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/2012/05/18/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/2012/05/07/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/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 22:30:51 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12592 Earlier today at Universal Studios, the walls came down around facade for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, which resembles the house from the film. There is also lots of new Despicable Me merchandise for sale in the Studio Store. The marquee for the attraction is installed. Little details on Gru’s home, which is the facade for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:26:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12401 At a Disney D23 fan club event this morning, Disney brought back a long-gone character known as Orange Bird. Here are photos and video from the event. Orange Bird was created for the Florida Citrus Growers, original sponsors of the Sunshine Tree Terrace and the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Once that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/spring-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/spring-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:44:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12016 The Spring 2012 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order in print and in our free iPhone and iPad app. This issue features Sorcerer Mickey (or Apprentice Mickey, as his card calls him) from the new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game. Inside you’ll find everything you need to know to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/spring-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/megacon-returns-to-orlando-feb-17-to-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/megacon-returns-to-orlando-feb-17-to-19-2012/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:46:14 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11689 Next weekend, Feb. 17 to 19, 2012, the Orange County Convention Center will welcome back MegaCon, a science-fiction, fantasy and comic book convention. It will feature celebrity appearances and photo-ops, panels and presentations, merchandise and collectibles and more. This year’s line up of celebrity appearances include Stan Lee (Marvel Comics), Bruce Boxleitner (TRON & Tron:Legacy), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/megacon-returns-to-orlando-feb-17-to-19-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/winter-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-in-print-and-app/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/winter-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-in-print-and-app/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:34:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10978 The Winter 2012 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order in print and in our iPhone and iPad app. This issue is a Commemorative issue featuring the grand opening of Legoland Florida and much more from all your favorite theme parks. • COVER STORY: Legoland Florida Everything you need to know about [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/winter-2012-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-in-print-and-app/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:36:54 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10813 The Theme Park Connection Warehouse held its grand opening this morning, and collectors flooded the aisles finding both long-sought treasures and great deals. The 4,000-sq.-ft. space is filled floor to ceiling with memorabilia.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:03:17 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10801 A little-known bit of fun each December is looking for a sign at the Universal cast entrance. The sign says: Tent Sale, Public Welcome. All you can do is drive by each weekend, hoping to spot the sign. When you spot the sign, you immediate turn into cast parking eager to shop for deals. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:40:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10782 Today through Christmas, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is celebrating the spirit of giving with “25 Days of Giveaways”. During the promotion, a different prize will be awarded every day, culminating with a $25,000 giveaway on Christmas Day. Entrants can win behind-the scenes animal adventures at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including a Serengeti Safari ride with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:31:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10774 A new store is opening its doors this Saturday in Winter Garden, Fla., just down the street from Walt Disney World. But it’s not just down the road from Disney for no reason. Theme Park Connection’s warehouse store features thousands of Disney and theme park collectibles, props, costumes, signs, trading pins and more. All are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/first-look-at-legoland-floridas-park-map-and-logo-merchandise/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/first-look-at-legoland-floridas-park-map-and-logo-merchandise/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:17:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9935 Legoland Florida started welcoming guests to their front gate this weekend to pick up their annual passes. Although the gates to get in Florida’s newest theme park are not yet open, those picking up their passes had the opportunity to buy some Lego merchandise, get a park map and meet a couple of Lego characters. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/first-look-at-legoland-floridas-park-map-and-logo-merchandise/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/24/reimagined-disney-store-opens-in-the-florida-mall/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/24/reimagined-disney-store-opens-in-the-florida-mall/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:43:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9720 The Disney Store in the Florida Mall reopened this morning after being closed for conversion into a redesigned, interactive store. This Orlando store joins the growing list of newly-designed stores already opened around the world. By the end of the year, the specialty retailer will have 60 new concept stores in 16 major cities in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/24/reimagined-disney-store-opens-in-the-florida-mall/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9670 Husbands, hold on to your wallets the next time you’re strolling through Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney. A new ladies boutique opened their doors today. But at least they have a couple of comfortable chairs for the guys to relax in. Apricot Lane carries branded fashion apparel, jewelry, handbags and accessories. Brands carried include Miss [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:31:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9659 Magnetron, a long-time tenant at Downtown Disney West Side will be closing their store at the end of September to make way for a new clothing store. Another new clothing store, Apricot Lane is opening this Friday in the Pleasure Island section, and another long-time West Side tenant, Sunglass Icon, will be undergoing a remodel. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:47:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9541 On Friday, Sept. 30, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be transformed into an underworld party celebrating the Haunted Mansion ride at the Magic Kingdom. This limited-ticket special event costs $285 and will offer special guests, food, gifts and an auction. The event will include a recreation of the Haunted Mansion cemetery inside the Contemporary Resort, a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:57:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9444 The Harley-Davidson store at Downtown Disney has some new digs. The store has moved into the West Side in the spaces formerly occupied by LittleMissMatched and Mickey’s Grove. In addition to still selling all the items they have always carried, the new location brings some new features. This is just one half of the 3,635-square-foot [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:55:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9365 Universal Orlando’s has released a free mobile app for Apple and Android phones, joining SeaWorld, which also released a free app earlier this year and Disney World, which offers a paid app for Verizon customers. Busch Gardens officials say their mobile app is in the works. Both the SeaWorld and Universal apps offer some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/08/actress-ashley-eckstein-launches-new-fangirl-shirts-at-star-wars-weekends/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/08/actress-ashley-eckstein-launches-new-fangirl-shirts-at-star-wars-weekends/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:17:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9192 As the final Star Wars Weekend approaches at Hollywood Studios, it’s your last chance to check out Star Wars: Clone Wars actress Ashley Eckstein’s all-new line of “fangirl-focused” apparel and accessories in person. Ashley’s clothing line, called Her Universe, already includes female shirts and undergarments, and has premiered two new shirt designs at Star Wars [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/08/actress-ashley-eckstein-launches-new-fangirl-shirts-at-star-wars-weekends/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/03/take-part-in-free-comic-book-day-at-two-orlando-tourist-area-shops/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/03/take-part-in-free-comic-book-day-at-two-orlando-tourist-area-shops/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 21:39:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8981 On the first Saturday in May for the past 10 years, comic book stores, in coordination with comic book publishers, host an event where comics are given away free. There’s no fine print and nothing to buy. The comics are completely free to readers. Over 2.7 million comic books will be given away by participating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/03/take-part-in-free-comic-book-day-at-two-orlando-tourist-area-shops/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:49:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8855 The newly remodeled Lego Imagination Center reopened today. The store is much larger and features many new Disney Lego sculptures. Here’s a video and photos giving you a quick look around. For a full guided tour of the store, watch Episode 21 of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show this Thursday. As you can see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:59:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8804 A new store has opened in the Marketplace section of Downtown Disney. Marketplace Fun Finds opened last weekend in the former Pooh Corner store. Pooh Corner and Mickey’s Mart were closed last year to make way for the new Fun Finds store and the relocated Little MissMatched store. Little MissMatched closed their West Side location [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:18:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8555 This weekend, March 25 to 27, the Orange County Convention Center will welcome back MegaCon, a science-fiction/fantasy and comic book convention, featuring celebrity appearances and photo-ops, panels and presentations, merchandise and collectibles and more. Most media and comic book guests are available for autograph signings (prices vary depending on the celebrity), and some are also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:55:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7902 Satirical column by Derek Burgan Everyone has their favorite souvenirs when they visit the parks. For some it’s a pair of Mickey ears. For others its a Harry Potter wand. While some may love Vinylmation, many others head towards the newest pins. For this special version of PARKsaver, we take a lighthearted look at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:18:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7610 Disney has taken Duffy the Disney Bear to new heights at Epcot – literalry. But it’s all for a good cause. Guests at the park can check out the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree made from 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears. The tree starts Disney cast members’ annual collection for Toys for Tots. Topping the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/2010-festival-of-the-masters-this-weekend-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/2010-festival-of-the-masters-this-weekend-at-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:20:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7584 