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Death at SeaWorld as Shamu Whale Kills Trainer During Show.
A killer whale attacked and killed a trainer in front of a horrified audience at a SeaWorld show in Florida yesterday, with witnesses saying the animal, involved in two previous deaths, dragged the trainer under.
Distraught audience members were hustled out of the stadium, and the park was immediately closed.
Veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, was one of the Orlando park's most experienced. It wasn't clear if she drowned or died from the whale's thrashing.
SeaWorld spokesman Fred Jacobs confirmed the whale involved was Tilikum, one of three orcas blamed for killing a trainer who lost her balance and fell in the pool with them in 1991 at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia. |
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A New Phase Three to the Fantasyland Expansion: Plans Leaked
As all Disney fans are aware by now, back in September at the first ever D23 convention, a major renovation to Fantasyland (and Mickey's Toontown Fair) was announced, including a two phase plan and a lot of speculation.
Recently, however, changes and a third phase of the renovation plan have been leaked.
Originally, the plan had two phases. The first--to be completed by 2012--included the new princess areas dedicated to Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, and Ariel. The second phase--set to open a year later--was the new and improved Pixie Hollow area, dedicated to Tinker Bell and all her fairy friends. Now, a third phase has been introduced, expanding away from the current Toontown region and into the classic fantasyland area.
The third phase of the plan has 'it's a small world' moving locations to open up a little plaza in its current spot. The new 'it's a small world' will be nearby and will be modeled more along the lines of its look in Disneyland and other Disney parks around the world, as its outside transforms from the store-front look to an appearance more fitting for such a classic attraction. |
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Big Changes Coming to Magic Kingdom This Summer?
 It is rumoured that there are big changes coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer. Although, at the moment it is only a speculation, but it should be confirmed within the next couple of days.
Firstly, many of you will be sad to hear that SpectroMagic will be taking a break. It may be replaced for a short time by Disneys "Mainstreet Electrical Parade", which had its last run at the Magic Kingdom in April 2001. This could explain the issues with SpectroMagic appearing on Official Park Calendars from July onwards.
"Wishes! A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams" will also be taking a break, and it is rumoured that it will be replaced by "Magic, Music, Mayhem!" - a highly popular show that has previously only run at Disneys Pirates and Princess Party. This means the return of the perimeter fireworks!
There may also be a special new finale to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth on the cards.
I understand that there are several more surprises in store for the Magic Kingdom this summer - watch this space! |
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