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New Disney World Attraction: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow

The cycle is complete: “Pirates of the Caribbean” was a movie based on a classic Disney World ride.  Now there’s a new Disney World attraction based on the movie that was based on the ride.  The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is a new immersive walk-through at Disney World that opened on December 6.  The Disney Parks released a behind-the-scenes video with the Imagineers detailing the attraction, and the famous talent that helped bring it to life. The centerpiece of the attraction is the virtual image projected onto the deck of a pirate’s ship: that of Captain Jack Sparrow.  But … Continue reading →

Look Who’s Returning to the Big Screen

Yee-haw! George Clooney is heading to the Wild West. According to reports, the hunky actor has reportedly signed on to star in “The Lone Ranger.” Britain’s The Sun is reporting that the Oscar winner will join Johnny Depp in the big screen adaptation of the long-running 1950s TV show. A source close to the project says Clooney has wanted to share screen time with Depp for a while now and thinks they’ll make the perfect on-screen partners. Personally, I don’t see how Depp is going to find time to see his family with the insane schedule he is about to … Continue reading →

Closed for Renovations

The Haunted Mansion is closed – not for good thankfully, but it is closed for the next three months to undergo its first major overhaul. Visitors heading to Disney World this summer will likely be disappointed because the Haunted Mansion remains one of the most popular attractions because of both its humor and it’s special effects. The overhaul should be complete about mid-September. If you’re wondering why couldn’t they wait for the off-season to close the ride? Well, according to the numbers, off-season is seeing almost as many visitors as the summer season – so the decision was made to … Continue reading →

Disney “Crazy 5s” Sale – $5

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How much for that beach towel? $5. How about those PJs? $5. That stuffed Minnie? $5. Yep, Disney is crazy about fives. Through May 6th, get a variety of items for only $5. Or choose other items and get $5 off. How do you top that? Flat rate shipping is only… yep, you guessed it, $5. The majority of the $5 items are markdowns from $9.95, so they’re basically half-price. The dolls and the plush are an even better bargain. They’re up to two-thirds off. Still, $5. We browse the Disney store when we’re at the mall and often come … Continue reading →

There’s a Pirate Frenzy Coming

Will you be in Orlando or Anaheim or Hong Kong this Memorial Day Weekend? If you are, be ready to parlay because pirate frenzy will be gripping Disney amusement parks around the world. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End will be debuting on big screens May 24th and many Disney locations are preparing for their arrival. A Pirate’s Guide to Orlando Gaylord Palms Resort has just published its guide to all the pirate adventures you can find in the Orlando area. While many fans may be making their pilgrimage to the Pirates attraction in the Magic Kingdom, there is … Continue reading →

Pirates of the Caribbean: Fun Facts and History

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of, if not the most popular ride at Walt Disney World. Its popularity has skyrocketed with the new movies starring Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow. After “Dead Man’s Chest” came out, the ride got a bit of a face lift. The fact of the matter is that the whole “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise began as just a Disney attraction. The films related to this attraction have grossed over a billion dollars world wide. Originally, “Pirates of the Caribbean” was dreamt up (in the late 1950’s) as a wax museum, that guests would … Continue reading →