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/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:15:56 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12382 The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5k was this morning at Legoland Florida. It was the very first running race held at the new theme park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjBjaZoglVM This video shows what it’s like to run through Legoland. Below are additional views from the race and descriptions of some of the scenes in the view. Runners [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:17:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12368 If your father is a racing fan, and you have the money, you may be able to win the award for best kid this year by giving him an early Father’s Day present – a VIP Day with Christian Fittipaldi at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World. The Exotic Driving Experience, which opened [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/11/exotic-driving-experience-offering-limited-vip-day-with-christian-fittipaldi/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:27:31 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12311 New artwork has been released showing off an updated exterior for Splitsville, currently under construction in Downtown Disney Westside. Splitsville will feature bowling, billiards, dining and more when it opens this fall.  Splitsville will be a 45,000 square-foot facility with two floors of 30 lanes of bowling. It will also feature patio dining, live music, billiards [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/hollywood-drive-in-golf-now-open-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/hollywood-drive-in-golf-now-open-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:15:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12135 Universal Orlando Resort has officially opened Central Florida’s newest miniature golf courses. Hollywood Drive-In Golf features two 18-hole courses based on classic drive-in era horror and sci-fi movies. To celebrate the grand opening, some of Universal Orlando’s iconic characters “hit the links.” Universal’s classic monsters – including Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Bride of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/hollywood-drive-in-golf-now-open-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:04:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11839 More than 19,000 women raced in this morning’s Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, making it the world’s largest women’s sporting event. This was the fourth year of the race, and it has grown tremendously. The inaugural run had 8,000 participants. This view of the staging area gives an idea of how large the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:58:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11694 First Lady Michelle Obama and a few Disney Channel stars visited Walt Disney World yesterday to speak to hundreds of local children and parents about the importance of exercise and eating right. But they not only talked about it, they got some exercise themselves as they did the The Platypus Walk and played some sports. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:53 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11609 The upcoming Hollywood Drive-In miniature golf course at Universal CityWalk sure does look fun. But what if the Universal web cam caught the arrival of the aliens at the Studios park, before taking residence at CityWalk? The golf course depicts scenes of an alien invasion in the “Invaders From Planet Putt” course. Click Here for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:39:14 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11590 The 31st Annual Dick Batchelor Run for the Children event will take place Jan. 28 at Universal Studios. More than 1,800 runners are expected to participate in the run for charity. The 5k, or 3.1 mile, race is held each year to benefit the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families and help raise awareness [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:42 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10682 The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney has announced the 2012 spring training dates for the Atlanta Braves. Each Braves spring training game has a unique Disney touch. Fans will enjoy Disney character appearances and on-field fan experiences. The stadium also has a tradition of inviting the kids in the audience to run [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11507 Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look. As you come up to CityWalk from the parking garages, you’ll first see “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens”. Both courses are based on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11424 A new offering at the Walt Disney World Speedway offers a chance to “drive your dream”, that is, if it’s always been your dream to drive a car that’s probably worth more than your house. The new Exotic Driving Experience offers some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:31:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11347 This morning’s Disney Family Fiesta 5K race may have been the largest Disney fun run ever, with 8,100 people registered. Here’s a look at how the race went:  The weather was different this year with rolling heavy fog at Epcot. On stage are some of the hosts of the weekend. They always have good banter. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:10:27 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10953 Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status. The largest show elements may be this giant slug and gothic old mansion. The slug more or less greets guests arriving from the Universal Orlando parking [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:48:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10353 Some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders took a break from the sidelines to visit Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens this past weekend. In addition to screaming their way through many of the haunted houses, they also met up with some zombie cheerleaders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyV_3LsoEXY Cheerleaders Karen Bittinger, Elisa Eichbauer, Darla Faye Nolan, Milly Figuereo, Kelli Jones, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:14:55 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10310 You can help fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses by participating in the Give Kids The World 5K Gingerbread Run on Nov. 5. The annual event invites families to run, walk or stroll through the Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee. The race path leads participants through a child’s fantasyland, past an [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/walk-run-or-stroll-at-the-give-kids-the-world-5k-gingerbread-run/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/world-yo-yo-contest-starts-today-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/world-yo-yo-contest-starts-today-in-orlando/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:51:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9595 On Aug. 4, 5 and 6, the 2011 World Yo-Yo Contest will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on International Drive. The event site will be open 24 hours a day and a live stream will be available from about 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on all three event days at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/8982952. In addition [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/world-yo-yo-contest-starts-today-in-orlando/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/22/the-last-espn-the-weekend-has-been-held-disney-has-discontinued-the-springtime-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/22/the-last-espn-the-weekend-has-been-held-disney-has-discontinued-the-springtime-event/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:35:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9553 ESPN The Weekend has been held at Walt Disney World since 2004. The yearly event, mostly held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, had its last run this past March. The yearly springtime event featured ESPN shows filmed live at the theme park, sports celebrity motorcades, live talk and game shows and an area for guests to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/22/the-last-espn-the-weekend-has-been-held-disney-has-discontinued-the-springtime-event/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:52:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9490 A new experience is coming to Downtown Disney West Side in 2012. Splitsville, which features bowling, billiards, dining and nightlife will be opening. The Disney Parks Blog reports that Splitsville will open in the current location of Ridemakerz, which is also where the Virgin Megastore used to be located. Ridemakerz custom remote control and toy [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:27:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9368 Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, his wife Susie and two-year-old son Sebastian, served as the grand marshals in the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom today. