Florida Highway Patrol releases more details in the crash on the speedway where instructor Gary Terry, 36, was killed. He was killed when the driver, Tavon Watson, 24, lost control of the very fast Lamborghini and crashed into the guardrail. He had just completed a lap going 102 mph when he lost
Tag: Richard Petty Driving Experience
Disney World to Expand the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot
Disney World is going to demolish the Speedway and use that space to make the Magic Kingdom parking lot bigger. That is very needed! The Speedway was home to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, that will be closing this summer. Reedy Creek has filed paperwork with the state stating their
Richard Petty Driving Experience set to close this June
Update: The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience at Disney World will close for good on August 9, 2015. That is the last day that you can make a reservation, so if you have always wanted to do it but never have now is the time! The final ride
Living the VIP Life with Disney’s Premium and Platinum Packages
I mentioned these vacation packages briefly in my recent “Which Dining Plan Is Right For You?” article, and they are definitely worth exploring some more, especially if you are considering booking a WDW vacation to celebrate something special like a honeymoon or an anniversary – or if you just want to
Disney World News & Events roundup for June 20th 2014
New things are always popping up at the Walt Disney World Resort! Join us for this week’s edition of “What’s New” at Disney World. This week features Fastpass+ updates, several Disney special events, and a bunch of operational updates. New! FastPass+ Experience Group Changes at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: As a reminder, Guests make FastPass+ selections at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios from experience groups. This allows more Guests to secure their mostpreferred experiences. For FastPass+ selections on June 16 and beyond at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride will move to group 1, and at Epcot, Living with the Land will move to group 1, while Character Spot and Maelstrom will move to group 2. If you already have FastPass+ selections for either park, you will be able to keep your selections, as long as you do not cancel an entire selection set. The updated experience groups will apply to all new FastPass+ selections, including those for which a Guest cancels an entire set. Also, beginning June 12, Guests will have the option to select English, Spanish or Portuguese at any of the inpark FastPass+ kiosks. New! Car Masters Weekend Jun 14 15 at Downtown Disney: Car Masters Weekend, an event that’s perfect for car lovers (and lovers of “Cars”), will return to Downtown Disney June 14 – June 15, 2014. This
Take a look at the Pixar Custom Character Cars at the Walt Disney World Speedway
We recently told you about some awesome new Piston Cup Racers, Aiken Axler & Sage VanDerSpin. They will be debuted at Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. We have some new pics of the custom cars that will be at the Walt Disney World Speedway.
New “Cars” Coming to The Richard Petty Driving Experience
The Richard Petty Driving Experience has been pretty popular because people can release their inner speed demon and not worry about getting a ticket. Now there is something for the little speed demons in your life. Let me just say that I think this is so cute. There is a
Richard Petty and Pixar Join Forces for the Piston Cup Junior Ride-Along Cars at Walt Disney World
Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios are bringing to life 2 characters from the hit movie “Cars” – Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin at Walt Disney World Resort. Petty Holdings first began their relationship with Pixar when Richard Petty became the voice of “The King” in the original “Cars”
The Richard Petty Driving Experience is Hosting the King’s Cup
If you are a race fan you will jump for joy. You will have the chance to live out your dreams Feb. 21 during The Richard Petty Driving Experience King’s Cup at Walt Disney World Speedway. The competitor with the best overall score will be named winner of The King’s Cup, presented by “The King”
Plan a Disney Park-Free day!
When you go to Disney World, are you go-go-go? Have you ever thought about scheduling a park-free day? There are TONS of things to do to recharge yourself while taking a break from the parks. Here are five things you can do at Disney, without stepping foot into a park!
Richard Petty Driving Experience announces “Junior Ride-Alongs” at Walt Disney World Speedway
Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the worldwide leader in stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that it will now offer “Junior Ride-Alongs” at its Walt Disney World® Speedway location in Orlando, FL. RPDE’s “Junior Ride-Alongs” program will provide children, who are 6-13 years of age and at least
The Richard Pretty Driving Experience Takes High-Speed Adventure Around Walt Disney World Speedway
The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway is the place of dreams, offering race fans and adventure-seekers the ultimate thrill of riding in or driving a racecar around the one-mile tri-oval Walt Disney World Speedway. Guests are offered several ride and drive experiences as they follow their
The Exotics Course at Walt Disney World Speedway will be new home to “supercars”
Combine some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to safely experience their awe-inspiring acceleration, speed and handling and you have “Exotic Driving Experience”, the latest offering from Petty Holdings. Best known as owner and operator of Richard Petty Driving Experience, the worldwide leader in
Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway
ON TRACK JANUARY 2012! Exotic Driving Experience from Petty Holdings LLC at Walt Disney World Resort Since 1997 Walt Disney World Guests have had the opportunity to take the wheel of a real NASCAR at the Richard Petty Driving Experience located at Walt Disney World® Speedway. This mile-long, slightly banked
