The 31st Annual Dick Batchelor Run for the Children event will take place Jan. 28 at Universal Studios. More than 1,800 runners are expected to participate in the run for charity. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Registration still open for this weekend’s charity 5k run at Universal Orlando…

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By Andy Guinigundo

Carlsbad, Calif. – Last year marked the eighth straight year of increased attendance at Legoland California and a double digit increase at that over 2010. On the strength of those numbers, Legoland California has decided to put a multi-million dollar investment into the park. [Read more...]

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The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney has announced the 2012 spring training dates for the Atlanta Braves.

Each Braves spring training game has a unique Disney touch. Fans will enjoy Disney character appearances and on-field fan experiences. The stadium also has a tradition of inviting the kids in the audience to run the bases after every game. [Read more...]

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Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news.

On this week’s Show: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading ‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 60 for January 26, 2012…

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A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are the opening times for their new Dispicable Me attraction and their upgraded Spider-Man ride, plus a new show for the Blue Man Group and more. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading New lagoon show, parade and more planned this year at Universal Orlando…

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The new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is currently testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It’s a role-playing, trading card game which has guests trying to defeat Disney Villains who are working to take over the theme park. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must go to the magic portals throughout the park that lead them to the animated villains’ hiding places.

By casting different magical spell cards, guests can do battle with Yzma, Scar and other ne’er do wells hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain. But just how many different spell cards are there? And how can you collect them all? Below we’ll tell you all we know about the game and try to compile a list of all the cards. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Examining and listing the spell cards of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Walt Disney World…

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By Kevin Yee

The roadside attraction Dinosaur World, about halfway to Tampa from Walt Disney World, has recently upgraded its facilities and gift shop. We take a quick photo tour of the entire location and also pause on their innovative use of QR codes. At Walt Disney World, the Exotic Driving Experience posts new signs to lure visitors, several parts of the Magic Kingdom are under construction, and there are smaller updates from the other Disney parks as well. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Walt Disney World and Dinosaur World updates — Jan. 23, 2012…

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“Jungle” Jack Hanna was on hand last week to help open the brand new Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens. Although animal care has always been happening at the theme park, the new facility better allows guests a chance to see a lot of what goes into caring for the many wild animals. [Read more...]

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We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Update: A look at what’s new and interesting at Universal Orlando — January 2012…

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Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look. [Read more...]

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President Obama made a quick stop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park yesterday to unveil a new policy to boost tourism. Here’s video of his full 12 minute speech and more. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading President Obama unveils new tourism policy at the Magic Kingdom…

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Join our hosts Mike Carr and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading ‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 59 for January 19, 2012…

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Legoland Florida is gearing up for for its first full year in operation in 2012 with special events geared towards families with children age 2 to 12: from Lego Friends Weekend to Brick-or-Treat. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Legoland Florida planning many special events throughout 2012…

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After years of providing content for the Unofficial Guide series and numerous fan-based websites, researcher-turned-author R.A. Pedersen delved into his fascination with the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World for writing inspiration. The result is The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia. It’s a guide to the flora, fauna and fun of Disney’s most ambicious theme park. [Read more...]

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The day before President Obama was due to give a speech at the Magic Kingdom the weather was cold and rainy. The red, white and blue banners hung for Obama’s speech became very wet. [Read more...]

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New features and areas of expertise are now available to those seeking wisdom from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. New in 2012, panel members will be able to receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish as well as English. This year also marks the first-ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists on the site. [Read more...]

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In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived – Epcot. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American soil. Walt and the Promise of Progress City is a new book that explores how Walt Disney was determined to bring new life to the non-fiction world of city design and development. [Read more...]

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We don’t know if he officially said the line, but President Obama is “going to Disney World”. He’ll be on Main Street U.S.A. this Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, to be exact. But unfortunately park guests won’t be able to see him without a ticket from the White House. (Except for his animatronic version in the Hall of Presidents attraction, pictured above.) [Read more...]

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The second largest piece ever recovered of the legendary ship’s hull and 100 new artifacts, including dozens that have never before been displayed, highlight the newly expanded and enhanced Titanic The Experience exhibition in Orlando. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading 100 years after the tragedy, Titanic The Experience adds 100 new artifacts, including a large piece of the hull…

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We have two brief updates as Photo Finds brings you a collection of pictures from Legoland and the Brevard Zoo. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds — A look at Legoland Florida’s Miniland and the Brevard Zoo…

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