Up for another look at New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park? Walt Disney Imagineering just shared this time-lapse video that shows the amazing progress that’s been made so far on the expansion. Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: Disney Parks Blog

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James and his producing partner Jon Landau and their team at Lightstorm Entertainment will serve as creative consultants on the project and will work side-by-side with our Walt Disney Imagineers as we dream up experiences that will take our guests deep into worlds of AVATAR like never before. There are also two sequels to the record setting first film in the works, which will offer more fascinating stories, characters and locations to explore in the AVATAR universe. Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort is planned as the site of the first AVATAR-themed land with construction expected to begin by 2013.

We believe Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great fit for this project because it was created to give guests the opportunity to experience the worlds of animals and nature – real and mythical – in new ways. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also celebrates adventure, living in harmony with nature and environmental stewardship – themes that are deeply rooted in the story of AVATAR.

To read more follow this link to the Disney Blog http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/avatar-coming-to-disney-parks/

It’s official….tickets at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will increase in price after midnight (August 4th). The increase is $2-3 per day (plus tax) making a 9 day park pass increase by over $20 per person! Save now, and lock in these rates for any 2010 vacations.

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Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night in the super-exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite in the middle of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? For one thing, it’s by invitation only; there is no price tag for guests who wish to reserve the suite.

During 2007 and 2008, lucky guests were chosen randomly just about every day from the Disney theme parks to stay in the suite as part of the Year of A Million Dreams campaign. Since then, recipients mostly have been winners of charity auctions and various contests or specially chosen guests.

Here is one of those opportunities: a contest sponsored by Liberty Travel that you can easily enter with a grand prize that features a one-night stay on Sept. 10 in the suite for four people. The prize also includes three additional nights at a Disney World hotel, breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table the morning after the winner’s stay, four three-day Magic Your Way tickets with Park Hopper option and a $500 Disney gift card. Airfare is not included.

Deadline to enter is Friday, June 25. One entry per household is allowed; click here to enter.

Pictures:

• Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

2010 Dates: May 21 – 23, May 28 – 30, June 4 – 6, June 11 – 13

Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, The Clone Wars. This year, celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back as you join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

Fans of the Star Wars universe don’t have to travel to “a galaxy far, far away” to come face to face with droids, alien creatures and many of their favorite Star Wars characters.

Younglings can hone their lightsaber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. Prove yourself the master of trivia in contests with prize giveaways. Board a runaway Starspeeder on the Star Tours attraction, or stare in awe as visitors from Naboo, Endor and every world between pass by in a motorcade.

2010 Star Wars Weekends Schedule

Weekend 1: May 21 – 23, the actual 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back

• Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett)
• Daniel Logan (Boba Fett, Episode II)
• Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 2: May 28 – 30

• Matthew Wood (voice of General Grievous)
• Lorne Peterson (Chief Model Maker, Star Wars Saga)
• Tom Kane (voice of Yoda, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 3: June 4 – 6

• Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian)
• Ray Park (Darth Maul)
• Dave Filoni (Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 4: June 11 – 13

• Ray Park (Darth Maul)
• Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
• James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park admission is required. Star Wars Weekends events are included with admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Availability is limited for some events. Events may be cancelled at any time

Walk through the regular line, after entering the building, in the second room, on the second table there is a tin that looks like a Hidden Mickey was dented into it.

In the destroyed Tea Kettle, where the Yeti put two claws through it. The claw marks cause an indention and below it is a “smashed” part that is Mickey’s head.

Pictures:

• Expedition Everest Queue Line – Teapot
• Expedition Everest Queue Line – Teapot – MOUSEovers
• Expedition Everest Queue Line – Teapot Large
• Expedition Everest Queue Line – Teapot Large – MOUSEovers

From June 6 to August 14 the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios will bring more thrills to those who dare to enter. A chilling new drop sequence was created especially for Summer Nightastic! at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The after dark, three-park program includes with a megawatt parade, a fireworks extravaganza, a rockin’ dance party, concerts and more.