by Head Mouse | Jul 5, 2009 | epcot
Reports are coming in about the collision overnight at the Epcot Station of a monorail collision. The incident happened around 2:00 AM when one monorail train collided with another one at the station, killing its driver. Our condolences go out to the family of this...
by Head Mouse | Jul 4, 2009 | magic kingdom
The Hall of Presidents is one of the original Magic Kingdom attractions. It debuted on Oct. 1, 1971. Located in Liberty Square (one of the park’s seven “lands”), The Hall of Presidents is a multi-media presentation based on United States history. At the center of the...
by Head Mouse | Jul 4, 2009 | magic kingdom
How do you carve out a niche as the principal Disney sculptor when you’re following a bona fide Disney Legend? For Valerie Edwards, director of sculpting for Walt Disney Imagineering, the passing of the tools from the fabled hands of Blaine Gibson has involved the...
by Head Mouse | Jul 3, 2009 | magic kingdom
This morning was a great start to the Independence Day holidays. At Cinderella Castle forecourt this morning was a Naturalization Ceremony for 1,000 of America’s newest citizens. Over the next two days, 6,000 new Americans will take the Oath of Allegiance and...
by Head Mouse | Jul 2, 2009 | magic kingdom
The Hall of Presidents is getting some great exposure this week. The passholder preview this past Sunday, a soft opening yesterday and a swearing in of 1,000 new citizens tomorrow in anticipation of its grand re-opening and the unveiling of out 44th President and...