Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode 54 for December 15, 2011
This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee from the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World.
Top names to perform during Bands, Brew and BBQ at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld in 2012
Both Busch Gardens and SeaWorld will celebrate Bands, Brew and BBQ starting Feb. 11, 2012. Each theme park will have live bands, specialty craft beer gardens and BBQ from local restaurants as well as the theme parks chefs.
Winter 2012 issue of ‘Orlando Attractions Magazine’ now available in print and app
The Winter 2012 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order in print and in our iPhone and iPad app. This issue is a Commemorative issue featuring the grand opening of Legoland Florida and much more from all your favorite theme parks.
Bok Tower Gardens searching for a new Singing Tower Carillonneur
Bok Tower Gardens has begun an international search for a new Singing Tower carillonneur. The carillonneur produces the iconic sound at Bok Tower Gardens by playing the 60 bells located inside the tower.
New festival that’s ‘Just for Kids’ coming to SeaWorld in January
SeaWorld Orlando will be the place for kids on Saturdays in January as they present an all-new “Just For Kids” festival featuring concerts by LazyTown, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo-Choo Soul, plus many family-friendly fun and activities.
Photo Finds: SeaWorld Orlando Christmas and new nativity show – Dec. 13, 2011
By Kevin Yee Photo Finds this week returns with a tour around SeaWorld Orlando, looking at area decorations, the Sea of Trees show, the Shamu show “Miracles”, the sea lion holiday show, and the new show in the Nautilus theater, “O Wondrous Night: The Greatest Story Never Told”.
Four Seasons holds groundbreaking ceremony at Walt Disney World’s Golden Oak
Construction began recently on a Four Seasons luxury resort which will be located inside Walt Disney World. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when open.
Update on mini golf at Universal CityWalk – Hollywood Drive-In Golf
Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status.
Dumbo’s view of the Fantasyland expansion, and other nearby updates
Last week we saw the current state of the Fantasyland Expansion from the ground. Today, we take flight and see the expansion project from Dumbo’s point of view.
Status of the new Universal Studios lagoon show, and other park updates
Work continues on development of a new lagoon show at Universal Studios Orlando. No announcement has been made about the show. The three floating stages recently soared into the air.