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Fast & Furious Thrill Ride Races Onto the Scene at Universal Orlando Resort in 2017

One of the most successful film franchises of all time will soon become one of Universal Studios Florida’s most action-packed ride experiences. Universal Orlando Resort announced today that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will join its incredible lineup of attractions in 2017 – continuing the unprecedented growth of the destination.Food-and-Wine-Classc-300x250-v4

Guests will experience a high-octane journey that fuses an original storyline and incredible ride technology with everything that fans love about the films—popular characters, exhilarating environments, nonstop action and, of course, high-speed cars.

Led by film stars Vin Diesel (Dom Toretto), Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty) and Tyrese Gibson (Roman), guests will feel like part of the “Fast family” as they embark on a thrilling new Fast & Furious adventure. They will be immersed in the underground racing world made famous in the films, explore the headquarters of Toretto and his team and even get to check out some of the supercharged cars they’ve seen on the big screen. Then, guests will board specially designed vehicles and take off on an adrenaline-pumping ride with their favorite stars from the films.

Fast & Furious is Universal Pictures’ highest-grossing film franchise of all time. Since the release of the first film in 2001, the Fast & Furious series has become a cultural phenomenon. Together, all seven installments have grossed nearly $3.9 billion at the worldwide box office. The most recent film, Furious 7, was released in April and became the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time, with more than $1.5 billion in global box office. In addition, Universal Studios Hollywood introduced its own Fast & Furious—Supercharged this summer, which serves as the grand finale to its world famous Studio Tour.

Fast & Furious: Supercharged will replace Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue and Disaster: A Major Motion Picture Starring You! at Universal Studios Florida. Disaster will close on September 8, 2015 and Beetlejuice will close later this year to make way for the new attraction.

More details about Universal Orlando’s Fast & Furious attraction will be released in the future. Stay tuned to www.universalorlando.com for more information.

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Major ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Revelation Helps Explain Kylo Ren

Star Wars: The Force Awakens’s black-hooded, cross-guard-lightsaber wielding villain Kylo Ren is still cloaked in mystery. But we just got another big clue about the character, played by Adam Driver.

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5 New Disney Park Projects to Get Really Excited About

D23 Expo, the massive Disney convention that brings together all facets of the Walt Disney Company every other year, brought no shortage of great news for Mickey Mouse fans recently. Among all the developments in the pipeline, the most game-changing is arguably the major additions to Walt Disney World and Disneyland …

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he Force Awakens Around the World: Star Wars Fans Invited to Join Epic Global Event on YouTube

tar Wars: The Force Awakens products are set to be unveiled in the world’s first-ever global live toy unboxing event. Unfolding over 18 hours in 15 cities and 12 countries, the event will see highlights from the range of epic merchandise revealed in a rolling New Year’s Eve style celebration featuring top digital stars from the Maker Studios network.

Star Wars toys have always played an important role in how our fans interact with the Saga,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “They’ve inspired multiple generations to relive the experience of the movies and to create new adventures all their own. These spectacular Star Wars: The Force Awakens products will continue that tradition.”

Kicking off in Sydney, Australia on the morning of September 3, and continuing through Asia, Europe, Canada, and North & South America, selections from the new toy line will debut to global fanfare leading up to retailers around the globe opening their doors at midnight.

“Over the course of 18 hours, some of Maker Studios’ biggest stars will each be unboxing a new toy from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens product line in a different city around the world and sharing the experience live on YouTube,” said Leslie Ferraro, President, Disney Consumer Products. “We’ve seen tremendous excitement for these new products and can’t wait to see the global reaction from the Star Wars fan community.”

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Star Wars Half Marathon Event Sprinting Toward Walt Disney World Resort in 2016

The force has awakened at Walt Disney World® Resort as runDisney announces a new addition to its portfolio – “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side.”

This intergalactic quest through the Walt Disney World Resort blasts off April 14-17, 2016 and channels the Dark Side of the Force. Events include a 5K, 10K, kids’ races and half marathon. There will also be a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge — running the 10K and the half marathon on consecutive days – that offers each finisher a Death Star-themed medal.

Runners who join the Galactic Empire will enjoy a true Star Wars experience, including Dark Side-inspired medals and merchandise throughout the weekend.

The new race follows the debut of the popular Star Wars-themed race at Disneyland®  Resort, which will return in January as the “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Light Side”.

Guests who dare to experience both Star Wars races will have the chance to take on the Kessel Run Challenge — completing the Star Wars half marathon missions on both coasts. Kessel Run Challenge runners can earn a commemorative “Coast to Coast” medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.

Registration for “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side” opens Sept. 22, 2015 at noon ET.

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Video – Toy Story Land Slinky Dog Roller Coaster Simulation

Youtube user  cchardav  created a No Limits 2 roller coaster based on the concept for the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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9 Secrets of the Real Sleeping Beauty Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is Germany’s most famous castle, but you probably recognize it as belonging to Sleeping Beauty. In the real world, the fairytale centerpiece of the Disneyland theme park was inspired by the home of Bavarian monarch King Ludwig II.

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Captain America: Civil War – Another Big Name Is Rumoured To Cameo

‘Captain America: Civil Wars’s ridiculously large cast may be getting a little bit bigger according to reports of a cameo filmed in secret for the Marvel Studios blockbuster.

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14 Disney Plot Holes You Probably Didn’t Notice As A Kid

We all grew up watching the Disney classics (and if you didn’t, then I feel sad for your childhood). As children, our logic and reasoning skills weren’t fully formed yet and so we didn’t notice the narrative incongruities and plot holes in our favorite childhood tales.

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VIDEO – ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ star, Mia Wasikowska, at the 2015 D23 Expo

Check out this video of ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ star, Mia Wasikowska, at the 2015 D23 Expo.

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