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/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 21:25:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12681 In celebration of Lego Group’s 80th birthday, Lego Korea has built a tower to beat the previous 103-foot, eight-inch record set in France. Last Sunday night, the Crown Prince of Denmark placed the last record breaking brick on the tower that reached 104-feet and seven inches. Armed with over 500,000 bricks, 4,000 children contest winners [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/worlds-largest-lego-tower-built-in-korea/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:43:45 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12653 Universal recently announced they will be bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Japan by building their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the Harry Potter themed area will be similar to the original in Orlando including the Hogwarts Castle and multiple themed attractions. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/11/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-at-universal-studios-japan-by-2014/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/the-directors-eye-theme-parks-bring-us-closer-together/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/the-directors-eye-theme-parks-bring-us-closer-together/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 21:01:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12650 By Audrey Brown I admit, I spend a disproportionate amount of time in Orlando’s theme parks. But to be fair, I have the excuse of saying that I’m there for work reasons. This is a luxury I don’t take lightly, as I know how many people (Especially those who read our magazine and watch Orlando [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/the-directors-eye-theme-parks-bring-us-closer-together/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12581 It’s still spring in Orlando and Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores are celebrating that by bringing you the first hour-long episode of The Show from the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! Episode 70 is taking you behind-the-scenes for a coaster tour at Busch Gardens, geeking out in the famed Vehicle Assembly Building at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:17:55 +0000 sean http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12316 EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the first of many guest columns highlighting theme park memories. This column started out as Retro Orlando by Audrey Brown, but we’ve renamed it and expanded it to include theme park and attraction memories outside the Orlando area. This first Amusement Musings is by Audrey’s sister and her experiences with little [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/amusement-musings-discovering-neutral-ground-at-six-flags/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:16:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12374 Welcome to our new stand-alone version of News in the Queue. This used to be a part of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, but since The Show is now monthly, and the news keeps happening, you can stay up-to-date each week with News in the Queue. In the queue this week, host Banks Lee [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12351 By Andy Guinigundo Paris, France – Yes, it was in April 1992, 20 years ago, that Disneyland Paris opened as “Euro Disney Resort”. The name was changed to Disneyland Paris Resort in 1994. After initially falling below projected attendance numbers, the park and resort saw its first quarterly profit in 1995. A second theme park, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:09:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12344 By Jane Dunkelberger I was recently given the chance to join a group of bloggers to test drive various Chevys for the day while touring historical Winter Park and Orlando. We visited some attractions that most tourists may not know about. Our journey began with a relaxing hour-long boat tour with Scenic Boat Tours of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/cruzing-the-orlando-area-for-other-types-of-attractions/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:58:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12331 By Jane Dunkelberger The 38th Annual Sun ‘n Fun expo took place last week at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The annual event is sort of like a spring break festival and air show for pilots and airplane enthousists. There were many food choices, from old fashioned ice cream to hot Wisconsin cheese. Guests could [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/a-look-at-lakelands-annual-sun-n-fun-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12319 The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. This new short showcases “the common traveler” experiencing all there is to see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:20:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12299 Have you always wanted to see the sky filled with dozens of colorful hot air balloons, but haven’t made it to Albuquerque, or one of the other festivals around the world? Well this fall you’ll be able to see this and more right in Kissimmee during the first Festival of Festivals. The “Kissimmee Festival of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/50-hot-air-balloons-to-be-a-part-of-new-festival-of-festivals-in-kissimmee/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/top-videos-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/top-videos-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:30:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12269 Ok, it’s not just our top videos from the brand new Disney Fantasy cruise ship, it’s all of our videos. But they’re all great! Let’s start with our overview of the ship as featured on this week’s Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show. The Disney Fantasy segment starts 13 minutes into the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTCD4uiWiJY Two [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/top-videos-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/favorite-photos-and-details-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/favorite-photos-and-details-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:37:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12232 