In celebration of Lego Group’s 80th birthday, Lego Korea has built a tower to beat the previous 103-foot, eight-inch record set in France. Last Sunday night, the Crown Prince of Denmark placed the last record breaking brick on the tower that reached 104-feet and seven inches. [Read more...]

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Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Jungle Golf in the Orlando area are hosting the Sixth Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser through Monday, May 28. [Read more...]

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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, known as North America’s longest running dinner attraction, is premiering their new first new show since 2007 on June 26, 2012. The show will offer many new elements while the most popular traditions remain. [Read more...]

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Universal Orlando Resort recently unveiled more performers that will take the stage at the 2012 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night beginning June 9 through July 14, Universal Studio Florida will host their Summer Concert Series featuring a star-studded lineup. [Read more...]

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This weekend, Star Wars Weekends 2012 will kick off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As they do each year, Disney released some promotional images that combine both Walt Disney World and Star Wars elements, plus some very funny videos taking a look “behind the scenes”. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

We take you to see what’s new at the Disney parks plus to Universal Studios for their new parade and lagoon show on this week’s Photo Finds: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Fantasyland, Disney parks updates plus Universal’s parade and lagoon show: May 14, 2012…

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The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and find the best of the best coasters in the U.S. [Read more...]

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Universal recently announced they will be bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Japan by building their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the Harry Potter themed area will be similar to the original in Orlando including the Hogwarts Castle and multiple themed attractions. [Read more...]

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By Audrey Brown

I admit, I spend a disproportionate amount of time in Orlando’s theme parks. But to be fair, I have the excuse of saying that I’m there for work reasons. This is a luxury I don’t take lightly, as I know how many people (Especially those who read our magazine and watch Orlando Attractions Magazine -The Show) would love to live here permanently. But no matter how much time I spend in the parks, I always find some small moment of enchantment to savor. Cheesy as that sounds. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading The Director’s Eye: Theme parks bring us closer together…

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Host Banks Lee brings you up to date in Florida’s theme park news. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading News In The Queue: New parade, Despicable Me, Fastpass, Capt. Jack, Merida & More — May 10, 2012…

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The Mummies of the World exhibition officially opened last week at MOSI in Tampa (Museum of Science and Industry). Nearly 5,000 people were in attendance on opening weekend and is proving to be a success as the exhibition’s exclusive Florida engagement. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

Vertical construction has begun at the Grand Floridian DVC timeshares, and little tweaks continue throughout the parks [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Fastpass Plus, Tree of Life Netting, Tutto Italia and More: May 7, 2012…

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Universal’s Superstar Parade had its first run through today at Universal Studios Florida. The parade features characters from SpongeBob Squarepants, Hop, Dora and Diego and Despicable Me. It’s full of live and recorded music, hundreds of street performers, interactive characters, dance numbers and some really detailed floats. Here’s a video of the parade, along with some interesting facts: [Read more...]

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During Walt Disney World’s Summer To Remember press event, we attended a special Phineas and Ferb’s Backyard BBQ at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. The hit Disney Channel show’s Co-Creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” March, and Voice Actor Vincent Martella spoke with the press about what they think Phineas and Ferb would do at Disney World. Then our teen reporter was able to ask them about their favorite characters, episodes and the new Agent P game coming to Epcot this summer. [Read more...]

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Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s latest attractions news and updates. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: [Read more...]

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Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming movie Brave has been spotted at Epcot, meeting a few guests before she moves to her new area in the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look: [Read more...]

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By Audrey Brown

Before I get into the finer points of Marvel’s The Avengers, allow me to make a very important statement on the symbolism and deeper meaning of this film. HULK SMASH! (Some very minor spoilers ensue, but nothing about the ending.) [Read more...]

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Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests behind the scenes of their world-class coasters in a new Roller Coaster Experience Tour. From Sheikra to Cheetah Hunt, guests can learn what makes these rides so dynamic and then take a seat and experience the design and engineering in action. [Read more...]

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Earlier today at Universal Studios, the walls came down around facade for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, which resembles the house from the film. There is also lots of new Despicable Me merchandise for sale in the Studio Store. [Read more...]

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