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/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11640 By Andy Guinigundo Nashville, Tenn. – Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Company and Gaylord Entertainment have entered into what is referred to as a “memorandum of understanding”. This initial formal agreement discusses the intent of Dollywood and Gaylord to enter into a 50/50 partnership to develop a 105-acre family entertainment zone adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/out-of-the-loop-dollywood-to-develop-water-and-snow-park-adjacent-to-gaylord-opryland-resort/feed/ 0 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/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11627 By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:26:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11587 By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Last year marked the eighth straight year of increased attendance at Legoland California and a double digit increase at that over 2010. On the strength of those numbers, Legoland California has decided to put a multi-million dollar investment into the park. Legoland California General Manager Pete Ronchetti attributes the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-announces-multi-million-dollar-2012-expansion/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:54:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11581 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • President Obama visits Disney World • News in the Queue: 2012 Disney Mom’s Panel; New Epcot books; Legoland’s 2012 events • SeaWorld’s TurtleTrek peek • Construction tour of Legoland’s upcoming water park • Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:59:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11566 A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are the opening times for their new Dispicable Me attraction and their upgraded Spider-Man ride, plus a new show for the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:20 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11431 New features and areas of expertise are now available to those seeking wisdom from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. New in 2012, panel members will be able to receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish as well as English. This year also marks the first-ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists on the site. Introduced [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/2012-walt-disney-world-moms-panel-announced-expands-categories-becomes-bilingual/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:03:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11463 By Anthony Armenia The Festival of Chocolate was held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa this past weekend. It is the largest chocolate themed event in the southeast. The event will be in Orlando from April 27 through 29 at the UCF Arena. We were there yesterday to check it all [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/festival-of-chocolate-in-tampa-gives-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-in-orlando/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:53:48 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11434 The first buds of spring were spotted this weekend on some of the flowering trees in the parks. The Tabebuia trees, like seen above, are among the first to flower each year. Their yellow, pink and purple colors are spectacular! Here’s video and photos about where to look over the next several weeks for some [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/orlando-attractions-show-january-12-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/orlando-attractions-show-january-12-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:45:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11420 This week’s theme park and Orlando attractions news brought to you by hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. This week on The Show: • Jaws’ last ride at Universal Studios • News in the Queue: Universal Passholder Appreciation Month; Disney marathon; Redesigned Test Track • Exclusive Ripley’s Believe It or Not warehouse tour • [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/orlando-attractions-show-january-12-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11406 By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:44:17 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11104 The House of Presidents in Clermont, Fla. (just outside Orlando) has a beautifully detailed model of the White House. The model is currently decorated for Christmas, and it may be something interesting to see during the holiday week. The model is often on loan. It returned to display in Clermont on July 2. It had [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/23/view-a-detailed-model-of-the-white-house-decorated-for-christmas-at-the-house-of-presidents/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:37:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11094 This week’s holiday theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Mike Carr and Heather Leonardi. In this episode: • Epcot Candlelight Processional • News in the Queue: Bands, Brew & BBQ; Four Seasons at Disney World; Kids fest at SeaWorld; Universal construction updates • Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:13:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10989 One of the comments we hear most often is that you love our magazine, website, videos and show because they help bring you away from your daily lives and into the theme parks. With that in mind, we’re always looking at the latest technology that will help us immerse you even more. Below are links [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:26:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10990 By Andy Guinigundo The days following Thanksgiving each year mark the time when the Christmas season begins full-force. The Monday following Thanksgiving, Legoland California had its annual first lighting ceremony for the largest Lego Christmas Tree in the world. While Legoland Florida celebrates its first Christmas, Legoland California wraps up 12 seasons with its 9th [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:13:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10983 Orlando Balloons Rides added another balloon to its fleet today. But it’s not just another hot air balloon. This balloon is 11 stories high when fully inflated and carries up to 24 passengers. It’s the largest hot air balloon in the U.S. Contest winners and military combat veterans took the inaugural flight from the Reunion [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/americas-largest-hot-air-balloon-begins-daily-flights-near-walt-disney-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10872 Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We are thrilled to be able [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:48:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10772 This December the Lowry Park Zoo will transform into a Wild Wonderland. Guests will be able to enjoy festive holiday music, lights, unlimited Zoo rides and real reindeer. Special holiday hours will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 3, 9-11, 16-23, and 26-31. Holiday décor will light up the Zoo’s pathways. The castle [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:56:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10684 D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced events for 2012. Over the year, there will be many opportunities to celebrate Disney magic at various locations around the U.S. Orlando events are scheduled for October and December of 2012. “Sip & Scream” will replace D23’s “Sip & Stroll” event at Epcot’s International Food and Wine [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/23/d23-disney-fan-club-announces-events-for-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:01:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10680 Join host Bob Buchanan and kid reporter Quinn at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as they bring you highlights from the night and all of the attractions news of the week. On this week’s The Show: • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: decorations, foods, dancing, lights • SeaWorld announcement of three new attractions • News [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:18:44 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10615 This might be a fun game. Is the above shot from the actual Grand Canyon or is it a scene in the Grand Canyon diorama that the steam train passes through at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif.? Answer: This is the actual Grand Canyon, as seen from a visitor shuttle stop along the South Rim. