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Disney’s looking for Beatles sound-alikes to come climb aboard its “Yellow Submarine” remake

Jim Hill shares some information about the fab four feature film open casting call that’s been held in Stamford, CT this coming Saturday & Sunday Read More...

Posted Monday, November 23, 2009 12:00 AM | 2 Comments

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Michael Roddy's ready to take you behind-the-screams at Halloween Horror Nights 19

Jim Hill talks up today's Q & A session at the HHN Facebook fan page. Where the Show Director for Universal Orlando Entertainment will be answering questions about this annual USF event Read More...

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:00 AM | 2 Comments

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WDW's Galaxy Palace Theater to be replaced with ... Cast Member parking ?!

Jim Hill shares what he knows about this upcoming Magic Kingdom demolition project. Which involves leveling this Tomorrowland performance venue to make room for additional employee parking out behind Main Street U.S.A. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:00 AM | 13 Comments

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Monday Mouse Watch : Inside "The American Idol Experience"

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about this new DHS attraction. In particular how WDW Guests will make their way through the "American Idol" audition process Read More...

Posted Monday, June 23, 2008 12:00 AM | 25 Comments

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Tween favorites draw huge crowds to the 2008 Disney Channel Games

Jim Hill looks back on last week's events at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Which culminated in a concert that sent thousands of Central Florida tweens into a Disney Channel-induced frenzy Read More...

Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:00 AM | 7 Comments