The 35th Festival of the Masters will be held this Friday through Sunday at Downtown Disney. The open-air art festival will feature nearly 150 award-winning artists and more. Showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited edition painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more, this prestigious show is ranked among the country’s finest outdoor art festivals. There’s a lot more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/2010-festival-of-the-masters-this-weekend-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/a-look-at-downtown-disneys-first-ever-benefit-sale-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/a-look-at-downtown-disneys-first-ever-benefit-sale-photosvideo/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:21:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7576 Article, photos and video by Don Gworek Disney held their first ever fund raising sale throughout Downtown Disney early Saturday morning to benefit the United Way. Entitled The Benefit Sale, shoppers purchased entrance vouchers for $5 in advance and exchanged them for wristbands on arrival. The event began at 5:30 a.m. and hundreds were line [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/a-look-at-downtown-disneys-first-ever-benefit-sale-photosvideo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/25/phineas-and-ferb-help-open-new-video-game-area-at-once-upon-a-toy/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/25/phineas-and-ferb-help-open-new-video-game-area-at-once-upon-a-toy/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:25:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7490 Phineas, Ferb and Agent P AKA Perry the Platypus from the Disney Channel cartoon Phineas and Ferb were at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney to celebrate the opening of The Wonderful World of Gaming section of the store. Although the newly remodeled section (the section with videos and music) has been open for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/25/phineas-and-ferb-help-open-new-video-game-area-at-once-upon-a-toy/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/14/duffy-the-disney-bear-debuts-at-epcot-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/14/duffy-the-disney-bear-debuts-at-epcot-photosvideo/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:29:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7437 Duffy the Disney Bear made his debut at Walt Disney World today. You can meet Duffy, buy a Duffy and color a Duffy at his new home, Epcot. But what’s Duffy’s story? Read on. As you walk through Epcot, you’ll first see Duffy near the left of World Showcase Plaza. The store here carries a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/14/duffy-the-disney-bear-debuts-at-epcot-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/new-caramel-kitchen-opens-at-epcot-the-only-freestanding-werther%e2%80%99s-in-the-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/new-caramel-kitchen-opens-at-epcot-the-only-freestanding-werther%e2%80%99s-in-the-world/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:41:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7371 A new candy store has opened in Epcot. Look for hand-crafted caramel treats at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion. The new shop opened without much fanfare yesterday, Sept. 30, 2010. Karamell-Küche means caramel kitchen in German. The shop is run by Storck USA, makers of Werther’s Original. Look for the full line of Werther’s candies [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/new-caramel-kitchen-opens-at-epcot-the-only-freestanding-werther%e2%80%99s-in-the-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/parfums-givenchy-opens-at-epcot-its-first-and-only-u-s-store/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/parfums-givenchy-opens-at-epcot-its-first-and-only-u-s-store/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:18:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7317 It may sound a bit confusing but Parfums Givenchy has opened their first U.S. store in France – the France Pavilion at Epcot. The small shop features the full range of Givenchy make-up, skincare and fragrances. Minnie Mouse was on hand as Disney’s vice president of development and corporate alliances, Carlos Castro, and J.C. Gandon, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/parfums-givenchy-opens-at-epcot-its-first-and-only-u-s-store/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/fall-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-available-for-preorder/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/fall-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-available-for-preorder/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:02:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7315 The Fall 2010 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 October. Subscribers should receive their copy within the next four [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/fall-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-available-for-preorder/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/23/ipadapp/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/23/ipadapp/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:17:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7110 There’s a new way to read Orlando Attractions Magazine. Besides the print edition, which is available via mail and at major bookstores nationwide, you can now purchase and read full versions of the magazine on Apple’s iPad. Besides reading the magazine, the app can also be used to read the latest Orlando theme park and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/23/ipadapp/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:12:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7025 Disney Parks held a collector panel discussion today during the Star Wars Celebration V convention at the Orange County Convention Center. Some brand new merchandise featuring the Muppets, Indiana Jones and Star Tours was shown – including some new information about Star Tours 2. Graphic Designer Quynh Kimball (above, from left) and Product Developers Cody [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/13/new-disney-merchandise-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/feed/ 0