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/disney-or-grand-canyon-a-comparison/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:01:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10513 Join hosts Bob Buchanan and Regina Fernandez for all this week’s theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftb8545xIfQ On this week’s show: • Epcot Food & Wine Festival • News in the Queue – Legoland app, Kennedy Space Center VAB tour, Disney dining cancellation fee, Roar & Soar, new resort opens, Children’s Miracle Network, Photo Finds, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:51:57 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10473 It’s fun to spot differences and similarities between the original Hollywood Chinese Theater in California and the version seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Above left is the original theater, and at right is the replica in Florida. Can you spot at least 12 differences between the two theaters?]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/31/comparing-details-in-the-original-and-disneys-hollywood-chinese-theater/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:18:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10405 Guest editorial by Marc Tyler Nobleman Today, Six Flags holds the license for DC Comics superheroes, but SeaWorld had it first. And what they did with it is still considered (at least by many of the participants) to be the best water skiing show of all time.   From 1976 to 1979, at both the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:59:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10348 By Jackie Roseboom The new Disney Fantasy cruise ship will have upper decks to please everyone in the family when it debuts in March 2012. Whether you want to relax without the kids or are looking for some splashing family fun, you’ll find it. The Satellite Sun Deck, located on Deck 13 forward, will feature [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/out-of-the-loop-upper-decks-on-disneys-new-cruise-ship-to-have-something-for-all-ages/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/13/orlando-the-show-episode-45/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/13/orlando-the-show-episode-45/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:45:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10337 Join hosts Mike Carr and Heather Leonardi for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGesp1mqeU This week: • Zombie Walk at Spooky Empire • News in the Queue: Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Bob Iger’s announcement • Room for One More Haunted Mansion Celebration • Hidden Mickey of the Week • Kennedy [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/13/orlando-the-show-episode-45/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/interactive-character-testing-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-headed-for-hong-kong-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/interactive-character-testing-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-headed-for-hong-kong-disneyland/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:24:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10334 Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week got a rare chance to meet a new character that they’ll have to go a long way to see again. Imagineers were testing out an unusual character called Cubot before he/she heads to Hong Kong. As you can see above and in the video below, Cubot is a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/interactive-character-testing-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-headed-for-hong-kong-disneyland/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10093 Join hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ6DOVESGo This week: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration • Interview with an Imagineer about the new Fantasyland • News in the Queue: Town of Celebration, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:17:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10070 Disney officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a star-studded celebration on Oct. 2, 2011. The ceremony took place at Kensington Palace in London with a royal court including by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvHc1XZY6mU The procession through Kensington Gardens was watched by an estimated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/05/rapunzel-named-10th-disney-princess-in-ceremony-at-kensington-palace-in-london/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-42-for-september-22-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-42-for-september-22-2011/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:57:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9970 Join Mike and Heather for all of this week’s theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X8GrGphIWA This week: - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party - Howl-O-Scream Preview Interview - Legoland Florida New Miniland and Dark Ride - News in the Queue - Travel Tip - Hidden Mickey of the Week with Author Steven Barrett And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-42-for-september-22-2011/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:20:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9859 Join Heather and Ali for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EMWuvgrMro This week: - Downtown Disney Update - More from Disney’s D23 Expo - Halloween Horror Nights Preview - Miss America Goes to Disney World - News You Can Use And Much More! You can also subscribe to The Show on iTunes, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/07/royal-caribbeans-universal-orlando-package-offers-land-and-sea-deals-from-both-coasts-of-florida/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/07/royal-caribbeans-universal-orlando-package-offers-land-and-sea-deals-from-both-coasts-of-florida/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:43:58 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9785 Royal Caribbean and Universal Orlando are now offering packages from both the East Coast and the West Coast of Florida. The land and sea vacation packages combine a three- or four-night stay at Universal Orlando Resort with a three- or four-night Bahamas cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas, a four- or five-night Western Caribbean [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/07/royal-caribbeans-universal-orlando-package-offers-land-and-sea-deals-from-both-coasts-of-florida/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:27:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9844 Column by Andy Guinigundo To bolster my claim that the wing rider coaster will be the next big thing in coaster construction (check out my previous story Here), Dollywood announced Sunday that it would open the first wing rider roller coaster in the United States. The third announced Bolliger & Mabillard wing rider coaster this [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/out-of-the-loop-dollywood%e2%80%99s-wild-eagle-to-be-first-u-s-wing-rider-coaster/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:03:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9835 Column by Andy Guinigundo This week, Six Flags Great America near Chicago announced that the X Flight roller coaster would be built with an expected debut date of 2012. This announcement marked the third major announcement of a wing rider coaster being constructed for next year. With the opening of Furius Baco (Intamin) at PortAventura [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/out-of-the-loop-the-rise-of-the-wing-rider-coasters/feed/ 4