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/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-to-celebrate-world-sword-swallowers-day-feb-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/08/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-to-celebrate-world-sword-swallowers-day-feb-25/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:51 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11661 At 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, more than 20 sword swallowers will be “dropping swords” in a worldwide event at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums around the world in celebration of World Sword Swallower’s Day. World Sword Swallower’s Day was founded by the Sword Swallower’s Association International (SSAI) and is co-sponsored by Ripley’s Believe It or [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/08/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-to-celebrate-world-sword-swallowers-day-feb-25/feed/ 0 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/2012/01/29/cirque-du-soleils-michael-jackson-the-immortal-world-tour-comes-to-orlando-in-february/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/cirque-du-soleils-michael-jackson-the-immortal-world-tour-comes-to-orlando-in-february/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:10:49 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11605 The Estate of Michael Jackson has partnered with Cirque du Soleil to present Michael Jackson, The Immortal World Tour in Orlando on Feb. 28 and 29 at the Amway Center. This production combines Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/cirque-du-soleils-michael-jackson-the-immortal-world-tour-comes-to-orlando-in-february/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:49:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11583 By Nick Lepa Some of the top creative minds behind Central Florida’s theme parks will gather to talk to fans, answer questions and auction off theme park memorabilia for charity on the evening of Friday, Feb. 24 at the Orange County Regional History Center. If you’re interested in how some of your favorite attractions, events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:39:14 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11590 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. The 5k, or 3.1 mile, race is held each year to benefit the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families and help raise awareness [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:03:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11463 By Anthony Armenia The Festival of Chocolate was held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa this past weekend. It is the largest chocolate themed event in the southeast. The event will be in Orlando from April 27 through 29 at the UCF Arena. We were there yesterday to check it all [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/13/get-cold-and-wet-at-aquatica-for-charity-at-the-third-annual-polar-plunge/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/13/get-cold-and-wet-at-aquatica-for-charity-at-the-third-annual-polar-plunge/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:04:49 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11414 Aquatica is usually a warm and tropical waterpark near SeaWorld, but on Jan. 21, 2012 they will be chilling down their wave pool. This drastic temperature change is to benefit the Special Olympics Florida for the third annual “Polar Plunge”. Anyone who raises a minimum $100 (per person) earns the right to come to Aquatica [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/13/get-cold-and-wet-at-aquatica-for-charity-at-the-third-annual-polar-plunge/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/09/the-festival-of-chocolate-is-coming-to-mosi-in-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/09/the-festival-of-chocolate-is-coming-to-mosi-in-tampa/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:47:03 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11381 Tampa’s second annual Festival of Chocolate will be held at MOSI from Jan. 14 to 16. This festival is Florida’s largest chocolate themed event. The event will showcase the area’s best chocolate and confection companies as they sell tastes and treats. Popular chocolate items such as truffles, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and ice creams will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/09/the-festival-of-chocolate-is-coming-to-mosi-in-tampa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:12:43 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11335 More than 56,000 people are scheduled to participate in the Walt Disney World Marathon this weekend, Jan. 5 to 8, including reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers. Reality TV personalities that have signed up to race the half marathon on Saturday include: Ethan Zohn (Survivor / Amazing Race), Jenna Morasca (Survivor / Amazing Race) [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/orange-county-convention-center-played-host-to-national-championship-dog-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/orange-county-convention-center-played-host-to-national-championship-dog-show/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:31:39 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11007 The Orange County Convention Center and area hotels were hosts this weekend to an invitational dog show. