Posts Tagged ‘Walt Disney World’

A newbie joins Captain EO’s crew

Captain EO features Michael Jackson and a time warp back to the '80s. There’s lots of nostalgia built into the return of Captain EO at Disney World’s Epcot. But what if you’ve never seen it? Without the fuzzy feelings of childhood, does it hold up? I had never seen the Michael Jackson space-dance...

July 7th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, Things to do | Read More

Patriotic Fourth of July fireworks rocked the Magic Kingdom and beyond

(Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Although many guests at Walt Disney World enjoy the Magic Kingdom’s July 4th fireworks show up-close in the park, others enjoy the spectacle from across the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Polynesian Resort’s beach area. It’s even an annual tradition with many...

July 5th, 2010 | Featured, Video | Read More

How will a possible hurricane affect your Disney visit?

Name one weather-related difference between the Disney theme parks here in Orlando and those in California. And, no, you can’t cite the humidity or the afternoon summer showers. Give yourself credit if you named hurricanes. Florida and the other Gulf and Atlantic states face a unique risk not shared...

June 1st, 2010 | Featured, Park Tips | Read More

Magic Kingdom: Performance artist rounds up another project on Carousel of Progress’ birthday

Last year, Brian Feldman spent Feb. 29 leaping from a ladder. This Friday he'll be spending 11 hours on the Carousel of Progress. (Orlando Sentinel file photo) There’s a different kind of Disney marathon coming Friday. Performance artist Brian Feldman will spend 11 hours going around in...

January 13th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, News | Read More