http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:07:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10589 Wawa convenience stores and their mascot goose are heading south. The Mid-Altlantic states favorite will open their first Florida store near SeaWorld in July 2012. Located at the intersection of Central Florida Parkway and International Drive, this location will be the first of five Wawa stores to go under construction before the year’s end. A [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10581 By Kevin Yee Disney’s EarPort, one of two Disney stores in the Orlando International Airport, is the focus of this week’s Photo Finds. Do you already know how this store is themed? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwvWjyDfQw4]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/photo-finds-disney-shopping-at-the-orlando-airport-november-8-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:28:04 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10366 On Nov. 5 shoppers will have an opportunity to support Heart of Florida United Way and enjoy discounts on most merchandise at participating Downtown Disney Marketplace stores. Shoppers can purchase a $5 voucher that will serve as their ticket to The Benefit Sale. All proceeds from the voucher sales will go to Heart of Florida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/feed/ 0 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/2011/07/01/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/ 4 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/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:22:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8816 April 2011 – There’s a lot of construction activity right now at Downtown Disney. Stores are moving as expansions are done, and to make way for Pleasure Island’s change into Hyperion Wharf.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 13 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/2011/04/08/parksaver-sam%e2%80%99s-club-offers-discounted-disney-gift-cards-plus-disney-store-bonus/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/parksaver-sam%e2%80%99s-club-offers-discounted-disney-gift-cards-plus-disney-store-bonus/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:28:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8746 Column by Derek Burgan You can get a nice Disney discount at your local Sam’s Club store, as well as a bonus $10 gift card for use at any Disney Store location or DisneyStore.com. A $100 Disney gift card can be purchased for $98.87 at Sam’s Club. This gift card can be used at participating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/parksaver-sam%e2%80%99s-club-offers-discounted-disney-gift-cards-plus-disney-store-bonus/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/orlando-informer-where-are-the-closest-grocery-stores-and-malls-to-the-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/orlando-informer-where-are-the-closest-grocery-stores-and-malls-to-the-theme-parks/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:42:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8565 Column by Dan Hatfield I am planning a trip to Orlando. We are not quite sure whether we want to stay on Disney property, on International Drive by Universal Orlando, or by SeaWorld. But my question isn’t about accommodations – it’s about shopping. Since I don’t know the area, can you help me locate the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/orlando-informer-where-are-the-closest-grocery-stores-and-malls-to-the-theme-parks/feed/ 13 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:47:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7645 Today the Disney Parks Blog announced details on their plans for the mostly shuttered Pleasure Island area. The 120-acre area will be rethemed as a restaurant district called “Hyperion Wharf.” Disney describes it as a nostalgic yet modern take on an early 20th century port city and amusement pier. Nighttime will be when the area [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/downtown-disneys-pleasure-island-to-become-hyperion-wharf/feed/ 31 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/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:20:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6995 Two days after Disney announced it’s raising its theme park ticket prices, Universal Orlando announced most of their ticket prices are also going up on Aug. 7, 2010. A one day, one park ticket is going from $79 to $82, the same as at Disney. (Click here for Disney’s new prices.) Annual ticket price increases [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:12:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6806 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/07/orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-at-major-book-stores-across-the-u-s/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/07/orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-at-major-book-stores-across-the-u-s/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 16:06:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6061 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 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/07/orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-at-major-book-stores-across-the-u-s/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/16/dancing-art-and-pyro-highlight-the-opening-of-d-street-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/16/dancing-art-and-pyro-highlight-the-opening-of-d-street-at-downtown-disney/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:44:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5786 It was a grand opening befitting Disney’s new D Street store at Downtown Disney mixing music, art and pyro. Disney describes D Street as where urban-inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. The store’s main focus is on the collectable Mickey Mouse Vinylmation figures. First up, speed painter Rock Demarco created his version of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/16/dancing-art-and-pyro-highlight-the-opening-of-d-street-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/04/a-look-inside-downtown-disneys-new-d-street-store/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/04/a-look-inside-downtown-disneys-new-d-street-store/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:52:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5686 The serious collectors were out to get their goods as a special passholder preview was held Saturday morning for D Street, a new store in Downtown Disney West Side. There was a long line as the doors opened at 8:30 a.m. More guest dwindled in as the morning went on. (The store is located in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/04/a-look-inside-downtown-disneys-new-d-street-store/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/26/ridemakers-custom-remote-control-car-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/26/ridemakers-custom-remote-control-car-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:14:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5627 Fun shifted into overdrive when Ridemakerz, the first-ever car customizing experience for kids and kids at heart, opened yesterday for a limited engagement at Downtown Disney West Side. This opening follows the October 2009 launch of a Ridemakerz shop in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif. Ridemakerz invites guests into a car customizing shop where they [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/26/ridemakers-custom-remote-control-car-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/02/new-stores-restaurant-and-3d-technology-coming-to-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/02/new-stores-restaurant-and-3d-technology-coming-to-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:26:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5434 Downtown Disney will welcome several additions in the coming months. Look for two new stores, a quick-service restaurant and 3D technology at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 movie theater. “We’re excited to build upon our existing portfolio of unique offerings and are committed to bringing guests even more interactive experiences,” said Downtown Disney Vice President [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/02/new-stores-restaurant-and-3d-technology-coming-to-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/guest-editorial-when-pleasure-left-the-island-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/guest-editorial-when-pleasure-left-the-island-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:29:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5227 Editor’s Note: We print Letters to the Editor in our print version, but that allows us only limited space. So from time to time, when we receive letters that are too long and have too much information to edit down, we’ll be posting them here as guest editorials. These letters are the opinions of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/guest-editorial-when-pleasure-left-the-island-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/01/planet-hollywoods-on-location-store-closes-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/01/planet-hollywoods-on-location-store-closes-at-downtown-disney/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:33:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5146 Planet Hollywood has closed one of their retail stores at Downtown Disney. The Planet Hollywood On Location store in Downtown Disney’s West Side is closed as of today. The store was located next to the recently opened LittleMissmatched store. Even though it was their largest store in Disney World, they’re still selling Planet Hollywood merchandise [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/01/planet-hollywoods-on-location-store-closes-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:36:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4665 Chef Emeril Lagasse met fans and signed copies of his latest cookbook at Universal Orlando CityWalk on Dec. 14, 2009. The book signing took place in front of Emeril’s Orlando (his restaurant) in CityWalk. Emeril’s new cookbook, called “20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast” includes simple techniques and quick tips to create healthy meals for the family on the go. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/photos-from-34th-festival-of-the-masters-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/photos-from-34th-festival-of-the-masters-at-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4452 The 34th annual Festival of the Masters was held this past weekend at Downtown Disney. The West Side featured more than 150 award-winning artists – jewelry artists, painters, photographers, sculptors and more. The Marketplace featured the Central Florida Chalk Artists Association, and family fun could be found all around. Thanks to Bret Roseboom for providing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/photos-from-34th-festival-of-the-masters-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/littlemissmatched-store-opening-at-downtown-disney-on-monday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/littlemissmatched-store-opening-at-downtown-disney-on-monday/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:22:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4303 A LittleMissMatched store is set to open on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at Downtown Disney. The mismatched socks clothing store will open at Downtown Disney West Side in the space formerly occupied by Starabilias. LittleMissMatched began with the idea to sell colorful missmatched socks in odd numbers. They quickly discovered that girls want to have [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/littlemissmatched-store-opening-at-downtown-disney-on-monday/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/02/improv-comedy-club-and-dinner-theater-coming-to-pointe-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/02/improv-comedy-club-and-dinner-theater-coming-to-pointe-orlando/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:05:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4268 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/02/improv-comedy-club-and-dinner-theater-coming-to-pointe-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:30:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2892 Lisa Ann Schreier is a local expert in the business of buying and selling timeshares. We met Lisa Ann at a recent travel expo and thought her insights would be of interest to our readers. Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for her article in the magazine, so we bring it to you here in its [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:37:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2844 Element Skateboard Team members (from left) Chad Muska, Chad Tim Tim, Bam Margera, Collin Provost and Mike Vallely signed autographs for fans on Aug. 3, 2009, at Element’s newest store located at CityWalk. They also had a chance to ride on The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure. Photos by Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/04/starabilias-memorabilia-store-at-downtown-disney-closes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/04/starabilias-memorabilia-store-at-downtown-disney-closes/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:45:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2824 The Starabilias memorabilia store at Downtown Disney West Side recently closed their doors for good. The long-time tenant was rumored to be possibly closing because of the many sales they’ve been having. The Starabilias Web site is still active and still lists its Orlando location. Calls and e-mails to the company have gone unanswered. Starabilias [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/04/starabilias-memorabilia-store-at-downtown-disney-closes/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/14/stars-in-the-parks-alfonso-ribeiro/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/14/stars-in-the-parks-alfonso-ribeiro/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:32:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1671 Actor Alfonso Ribeiro (Most famous for his roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Silver Spoons) shops with his daughter Sienna on April 10, 2009 at the new Tren-D store at Downtown Disney. The store blends both vintage and modern designs with stylized Disney characters. Photo by Gene Duncan]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/14/stars-in-the-parks-alfonso-ribeiro/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:04:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1647 The Characters in Flight tethered hot air balloon ride has been running off and on for guests the past few days. It’s been windy so the balloon has been down more than up since it opened. But when it’s up, you can see it from miles away. I’ve seen it while driving down Apopka-Vineland Road [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/feed/ 0