http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11670 The Blue Man Group Insiders will be holding a Fan Meet on Saturday, March 3, 2012 to commemorate the brand new show opening. It will take place at the Sharp Aquos Theatre at Universal Orlando Resort. The new show includes material from the National American Tour along with never before seen content. Attendees will be able to get [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:53 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11609 The upcoming Hollywood Drive-In miniature golf course at Universal CityWalk sure does look fun. But what if the Universal web cam caught the arrival of the aliens at the Studios park, before taking residence at CityWalk? The golf course depicts scenes of an alien invasion in the “Invaders From Planet Putt” course. Click Here for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/29/parody-what-if-the-universal-web-cam-caught-the-arrival-of-the-mini-golf-aliens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/universal-orlando-hiring-many-performers-for-new-superstar-parade/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/universal-orlando-hiring-many-performers-for-new-superstar-parade/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:58:45 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11601 Universal is in need of parade performers for their upcoming daytime Superstar Parade. Those interested in full-time or part-time work as performers are encouraged to audition Feb. 4 through Feb. 7. Universal is looking for skilled dancers, stilt walkers, drummers, roller skaters, animated character performers and more. The actors hired will help bring life to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/universal-orlando-hiring-many-performers-for-new-superstar-parade/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:49:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11583 By Nick Lepa Some of the top creative minds behind Central Florida’s theme parks will gather to talk to fans, answer questions and auction off theme park memorabilia for charity on the evening of Friday, Feb. 24 at the Orange County Regional History Center. If you’re interested in how some of your favorite attractions, events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/28/theme-park-designers-to-speak-during-third-annual-forum-and-memorabilia-auction/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:39:14 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11590 The 31st Annual Dick Batchelor Run for the Children event will take place Jan. 28 at Universal Studios. More than 1,800 runners are expected to participate in the run for charity. The 5k, or 3.1 mile, race is held each year to benefit the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families and help raise awareness [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/registration-still-open-for-this-weekends-charity-5k-run-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/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/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11517 We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. As you enter CityWalk, you’ll notice construction of the mini-golf courses is coming along well. Check out our full miniature golf photo update here. In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11507 Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look. As you come up to CityWalk from the parking garages, you’ll first see “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens”. Both courses are based on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/kelly-clarkson-cyndi-lauper-among-top-acts-performing-at-universals-mardi-gras-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/kelly-clarkson-cyndi-lauper-among-top-acts-performing-at-universals-mardi-gras-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:29:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11422 This year’s Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios is bringing some of the biggest names in music to Orlando. Besides the headliners, on Saturdays and select nights starting Feb. 11 through April 14, Mardi Gras includes New Orleans authentic food, a parade and bands. Some of the headline artists performing on the Music Plaza Stage [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/kelly-clarkson-cyndi-lauper-among-top-acts-performing-at-universals-mardi-gras-2012/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11395 Universal is marking its 100th anniversary this year and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio’s film history and cultural legacy. Universal’s Parks and Resorts will help highlight the campaign with centennial specific content and merchandise throughout both the Orlando and Hollywood locations. The Orlando resort will soon announce a specially themed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/universal-to-celebrate-100-years-of-movies-with-specially-themed-entertainment-experience-in-orlando-and-more/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/universal-celebrates-passholder-appreciation-month-with-wizarding-world-early-admission-and-breakfast/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/universal-celebrates-passholder-appreciation-month-with-wizarding-world-early-admission-and-breakfast/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:13:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11344 By Nick Lepa Now through Feb. 5, 2012, Universal Orlando Premier and Preferred annual passholders can receive early admission into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Along with this benefit, passholders will be able to make reservations for breakfast at the Three Broomsticks inside the Wizarding World. This offer is part of Universal Orlando’s Passholder [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/universal-celebrates-passholder-appreciation-month-with-wizarding-world-early-admission-and-breakfast/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/jaws-at-universal-studios-takes-the-final-voyage-relive-the-attraction-through-our-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/jaws-at-universal-studios-takes-the-final-voyage-relive-the-attraction-through-our-photos-and-videos/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:23:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11320 The Jaws ride had its final voyage last night. Many fans were on hand to get their last rides and say goodbye to the whole Amity area as it closed to make way for new attractions. We were among the lucky 48 who were able to get a ticket to “Jaws – The Final Voyage” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/jaws-at-universal-studios-takes-the-final-voyage-relive-the-attraction-through-our-photos-and-videos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:51:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11245 It appears someone at Universal Orlando has anonymously shared plans for the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion at Universal Orlando with Robert Niles of ThemeParkInsider.com. The detailed plans call for a Gringotts Bank ride, a large restaurant and more at the Amity and Jaws area, which is closing Monday. Robert says he has [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:33:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11243 It’s time to count down the top 10 most viewed videos that we posted in 2011. It’s a mix of Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Justin Bieber and more. We have videos with many more views than these, but they were posted before 2011. Also keep in mind that videos we posted earlier in the year [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/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/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:19:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11196 During 2011 we posted almost 500 stories to our blog. That’s in addition to the dozens of original articles in the four issues of our magazine published in 2011. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most popular blog posts of 2011. In 2011 we published four print editions of Orlando Attractions Magazine, launched [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-stories-for-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11091 By Kevin Yee The SeaWorld Orlando penguin exhibit will be replaced by a ride in the coming months and years, so we swung by to document the building and exhibit as it exists now (the puffin exhibit is already closed). We did the same for Jaws at Universal, which is rumored to be replaced by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:10:27 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10953 Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status. The largest show elements may be this giant slug and gothic old mansion. The slug more or less greets guests arriving from the Universal Orlando parking [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:26:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10934 Work continues on development of a new lagoon show at Universal Studios Orlando. No announcement has been made about the show. The three floating stages recently soared into the air. Here’s a view of the activity at the base. A couple of weeks ago, the same area looked like this. Note how the stage is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/feed/ 0 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/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:03:17 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10801 A little-known bit of fun each December is looking for a sign at the Universal cast entrance. The sign says: Tent Sale, Public Welcome. All you can do is drive by each weekend, hoping to spot the sign. When you spot the sign, you immediate turn into cast parking eager to shop for deals. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:46:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10784 The last time to ride Jaws, and walk through the town of Amity at Universal Studios will be 9 p.m. Jan. 2, 2012. Universal has stated new attraction experience will replace it. While they haven’t said what that will be, rumors suggest it may be more Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal team members who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 20 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:29:19 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10676 New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk will combine live music, all-you-can-eat cuisine and access into the seven CityWalk nightclubs. This ticketed event allows party-goers to enjoy live music by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as well as a pub crawl through seven clubs. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s swing music will kick off [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:21:42 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10604 “The Serious Art of Make-Believe” is a limited-time exhibition at The Orange County Regional History Center, which goes behind the scenes in Universal’s Art and Design Department. The exhibit runs until April 29, 2012. More than 200 original detailed drawings, architectural plans and models are among the 1,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts from the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/history-center-gives-guests-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:07:16 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10516 Universal Orlando will be celebrating the holidays from Dec. 3 until Jan. 1, 2012 with special events and activities inside both theme parks as well as all three on-site hotels. At Islands of Adventure, families can enjoy different Grinch-themed shows and activities. “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” is a daily show starring The Grinch and the Whos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cinesphere-360-movie-balls-removed-from-universal-studios-lagoon/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cinesphere-360-movie-balls-removed-from-universal-studios-lagoon/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:15:46 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10417 This aerial photo from April 2011 shows four spheres in the Universal Studios Florida lagoon. These spheres were removed a few weeks ago and have not returned. The four-story-tall, 360-degree projection “cinespheres” were featured in the seasonal “Universal 360″ closing fireworks show. The spheres also were used some years in Halloween Horror Nights, and were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cinesphere-360-movie-balls-removed-from-universal-studios-lagoon/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:50:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10376 After a couple of incidents, the Dragon Challenge “dueling” coaster (formerly known as Dueling Dragons) located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park will no longer duel. The Orlando Sentinel newspaper has been following the story of a change on the way the Dragon Challenge roller coaster is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:07:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10006 By Nick Lepa, photos by Evan Decarmine and Nick Lepa. With the busy summer season ending, we decided to take a trip to Islands of Adventure on a recent weekend. Although the crowds weren’t to be found, the fun still was.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9957 I attended Universal’s first ever Halloween Horror Nights Tweet-up last week and was lucky enough to win a ticket to their Team Member Advance Screaming last night. Here are some photos and video from the preview to give you a taste of the event this year.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:53:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9955 Universal Orlando has released their first-ever official mobile app to help fans enhance their experience at Halloween Horror Nights 21. Available as a free download for iPhone and Android users, the app offers an array of features. The all-new Halloween Horror Nights 21 mobile app will allow guests to: • Pinpoint their exact location and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:44:37 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9870 On Oct. 6. Steve Tango and Dave Gonsalves, from SYFY’s Ghost Hunters show, will host a Q&A and autograph session at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios. This event is included with admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Both events will take place at the Pantages Theatre inside Universal Studios. The question and answer session will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/feed/ 0 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/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/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:32:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9802 All has been revealed with this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 at Universal Studios. Watch below (If you dare) as Lady luck forces Universal Show Director Patrick Braillard to spill the details on eight new haunted houses and six new scare zones. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAAPmjKrols Here are more details on each of the houses and scare zones: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:30:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9676 On the weekend of Sept. 9 and 10, Christian music artists will be taking over two Orlando theme parks for special-ticket events. Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios, featuring performances by 17 Christian music artists, guest speakers, candlelight ceremonies, and all-new fan zone, and Night of Joy returns to the Magic Kingdom with live performances by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/feed/ 3