The Disney Fantasy cruise ship is now officially launched and is running regular seven day cruises out of Port Canaveral. We were invited on a three-day preview cruise to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Here are some of the interesting things we noticed and some of our best photos. Our full photo gallery is at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/favorite-photos-and-details-from-the-disney-fantasy-cruise-ship/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/orlando-attractions-show-episode-march-29-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/orlando-attractions-show-episode-march-29-2012/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:32:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12202 Join hosts Lulu Picart and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show, live from Old Town: • YouTube Playlist Live convention • Hidden Mickey of the Week • News in the Queue: Avenger -o-Rail?; Sheraton Safari gets a makeover; Disney’s Art of Animation opening dates • Tour [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/29/orlando-attractions-show-episode-march-29-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/28/zipline-roller-coaster-among-four-new-attractions-at-florida-ecosafaris/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/28/zipline-roller-coaster-among-four-new-attractions-at-florida-ecosafaris/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:07:18 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12144 Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida is introducing an entirely new category of theme park to Orlando visitors, the EcoPark. Opening April 2, 2012, the new EcoPark will allow for a full day of adventures including the all new Zipline Safari, Cypress Canopy Cycle and four brand new adventures. The opening will mark the completion of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/28/zipline-roller-coaster-among-four-new-attractions-at-florida-ecosafaris/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:41:57 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12185 The Shanghai Daily newspaper reported today that Shanghai Disney Resort is hiring its first 100 cast members. The roles range from 3D Designer to Waterworks Plumbing Piping Engineer, and are roles for helping to develop the new resort, which opens in 2015. Visit the Shanghai Disney website to apply for a role. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apXAzSCVPkI Here’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/feed/ 2 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/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:07:44 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12063 Disney’s D23 fan club has revealed details about their upcoming Fanniversary events, including one in Orlando on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The events are offering Disney fans all over the United States a chance to join in celebrating the rich history of Disney movies and theme park attractions. Cities hosting the Fanniversary events will be Los Angeles, San [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/d23-announces-fanniversary-celebration-dates-and-details/feed/ 0 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/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:32:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12059 The D23 Expo is returning for the third time to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. next year from Aug. 9 through 11. The first Expo was held in 2009 followed by a second in 2011. Each event played host to thousands of Disney fans from every corner of the globe. In 2011, more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/10/d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-california-from-august-9-through-11-in-2013/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/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:26:15 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11798 After our look at the Florida State Fair last week, there was a lot of reader interest about the unusual fried foods available. What’s fried butter? What’s fried bubble gum? So we returned this week to try more of the food, and also show you what’s inside. We also have a video showing other flavors [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/20/a-closer-look-at-the-many-weird-fried-foods-at-the-florida-state-fair/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/orlando-attractions-show-episode-63/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/orlando-attractions-show-episode-63/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:32:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11780 Join hosts Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Universal Mardi Gras floats and food up close • News in the Queue: Bands Brew & BBQ and Mardi Gras performers; Megacon; Fastpass restrictions; Legoland greenhouse; Animal Kingdom safari changes; NASA 50 years in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/orlando-attractions-show-episode-63/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/from-unusual-fried-foods-to-crafts-animals-and-rides-the-florida-state-fair-offers-a-wide-variety-of-fun/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/from-unusual-fried-foods-to-crafts-animals-and-rides-the-florida-state-fair-offers-a-wide-variety-of-fun/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:16:04 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11698  The 2012 Florida State Fair opened this weekend in Tampa. It runs through Monday, Feb. 20. With rides, side shows, unusual fair food and blue ribbon competitions, there’s plenty to see and do in a full day! This video gives a quick overview of the fair, and shows many of the thrill rides in action: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/from-unusual-fried-foods-to-crafts-animals-and-rides-the-florida-state-fair-offers-a-wide-variety-of-fun/feed/ 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/ 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/2012/01/31/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/ 1 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