Busch Gardens has been teasing their Howl-O-Scream event for weeks with hints of a full press release via concept art and the announcement of the “Dark Side of the Gardens” theme. Now, all the details have emerged from the specifics on their haunted houses to what guests will encounter on the streets during Howl-O-Scream. Zombies [...]

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 21, running from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, will be offering special RIP tours and Behind the Screams tours for dedicated fans. RIP Tours There will be two RIP tours offered – one for private parties of groups up to 10, and one for non-private parties. The Private RIP Tour starts [...]

Universal has kicked their Halloween Horror Nights marketing into high gear. They’ve opened an official twitter account, beefed up their Facebook page, started a new game on their website and sent their first package to the media. Since it’s the 21st Halloween Horror Nights, the theme seems to play off the game of blackjack, or [...]

You may not have known the man, but if you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Christmas time, you’ve enjoyed one of his creations. Jennings Osborne, creator of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, passed away this past Wednesday. Banks Lee, one of our new reporters for Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, had [...]

Sightings of a lion, panda, penguins and a large cat were reported at the Gaylord Palms Resort yesterday, but guests need not panic. It was Christmas in July as DreamWorks Animation characters made an appearance at the hotel to help announce their part in this year’s holiday season at the resort. Shrek, Alex, Po, King [...]

“The Thing” makes its return to the big screen this fall and to Halloween Horror Nights 21 in the form of one of the haunted houses. In 2007, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights featured a house called “The Thing: Assimilation”. This year “The Thing” will be based on Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller. An abandoned scientific research [...]

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has been teasing a zombie theme for a few months, and now it’s been made official. The theme for Howl-O-Scream 2011 will be The Dark Side of the Gardens: Zombies live here. Busch Gardens officials posted this on their Facebook page: … for the first time in HOS history, BOTH BG [...]

Feeling lucky punk? It’s year 21 for halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando so this year’s theme seems to be all about luck and chance. Universal has updated their Halloween Horror Nights website and tickets are now on sale for the event, which runs on 25 nights from Sept. 23 to Oct. 31, 2011. Here’s [...]

Central Florida’s theme parks will be crowded on the Fourth of July. In fact, Orlando was named the number one destination for the July 4 Weekend by Travelocity. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun watching the special events and fireworks shows. Here’s what each theme park is planning for Independence Day. Magic Kingdom: [...]

“A Flashback 4th of July” will send the town of Celebration back in time to the ’80s and feature a costume contest, a concert by A Flock of Seagulls, a fireworks show set to ’80s musical hits, and an interactive Kids Zone. Additional music will be offered by KattyShack and the Dixieland Jazz Band. The [...]

It’s a great week and a not-so-great week to visit Universal Orlando’s two theme parks. It’s not-so-great because with Easter and spring break, it’s one of the busiest weeks of the year. But it’s a great time to visit if you’d like to see some extra entertainment and attractions that aren’t usually in operation. Here’s [...]

Not only will fans get to hear from many of Orlando’s theme park designers, writers and artists this Friday during the Entertainment Designer Forum, they’ll also have a chance to take home many one-of-a-kind collectables. In addition to the two forum sessions (6:30 and 9 p.m.) at the Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando, there [...]

Column by Derek Burgan Here’s a brief look at several of the Valentine’s Day-related offers available at Orlando attractions. SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove has three Valentine’s Day packages including: Valentine’s Celebration Package ($129) – Package includes a buoy with personalized message delivered by a dolphin, 6×8 photo, souvenir frame, t-shirt, gift bag and boxed chocolates plus 25% [...]

Jan. 6, 2011 – This week’s show comes to you from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum on International Drive. Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen and Greg Hutson as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6PNSlVJ6aA This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! • Fire [...]

By Don Gworek It was interesting to watch the staging for New Year’s Eve at Epcot come together this week. Stages were set up at the central fountain, Italy and China by Thursday. It looked like it was going to be a great party.

Dec. 23, 2010 – It’s an all Disney, all Christmas episode of The Show. Join host Greg Hutson and special kid reporter host Mindy Strater as they bring you the week’s news and more from many of the holiday events at Walt Disney World. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeuhqonQ7io This week’s topics include: • Santas around the world at [...]

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 [...]

With Christmas almost here, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has ended. Held select evenings in November and December, the special ticket event brings a lot of holiday cheer to the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look at this year’s event. Here’s a video featuring our kid reporters showing you the highlights of the night. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSrmW8VB6Io While [...]

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is in full swing. We visited last weekend to bring you these sights from many of their holiday happenings. You can see it all for yourself tonight and tomorrow night and nightly from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2011. Here’s what you’ll find: • The Polar Express Experience: Now boarding! It’s a [...]

Dec. 9, 2010 – Episode two of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show comes to you from the Gaylord Palms Resort. Join hosts Greg Hutson and Samantha Sanders as they bring you to both SeaWorld and Universal’s holiday celebrations. Plus you’ll find this week’s theme park and attraction news, viewer feedback, a fan video, rumors [...]