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/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12709 The men in black are back and better than ever in MIB3. With Will Smith’s return to the silver screen after a four year hiatus, Josh Brolin’s highly believable performance as a younger Agent K and Tommy Lee Jones dry humor, fans of Men in Black will love this great addition to the series. Men in Black [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12703 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – In preparation of the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, there are three new characters gracing the Highway in the Sky across the way at Disneyland. The Monorails at Disneyland have undergone a transformation and now rather than Monorail Blue, Orange, and Red, meet Mandy Monorail [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 12:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12701 One of the most anticipated events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars Weekends is Hyperspace Hoopla, with its Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars. After seeing the opening night performance, many are calling it the best one yet. See for yourself in our front-row video below. The Hyperspace Hoopla portion of the show usually features [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:38:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12697 Star Wars Weekends has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here is the entire motorcade including Star Wars celebrities Dee Bradley Baker (voice of clone troopers on Clone Wars), Ray Park (Darth Maul), Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano on Clone Wars), James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan and Plo Koon on Clone Wars), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/feed/ 0 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/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:55 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12663 This weekend, Star Wars Weekends 2012 will kick off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As they do each year, Disney released some promotional images that combine both Walt Disney World and Star Wars elements, plus some very funny videos taking a look “behind the scenes”. Above and below are this year’s promotional images. The images were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/feed/ 3 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/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 04:28:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12628 Universal’s Superstar Parade had its first run through today at Universal Studios Florida. The parade features characters from SpongeBob Squarepants, Hop, Dora and Diego and Despicable Me. It’s full of live and recorded music, hundreds of street performers, interactive characters, dance numbers and some really detailed floats. Here’s a video of the parade, along with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 18:50:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12620 Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming movie Brave has been spotted at Epcot, meeting a few guests before she moves to her new area in the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTefwS039U Although you may spot Merida at Epcot for now, in a couple of weeks she’ll start appearing in the Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:35:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12615 By Audrey Brown Before I get into the finer points of Marvel’s The Avengers, allow me to make a very important statement on the symbolism and deeper meaning of this film. HULK SMASH! (Some very minor spoilers ensue, but nothing about the ending.) Here’s the simplest truth about Marvel’s The Avengers. It delivers. In every [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/feed/ 2 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/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:00:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12438 The Orlando return of Disney’s The Lion King is now playing at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in downtown Orlando for a limited engagement of four weeks through May 13. The Lion King began as a 1994 animated feature-length film developed and produced by the Walt Disney Company. The story, a coming of age [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/20/the-lion-king-now-playing-at-the-bob-carr-performing-arts-centre-for-a-four-week-limited-engagement/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:03:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12440 Universal Orlando Resort just released a video featuring an interview with filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Universal Orlando Senior Vice President of Entertainment Jim Timon. A bit of their upcoming lagoon show (Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories) can be seen behind Timon and at the end of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j63vMfmf9gE The brand-new nighttime [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:48:50 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12398 With all the emotion, adventure and beautiful landscapes, Chimpanzee is yet another solid addition to the Disneynature line up. The new movie brings you breathtaking footage of chimpanzees in the forests of the Ivory Coast and is a must-see for any fan of the Disneynature films. Chimpanzee tells the story of a young chimpanzee named Oscar [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/movie-review-disneynatures-chimpanzee-a-must-see-for-nature-film-lovers/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:28:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12376 This morning at Downtown Disney West Side, the world premiere for Disneynature’s Chimpanzee took place at the AMC 24 Theaters. The red carpet event was attended by Dr. Jane Goodall, directors and producers Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, Executive Producer Don Hahn, Disney CEO Bob Iger and some Disney Channel stars. The world premiere was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/guest-editorial-one-fans-hope-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/guest-editorial-one-fans-hope-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:32:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12358 By Erin McDaniels Since Universal has not released any official details or plans for their Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, I must start by saying this is all just speculation and dreaming, some based on other rumors. While this post will focus on the rumor that the expansion will be London/Diagon Alley themed, please [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/guest-editorial-one-fans-hope-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:22:17 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12334 Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from May 18 through June 10, 2012. The hosts from last year will return – James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) will be the celebrity hosts. The celebrities and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/07/celebrities-and-more-announced-for-2012-star-wars-weekends/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:17:21 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12323 Ascendio and their “Night of a Thousand Wizards” are returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July 12 through 15, 2012. Ascendio, dubbed as Infinitus in 2010, is a Harry Potter conference (or convention), and features presentations, music, meet-ups and social events. Their Night of a Thousand Wizards 2 is an exclusive after-hours event at the Wizarding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/ascendio-a-harry-potter-conference-and-night-of-a-thousand-wizards-2-returning-to-orlando-in-july/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:02:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12273 The