http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:17:26 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12674 A classic car show with a modern twist and turn, Car Masters Weekend is back for its second year at Downtown Disney, June 2-3, 2012. The free, two-day event is devoted to everything Cars and features a car show presented by Hess Express, meet and greets with Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. In a race for ‘Best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:23:20 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12684 It’s a good time to be a fangirl of the Star Wars saga as Her Universe, the female sci-fi line of fashionable apparel and accessories, is debuting its new spring and summer line at Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Created by actress Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:14 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12673 Spooky Empire’s annual May-Hem horror convention is returning next weekend to Orlando. It will take place from May 25 through 27, 2012. New to May-Hem will be a zombie Walk in honor of actor Bill Hinzman, who recently passed away. The show will be Spooky Empire’s last one at the Wyndham on International Drive, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:18 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12677 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. This national event will occur simultaneously at 33 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States. The event will culminate on Memorial Day weekend and support [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:46 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12655 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. Newly announced performers include Hall of Famer Al Green, who’s recorded timeless hits like Let’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:55 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12663 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”. Above and below are this year’s promotional images. The images were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 20:43:36 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12642 Debuting at this years Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with “Carbon-Freeze Me”. This new retail experience was created especially for Disney Parks. Using imaging technology, this experience casts your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine inside [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:52:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12531 Last Friday night, April 27, 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa kicked off their first ever 12th grade Grad Nite. The event featured performances by pop rock band Cobra Starship and comedian Gabriel Inglesias, DJ’s throughout the streets, riding coasters at night and more. Elmo was on hand in his graduation attire to take photos with grads. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-two-million-volunteer-hours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-two-million-volunteer-hours/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:46:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12436 As part of National Volunteer Week, Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) celebrated a monumental achievement last week — two million volunteer hours completed in one single location. They honored the more than 50,000 American and international volunteer “Angels” who helped the organization reach this milestone. “This morning is such a great celebration and it [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/give-kids-the-world-celebrates-two-million-volunteer-hours/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:40:49 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12447 The annual Viva la Música is back at both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa. The fiesta takes place at SeaWorld on Saturdays and Busch Gardens on Sundays through May 6, 2012. We are going to start off with SeaWorld’s event which runs each Saturday through May 5, 2012. There are lots of vendors selling Latin [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:00:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12438 The Orlando return of Disney’s The Lion King is now playing at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in downtown Orlando for a limited engagement of four weeks through May 13. The Lion King began as a 1994 animated feature-length film developed and produced by the Walt Disney Company. The story, a coming of age [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:28:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12376 This morning at Downtown Disney West Side, the world premiere for Disneynature’s Chimpanzee took place at the AMC 24 Theaters. The red carpet event was attended by Dr. Jane Goodall, directors and producers Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, Executive Producer Don Hahn, Disney CEO Bob Iger and some Disney Channel stars. The world premiere was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:18:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11997 While the holiday season is still a long ways off, Busch Gardens Tampa is getting ready to launch an all-new Christmas celebration, Christmas Town. Christmas Town will be a separately ticketed night event held this holiday season. Few details have been released but it will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Nov. 30 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/celebrate-the-final-flight-of-space-shuttle-discovery-at-kennedy-space-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/celebrate-the-final-flight-of-space-shuttle-discovery-at-kennedy-space-center/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:06:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12372 After 27 years of service, 39 missions, 246 astronauts carried, 365 days in space and 148,221,675 miles traveled, space shuttle orbiter Discovery is departing Kennedy Space Center for the last time. Guests will be able to be apart of the farewell celebration from April 14 through 17, 2012 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/celebrate-the-final-flight-of-space-shuttle-discovery-at-kennedy-space-center/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:17:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12368 If your father is a racing fan, and you have the money, you may be able to win the award for best kid this year by giving him an early Father’s Day present – a VIP Day with Christian Fittipaldi at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World. The Exotic Driving Experience, which opened [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:09:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12344 By Jane Dunkelberger I was recently given the chance to join a group of bloggers to test drive various Chevys for the day while touring historical Winter Park and Orlando. We visited some attractions that most tourists may not know about. Our journey began with a relaxing hour-long boat tour with Scenic Boat Tours of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:05:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12338 Join the fiesta at SeaWorld on Saturdays and Busch Gardens on Sundays from April 14 through May 6, 2012. Viva la Música brings together award-winning Latin artists, authentic arts and crafts and Latin cuisine. At SeaWorld, enjoy Latin cuisine provided by SeaWorld Orlando’s own Executive Chef, Héctor Colón. The menu will include pork and yellow rice, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:02:36 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12183 On Sept. 7 and 8, 2012, Rock the Universe will be back at Universal Studios in Orlando. Rock the Universe one of Florida’s biggest Christian music festivals with some of the best bands in Christian rock. This year’s line up more than a dozen top name bands in Christian rock. Headlining acts include Skillet who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:22:17 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12334 Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from May 18 through June 10, 2012. The hosts from last year will return – James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) will be the celebrity hosts. The celebrities and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:17:21 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12323 Ascendio and their “Night of a Thousand Wizards” are returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July 12 through 15, 2012. Ascendio, dubbed as Infinitus in 2010, is a Harry Potter conference (or convention), and features presentations, music, meet-ups and social events. Their Night of a Thousand Wizards 2 is an exclusive after-hours event at the Wizarding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/old-town-to-hold-day-long-american-hero-fest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/old-town-to-hold-day-long-american-hero-fest/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:30:19 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12325 Old Town is celebrating the men and women who dedicate their lives each day to protecting and saving others in a day-long park-wide festival. “American Hero Fest” will be held on April 29, 2012 to honor armed forces personnel, police, fire department and emergency services workers. Free entertainment will run from noon to 8 p.m. including [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/old-town-to-hold-day-long-american-hero-fest/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:58:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12331 By Jane Dunkelberger The 38th Annual Sun ‘n Fun expo took place last week at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The annual event is sort of like a spring break festival and air show for pilots and airplane enthousists. There were many food choices, from old fashioned ice cream to hot Wisconsin cheese. Guests could [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:14:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12328 Disney’s D23 fan club will hold “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features” at the Disneyland Resort on Aug. 11 and 12, 2012. The two-day event features concerts, screenings and special guests celebrating decades of Disney films and characters.  The event will showcase films dating back to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12215 The 9th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival is back for 2012 from April 12 through 15. The four day event, which benefits children’s charities, invites participates and spectators to see some of the world’s most exotic cars, sample foods from renowned celebrity chefs, and mingle among Hollywood actors. The exotic cars will first take on Daytona International Speedway from April [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:20:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12299 Have you always wanted to see the sky filled with dozens of colorful hot air balloons, but haven’t made it to Albuquerque, or one of the other festivals around the world? Well this fall you’ll be able to see this and more right in Kissimmee during the first Festival of Festivals. The “Kissimmee Festival of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/great-american-pie-festival-returns-to-celebration-in-april/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/great-american-pie-festival-returns-to-celebration-in-april/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:33:54 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12195 For the eleventh year in a row, the Great American Pie Festival will take place in Celebration on Saturdayand Sunday April 28 and 29. The free event will bring together thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers and as always, the Never-Ending Pie Buffet featuring award-winning pie, ice cream, toppings and beverages (extra cost). The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/great-american-pie-festival-returns-to-celebration-in-april/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/30/indoor-skydiving-competition-tour-soars-to-ifly-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/30/indoor-skydiving-competition-tour-soars-to-ifly-orlando/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:34:31 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12198 The International BodyFlight Association (IBA) is continuing the 2012 IBA Indoor Skydiving Competition Tour at the iFly Orlando wind-tunnel located at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday April 13 and 14, 2012. Spectators are welcome. The competition is divided into two disciplines of stunts, formation skydiving (FS) and 2-way vertical formation skydiving (2-way VFS). In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/30/indoor-skydiving-competition-tour-soars-to-ifly-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:17:12 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12162 The second annual “Playlist Live” took place this past weekend at the Buena Vista Palace in Orlando. Playlist Live is a three-day convention that brings together YouTubers, directors, viewers, bloggers and more to celebrate the online community. Guests piled into Playlist Live 2012 early Saturday morning hoping to meet some of their Youtube idols. Playlist [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/legoland-florida-hosting-girls-event-lego-friends-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/legoland-florida-hosting-girls-event-lego-friends-weekend/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:48:38 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12065 The newly introduced Lego Friends, Olivia, Andrea, Stephanie, Emma and Mia, are coming to Legoland Florida to host a weekend of fun geared toward girls March 24 and 25, 2012. A first-ever event, Lego Friends Weekend is a daytime party that includes a Lego Friends building event, live entertainment, games and activities. This event celebrates [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/legoland-florida-hosting-girls-event-lego-friends-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:11:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12068 The Torres family was chosen as the first family to help open the Magic Kingdom theme park and start One More Disney Day, the 24-hour Leap Day celebration in 2012. They shot this video that offers a look behind the scenes of this historic event. In this video, the Mayor of Main Street U.S.A. leads [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/playlist-live-coming-to-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/playlist-live-coming-to-orlando/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:35:41 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11666 The second annual Playlist Live is kicking off at the Buena Vista Palace on March 23 through 25, 2012. Playlist Live is a three-day convention that brings together YouTubers, directors, viewers, bloggers and more to celebrate the online community. Playlist Live will feature live performances by some of Youtube’s biggest names, such as ShayCarl, Jenna [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/playlist-live-coming-to-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:49:08 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11885 Here’s a few more photos showing what the 24-hour Leap Day was like at the Magic Kingdom. The morning started with heavy fog, as seen in this view from 4:45 a.m. Feb 29, 2012. The queue for the Ferryboat was lined with balloons. Balloons also decorated the Transportation and Ticket Center on 40th Anniversary of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:26:15 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11798 After our look at the Florida State Fair last week, there was a lot of reader interest about the unusual fried foods available. What’s fried butter? What’s fried bubble gum? So we returned this week to try more of the food, and also show you what’s inside. We also have a video showing other flavors [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:19:32 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11782 Jack Hanna is returning to SeaWorld Orlando on March 24 and 25, 2012 for Jack Hanna Weekend. It takes place at the Nautilus Theater at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. “Jungle Jack” Hanna is recognized around the world for his contributions to wildlife and conservation. Hanna’s past co-stars include cheetahs, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:29:39 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11746 This year’s Bands, Brew & BBQ is bigger and better at Busch Gardens Tampa than ever before. The event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through March 4, 2012. While the food and beer festival take place on both Saturdays and Sundays, the concerts only take place on Sundays. The whole event takes place in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/feed/ 0