
The new year is almost upon us – and that means more fun, more thrills and more exciting Orlando attractions!
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming part of the “American Idol” phenomenon, then head for Disney’s Hollywood Studios™! Because beginning February 2009, you could live the dream during The American Idol Experience. This exhilarating, new attraction will feature the glitz and glamour of the hit television series’ stunning set, and will give you an opportunity to experience the thrill as if really at the show!
Next, prepare for SeaWorld®’s newest, most innovative coaster to date: Manta! Manta will give you a first hand experience of what it’s like to live the life of a manta ray. You’ll swoop, dive and plummet – face down – over a giant lagoon teeming with a vast array of underwater wildlife, including over 300 manta rays! Coming Summer 2009 to SeaWorld® Orlando, this unique thrill ride is sure to become a favorite of coaster fans around the world!
Scheduled to open in spring 2009 at Universal Orlando®, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will stake its claim as the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world. The Universal Creative team is combining audio and special effects engineering, sophisticated on- and off-board video and one-of-a-kind guest personalization to create a roller coaster experience unlike any other.
Plus don’t forget to enjoy these brand new attractions from 2008:
SeaWorld®’s water park Aquatica – the world’s first water park to feature actual sea life as part of the rides themselves – including the beautiful black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins!
The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios® – swing, sail, bump and spin your way on a hilarious journey through Krustyland – starring your favorite Simpsons characters, all voiced by the show’s original cast!
Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ in Walt Disney World® – this exciting 4-D attraction takes you on a high-energy adventure ride through a world of midway-style games hosted by favorite characters like Woody, Buzz, Rex and Hamm!
Experience the hottest new Central Florida attractions – plan your 2009 Orlando vacation today!
This holiday season, be sure not to miss these top Christmas celebrations on your Orlando vacation:
At SeaWorld Orlando, there’s The Polar Express Experience at The Wild Arctic, Shamu Christmas…Miracles at Shamu Stadium and the Makahiki Christmas Luau at the Seafire Inn.
Walt Disney World brings you Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Holidays Around the World at Epcot.
And at Universal Orlando, don’t miss Celebrate Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure and Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios.
Plus be sure to catch ICE! at the Gaylord Palms and Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration.
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
The American Idol Experience Coming to Walt Disney World February 2009
Experience the thrill of stardom at the The American Idol Experience – coming February 2009 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Everyone who registers has a shot to win!
It all starts with auditioning in front of a Disney’s Hollywood Studios producer. Next, a select few will be chosen to perform live in front of an audience and a panel of judges. Before each show, selected performers will get the full star treatment , that includes vocal coaching plus hair and make-up!
Then it’s time to hit the stage! Those with the highest votes from each show will compete in a daily Grande Finale show sing-off – the winner receiving a guaranteed reservation for a regional American Idol audition – with no waiting in the long lines!
Don’t miss this exciting new STAR attraction – coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Plus, get the STAR treatment on your Orlando vacation. Book a luxurious Orlando vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes now and save $150 on select homes!
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
Disney Area Golf Fun for Everyone
Make your Disney vacation a hole-in-one! For great Orlando vacation golf action, hit the greens at Mystic Dunes Golf Club.
Just minutes from Walt Disney World, this top rated 7,012 yard, Par 71 course features a challenging combination of expansive greens and undulating contours all in a style echoing a blend of the Carolinas and the British Isles.Mystic Dunes also features a putting green, driving range, golf instruction and a clubhouse.
For golf excitement the whole family will enjoy, check out these “mousetacular” Walt Disney World mini golf courses:
Fantasia Gardens – This delightful course features 18-holes of challenging obstacles wrapped in a Fantasia-themed landscape depicting the film’s most notable scenes.Fantasia Gardens also includes a “Fairway” course that looks like a miniaturized real golf course! Located within the Epcot Resort area (across from Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Winter Summerland – With two 18-hole courses – both a holiday-themed mix of winter wonderlands and tropical paradises – there’s no end to the fun you’ll have on your journey to reach the North Hole and to win the day’s hole-in-one reward!Located within the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort area (adjacent to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park).Hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week.
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
Add even more magic to your magical Disney Orlando vacation – take the kids to Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. This newly revamped attraction features a behind-the-scenes tour of Disney’s latest hit film franchise with a new focus on this summer’s blockbuster film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
This wonderful world of movie magic includes:
A movie about the latest film narrated by director Andrew Adamson
Original concept art, storyboards, movie props and costumes
A full-sized recreation of Aslan’s stone table
A meet-n-greet with Prince Caspian himself!
