Full speed ahead at Disney
WDI offers some big news dumps this week, as Universal also prepares for expansion.
What's new at Disney...
Disney confirms two major expansion projects in Florida: Walt Disney World is proceeding with previously announced plans to build two new themed lands in Florida. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro confirmed Disney's plans during a presentation to invited reporters at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California.
Disney shows off animatronics from Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Also last week, I got to see several of the Audio Animatronic figures for Tiana's Bayou Adventure in action, at Walt Disney Imagineering's headquarters in Glendale.
Disney shares first look at Disneyland's Avatar project: Disney CEO Bob Iger has shared first-look concept art of the proposed new Avatar land at the Disneyland Resort.
First look at EPCOT's new Test Track: Walt Disney Imagineering has shared its first look at its reimagined Test Track attraction at Walt Disney World's EPCOT.
It's the season for even more Star Wars at Disneyland: The next generation of Star Wars stars last week on Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at Disneyland, kicking off the return of Season of the Force at the theme park, now through June 2. Here's everything we saw... and ate. [With video]
Disneyland, Walt Disney World to change disability access plans: Do you use a disability access pass when visiting the Disney theme parks? Get ready, because things are about to change. The Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks are about to revamp their procedures for accommodating guests with accessibility needs.
Disneyland sets ticket sale for Pride Nite event
...And Universal
Here's the latest on Universal's proposed UK theme park: Universal Destinations and Experiences has entered a public feedback period for its proposed theme park in the United Kingdom.
Let's try all the Harry Potter ice cream flavors: What's your favorite flavor of Wizarding World ice cream? That's the question that I set out to answer for myself, as Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream is now open inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. [With video]
The ultimate guide to Universal Studios' Butterbeer: Beyond the rides in Universal's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter lands, the most popular attraction might be Butterbeer. We tried all six varieties during a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood last week, and now we'd like you to vote for your favorite. [With video]
Universal Orlando sets Halloween Horror Nights dates
Plus more news
Real Madrid World theme park opens in Dubai
Cedar Point releases first on-ride video of Top Thrill 2
Loch Ness Monster gets its reopening date at Busch Gardens
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Best wishes for a great week, and thank you again for reading,
Robert Niles