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/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:10 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12647 The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and find the best of the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 04:28:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12628 Universal’s Superstar Parade had its first run through today at Universal Studios Florida. The parade features characters from SpongeBob Squarepants, Hop, Dora and Diego and Despicable Me. It’s full of live and recorded music, hundreds of street performers, interactive characters, dance numbers and some really detailed floats. Here’s a video of the parade, along with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:25:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12629 During Walt Disney World’s Summer To Remember press event, we attended a special Phineas and Ferb’s Backyard BBQ at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. The hit Disney Channel show’s Co-Creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” March, and Voice Actor Vincent Martella spoke with the press about what they think Phineas and Ferb would do at Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/cast-of-nickelodeons-victorious-to-preview-episodes-hold-qa-and-concert-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/cast-of-nickelodeons-victorious-to-preview-episodes-hold-qa-and-concert-at-universal-orlando/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:14:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12354 The cast of Nickelodeon’s hit television series, Victorious, will make a special appearance at Universal Orlando on June 9, 2012. The entire cast, including Victoria Justice, who plays the show’s main character, Tori Vega, will be on hand. Universal Studios guests will have the opportunity to preview upcoming epsiodes of the show and participate in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/cast-of-nickelodeons-victorious-to-preview-episodes-hold-qa-and-concert-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:01:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12156 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk • News in the Queue: Agent P game replacing Kim Possible at Epcot; CSI attraction opening; Legoland girls weekend; free wi-fi at Disney resorts; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12153 Earlier today, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter gathered in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also on hand were two of Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, and Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:44:52 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12108 A new exhibition called “CSI: The Experience” is coming to Orlando on March 20, 2012. It will be located at the brand new 7220 Exhibition and Event Center on International Drive. CSI: The Experience is a traveling exhibition that combines the entertainment of the hit show with real-life scientific and investigative techniques. It will come [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:50:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12102 It’s pajama party week! Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Spider-Man ride reopens with upgrades at Universal Orlando • News in the Queue: D23 Expo dates set; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; Epcot Flower and Garden guests; Playlist Live coming [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12092 Kim Possible fans will want to head to Epcot before this summer. That’s when the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will be turned over to Agent P of Phineas & Ferb fame. It’s been a rumor that the Kim Possible game, based on the canceled Disney Channel television show, would be changed over to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:42:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12052 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Enter to win tickets to Playlist Live • Coverage of “One More Disney Day” • Aerial footage of Fantasyland construction • Walk in the Park weight loss • News in the Queue: Adventure [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:11:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11813 Join hosts Mike Carr and Lulu Picart for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Zipline Safari at Florida Forever • News in the Queue: Jack Hanna at SeaWorld; D23 Twitter contest; Dreamworks experience at Gaylord Palms; Bands Brew & BBQ and Mardi Gras • New Blue Man Group [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/feed/ 0 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/2012/02/03/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/ 2 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. http://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. http://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/ 4 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