http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/08/walt-disney-world-theme-parks-to-start-enforcing-fastpass-return-times/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/08/walt-disney-world-theme-parks-to-start-enforcing-fastpass-return-times/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11672 Disney’s Fastpass attraction return time tickets have always had a time window for guests to come back to ride the attraction. While cast members have always kept guests from entering the attractions before their Fastpass return time, it was a great tip for those in the know that they could return to the attraction anytime [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/08/walt-disney-world-theme-parks-to-start-enforcing-fastpass-return-times/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:54:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10730 By Don Gworek Way back in May 2011, during D23′s Destination D event, Disney Legend Marty Sklar visited the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management to speak with the students. Marty was then the featured guest of a fundraising dinner. This story has not yet been told and this is a good little report to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11625 By Kevin Yee The new card-based interactive game in the Magic Kingdom won’t open officially until late February, but you can test it on select days now if you get lucky. This review shows you the process and what to expect, as well as highlights some of the main features of the game, like your [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11613 We stopped by the Magic Kingdom for a bit yesterday to give you the latest view of the Fantasyland expansion. Below are our video and photo close-ups and descriptions. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Click Here for a look at what guests can see while standing by the Mad Tea Party [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:40:13 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11603 Taking the stage on March 11 at the UCF Arena is Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! The Disney Channel duo invites all of their friends on stage for a show produced by Feld Entertainment. Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford along with Phineas and Ferb try to make the most of the last day [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:42 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10682 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11556 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 15 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:10:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11505 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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV8YUb1aBA Main Street was closed from park opening until the President left in the afternoon. A bypass was set up backstage for guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11486 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:20 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11431 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. Introduced [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11483 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:05:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11479 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11406 By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:10:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11398 By Simon and Susan Veness The dream of living at Walt Disney World is coming true for new homeowners at Disney’s Golden Oak luxury residential community, welcomed late last year. Settled comfortably into custom built homes nestled amid natural and Imagineered surroundings, a wealth of benefits is theirs for the taking. Want VIP park passes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:28:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11383 A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works. Guests will start out at the fire station, near city hall. Look for a sign indicating they’re looking for sorcerers. Once [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:31:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11347 This morning’s Disney Family Fiesta 5K race may have been the largest Disney fun run ever, with 8,100 people registered. Here’s a look at how the race went:  The weather was different this year with rolling heavy fog at Epcot. On stage are some of the hosts of the weekend. They always have good banter. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:49:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11342 Disney and General Motors have renewed a multi-year agreement and will be reimagining the Test Track attraction at Epcot. After a refurbishment, this fall guests will design custom Chevrolet vehicles and test out their design on the test track. As part of the redesign, the focus of the attraction will be on Chevy and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/test-track-ride-at-epcot-to-be-redesigned-as-a-chevrolet-design-center/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:25:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11338 Walt Disney World is offering a special deal for those who live in the sunshine state. From now until May 21, 2012, Florida residents can purchase a “Wild for 3-Day Pass” for $99, valid for entry into one Walt Disney World theme park per day. For even more memory-making, Florida Residents can upgrade to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10737 Mickey’s Forest is Disney’s largest Hidden Mickey. You can, however, find it pretty easily if you do a search for “Hidden Mickey” in Google Maps. This is my first-person story of how it was made. This 1992 article in the Walt Disney World cast member newspaper, “Eyes and Ears”, invited volunteers to help plant Mickey’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:08:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11329 Today, a few elephants were hooked up to the new Dumbo ride Disney is adding to the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland expansion, and our roving reporters spotted some men in hard hats testing them out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVPEb7CaAg In the first half of 2012, Great Goofini’s Barnstormer coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and the first half [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:19:24 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10879 Guests will be able to enjoy new experiences at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland in 2012. Here is a list of what will open this new year. Sections of the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom will open early in 2012. In February the first phase of the Fantasyland expansion will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:53:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11247 Starting at 6 a.m. on Leap Day, Feb. 29, both the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and Disneyland park in California will stay open for 24 hours to celebrate “One More Disney Day”. Disney will also be giving away a vacation package each day until then. The available attractions, dining and entertainment is still [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11201 Here’s a quick photo update to show what New Year’s Eve preparations were in progress on Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s two nights in a row. Above is the stage in China at Epcot, prepared for the party. The party stage is where the acrobats normally perform, so they move indoors, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:32:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11197 Television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with friends earlier today. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:19:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11196 During 2011 we posted almost 500 stories to our blog. That’s in addition to the dozens of original articles in the four issues of our magazine published in 2011. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most popular blog posts of 2011. In 2011 we published four print editions of Orlando Attractions Magazine, launched [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:34:09 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11177 If you missed the live broadcast of the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day parade, it is now available online. Two of the four hosts are Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez. The show has segments at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Nick Cannon is seen here riding a Disneyland parade float. One of the stars [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/comedy-warehouse-returning-to-walt-disney-world-for-christmas-week/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/comedy-warehouse-returning-to-walt-disney-world-for-christmas-week/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:11:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11096 The once popular Comedy Warehouse at Pleasure island in Walt Disney World is making a comeback – but it’s moving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and for one week only. Comedy Warehouse was one of the many nightclubs inside Pleasure Island that closed a few years ago. It featured a handful of comedians performing improve skits [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/comedy-warehouse-returning-to-walt-disney-world-for-christmas-week/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:41:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10770 The newest Disney ship, which will set sail in March of 2012, will include a Muppet interactive game. The Disney Fantasy will invite guests to take part in an interactive adventure around the ship with “The Case of the Stolen Show” game. The adventure begins with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal and a cast [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/new-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship-to-feature-interactive-muppet-game/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:51:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10997 The Epcot front entrance garden is always changing to match the season or featured event at the park. This photo shows the garden at its peak during the Flower and Garden Festival. But do you remember when when there was still danger of frost and this garden planting had some cold weather flowers? Note also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:11:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10908 The Katsura Grill opened this week at the Japan pavilion, after a refurbishment that began in August. This used to be called Yakitori House. The new theme is the strolling gardens at the Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan. In these photos the bright white rock looks like a dusting of snow. These exterior benches are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:15:59 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10830 The tall center of one of the two new Dumbo spinning rides is now visible over the construction wall of Storybook Circus, in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland expansion. Beautiful elements of the Dumbo story can be seen. The stork is delivering Dumbo, and Mrs. Jumbo looks proudly upon Dumbo’s flight. Note also some paint tests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:45:58 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10786 An annual tradition is the broadcast of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The show is taped in advance at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, and it’s always great fun to spot production in progress in various locations across the resort.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:36:54 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10813 The Theme Park Connection Warehouse held its grand opening this morning, and collectors flooded the aisles finding both long-sought treasures and great deals. The 4,000-sq.-ft. space is filled floor to ceiling with memorabilia.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/feed/ 1