Monday, April 30, 2012

Disney Update 4.30.12

At the Magic Kingdom Casey Jr Splash N Soak area near the Fantasyland train station is looking good. Since the last video update they have added some animals on top of the trains similar to the posters on the construction walls around Fantasyland.





At Animal Kingdom the poacher scene at the end of Kilimanjaro safari has now been removed. A few weeks ago Disney announced that they will be removing this scene out of the safari to make way for a new animal habitat. It looks like the area has now been cleared, cleaned up and  new grassy areas were put in where the poachers camps used to be. The truck holding little red has now also gone.  Each safari driver tells a different story but, all say that "the reserve is getting ready to introduce even more animals in to the reserve" One of the safari drivers said it would be ready around September.

Here is a look at the old poacher scene filmed about a month ago:




Today:




A few photos of the flowers below from the monorail... only 20 more days till the end of the Flower and Garden Festival.



 SeaWorld not the only ones with turtles...
Turtles at Epcot The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction:


The view of the front of Test Track from the monorail.


Finally, got to see the new Vision House Exhibit at Innoventions. Pretty neat exhibit. My fav. out of the whole house was the keyboard and mouse made out of bamboo.
 Vision House website

 - A look around the new Turtle Trek 4.27.12. at SeaWorld

- Universal Update 4.29.12 Despicable Me / Cinematic Spectacular

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Universal Studios Update 4.29.12.



The new night time lagoon show Universal's Cinematic Spectacular 100 years of Movie Memories  and Universal Superstar Parade will officially premier on May 8th. Lucky park guest were already treated to a preview of the nigh-time lagoon show for several nights now. Tonight is another preview night for the show... did not stay to see it but cant wait.
Signs around the lagoon inviting guest to stay for a sneak preview of the show.


Work being done to one of the gates team members use just to the left of the Horror Make-Up show. Perhaps making it wider for the "larger than life" live interactive parade floats? Just about a week away!



 Finally, the new Despicable Me - Minion Mayhem scheduled to open this summer is finally shaping up as final touches are done to the outside of the new attraction. New large posters have been placed up on the sides.

Video:


Turtle Trek at SeaWorld Orlando now open!


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Friday, April 27, 2012

Turtle Trek at SeaWorld Orlando Now Open!

Turtle Trek at SeaWorld is officially open. At 9am today guest were able to experience the all new 3D 360 degree journey for the first time. The old Manatee rescue area has been transformed into the new Turtle Trek attraction. 
 If you remember the old Mantatee rescue area... the exit is now the entrance to the new attraction just behind the gift shop.

They have separated the two underwater viewing area so we see the manatees( first room ) then the turtles (second room). You will spend around 8 mins in each room and move to the next as a group. Once everyone enters the turtle room an educator talks about the journey of a turtle and answers any questions... all while you enjoy viewing the turtles swim around with various colorful fish.
Video:  *Note a small clip at the end of this video is from the 3D film shown in this attraction.

 


 On to the all new circular dome theater to experience the 360 degree 3D film. Have to go and check this out it is so Amazing and Awesome!

Exit of the theater leads to the viewing of the turtles and manatees from above and also some fun interactive games for kids.
New TurtleTrek pins can be purchased at the gift shop. Also an exclusive passholder pin also for sale. 

TurtleTrek shirts:

Paper bags that replaced the plastic bags at SeaWorld. 100% recycled.
Park maps now have a dark blue background and also the new Turtle Trek and the SeaWorld Rescue facility now also on the new map.

Finally, a look a the new Turtle Trek souvenir refillable cups.

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Videos:
Manatee viewing:


Turtle viewing


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

SeaWorld Update Turtle Trek walls down / UW viewing update 4.24.12.

A couple of pics of the New Turtle Trek attraction at SeaWorld Orlando. The walls have now been taken down. Team members were able to preview the area Monday and Tuesday. The President of SW (green shirt) was there filming something at the front of the attraction today.. Turtle Trek officially opens this Friday!


As mentioned in previous post, the turtles near manta (turtle point) have now been moved to the new  Turtle Trek area. Pelicans stayed... We will call it Pelican Point.

Finally, A couple of pics of UV / DWS area. Tank is filled with water, floor up, divers down.


Been asked where you can meet the Shamu character.... At the front of the park and usually only in the mornings.
When SW only has 3 OneOcean shows the pathways to Shamu Stadium become I-4... bumper to bumper traffic. First show of the day.


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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Disney pic update 4.21.12.

At Epcot, cast members were training for the new Vision House exhibit inside Innoventions. It will officially open tomorrow Sunday April 22nd. 





Last Sunday was the last time to experience Test Track before it closed to be updated, it is now been blocked off and a couple of cars displayed near the entrance. Disney added a musical entertainment group to entertain guest at different times during the day. Did not get to see this, due to inclement weather in the area yesterday afternoon but instead saw hail... Test Track is scheduled to re-open later this year.
Pea size hail coming down at Epcot:




At the Magic Kingdom work begins on getting Casey's JR Splash N Soak area ready; a small play area for kids which is scheduled to open soon.
 Video:






* Photos and videos from this post were taken 4.20.12


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-Universal preparing for the Universal Cinematic Spectacular lagoon show.

- SeaWorld's Viva La Musica event

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