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Jun 5th '08, 11:44 AM
<p>Run, don't walk, and <strong>check out Disney in 3D</strong> in Google Earth! <a href="http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2008/05/disney_world_in_3d_for_google_earth.html">Originally</a> this layer was supposed to come out over a week ago, but it's finally here! (<a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/special/flashPages/index?id=GoogleEarthPage&CMP=OTC-3dparksVanity&bhcp=1">See the official page</a>). Walt Disney World has released 3D models of their parks in Orlando, and, with Google's help, they are now part of the "<b>3D Buildings</b>" layer built in to Google Earth. There is also a layer found under "<b>Gallery->Travel and Tourism->Walt Disney World</b>" which provides placemarks with more information (video, audio, and fun facts) about the parks and the hotels. Included are complete 3D models and information of the <strong>Magic Kingdom</strong>, <strong>EPCOT</strong>, <strong>Disney's Hollywood Studios</strong>, <strong>Disney's Animal Kingdom</strong>, and <strong>Disney's Resorts</strong>. And, as you would expect from Disney, the <strong>3D models are very beautiful</strong> - including not only the rides and buildings - but, <strong>also trees</strong>, statues, benches, posts, banners and more! <br />(<a href="http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2008/06/disney_world_3d_for_google_earth_yo.html">see video demo here</a>)</p> <p><a href="http://www.gearthblog.com/images/images608/disney.jpg"><img title="Click for bigger image" height="274" alt="Disney World in 3D in Google Earth" hspace="hspace" src="http://www.gearthblog.com/images/images608/disneyi.jpg" width="525" vspace="vspace" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Once again, to see Disney in 3D, you need to fly to Disney World in Orlando (enter "<strong>Disney World</strong>" in the "<strong>Fly To</strong>" search of Google Earth). Then make sure you have the "<b>3D Buildings</b>" layer turned on. Turn on the other layer mentioned above to see fun placemarks with more information, video, and audio describing the parks and sights.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2008/06/disney_world_in_3d_in_google_earth.html">Google Earth Blog: Disney World in 3D in Google Earth has Arrived!</a></p> <br />