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner from St. Petersburg, Fla., also celebrated his 33rd birthday with family (including 3-month-old Oliver) at Walt Disney World today. Here Dan talks [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 17:52:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9013 Early next year, you may be putting a golf ball through elaborate movie-style scenes featuring little green men, a cemetery, giant spiders, flying saucer and into the basement lab in a haunted house. “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens” and “Invaders From Planet Putt” miniature golf courses will be opening at CityWalk. Universal Orlando Resort today [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 20:51:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9002 Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard posed with Star Wars character Chewbacca in front of the new “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 6, 2011. Howard was just honored with his third straight NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished second in the NBA MVP voting this [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/08/stars-in-the-parks-dwight-howard-chewbacca-and-a-new-star-tours-poster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/05/first-ramp-jam-festival-comes-to-busch-gardens-this-weekend-and-next/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/05/first-ramp-jam-festival-comes-to-busch-gardens-this-weekend-and-next/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:32:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8706 The ASA Action Sports World Tour is coming to Busch Gardens this weekend and next (April 9-10, 16-17) for a Ramp Jam event, which will feature local bands, food, surf and skate gear and appearances by the world’s best pro skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters. From noon to 6:30 p.m. on both weekends, the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/05/first-ramp-jam-festival-comes-to-busch-gardens-this-weekend-and-next/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:22:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8664 You’re invited to come run (or walk) at SeaWorld Orlando on April 16 for a good cause. The Dawn Brancheau Foundation is hosting the inaugural “Dream Big 5K” at at the theme park. The foundation has been set up in the name of Dawn Brancheau, the SeaWorld trainer who lost her life last year in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/03/theshow14/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/03/theshow14/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:03:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8430 March 3, 2011 – Join hosts Greg Hutson and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hl8MccJk10 This week’s show covers these topics and more: • World Sword Swallower’s Day at Ripley’s Odditorium • Terminator statue by Enrique Ramos at Ripley’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/03/theshow14/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:49:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8384 By Don Gworek This was the third running of Disney’s Princess Half Marathon, and its popularity continues to grow. It’s probably the most Disney of all of the runDisney events, with what seems to be more characters, entertainment and music per mile than the January half marathon. The highlight of the race is surely when [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:30:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8372 Feb. 17, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYPX_qvT8UM This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Epcot Flower and Garden Festival • Hard hat tour of the new Cheetah Hunt Roller Coaster [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8318 It’s almost time once again for the sports fans to take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sports stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus TV sports hosts, are headed back to Walt Disney World for the eighth annual ESPN The Weekend March 4 to 6, 2011. This year’s lineup features more than 35 athletes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:00:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8266 The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros baseball teams will soon begin their spring training in the Orlando area. Over at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Braves spring training workouts begin on Feb. 15 for pitchers and catchers, with full-squad workouts beginning Feb. 19. For the Astros, spring training takes place at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-11-for-feb-10-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-11-for-feb-10-2011/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:06:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8247 Feb. 10, 2011 – Join hosts Samantha Sanders and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoxXUHoccA8 This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Motorcade for Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers at the Magic Kingdom • SeaWorld’s New Whale [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-11-for-feb-10-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/super-bowl-mvp-aaron-rodgers-makes-good-on-his-promise-to-go-to-disney-world-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/super-bowl-mvp-aaron-rodgers-makes-good-on-his-promise-to-go-to-disney-world-photosvideo/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:39:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8209 Super Bowl XLV’s Most Valuable Player, Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, made good on the promise he made just minutes after his win. He arrived at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2011, and rode through the park with Mickey Mouse. This article could have been titled “The Big Cheese Gives [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/super-bowl-mvp-aaron-rodgers-makes-good-on-his-promise-to-go-to-disney-world-photosvideo/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:47:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8162 By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at this morning’s run. Last year’s registration was approximately 1,200, and this year it jumped to 1,800. This was the 30th running of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:40:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8027 By Don Gworek Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is one of the biggest group events in the Orlando area with a registration of more than 50,000. This is the size of some of the major conventions that come to town. When you factor in non-running guests who join their family members on the trip, it’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:41:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8014 Jan. 6, 2011 – This week’s show comes to you from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum on International Drive. Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen and Greg Hutson as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6PNSlVJ6aA This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! • Fire [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/16/photo-update-kennedy-space-center-at-dawn-plus-video-from-the-inaugural-saturn-5k/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/16/photo-update-kennedy-space-center-at-dawn-plus-video-from-the-inaugural-saturn-5k/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:07:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7612 I had the opportunity to see the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the crack of dawn, and quickly snapped these photos to share.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/16/photo-update-kennedy-space-center-at-dawn-plus-video-from-the-inaugural-saturn-5k/feed/ 1