newly wrapped monorail for promotion of Marvel’s upcoming film, The Avengers, debuted today at Walt Disney World. The new black design features many of the heroes from the movie. If you’d like to see The Avenger monorail in person, and take a ride, it’s running on the Magic Kingdom express rail from the Ticket [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/stars-in-the-parks-richard-gere-and-wife-visit-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/stars-in-the-parks-richard-gere-and-wife-visit-universal-orlando/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:52:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12200 Golden Globe award-winning actor Richard Gere and his wife, Carey Lowell, were spotted at Universal Orlando Resort today. During their hosted visit, the couple experienced The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The Simpsons Ride and Revenge of the Mummy, and explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Gere is best known for iconic films such as [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/stars-in-the-parks-richard-gere-and-wife-visit-universal-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:48:58 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12159 While The Avengers movie doesn’t debut in theaters until May 4, 2012, guests may finally be able to experience Marvel at the Walt Disney World Resort. We’ve heard strong rumors that Monorail Red will be getting a makeover with an Avengers wrap in April to run on the Magic Kingdom loop. Above is our concept [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12153 Earlier today, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter gathered in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also on hand were two of Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, and Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:07:44 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12063 Disney’s D23 fan club has revealed details about their upcoming Fanniversary events, including one in Orlando on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The events are offering Disney fans all over the United States a chance to join in celebrating the rich history of Disney movies and theme park attractions. Cities hosting the Fanniversary events will be Los Angeles, San [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:50:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12097 We’ve been following the development of upcoming nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios since October, when work began on reconstructing the former Cinesphere 360 show barges. Rehearsals of the new “Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories” show are being performed after the park closes to guests. We have some video to share, showing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:44:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12055 Judging by the previews, I wasn’t very excited to see Disney’s new John Carter movie. Besides the regular previews, I saw an extended clip at Disney’s D23 Expo last year. The special effects looked great, but we all know a movie needs a great storyline to be successful. Even though Disney has had trouble conveying [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/09/movie-review-john-carter-is-much-better-than-you-think-it-will-be/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:43:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11882 Are your spidey senses tingling yet? In just one week, the reanimated and upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will reopen. Set your calendars for Thursday, March 8 as the day to see the all-new 4K digital high-definition animation, hear a new musical score and try on a pair of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11395 Universal is marking its 100th anniversary this year and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio’s film history and cultural legacy. Universal’s Parks and Resorts will help highlight the campaign with centennial specific content and merchandise throughout both the Orlando and Hollywood locations. The Orlando resort will soon announce a specially themed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10872 Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We are thrilled to be able [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:51:57 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10473 It’s fun to spot differences and similarities between the original Hollywood Chinese Theater in California and the version seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Above left is the original theater, and at right is the replica in Florida. Can you spot at least 12 differences between the two theaters?]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:26:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10195 By Andrew Kiste Every time I make a trip to Walt Disney World, the first park I always go to is the Magic Kingdom. Rather than follow the crowds and head to the right towards Tomorrowland, my family goes left into Adventureland and immediately onto one of my all-time favorite attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:17:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10070 Disney officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a star-studded celebration on Oct. 2, 2011. The ceremony took place at Kensington Palace in London with a royal court including by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvHc1XZY6mU The procession through Kensington Gardens was watched by an estimated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/20/attractions-based-on-the-hit-movie-avatar-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/20/attractions-based-on-the-hit-movie-avatar-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:40:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9946 Disney has announced they have entered into a long term partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring characters and settings from the hit movie Avatar to Disney’s theme parks. It will all begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the next few years. James Cameron, his partner Jon Landau and their [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/20/attractions-based-on-the-hit-movie-avatar-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom/feed/ 13 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/27/movie-review-can-you-feel-the-love-for-the-lion-king-in-3d/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/27/movie-review-can-you-feel-the-love-for-the-lion-king-in-3d/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:43:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9788 By Kevin Yee There are two important questions to ask right up front when discussing the new release of Disney’s The Lion King in 3D: how long ago was your last viewing of the picture (in regular 2D, of course), and how many times have you seen in total? These are important to think about, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/27/movie-review-can-you-feel-the-love-for-the-lion-king-in-3d/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:33:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9679 Since their start in 2004, HP Fan Trips has taken Harry Potter fans to Britain and Scotland, offering unique opportunities such as private parties at Edinburgh Castle, exclusive rides on the cars from the Hogwarts Express used in the movies and more. Next year, they’re bringing fans to Orlando to experience Universal’s Wizarding World of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:41:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9648 Set for Halloween weekend with more than a dozen stars, artists and authors, Vulcan Events promises to hold the sci-fi convention of the year at the Hilton Orlando Resort across from Downtown Disney. Sir Patrick Stewart — AKA Professor X from the X-Men films and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation — [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/feed/ 4