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/2012/05/19/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/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 21:25:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12681 In celebration of Lego Group’s 80th birthday, Lego Korea has built a tower to beat the previous 103-foot, eight-inch record set in France. Last Sunday night, the Crown Prince of Denmark placed the last record breaking brick on the tower that reached 104-feet and seven inches. Armed with over 500,000 bricks, 4,000 children contest winners [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:43:45 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12653 Universal recently announced they will be bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Japan by building their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the Harry Potter themed area will be similar to the original in Orlando including the Hogwarts Castle and multiple themed attractions. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:48:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12495 By Andy Guinigundo Simi Valley, Calif. – July 6, 2012 will mark the opening of the largest-ever exhibit of iconic props, artwork and artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives. Likewise, it will be the largest temporary exhibit ever on display at the Reagan Library. D23, Disney’s official fan club, will present the exhibit at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/out-of-the-loop-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-at-reagan-library/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:17:55 +0000 sean http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12316 EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the first of many guest columns highlighting theme park memories. This column started out as Retro Orlando by Audrey Brown, but we’ve renamed it and expanded it to include theme park and attraction memories outside the Orlando area. This first Amusement Musings is by Audrey’s sister and her experiences with little [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12351 By Andy Guinigundo Paris, France – Yes, it was in April 1992, 20 years ago, that Disneyland Paris opened as “Euro Disney Resort”. The name was changed to Disneyland Paris Resort in 1994. After initially falling below projected attendance numbers, the park and resort saw its first quarterly profit in 1995. A second theme park, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:14:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12328 Disney’s D23 fan club will hold “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features” at the Disneyland Resort on Aug. 11 and 12, 2012. The two-day event features concerts, screenings and special guests celebrating decades of Disney films and characters.  The event will showcase films dating back to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12319 The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. This new short showcases “the common traveler” experiencing all there is to see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:41:57 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12185 The Shanghai Daily newspaper reported today that Shanghai Disney Resort is hiring its first 100 cast members. The roles range from 3D Designer to Waterworks Plumbing Piping Engineer, and are roles for helping to develop the new resort, which opens in 2015. Visit the Shanghai Disney website to apply for a role. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apXAzSCVPkI Here’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:32:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12059 The D23 Expo is returning for the third time to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. next year from Aug. 9 through 11. The first Expo was held in 2009 followed by a second in 2011. Each event played host to thousands of Disney fans from every corner of the globe. In 2011, more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11640 By Andy Guinigundo Nashville, Tenn. – Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Company and Gaylord Entertainment have entered into what is referred to as a “memorandum of understanding”. This initial formal agreement discusses the intent of Dollywood and Gaylord to enter into a 50/50 partnership to develop a 105-acre family entertainment zone adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11627 By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:26:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11587 By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Last year marked the eighth straight year of increased attendance at Legoland California and a double digit increase at that over 2010. On the strength of those numbers, Legoland California has decided to put a multi-million dollar investment into the park. Legoland California General Manager Pete Ronchetti attributes the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11406 By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:26:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10990 By Andy Guinigundo The days following Thanksgiving each year mark the time when the Christmas season begins full-force. The Monday following Thanksgiving, Legoland California had its annual first lighting ceremony for the largest Lego Christmas Tree in the world. While Legoland Florida celebrates its first Christmas, Legoland California wraps up 12 seasons with its 9th [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/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/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:59:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10348 By Jackie Roseboom The new Disney Fantasy cruise ship will have upper decks to please everyone in the family when it debuts in March 2012. Whether you want to relax without the kids or are looking for some splashing family fun, you’ll find it. The Satellite Sun Deck, located on Deck 13 forward, will feature [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/out-of-the-loop-come-along-on-the-vip-tour-experience-at-universal-studios-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/out-of-the-loop-come-along-on-the-vip-tour-experience-at-universal-studios-hollywood/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:24:22 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10199 There’s a great tour option available at the Universal Studios park in Hollywood, Calif. called the VIP Tour Experience. It includes elements of their normal tram tour, but also includes walking tours of sets, stages and production buildings, plus gourmet food and Front of the Line privileges to the park’s shows and rides. Each day’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/out-of-the-loop-come-along-on-the-vip-tour-experience-at-universal-studios-hollywood/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:27:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9844 Column by Andy Guinigundo To bolster my claim that the wing rider coaster will be the next big thing in coaster construction (check out my previous story Here), Dollywood announced Sunday that it would open the first wing rider roller coaster in the United States. The third announced Bolliger & Mabillard wing rider coaster this [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:03:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9835 Column by Andy Guinigundo This week, Six Flags Great America near Chicago announced that the X Flight roller coaster would be built with an expected debut date of 2012. This announcement marked the third major announcement of a wing rider coaster being constructed for next year. With the opening of Furius Baco (Intamin) at PortAventura [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:03:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9762 By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – With the doors of Legoland Florida not yet opened for business, its West Coast counterpart, Legoland California, has announced major expansion plans. Perhaps the theme of recent years at Legoland California would be “Here we grow again!” Going back to 2008, Sea Life Aquarium opened. This attraction includes over [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/out-of-the-loop-holiday-world-announces-longest-water-coaster-again/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/out-of-the-loop-holiday-world-announces-longest-water-coaster-again/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:42:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9619 By Andy Guinigundo Santa Claus, Ind. – 75 miles west of Louisville, Ky. is the town of Santa Claus, Ind. Fittingly, the amusement park that resides in Santa Claus is named Holiday World. Each different area of the park is themed a different holiday. The water park portion of Holiday World is Splashin’ Safari. These [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/out-of-the-loop-holiday-world-announces-longest-water-coaster-again/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/30/out-of-the-loop-cedar-fair-goes-coasting-for-kids-plus-holiday-world-speculation/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/30/out-of-the-loop-cedar-fair-goes-coasting-for-kids-plus-holiday-world-speculation/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:06:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9582 By Andy Guinigundo On July 24, all 11 Cedar Fair parks participated in the charity fundraiser called Coasting for Kids. This event has direct ties to Central Florida in that it benefits Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World provides children with life-threatening illnesses and their families free weeklong vacations. The Give Kids the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/30/out-of-the-loop-cedar-fair-goes-coasting-for-kids-plus-holiday-world-speculation/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:38:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9439 By Andy Guinigundo When last we heard from our friends at Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania, they had just won a Pepsi “Refresh” $50,000 grant to go toward the restoration of their classic Blue Steak roller coaster. This grant plus the continuing support of park fans and coaster enthusiasts have made it possible for the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:14:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9420 The Little Mermaid dark ride is now open. Sorry Walt Disney World guests, it’s only open at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. It’s still under construction at the Magic Kingdom. But since the ride will be the same on the inside when it opens as part of the new Fantasyland next year or so, it [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/12/out-of-the-loop-comedian-jimmy-fallon-is-the-new-video-host-of-universal-hollywoods-studio-tour/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/12/out-of-the-loop-comedian-jimmy-fallon-is-the-new-video-host-of-universal-hollywoods-studio-tour/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:57:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9297 Column by Andy Guinigundo Universal City, Calif. – Saturday Night Live alum and Late Night host Jimmy Fallon is the newest addition on the famous Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour. While there will continue to be tour guides aboard that provide live narration during the tour, Fallon will be the “video host”. At certain junctures [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/12/out-of-the-loop-comedian-jimmy-fallon-is-the-new-video-host-of-universal-hollywoods-studio-tour/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 20:13:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9165 Column by Andy Guinigundo San Antonio, Texas is a great city. It is home of the famous River Walk, the Spurs NBA basketball team and the best margarita I’ve ever had. Of course, who could forget the Alamo? If you look in the dictionary for the definition of the word “Tex-Mex”, you might find a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/out-of-the-loop-tokyo-disneyland-reopens-after-earthquake/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/out-of-the-loop-tokyo-disneyland-reopens-after-earthquake/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:06:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8826 Column by Andy Guinigundo Urayasu, Chiba Japan – Tokyo Disneyland Park reopened today (April 15, 2011). This marks the first opening of the park since the March 12, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. The Tokyo Disney Resort consists of two parks – Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park. At this time, Tokyo DisneySea Park [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/out-of-the-loop-tokyo-disneyland-reopens-after-earthquake/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/out-of-the-loop-disney-finally-breaks-ground-on-the-shanghai-disney-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/out-of-the-loop-disney-finally-breaks-ground-on-the-shanghai-disney-resort/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:00:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8734 Column by Andy Guinigundo Pudong New District, Shanghai, China – Well it finally happened. After literally years of on-again, off-again agreements between Disney and various Shanghai China entities, an official groundbreaking for a new Disney park took place on April 8, 2011. This symbolic turning of a few shovels full of dirt marked the end [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/out-of-the-loop-disney-finally-breaks-ground-on-the-shanghai-disney-resort/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:35:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8576 Column by Andy Guinigundo Manta opened in SeaWorld Orlando on May 22, 2009. The flying-style roller coaster has been thrilling guests ever since. A flying coaster suspends guests with restraints with the ride vehicle overhead – headfirst, face down. Manta is SeaWorld Orlando’s fourth coaster. SeaWorld San Diego has been lacking in the thrill ride [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:48:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8096 Column by Andy Guinigundo Well, after a bit of a hiatus, the Out of the Loop online edition has returned to bring you some attractions news from outside the Orlando area. As always, you can get a full dose of Out of the Loop in the Orlando Attractions Magazine print and iPad editions. 2011 is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/24/out-of-the-loop-star-wars-miniland-takes-shape-at-legoland-california/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-goes-all-out-for-halloween/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-goes-all-out-for-halloween/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:32:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7521 Column by Andy Guinigundo At Disneyland Paris, they are getting ready to wrap up 31 days of the 2010 Halloween Festival where guests are invited to immerse themselves in the “Halloweenmosphere”. Although Paris offers many events for all ages as Disney does in the U.S., Disneyland Paris is so scary when it presents a Terroriffic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-goes-all-out-for-halloween/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:04:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7510 I’ve been to all of the Universal Studios theme parks (Orlando, Osaka, Singapore and Hollywood) and it’s interesting to see the similarities and differences between them.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:16:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7408 Column by Andy Guinigundo The build up leading to the premier of Tron Legacy that comes to theater in December continues. In Florida, we have seen the Light Cycle wraps on the monorail for months now. Tron has had a huge presence at the past two Comic Con conventions. Out in Anaheim at Disney California [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/18/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-blue-streak-coaster-being-restored/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/18/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-blue-streak-coaster-being-restored/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:58:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7252 Column by Andy Guinigundo Labor Day marks the official end to many parks’ summer seasons. Conneaut Lake Park in Western Pennsylvania has seen more than 100 such seasons come and go. Conneaut Lake, Pa. sits almost 100 miles north of Pittsburgh. Opened in 1892 as Exposition Park, it served mostly as a picnic and gathering [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/18/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-blue-streak-coaster-being-restored/feed/ 3