Column by Kevin Yee If you’re the sort who recognizes that vacations will simply be expensive, and hand over your credit card whenever asked (no matter the price) for food, then you’re exactly the kind of customer the Orlando theme parks are looking for. They want you to book immediately, by the way. But if [...]

Fans can finally complete their collection of Orlando Attractions Magazine. Last week the very first issue of the magazine became available for reprints, now our other sold-out issue, Winter 2010, is also available through the MagCloud print-on-demand service. The very popular Winter 2010 issue features these stories and more: • COVER STORY: A Whole New [...]

The premier issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine was released in late 2007 and quickly sold out. Since that time, those wishing to complete their collection of issues were out of luck. But now, thanks to a print on demand service called MagCloud, Volume 1, Issue 1 is now available again. When you order from MagCloud, [...]

We’re giving away five one-day tickets to the Walt Disney World theme park of your choice this summer. To be eligible to win, all you have to do is be signed up for our weekly e-mail newsletter. It’s free to sign-up – Click Here! Each ticket is good for one day at one Disney World [...]

The Summer 2010 issue is now available. Subscribers should receive their copy and the issue should be available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Books-A-Million book stores nationwide within the next few weeks. Here are some of the stories you’ll read in the latest issue: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter This most anticipated new [...]

We’re putting the finishing touches on our Summer issue and we usually give you a sneak peek at some of the upcoming stories, but this ad, which will appear in the Summer issue, is just too cool to hold back. Star Wars Celebration V, the official Lucasfilm convention celebrating all things Star Wars, will take [...]

Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available nationwide on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, Borders and Books-A-Million. For the past two-and-a-half years, the only way to read the magazine was to order a copy or subscription through this website. Now there’s an easy way for Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Orlando fans to check out the [...]

It didn’t come by owl, but we just received a media invitation to attend the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Here’s a look at the unboxing. Once the distressed looking box is open, you can see a letter sealed with a wax stamp of the Wizarding [...]

The Spring 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is available now. Subscribers should receive their copies within in the next few weeks. It’s another 64-page issue packed with all the latest news and information about Orlando. The photo packed large feature stories include: • Helicopter tours offer a unique view of Orlando. • Celebrating 10 [...]

By Kevin Yee It may be true that the summer is theoretically the rainy season for sub-tropical Florida (when it seemingly rains as if on cue between 3 and 5 p.m.), but it’s not uncommon for rain showers to surprise visitors in the winter months too. As a consequence, visitors are well-advised to prepare for [...]

We have a couple of freelance positions we’re looking to fill. Neither of these are full time. The Web developer/designer position would be on an as needed basis and the graphic designer would usually be needed four times a year. Graphic Artist We’re looking for someone to lay out the pages of each issue of [...]

“Orlando Attractions Magazine” is the creation of two of Orlando’s biggest theme park fans, Ricky Brigante and Matt Roseboom. Today, Ricky is saying farewell and announcing his resignation. To all our readers and fans: Yesterday was my last day with Orlando Attractions Magazine. I have resigned my position as Creative Director and have sold my [...]

A lot has happened in the Orlando area theme parks in 2009. Some new attractions were announced, some have closed down and some have opened up. One both opened and closed in 2009 (we’re talking about you Stitch.) Below are the top 10 most read blog posts on our site during 2009. Below the top [...]

Ron Dias is an animation artist who worked for Disney Studios more than 50 years. He has also done extensive work for most of the other big Hollywood studios. The world first took note of Dias when, as a 19-year-old student, his work was chosen for a special children’s stamp by the U.S. Post Office. [...]

Just a quick update to let everyone know that we have received the Winter 2010 issue from the printer and have begun mailing it out to all who pre-ordered it over the last week. Copies are also on their way to subscribers, though with Christmas approaching it may take a couple of weeks to arrive. [...]

If you live in the Orlando area, are a good salesperson and would like to work for a fun magazine, you’re in luck. We’re looking for someone to sell ads for the magazine, Web site and e-mail newsletter. You must be self motivated, personable and not afraid to make cold calls. We’re not a hard [...]

The NFFC (National Fantasy Fan Club) is holding their All Disneyana Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. The Regal Sun Resort will become the place to be for Disneyana collectors, autograph seekers, and the just plain Disney crazed, as Disneyana memorabilia vendors and dealers from all over [...]

The Winter 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: A Whole New World Reimagined and expanded Fantasyland to deliver more magic than ever before. • Blast Off Into Superspace Disney’s Space Mountain reopens with new enhancements. • Star Tours II: [...]

It’s been exactly two years since the premiere issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine arrived from the printer and we’re celebrating by taking $2 off all subscriptions and issues for the rest of the day. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST tonight (Nov. 13, 2009) to take advantage of these special savings. Enjoy!

Tomorrow, Nov. 13, 2009, will officially mark the second anniversary of the arrival of our first issue! In honor of the occasion, we’re taking $2 off all of our prices for one day only. Beginning tonight at midnight EST, the price of a one-year subscription to Orlando Attractions Magazine will drop to its lowest ever: [...]