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Space Mountain delights Disney guests for 40 years

January 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

One of Walt Disney World’s most beloved attractions turned 40 years old this month.

Shades of 1998: Mr. Toad, meet the Maelstrom

September 25, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Early next month, Epcot’s Maelstrom is set to go the way of World of Motion, Mission to Mars and, yes, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Walt Disney World officials are Mr. Toading the Maelstrom.

Disney’s Flower and Garden Show opens at Epcot

March 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – The 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off this week at Walt Disney World. This year’s festival, which is presented by HGTV, runs through May 19. The 75-day-long festival, held at the Epcot theme park, includes “sweeping garden landscapes” and more than 100 “topiary spectacles,” including one promoting the upcoming Disney movie “Monsters University.” The festival will also feature nighttime illuminated gardens in Future World and the World

Tips for a smooth Walt Disney World visit

January 10, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A Walt Disney World getaway can often seem as stressful as a job rather than as relaxing as a vacation. But with a few simple and easy tips, it doesn’t have to be.

Famed Disney songwriter, Robert B. Sherman, dies at 86

March 20, 2012 West Center Street

Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old.

Make Spring Training part of the next Disney trip

February 28, 2012 The Travel Trolley

With the arrival of pitchers and catchers and then position players, spring is fast approaching.

Say yes to Orlando without the theme parks

February 13, 2012 Todd DeFeo

From Walt Disney World to Universal Studios to Sea World, there is so much to see and do in Orlando.

Obama pushes tourism at Disney

January 19, 2012 The Travel Trolley

President Obama stopped by the Magic Kingdom on Thursday to push the need to increase the number of visitors to the country.

WDW: 40 years later, and it’s still evolving

September 30, 2011 West Center Street

West Center Street.com From a massive expansion to Fantasyland to construction of a new resort, Walt Disney World is continuing to grow and change – even on the brink of its 40th birthday. “As an opening day cast member, I’m excited to see Fantasyland further transformed into Walt Disney’s original vision of a place where fairy tales come true,” Phil Holmes, vice president of Magic Kingdom park and a 40-year Disney theme park veteran, said

WDW to celebrate 40 years

September 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened.