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/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:30:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11475 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. Among the never before seen artifacts are a watch chain with pearls; telegraph to the main engine room; cooking pot; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/ringling-bros-circus-returning-to-orlando-with-a-dragon-theme/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/ringling-bros-circus-returning-to-orlando-with-a-dragon-theme/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:36:43 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11369 Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s new circus show, Dragons, will be on stage at the Amway Center in Orlando Jan. 12 to 16. Dragons honors The Year of the Dragon by combining mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over circus performers from around the world as well as [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/ringling-bros-circus-returning-to-orlando-with-a-dragon-theme/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:44:17 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11104 The House of Presidents in Clermont, Fla. (just outside Orlando) has a beautifully detailed model of the White House. The model is currently decorated for Christmas, and it may be something interesting to see during the holiday week. The model is often on loan. It returned to display in Clermont on July 2. It had [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/feed/ 0 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/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:21:42 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10604 “The Serious Art of Make-Believe” is a limited-time exhibition at The Orange County Regional History Center, which goes behind the scenes in Universal’s Art and Design Department. The exhibit runs until April 29, 2012. More than 200 original detailed drawings, architectural plans and models are among the 1,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts from the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:37:30 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10636 The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, IAAPA, is hosting an expo inside the Orange County Convention Center through Friday. The Expo features the leaders of world’s theme parks, water parks, fun centers, zoos, and aquariums as they preview and showcase new rides and technology. The Orange County Convention Center is converted into a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:17:41 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10371 Irish artist Graham Knuttel will unveil his latest work of art on Nov. 11, the opening day of the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. Knuttel will introduce his work of art which will be on display at the Raglan Road Irish Pub. Knuttel will also exhibit a collection of many new pieces during [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:14:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9478 Many celebrities were spotted and surprise big announcements were made during the arena events at the first Disney D23 Expo, and more of the same is expected this year. D23, Disney’s official fan club has announced the arena schedule D23 Expo 2011. From Aug. 19 to 21, 2011, Expo guests will have exclusive access to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/27/the-history-center-welcomes-the-evolution-of-video-games-exhibit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/27/the-history-center-welcomes-the-evolution-of-video-games-exhibit/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:24:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9411 From July 2 to Sept. 10, the Orange County Regional History Center will host The Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games, an exhibit that showcases the history of gaming. The Evolution of Video Games is the third and final of a series of exhibits put on by the History Center, continuing the year-long [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/27/the-history-center-welcomes-the-evolution-of-video-games-exhibit/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:30:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9207 This winter, Busch Gardens in Tampa will offer guests the unique opportunity to observe and take part in the animal care experience with the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility, the Animal Care and Nutrition Center. The 16,000 square foot facility will be located in the Nairobi area of the park, where the rhino exhibit [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:27:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9292 Now that Star Wars Weekends is ending, sci-fi fans can turn their attention to the coast as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Sci-Fi Summer, a celebration of the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction. Many of the events this summer center around Star Trek. For its first visit to the Southeast, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/20/full-photo-and-video-report-from-the-iaapa-attractions-expo-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/20/full-photo-and-video-report-from-the-iaapa-attractions-expo-2010/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:57:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7685 The International Association of Amusement Parks Expo, the largest annual gathering of the amusement park and attractions industry, returned to Orlando this week to begin a 10-year run. Although we don’t claim to have visited all 1,136 exhibitors which filled 1 million square feet of space at the Orange County Convention Center, we did our [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/20/full-photo-and-video-report-from-the-iaapa-attractions-expo-2010/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/01/titanic-the-experience-adds-a-dinner-show-each-friday-and-saturday-night/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/01/titanic-the-experience-adds-a-dinner-show-each-friday-and-saturday-night/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:50:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6843 Titanic the Experience, the 20,000 square foot exhibit on International Drive is adding a food element to their traditional tour. A dinner show will be held each Friday and Saturday night. The show will be branded as The Titanic Dinner Event and will include a minimum of 10 actors throughout each evening. The experience will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/01/titanic-the-experience-adds-a-dinner-show-each-friday-and-saturday-night/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/24/epcot-exhibit-showed-just-how-heated-things-can-get-inside-a-locked-car/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/24/epcot-exhibit-showed-just-how-heated-things-can-get-inside-a-locked-car/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:45:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6780 By Kenny White Safe Kids Worldwide recently hosted a one-day event at Epcot’s Test Track pavilion. The purpose of the event was to bring awareness of child endangerment when left inside a hot vehicle. Wes Bender, an operations manager with Safe Kids, explained that the mission of Safe Kids is to bring child safety to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/24/epcot-exhibit-showed-just-how-heated-things-can-get-inside-a-locked-car/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:03:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5454 The Festival of Chocolate, the chocolate tasting, shopping, and interactive experience that began last year is back for an encore. This time they’ve partnered with the Orlando Science Center to bring you four floors of creamy, dreamy cocoa-flavored fun. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend, March 6 and 7, 2010. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/08/videophotos-grand-opening-held-for-new-smarterplanet-exhibit-in-epcots-innoventions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/08/videophotos-grand-opening-held-for-new-smarterplanet-exhibit-in-epcots-innoventions/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:56:06 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5206 IBM recently unveiled a new experiential exhibit at Innoventions at Epcot. SmarterPlanet offers visitors to the park a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse of how technology is helping solve the world’s most complex problems – from reducing road traffic and city crime to improving food safety and local water supplies. “The new SmarterPlanet experience brings to life the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/08/videophotos-grand-opening-held-for-new-smarterplanet-exhibit-in-epcots-innoventions/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/06/photosvideo-out-of-this-world-exhibit-showcases-movie-and-tv-costumes-and-props/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/06/photosvideo-out-of-this-world-exhibit-showcases-movie-and-tv-costumes-and-props/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:57:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5196 Holy movie props and costumes Batman, there’s a cool new exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando. The “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” exhibit runs today through May 16, 2010. Organized by the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Seattle, Wash., the 3,500-square-foot exhibition [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/06/photosvideo-out-of-this-world-exhibit-showcases-movie-and-tv-costumes-and-props/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4544 December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there’s no real snow, you’re sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/video-mickeys-christmas-carol-animated-windows-displays-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/video-mickeys-christmas-carol-animated-windows-displays-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:52:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4460 For the 2009 Christmas season, Disney has installed into the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium windows along Main Street U.S.A. the long out-of-view animated window displays based on the holiday favorite, “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” Six scenes tell the classic story of Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge. These scenes were originally on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/video-mickeys-christmas-carol-animated-windows-displays-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/disney-officially-retires-the-lights-of-winter-holiday-archway-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/disney-officially-retires-the-lights-of-winter-holiday-archway-at-epcot/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:40:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4399 With Christmas decorations beginning to show up all over Walt Disney World, fans have wondered when the popular Lights of Winter archways linking Epcot’s Future World and the World Showcase would be installed. The answer: they won’t. Today Disney announced that the Lights of Winter have officially been retired: From the official Disney Parks Twitter [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/disney-officially-retires-the-lights-of-winter-holiday-archway-at-epcot/feed/ 37 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/10/34th-annual-festival-of-the-masters-starts-friday-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/10/34th-annual-festival-of-the-masters-starts-friday-at-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4335 More than 150 award-winning artists who work in media from clay to wood, metal and mixed media to oils and watercolors – jewelry artists, painters, photographers, sculptors and more – will show off their works Nov. 13-15, 2009 at Downtown Disney during one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded juried art festivals, Festival of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/10/34th-annual-festival-of-the-masters-starts-friday-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/last-few-weeks-to-see-the-princess-di-exhibit-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/last-few-weeks-to-see-the-princess-di-exhibit-at-downtown-disney/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:39:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4287 You only have a few more weeks to see the Princess Diana exhibit at Downtown Disney. The showcase of artifacts and information about the life of Princess Diana will be closing at the end of November. Diana – The People’s Princess features a sampling of the royal dresses she chose to auction for charity and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/last-few-weeks-to-see-the-princess-di-exhibit-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/photo-of-the-kuka-robotics-arm-simulator-coming-soon-to-innoventions-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/photo-of-the-kuka-robotics-arm-simulator-coming-soon-to-innoventions-at-epcot/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:37:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3830 KUKA Robotics Corporation has announced that their RoboSim 4-D Simulator ride system will be part of the upcoming new Innoventions attraction at Epcot called The Sum of All Thrills. The KUKA RoboSim 4-D Simulator creates a 4-dimensional experience through 3-D robotic motion and “wind,” by controlling air movements to stimulate the senses providing a more realistic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/photo-of-the-kuka-robotics-arm-simulator-coming-soon-to-innoventions-at-epcot/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:10:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3485 The D23 Expo was truly the ultimate Disney fan experience, bringing together tens of thousands of fans from all over the world with celebrities, executives, and even a few robots. It has been five days since the Expo concluded and while we still have a few more bits of video to upload, we thought a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-100-photo-tour-of-the-expo-floor-exhibits-and-booths/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-100-photo-tour-of-the-expo-floor-exhibits-and-booths/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:51:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3369 The first-ever Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. features a massive floor area featuring exhibits and booths covering all aspects of The Walt Disney Company. The