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was organized by the American Kennel Club. Cold air inflatables decorated the lawn of the convention center’s west concourse. Eukunaba is a food brand, and the title sponsor of the show. Many dog breeds were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/orange-county-convention-center-played-host-to-national-championship-dog-show/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:13:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10983 Orlando Balloons Rides added another balloon to its fleet today. But it’s not just another hot air balloon. This balloon is 11 stories high when fully inflated and carries up to 24 passengers. It’s the largest hot air balloon in the U.S. Contest winners and military combat veterans took the inaugural flight from the Reunion [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10723 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. At Busch Gardens the bands will be playing at 5 p.m. at Gwazi field: Lynyrd Skynyrd – [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:56:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10684 D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced events for 2012. Over the year, there will be many opportunities to celebrate Disney magic at various locations around the U.S. Orlando events are scheduled for October and December of 2012. “Sip & Scream” will replace D23’s “Sip & Stroll” event at Epcot’s International Food and Wine [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:22:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10460 By Denise Preskitt A host of celebrities joined the Children’s Miracle Network in a five day celebration event last week at Walt Disney World. Hospital staff, pediatric caregivers, sponsors and children gathered to celebrate accomplishments and honor “Champions” – kids ages 3 to 17 who’ve been selected to represent more than 17 million children treated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/28/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-children-with-life-threatening-illnesses/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/28/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-children-with-life-threatening-illnesses/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:42:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9210 Give Kids the World recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a carnival celebration, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil two new additions to the Village: the Star Tower and Gallery of Hope. Over the past 25 years, Give Kids the World has granted the wishes of over 100,000 children from all 50 states and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/28/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-children-with-life-threatening-illnesses/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:21:25 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10307 Fantasy of Flights Fifth Annual Roar n’ Soar weekend will take place Nov. 12 and 13, 2011 and features racing machines on land, sea and air. The family event includes aerial demonstrations, classic car slalom competitions, an aerial “dog fight” by powered paragliders and a sports showcase featuring skilled motocross riders. The classic boat show [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:14:55 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10310 You can help fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses by participating in the Give Kids The World 5K Gingerbread Run on Nov. 5. The annual event invites families to run, walk or stroll through the Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee. The race path leads participants through a child’s fantasyland, past an [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:59:00 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10071 Busch Gardens will host a family friendly Halloween lunch and party on Oct. 22. The Halloween Monster Mash Dine will encourage lunchtime guests to do the Monster Mash and join in a costume parade. During the lunch the Count and his Sesame Street friends will interact with the crowd. The lunch is from 12:30 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:33:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10314 The 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is happening every day until Nov. 13, 2011 and many good tastes, classes and music artists have returned. But there’s also a lot of new things to see, do and sample. Here’s a look at what I noticed during my two visits so far. My family and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:57:05 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9881 Bok Tower Gardens is hosting the third annual Boktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitors will receive free admission from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event features live entertainment, German food, craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing, face painting, pumpkin painting, prize drawings and more. “Boktoberfest celebrates the start of Florida’s gardening season,” explains [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:27:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10080 Old Town is celebrating Halloween with complimentary activities the entire family can do together. Enjoy costume contests, live entertainment, haunted streets, trick-or-treat stations and Halloween themed characters each weekend the rest of October. There will be nightly street performances by bullwhip artist Philip Daley, “The Cursed Cutlass” sword battle by Seven Circle Productions and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:49:40 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10193 Each weekend in October, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando will host special food and wine events. Hotel guests and non-hotel guests may enjoy a wide variety of specialty meals and experiences to complement the food and wine activities going on at Epcot. Events at Orlando Food and Wine Weekends include: • Trick or Treating for Adults [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:34:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10112 By Anthony Armenia On Sept. 30, 2011 just hours before Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th Anniversary, Disney hosted a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction. With die-hard Haunted Mansion fans coming from as far as the U.K. (tickets were $285 each), “Room for 1 More” was a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/the-mommies-a-musical-blog/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/the-mommies-a-musical-blog/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:18:59 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10087 A new show by Orlando resident Jeanie Linders, writer and producer of Menopause The Musical, is