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/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/2011/12/10/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/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:17:40 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10586 The web series “Taste of Disney” is now in its second season online. This series allows Disney fans a chance to learn how to make some of the most popular food items from the Disney Parks. The mother and daughter team of Pam Brandon and Katie Farmand give viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the culinary [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10438 A fee of $10 per person will be charged to guests who reserve a table at specific Walt Disney World restaurants and do not show up, or cancel their reservation a day ahead of time. Disney says this is being done because many guests were making reservations at different restaurants for the same time, causing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/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/2011/10/09/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/2011/09/21/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/2011/09/06/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/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:49:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9495 Dave and Buster’s is opening their newest location this Monday on International Drive in Orlando. The 40,236-square-foot space features a large arcade, full restaurant and a bar. It’s located on the land formerly occupied by Race Rock, just down and across the street from Pointe Orlando. As you come in the front doors, you’ll notice [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/chuck-e-cheese%e2%80%99s-introduces-new-pizza-recipe/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/chuck-e-cheese%e2%80%99s-introduces-new-pizza-recipe/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:56:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9471 Chuck E. Cheese’s, a family entertainment restaurant and play area, is introducing its new pizza recipe, the first major change in over 30 years. The new pizza includes a crispier crust made with fresh dough, fresh vegetables, and freshly grated, 100% natural mozzarella cheese. The new recipe reflects the changing tastes of parents and children. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/chuck-e-cheese%e2%80%99s-introduces-new-pizza-recipe/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:56:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9309 Guests at the Latin Quarter restaurant at Universal CityWalk now have a delicious choice to make. Guests can continue to dine in the main dining room downstairs and make their choices from the menu, or they can choose to dine upstairs at the brand new Brazilian steakhouse experience. The new savory main courses are served [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:22:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9303 The 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be held from Sept. 30 to Nov. 13 this year. Pam Brandon, Disney Parks food writer, recently released some of the details on their official blog. Here’s what to look for this year: • Hawaii, the Caribbean islands and Portugal all debut Marketplaces – look for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:56:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9198 From June 10 to Aug. 20, Wet ‘n Wild will host their Summer BBQ Beach Bash every Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering entertainment and food in addition to their rides and attractions. An unlimited barbeque will be offered during the day, as well as a beachside grill that will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:25:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9123 On Saturday, June 24, Levy Restaurants at Downtown Disney will offer up a three-part Kids Cooking Class, showcasing fun and unique cooking skills. The restaurants participating are Wolfgang Puck Café, Portobello Restaurant and Fulton’s Crab House, each offering up a full demonstration at their locations, from noon to 3 p.m. The foods included on the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9132 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival recently ended so it’s time to start thinking about their other very popular festival, Food and Wine. Starting in late September and through mid-November, one part of the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the music. The Disney Parks Blog just released the full list of performers for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 20:44:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9121 Dave and Buster’s, a franchise which combines food and entertainment with a full-service restaurant and video arcade, will be opening on International Drive on July 18, 2011. But tickets for a special VIP fundraiser, to be held before the official opening, are on sale now. The Orlando Dave and Buster’s location will accommodate more than [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 19:58:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9019 Starting Monday, movie-goers will have a new choice when visiting the AMC Downtown Disney 24. Six of the 24 theaters have been converted to Dine-In Theaters, with a full menu of appetizers, entrees, desserts, snacks and drinks to choose among. AMC Dine-In Theatres, the only theatres of its kind in the Orlando area, combines restaurant [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 15:12:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8977 While the hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany its modern day incarnation is very much American. The burger has gained so much notoriety that it has actually earned its own annual holiday month: “National Hamburger Month”. Jimmy Buffett’s restaurants nationwide, including Margaritaville in Universal’s CityWalk, will be celebrating all things burger throughout the month of May. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:01:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8741 Next month, Portobello Restaurant in Downtown Disney will welcome Chef Tony Mantuano of Chicago’s Spiaggia Restaurant. He’ll lead a Sicilian cooking demonstration for 30 guests on Friday, May 13. The demonstration will feature a walk-through of a full meal, from pre-dinner drinks to dessert, and will include Caponata served with crostini, Eggplant Fries, Gnocchi with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:10:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8552 Pie Lovers will be lured to downtown Celebration, Fla. on April 9 and 10, 2011 by the 83,000-Slice Never Ending Pie Buffet. It’s just one part of two very sweet days at the Great American Pie Festival. Now in its 10th year, this pie extravaganza dishes up luscious layers of fun for the young and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8495 I am going to Universal Orlando first thing in the morning to Harry Potter. Is there somewhere I can eat breakfast? These days, if you are heading to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it is incredibly important that you get there early. Throughout spring break and the summer, that area [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:12:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8467 Join the fiesta at SeaWorld every Saturday and Busch Gardens each Sunday through April 3, 2011 as the parks heat up during their annual Latin festival, Viva La Música. This Hispanic event blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with popular Hispanic cuisine and authentic arts and crafts. All-new this year is an expanded menu [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:40:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8315 You may not have thought about putting fruit sauce on your hot dog, but there’s a new food stand along International drive that is doing just that – and getting rave reviews. Hula Dog serves authentic Hawaiian-style hot dogs. There’s a similar hot dog served in Hawaii called Puka Dog, but the new stand in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/feed/ 11 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8016 One thousand of today’s guests visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure were most likely going to buy a Butterbeer at some point. But they were surprised with a free one as Universal announced they’ve now sold more than one million of the frost beverages since the Wizarding World opened [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/winter-2011-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/winter-2011-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:06:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7898 The Winter 2011 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order. The magazine is at the printer and will be shipping out within the next week or two. Look for it in our iPad app soon, and in major bookstores nationwide sometime in January. Subscribers should receive their copy within the next four [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/winter-2011-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7892 Many of the theme parks and attractions are holding special events to welcome the new year on Dec. 31. Some are included with your park admission and some cost extra. Here’s a look at what’s happening. Universal Orlando Multi-platinum rock artist Bret Michaels will be in concert at Universal CityWalk. Known for being the lead [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:44:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7882 Column by Derek Burgan Hearing that McDonald’s was leaving Downtown Disney was enough of a shock, but to discover it was being replaced by three smaller venues, including one based around fresh salads and another being a vegan bakery, a betting man like myself would consider putting good money on the End of the World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:46:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7871 By Samantha Sanders Forget hot chocolate! This holiday season, warm up with a toasty, buttery mug of hot Butterbeer. As most of you know, you can get chilled or frozen Butterbeer in the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. During the sweltering summer months, the cold beverage is a sweet treat for guests. But, now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:44:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7838 Column by Kevin Yee Universal’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter powered its parent company to some great quarterly profits in 2010, no doubt due to the amazing Forbidden Journey ride and those $25 wands. But a more humble item attracts equal attention from the rabid fans: the lowly beverage known as Butterbeer. Universal’s theme [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:53:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7741 There’s a new store within a store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The Spice & Tea Exchange recently opened inside Mickey’s Pantry. As a complement to the kitchen-ware available in Mickey’s Pantry, the new addition offers 42 different blends of tea, many spices and different flavored salts and sugars. Some of the flavored sugars include [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:47:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7645 Today the Disney Parks Blog announced details on their plans for the mostly shuttered Pleasure Island area. The 120-acre area will be rethemed as a restaurant district called “Hyperion Wharf.” Disney describes it as a nostalgic yet modern take on an early 20th century port city and amusement pier. Nighttime will be when the area [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/feed/ 31 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:48:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7607 The Pollo Campero restaurant is opening today at Downtown Disney. Sharing the space are Fresh A-Peel and Babycakes NYC. This is a fitting time to take a look back at the McDonald’s restaurant that used to be here. The Festival of the Masters also started today. A festival vendor who hadn’t been to Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/photos-video-and-a-recipe-from-the-grand-opening-of-karamell-kuche-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/photos-video-and-a-recipe-from-the-grand-opening-of-karamell-kuche-at-epcot/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:17:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7518 After Storck, the makers of Werther’s Original Caramels, shot a commercial in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot in which they made-over one of the storefronts to look like their original shop, they decided “why not make a real store here?” And so they did. Storck held the grand opening of Karamell-Kuche on Oct. 26, 2010. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/photos-video-and-a-recipe-from-the-grand-opening-of-karamell-kuche-at-epcot/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/photo-update-i-drive-getting-new-restaurants-and-possible-thrilling-theme-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/photo-update-i-drive-getting-new-restaurants-and-possible-thrilling-theme-park/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:04:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7417 International Drive, AKA I-Drive, has a number of new businesses on the way. Some are proposed and some are already under construction. The above photo shows a wooded 70 acres that are for sale next to Festival Bay Mall at the northern end of I-Drive. Local TV news station WFTV.com is reporting that Baker Leisure [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/photo-update-i-drive-getting-new-restaurants-and-possible-thrilling-theme-park/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/07/get-a-taste-of-new-orleans-through-november-during-house-of-blues-gospel-brunch/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/07/get-a-taste-of-new-orleans-through-november-during-house-of-blues-gospel-brunch/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:26:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7399 When you’re in Orlando and don’t want to miss your Sunday worship, instead of seeking out a local church, head to the Gospel Brunch at House of Blues. Not only will you get a powerful message with great musical performances and food, but through November, you’ll get a little something extra. Each Sunday through Nov. 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