biggest exhibit is from Disney Parks and Resorts, from which we’ve already posted a video and photo tour. Below are over 100 photos from the rest of the D23 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-100-photo-tour-of-the-expo-floor-exhibits-and-booths/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3262 The Walt Disney Park & Resorts exhibit at the D23 Expo is one of the must-see areas of the exhibition floor for any Disney theme park fan. Not only does it feature models, artwork, animatronics, and plenty more from upcoming new attractions but each of the areas is staffed by actual Walt Disney Imagineers who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/21/concept-art-for-the-sum-of-all-thrills-coming-soon-to-epcots-innoventions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/21/concept-art-for-the-sum-of-all-thrills-coming-soon-to-epcots-innoventions/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:23:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3004 A few months ago, we told you about The Sum of All Thrills, the exhibit that is coming soon to Innoventions at Epcot. The exhibit, sponsored by Raytheon, will feature Innoventions’ first ride in the form of a robotic arm simulator. Now, we have received some concept art depicting what The Sum of All Thrills [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/21/concept-art-for-the-sum-of-all-thrills-coming-soon-to-epcots-innoventions/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/video-princess-diana-exhibit-open-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/video-princess-diana-exhibit-open-at-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:35:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2642 Hundreds of royal artifacts are on view in “DIANA – The People’s Princess,” a limited-time experience showcasing the life and story of Diana, Princess of Wales – open now at Downtown Disney West Side. The exhibition, in the former Virgin Megastore location, includes royal dresses Diana chose to auction for charity, photos and personal effects. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/video-princess-diana-exhibit-open-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/17/princess-diana-exhibit-coming-to-former-downtown-disney-virgin-megastore-location-in-july/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/17/princess-diana-exhibit-coming-to-former-downtown-disney-virgin-megastore-location-in-july/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:14:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2443 If you were wondering what would become of the former home of the Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney, wonder no longer.  Beginning in early July, the People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. (PPCF) is bringing a new exhibit of royal artifacts called “DIANA–The People’s Princess” to that location. The limited-time experience showcases the life and story of Princess [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/17/princess-diana-exhibit-coming-to-former-downtown-disney-virgin-megastore-location-in-july/feed/ 18 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:50:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2399 The Summer 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. It’s our first quarterly issue and the first of our new and improved editions featuring nearly 20% more pages, thicker paper, more high-quality photography, and more articles than ever before. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Hitch a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/18/the-great-piggy-bank-adventure-opens-tomorrow-at-epcots-innoventions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/18/the-great-piggy-bank-adventure-opens-tomorrow-at-epcots-innoventions/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 19:44:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2104 The Great Piggy Bank Adventure, Presented by T. Rowe Price, opens tomorrow, May 19, bringing basic saving and investing concepts to life in a fun and captivating way through a live, first-of-its-kind interactive experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot. It features a series of entertaining games that bring to life and teach key financial themes of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/18/the-great-piggy-bank-adventure-opens-tomorrow-at-epcots-innoventions/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/celebrity-and-other-fun-photos-from-the-fx-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/celebrity-and-other-fun-photos-from-the-fx-show/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:33:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1711 Here are a few of the more interesting photos I took yesterday at the FX! International Show at the Orange County Convention Center. Today, April 19, 2009, is the last day for the show this year. Above is one of the many artist decorated vinyl Stitchs that were on display. They’re part of the Stitch [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/celebrity-and-other-fun-photos-from-the-fx-show/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/raytheon-to-bring-robotic-arm-ride-simulator-to-innoventions-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/raytheon-to-bring-robotic-arm-ride-simulator-to-innoventions-at-epcot/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:38:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1695 As revealed to Disney cast members via their online web portal called the Hub, Walt Disney Imagineering is working with Raytheon to develop a new motion simulator attraction for Innoventions at Epcot. The attraction is called “The Sum of All Thrills” and will allow guests to design a roller coaster, jet plane, or bobsled ride using real-life [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/raytheon-to-bring-robotic-arm-ride-simulator-to-innoventions-at-epcot/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/24/volume-2-issue-3-april-may-2009-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/24/volume-2-issue-3-april-may-2009-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:53:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1458 Volume 2, Issue 3 (April / May 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-Order. FEATURES: • COVER STORY: Idol Opportunity Visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios get into the act in the new American Idol Experience. • Unleash Your Inner Celebrity VIP tours offer a unique way to see Orlando’s theme [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/24/volume-2-issue-3-april-may-2009-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/06/muppets-hit-orlando-with-jim-hensons-fantastic-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/06/muppets-hit-orlando-with-jim-hensons-fantastic-world/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:41:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1299 Now through May 3, 2009, visitors to the Orange County Regional History Center are in for a treat as the traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, Jim Henson’s Fantastic World showcases original Muppets, sketches, and other creations in a salute to the creative legend Jim Henson. As part of a sneak preview, curator and historian for The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/06/muppets-hit-orlando-with-jim-hensons-fantastic-world/feed/ 4