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Last piece of track added to Manta coaster

SeaWorld construction crews put the last piece of track (adorned with balloons) into place today, finishing the structure of Manta, their new flying roller coaster. Manta will bring riders through underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down, in a horizontal position, aboard a manta-inspired steel coaster. Manta is slated to open summer 2009.

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party photo gallery online

We’ve just uploaded our photo gallery from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. There you can see pictures from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks, Mickey’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” show and the “Celebrate the Season” show. If you’d like to go, you’d better get your tickets soon,…

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Give the gift of Orlando Attractions Magazine!

GIVE THE GIFT OF ATTRACTIONS! We have added a handy (and timely) new feature to theOrlando Attractions Magazine web site. You can now purchase subscriptions, back issues, and t-shirts as gifts and create your own Attractions-themed gift note to print or e-mail. Just add the items to your shopping cart and look for the  icon when checking out. If you select that the…

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Downtown Disney has gone to the dogs this holiday

This holiday season, Downtown Disney has gone to the dogs. Disney’s new “Santa Paws” invites dog owners to bring their pooches for a photo opportunity and meet and greet with Santa Claus. It’s doggone fun for pups as they enjoy the yuletide cheer, pose for pictures and share their Christmas wish list with St. Nick…

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Stars in the Parks: Dylan McDermott

Actor Dylan McDermott (The Practice, In the Line of Fire) visits the Grinch at Universal’s Islands of Adventure (above) and plays the drums at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (below) with daughters Collette (12) and Charlotte (3). McDermott was vacationing in Orlando during Thanksgiving weekend.

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Cypress Gardens passholders offered free admission to Silver Springs

Silver Springs General Manager Terry Turner and Cypress Garden’s Co-Owner Rob Harper have announced that Cypress Garden’s season passholders will receive free admission to Silver Springs during their Festival of Lights. Silver Springs 16th annual Festival of Lights runs Dec. 5 and 6, 12 to 24, and 26 and 27. Cypress Gardens passholders, during the…