http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:34:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:34:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11631 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Phineas & Ferb Facebook contest: • NASA groundbreaking for space shuttle display • News in the Queue: Beards allowed for cast at Disney; Entertainment Designer Forum; Braves spring training at Disney; Universal hiring; Legoland [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:40:13 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11603 Taking the stage on March 11 at the UCF Arena is Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! The Disney Channel duo invites all of their friends on stage for a show produced by Feld Entertainment. Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford along with Phineas and Ferb try to make the most of the last day [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/phineas-and-ferbs-live-show-is-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:32:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11197 Television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with friends earlier today. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:34:09 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11177 If you missed the live broadcast of the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day parade, it is now available online. Two of the four hosts are Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez. The show has segments at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Nick Cannon is seen here riding a Disneyland parade float. One of the stars [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:45:58 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10786 An annual tradition is the broadcast of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The show is taped in advance at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, and it’s always great fun to spot production in progress in various locations across the resort.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:25:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10031 Join hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIFNoT_Fh2U This week: Avatar coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom SeaVenture at Discovery Cove News in the Queue Hidden Mickey of the Week with Author Steven Barrett Mexican Vampire Woman immortalized at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Kennedy Space [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:22:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9855 Before heading out on her five city Modelland book tour, Tyra Banks spent some down time at Universal Orlando with her family on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. While there, Tyra came face-to-face with Lady Luck, the blood-thirsty seductress and icon of Halloween Horror Nights 21. Halloween Horror Nights runs 25 nights at Universal Studios beginning [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/01/the-show-episode-39/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/01/the-show-episode-39/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:33:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9830 Join hosts Samantha Sanders and Michael Carr as they bring you this week’s attractions news and more from Central Florida. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS3xfwVOee0 In this week’s episode: - Disney D23 Expo - A detailed look at the new Fantasyland model - More details on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride - Imagineer interviews - Tour the D23 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/01/the-show-episode-39/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:43:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9797 Orlando Attractions Magazine’s weekly video show, appropriately called “The Show,” has been bringing Central Florida’s theme park and attraction news to viewers on YouTube and iTunes for nearly a year. Now more than a million Bright House Networks Digital TV customers in Central Florida can watch The Show on their home televisions. The latest episodes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/25/stars-in-the-parks-supermodel-meets-the-mummy/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/25/stars-in-the-parks-supermodel-meets-the-mummy/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:56:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9753 During her visit to Universal Orlando, Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson and her son Cy, age 8, encountered mysterious Egyptian guards at the entrance to the Revenge of the Mummy attraction in Universal Studios. Elle has been in the United States filming and executive producing her upcoming, all-new NBC show, Fashion Star. Universal hosted the star [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/25/stars-in-the-parks-supermodel-meets-the-mummy/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:48:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9662 Actor Atticus Shaffer who plays adorably quirky “Brick” on ABC’s “The Middle,” worked his first-ever summer job at Legoland Florida, under construction just outside Orlando. Calling it his “best day ever,” Shaffer tested rides, built Lego models and whipped up kid-inspired snacks with the park’s executive chef. The Legoland Florida theme park opens Oct. 15 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:25:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9657 The UCF Arena will welcome Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! early next year, for two stage show shows on March 11, 2012. Join Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and friends as they celebrate the last day of summer in an action/adventure rock concert. Some of the hit songs from the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:26:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9621 On Aug. 20, if you have more than 85 pounds to lose and are at least 18 years old, you can audition for a chance to win $250,000 on season 13 of The Biggest Loser right here in Orlando.  From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., individuals and partners can apply at The Groove at Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/feed/ 1 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 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/reality-stars-raise-money-for-give-kids-the-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/reality-stars-raise-money-for-give-kids-the-world/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:29:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9623 Reality stars from Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother and more attended the Hearts of Reality event in downtown Celebration. The three-day event raised money for the non-profit Give Kids the World, which provides cost-free and worry-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  (Pictured above from left are Orlando Attractions Magazine – [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/reality-stars-raise-money-for-give-kids-the-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:14:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9478 Many celebrities were spotted and surprise big announcements were made during the arena events at the first Disney D23 Expo, and more of the same is expected this year. D23, Disney’s official fan club has announced the arena schedule D23 Expo 2011. From Aug. 19 to 21, 2011, Expo guests will have exclusive access to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/arena-presentations-announced-for-d23-expo-celebrities-and-surprises-expected/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:13:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9201 Several stars from “Survivor,” as well as some from “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother,” will be available to meet at the Celebration Town Center from July 29 to 31 as part of their Summer Sidewalk Sale, with proceeds going to Give Kids the World. The weekend event will include autograph signings with the reality [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/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/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:27:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9292 Now that Star Wars Weekends is ending, sci-fi fans can turn their attention to the coast as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Sci-Fi Summer, a celebration of the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction. Many of the events this summer center around Star Trek. For its first visit to the Southeast, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:28:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9264 By Darcie Vance A super hero is defined by their trademark costume. The garment must be able to protect its owner and look good on the front page of a newspaper. The updated