During the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon, which took place January 8-10, runners from all across the world passed through the four Disney World parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. For the inaugural geekTicket Challenge, all you have to do is answer three questions about the Walt Disney World parks. One correct answer gets you 25 points, two correct answers is 50 points and for three correct answers you get 75 points.
FEATURES
Wait Times Go Mobile with 'Lines'
Waiting in line for an attraction at a theme park used to be a test of stamina and patience, but technological innovations have changed the experience over the years. The introduction of services like Disney's FASTPASS and the Universal Express Pass have made it easier to plan a day around frustratingly long wait times. Now, to paraphrase a certain commercial, there are apps for that.
NEWSY BITS
Rivers of America Rehab Update
The clouds parted in Southern California long enough this last weekend for our Bothan spy to snap pics of the latest rehab work taking place on Disneyland's Rivers of America. We don't regularly provide construction updates (there are much better sites for that), but we'll share what we can get.
If CGI Pigs Fly, There's a Chance
The OC Register has a story on Anaheim's bid to hold Comic-Con International in 2013, adding that Comic-Con board members have recently toured the Anaheim Convention Center. Something tells us San Diego won't go quietly on this one. » Read more