Enter the magical world of The Chronicles of Narnia at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World – your kids will thank you for it!
Nearing its 20th anniversary next year, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular continues to be one of the premier attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Lasting a little over 30 minutes, this intense, live-action stunt extravaganza will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!
The show begins with casting audience members in the roles of extras. Then the music starts, the lights dim and Indiana Jones explodes onto the stage in a jaw-dropping and unforgettable re-enactment of his classic temple escape scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark – complete with deadly traps and the infamous giant rolling boulder! The nailbiting action continues as Indy avoids swashbuckling swordsman and armed soldiers in the memorable Cairo chase sequence. The show concludes literally with a bang as Indy must stave off a towering airplane mechanic, dodge spinning propeller blades and avoid multiple explosions caused by a leaking fuel tank – a flawlessly choreographed live performance of one of Raiders’ most breathlessly exciting action sequences!
Afterwards, you’ll feel as if you’ve actually been in the movie – an adrenaline-fueled, non-stop “living film” that perfectly captures the essence of everything we love about the Indiana Jones films.
Whip on over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and embark on one of most thrilling adventure attractions at Walt Disney World!
Want to add more Indiana Jones to your Orlando vacation adventures? Catch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hitting theatres this Thursday, May 22nd.
Fire up your X-Wings and make the jump to light speed to the 2008 Star Wars Weekends celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Meet your favorite Star Wars characters and mingle with Star Wars celebrities, including David Prowse (“Darth Vader”), Jeremy Bulloch (“Boba Fett”) and Peter Mayhew (“Chewbacca”) – plus celebrity host Warwick Davis (“Wicket the Ewok”) and more! Featured activities include:
The Jedi Training Academy – Learn the FUNdamentals of the force (Don’t forget to pack your lightsabers!).
Behind the Force – An exclusive 25-minute show unveiling the moviemaking secrets of the entire Star Wars saga.
The Padawan Mind Challenge – A Star Wars trivia bonanza just for kids!
Hyperspace Hoopla! – a spectacular evening Star Wars celebration for everyone!
There’s also prize giveaways, a celebrity round table and even a Star Wars Cantina street party!
The annual event, now in its 11th year, runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 6th through June 29th.
Use the force on your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando – don’t miss Star Wars Weekends!
Next week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull swings into theatres Thursday, May 22nd. And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride the movies at Universal Orlando.
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Here’s a special “sneak peek” look at the wild and wacky Toy Story Mania attraction at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios:
First, Mr. Potato Head greets each guest who “steps right up” to this fun, new interactive 4-D ride. Once seated in the 4-person car, you’ll be whisked away into a world where toys and kids rule the land. Next, you’ll race through five midway-style games to test your skills against other players by taking virtual aim at bulls-eyes, ducks, plates and more.There’s even a space alien ring toss game!
All of your favorite Toy Story characters are there to join in on the fun – including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Ham, Slinky Dog and last, but not least – the Bucket of Green Army Men!
Don’t miss this exciting new ride, slated to open May 31st in Orlando at Disney Hollywood Studios!
And for more “animated” thrills for your Orlando vacation, check out The Simpsons Ride grand opening tomorrow, May 15th at Universal Studios Orlando.
Last night you watched Hollywood come alive with the 80th Annual Academy Awards.Now it’s your turn to be a star and experience the thrills of movie magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios)!
Every day is a whole day of “Lights. Camera. Action!” where you can:
Literally go behind the scenes and see how movie magic is made
Watch an exciting stunt-packed outdoor live action “movie”
Ride through some of history’s most beloved movie scenes
This months Tip from Deb at All Ears Net includes helpful hits and tips on how to meet your favorite characters and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Many characters can only be found at certain times and locations, so to help plan your day Deb has outlined some great ideas to make sure you meet characters like Buzz, Woody and Jessie from Toy Story!
Several times through out the day you can see all kinds of characters at Sorcerer Mickey’s Hat. Oh and don’t forget to pose with the Cars from, Cars!
Are you a fan of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible? They hang out near the Magic of Disney Animation. And in the Animation Courtyard are the stars of Playhouse Disney!
See your favorite ESPN show personalities and stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from February 29 – March 2. This annual sports filled weekend includes sports stars and celebrities sharing their memorable moments with the ESPN audience. Events include:
Celebrity Motorcades and Conversations where you can hear a live interview and ask star athelete questions.
Dream Job – The Experience where a lucky audience member will have a chance to see what it is like to try for the ultimate sports “Dream Job”.
Also be sure to visit the Interactive Sports Center were you can test your athletic skills!
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