now playing at the Orlando Science Center’s Darden Adventure Theater. It’s The Mommies- A Musical Blog. The play introduces a divorced mom, a working mom, a soccer mom, a sexy mom and a stay-at-home mom to each other through [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/the-mommies-a-musical-blog/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/celebration-hosts-fifth-annual-oktoberfest-with-falling-leaves-on-oct-7-and-8/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/celebration-hosts-fifth-annual-oktoberfest-with-falling-leaves-on-oct-7-and-8/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:43:13 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10073 Celebration Town Center will present the Fifth Annual Oktoberfest featuring falling leaves on Oct. 7 and 8. Along Market Street there will be live music, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and falling leaves. Parking and admission is complementary during the event. The old-world German sounds of Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten will kick off the event on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/celebration-hosts-fifth-annual-oktoberfest-with-falling-leaves-on-oct-7-and-8/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/04/watch-out-for-zombies-as-the-ultimate-horror-weekend-arrives-friday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/04/watch-out-for-zombies-as-the-ultimate-horror-weekend-arrives-friday/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:41:32 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10064 The Spooky Empire Ultimate Horror Weekend returns to the Wyndham Orlando Resort on Oct. 7 to 9. The weekend will start off on Friday with the annual Zombie Walk. The Zombie Walk invites zombies of all ages to take part in a walk from Uno’s Chicago Grill to the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Other entertainment at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/04/watch-out-for-zombies-as-the-ultimate-horror-weekend-arrives-friday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:24:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10051 It was a party in the park. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World in general turned 40 years old yesterday and many celebrations were held. There was a character parade, sing-long, speeches, and special fireworks – and don’t forget the special merchandise. It was 40 years ago – Oct. 1, 1971 — when Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:02:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10033 The Disney Parks Blog held their first ever “Trick of Meet-Up” last night at the Magic Kingdom. The first to respond to a blog post announcing the meet-up were selected to attend with a guest, totaling about 300 guests. In case you weren’t able to attend, here’s a rundown of the evening. Let’s start with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:38:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9973 Walt Disney World will be celebrating their 40th year on Oct. 1, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom with a character parade and sing-along in the morning, 40th branded merchandise and artist signings all day, and a special edition of the Wishes fireworks at night. The celebration will start just before 10 a.m. as Mickey, Minnie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:44:33 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9872 The Food & Wine Festival at Epcot this year will feature culinary demonstrations at the Festival Welcome Center. Signature dishes from Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World Resorts, and other restaurants will be prepared during 45 minute demonstrations. These demonstrations give viewers a chance to learn how some of their favorite dishes are created. Chefs from [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:02:39 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9920 Halloween is coming to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. One of Tampa’s largest family Halloween events is getting ready for its 13th year. Meander through monstrous marshes and escape carnivorous creeping vines during ZooBoo. The Lowry Park Zoo is offering guests a “Shriek Peek” preview of ZooBoo on Sept. 23 and 24 for $10 per person. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:13:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9932 Disney’s D23 Expo was held Aug. 19 to 21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. There was so much happening that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. So our focus was on Walt Disney World news and everything we thought our readers and viewers would really enjoy. Below are all our coolest videos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:00:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9877 We’ve highlighted the very scary fun on tap at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, but for the little ones and the horror adverse, SeaWorld and Disney’s Halloween fun may be more your style. Disney’s Halloween parties take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on 23 select nights between Sept. 13 and Nov. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:44:35 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9839 On Oct. 7 and 8 the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel will host its Second Annual Food and Wine Classic. The event combines food and beverage seminars taught by the hotel’s experts. New in 2011 is the addition of educational experiences during the outdoor festival, an expanded variety of food and drink options and an opportunity [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:30:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9676 On the weekend of Sept. 9 and 10, Christian music artists will be taking over two Orlando theme parks for special-ticket events. Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios, featuring performances by 17 Christian music artists, guest speakers, candlelight ceremonies, and all-new fan zone, and Night of Joy returns to the Magic Kingdom with live performances by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/feed/ 3