costumes introduced this month on Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure provide all the heroes (and villains) with a new, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/feed/ 16 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:15:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9173 Star Wars Celebration VI, the official Lucasfilm convention for all things Star Wars, is making a return to Orlando after a successful event in 2010. Star Wars fans, celebrities and more will be taking over a large portion of the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 23 to 26, 2012. The official Star Wars Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/star-wars-celebration-returning-to-orlando-in-2012-take-a-look-back-at-the-2010-event/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 17:04:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9162 The new 2011 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery made an appearance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today in what has become a yearly tradition for the winner. Scotty rode down Hollywood Bouldvard with Mickey Mouse, sang his new song, I Love You This Big, and made an appearance during the first showing of The American Idol [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/phineas-and-ferb-play-n-greet-experience-opens-at-hollywood-studios-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/phineas-and-ferb-play-n-greet-experience-opens-at-hollywood-studios-video/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 19:02:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9160 Disney Channel animated stars Phineas and Ferb’s new play ‘n’ greet experience opened today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cartoon duo are making a movie called We’re Making a Movie – The Movie. Director Cletus Filmore, with the help of park guests in line, recreates scenes from Phineas and Ferb episodes while the two step-brothers [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/phineas-and-ferb-play-n-greet-experience-opens-at-hollywood-studios-video/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/despicable-me-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/despicable-me-ride/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 14:50:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9075 After weeks of dropping hints, Universal Orlando finally revealed which attraction will replace Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast ride. Gru and his Minions from Despicable Me will be invading Universal Studios in 3D next year. Plus The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is getting an reanimated HD upgrade and more. On March 15, Universal announced that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/despicable-me-ride/feed/ 28 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/stars-in-the-parks-christina-aguilera-visits-disneys-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/stars-in-the-parks-christina-aguilera-visits-disneys-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:18:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8766 Grammy Award-winning singer Christina Aguilera poses with her son Max, April 11, 2011, in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the early 1990s, Aguilera starred on The New Mickey Mouse Club, a musical variety series taped at Walt Disney World. On April 26, Aguilera will debut as one of four musician coaches on the new NBC vocal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/stars-in-the-parks-christina-aguilera-visits-disneys-magic-kingdom/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/give-up-one-theme-park-luxury-to-help-a-good-cause-and-get-a-chance-for-great-prizes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/give-up-one-theme-park-luxury-to-help-a-good-cause-and-get-a-chance-for-great-prizes/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:29:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8731 Some major theme park fan sites and media are coming together this month to help raise money for a good cause, and they have some star power behind them. Theme Park Change encourages amusement park fans to give up one thing they would normally enjoy during a trip to the park and donate the cost [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/give-up-one-theme-park-luxury-to-help-a-good-cause-and-get-a-chance-for-great-prizes/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:18:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8614 Fans of the Nickelodeon television show Big Time Rush are in for a big time treat if they’re going to be in Orlando on May 14. The guys will be performing live on Universal Studios’ Music Plaza stage. In addition to the concert, fans at the park will have the exclusive opportunity to watch a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:18:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8555 This weekend, March 25 to 27, the Orange County Convention Center will welcome back MegaCon, a science-fiction/fantasy and comic book convention, featuring celebrity appearances and photo-ops, panels and presentations, merchandise and collectibles and more. Most media and comic book guests are available for autograph signings (prices vary depending on the celebrity), and some are also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/megacon-returns-to-orlando-with-stan-lee-and-william-shatner-among-participating-celebrities/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/18/disney-channel-stars-to-help-kick-off-disneys-first-healthy-living-weekend-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/18/disney-channel-stars-to-help-kick-off-disneys-first-healthy-living-weekend-at-epcot/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:23:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8549 If you’re going to be around Walt Disney World this weekend, especially Epcot, keep an eye out for Disney Channel stars as they help kick-off Disney Magic of Healthy Living – The Weekend. But if you can’t make it, don’t worry. We’ll be on hand to capture the private opening ceremony. (Above: Actress Jennifer Stone [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/18/disney-channel-stars-to-help-kick-off-disneys-first-healthy-living-weekend-at-epcot/feed/ 156 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/jimmy-neutrons-nicktoon-blast-to-be-replaced-by-an-amazing-concept/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/jimmy-neutrons-nicktoon-blast-to-be-replaced-by-an-amazing-concept/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:01:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8520 The boy genius and his buddy Carl are taking a break from saving the Universe and will be leaving Universal Orlando for good later this year. Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast ride at Universal Studios will be closing on April 1 as park officials begin to plan for its replacement. The ride will be open again [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/jimmy-neutrons-nicktoon-blast-to-be-replaced-by-an-amazing-concept/feed/ 11 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:28:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8476 March 10, 2011 – Join hosts Samantha Sanders and Greg Hutson as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC-1k8by7W0 This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival • Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt update • Jungle Cruise Movie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/stars-in-the-parks-dancing-with-the-stars-of-beauty-and-the-beast/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/stars-in-the-parks-dancing-with-the-stars-of-beauty-and-the-beast/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8370 Tony Dovolani, one of the professional dancers starring on the ABC series Dancing with the Stars, joins Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, Feb. 23, 2011 for a dance at the France pavilion in Epcot. The Albanian-born dancer will be back on the reality show when it makes its season premiere March 21 on ABC. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/stars-in-the-parks-dancing-with-the-stars-of-beauty-and-the-beast/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/ripleys-new-terminator-statue-is-full-of-character/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/ripleys-new-terminator-statue-is-full-of-character/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:10:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8365 The Terminator is back, just like he said he would be, but this is no ordinary Arnold Schwarzenegger-looking Terminator. This Terminator is on display in the Orlando Ripley’s Believe It or Not, so you know there has to be something odd about it. This Terminator statue pays tribute to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, fictional [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/ripleys-new-terminator-statue-is-full-of-character/feed/ 1