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Minecraft fans recreate Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in blocks

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A team of 25 digital architects have used Minecraft to recreate the Magic Kingdom theme park, from the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Magic Kingdom is the central hub of Disney World. It’s got the enormous Cinderella Castle, the iconic statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, and a web of pathways that spoke out towards six other areas of the park.

This blocky Minecraft model also features the Contemporary Resort and Convention Center, Main Street USA, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain Railroad, Adventure Land, Jungle Cruise, Tomorrowland, Space Mountain and Fantasyland.

Better still, you can go on all the rides and enter all of the restaurants.

The 25 man team — headed by a chap named “therealduckie” — says it took them four months to build it. They’re not stopping at the Magic Kingdom, though. They plan to recreate Disney World in its entirety, and have already started work on Epcot (the park with the gigantic Spaceship Earth sphere).

You can download the world map from therealduckie’s Reddit post. Watch out — “This world has fire and lava. You MUST HAVE some sort of fire protection enabled.” You wouldn’t want Splash Mountain to go up in flames while you’re on the ride.

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The Making of a Mountain

Disney released  a neat video showing how the weathered buttes of Radiator Springs (Cars Land) are being built.

Cars Land Promo Pics and Vids

Disney recently released some promotional videos and photos for the upcoming Cars Land, premiering at Disney California Adventure this summer. We have included them below…

Radiator Springs Racers promo pic

 

Happy B-Day, Disneyland

On July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened it’s gates to the world. 56 years later Disneyland is an American icon and a pillar of hope for a better, brighter tomorrow. Here’s to another amazing 56 years of magical memories. Happy B-day Disneyland!

Show #07 – Star Tours and Little Mermaid Grand Openings

Show #07 – Star Tours and Little Mermaid Grand Openings

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Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

With 6 hit movies, television shows, merchandise, and theme park attractions; the Star Wars universe has always been a vital part of geek lifestyle. Way back in 1987, the creative forces of George Lucas and Disney teamed up to create new way to experience Star Wars with the debut of Star Tours. A simulated galactic flight to the Moon of Endor, with a few pit-stops along the way. Star Tours opened to huge crowds and rave reviews. The attraction was truly innovative in design and scope.

But, fast forward to 2009 and the Star Tours attraction has begun to show it’s age. What was once a state of the art, high-tech thrill ride through the stars became stale and predictable. All that changed this last weekend. (more…)

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Larger-Than-Life Carnivale-Style Puppets Kick Off the Party at ‘World of Color’ Pre-Show

Disney posted this announcement on there blog today;

As guests gather each night, waiting for our dazzling new spectacular, “World of Color” to begin, they can join in the larger-than-life party atmosphere of a pre-show—a high-energy celebration that kicks off the night. This brand new nightly pre-show encourages families and friends to cheer for their favorite hues with the official “color mascots” for “World of Color.” Each mascot is a giant, imaginative Carnivale-style puppet that brings to life some of Disney’s most “colorful” characters. And when these illuminated Sky Puppets arrive, music, energy, and color really take over! Lumiere (“Beauty and the Beast”) lights up for yellow¸ Sebastian (“The Little Mermaid”) gets folks “out of their shells” for red, and Mike Wazowksi (“Monsters, Inc.”) has his “eye” out for anyone who is hip with green. Of course, there’s no doubt about what hue Aladdin’s true blue Genie favors. What more could you wish for on a thrilling summer night?

This exciting pre-show comes alive every evening during Summer Nightastic!, just prior to the first performance of “World of Color.” Are you ready to show your true colors?