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/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11613 We stopped by the Magic Kingdom for a bit yesterday to give you the latest view of the Fantasyland expansion. Below are our video and photo close-ups and descriptions. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Click Here for a look at what guests can see while standing by the Mad Tea Party [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/feed/ 6 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/2012/01/25/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/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:10:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11505 President Obama made a quick stop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park yesterday to unveil a new policy to boost tourism. Here’s video of his full 12 minute speech and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV8YUb1aBA Main Street was closed from park opening until the President left in the afternoon. A bypass was set up backstage for guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 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/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10737 Mickey’s Forest is Disney’s largest Hidden Mickey. You can, however, find it pretty easily if you do a search for “Hidden Mickey” in Google Maps. This is my first-person story of how it was made. This 1992 article in the Walt Disney World cast member newspaper, “Eyes and Ears”, invited volunteers to help plant Mickey’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:08:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11329 Today, a few elephants were hooked up to the new Dumbo ride Disney is adding to the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland expansion, and our roving reporters spotted some men in hard hats testing them out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVPEb7CaAg In the first half of 2012, Great Goofini’s Barnstormer coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and the first half [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/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/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:42:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11317 By Kevin Yee If you’re into botanical gardens, you’ll definitely want to check out Bok Tower Gardens, a privately-owned parcel of land just south of Legoland that includes the “singing tower” carillon, a period mansion from the 1930s, and grounds of botantical gardens and flowering plants. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOxvCwndX4]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11250 New Year’s Eve at Epcot is always a blast! This year there were four DJ parties, two fireworks shows and one enormous park-wide party! Let’s start with a highlights video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OCFszo57SE It’s a very busy day, and the space near the monorail station becomes the “Journey Grass” parking lot. Additional grassy areas are also used [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/feed/ 3 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/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11201 Here’s a quick photo update to show what New Year’s Eve preparations were in progress on Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s two nights in a row. Above is the stage in China at Epcot, prepared for the party. The party stage is where the acrobats normally perform, so they move indoors, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/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/2011/12/20/3d-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/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:51:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10997 The Epcot front entrance garden is always changing to match the season or featured event at the park. This photo shows the garden at its peak during the Flower and Garden Festival. But do you remember when when there was still danger of frost and this garden planting had some cold weather flowers? Note also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:57:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10875 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. On this episode: • Christmas events at SeaWorld: Sea of Trees, Longshoremen, O’ Wonderous Night interviews & more • News in the Queue: Jaws closing; SeaWorld holiday contest; Lowry Park Zoo holidays; Theme Park Connection • Holiday [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/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/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10864 Legoland Florida celebrated the start of their first holiday event at the new park yesterday. USA Olympic medalist David Oliver threw the switch to light the Lego Christmas tree. Oliver was joined by Legoland Florida General Manager Adrian Jones in front of the 30-foot-tall tree made from 270,000 Duplo and Lego bricks. After Olympic Hurdler [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/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/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:18:29 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10678 Nickelodeon Suites Resort’s second annual “Let It Snow” celebration is underway. The resort’s snowy theme will last until Jan. 2, 2012. Resort guests can enjoy an 80-foot-long Ice Slide, snow falling nightly on the Oasis Pool, Holiday lights that dance to music, Fire Pits and poolside hot chocolate and S’mores. Santa Claus and popular Nickelodeon [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:01:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10720  The Osborne Lights are normally seen during the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  What if Epcot was decorated like the Osborne Lights? This parody video takes an imaginative look at a dream. You might be surprised to see who’s dreaming this dream … www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUxrz-YZtzA If you enjoyed that video, you might like to take [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 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/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:41:46 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10600 SeaWorld in Orlando is set to begin their holiday celebrations with familiar holiday shows as well as new experiences. Events will take place Friday through Sunday nights Nov. 25 to Dec. 11. Starting Dec. 16 until Dec. 31 the holiday shows and specials will run each night inside the park. “O Wondrous Night – The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:33:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10529 The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex introduced a new stop in their Up-Close Tour this week. The new stop is the VAB, or Vehicle Assembly Building, where components of the Space Shuttle were joined together in preparation for launch. The three shuttle orbiters are being prepared for display in museums. Endeavour is currently in storage [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:40:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10508 A few lucky guests may get to meet Mickey Mouse in a new, interactive way over the next couple of weeks at the Magic Kingdom. Disney will periodically be running tests by having Mickey talk to the guests he meets. While Mickey has talked to guests before during tests at Disneyland in May 2010 and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:22:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10460 By Denise Preskitt A host of celebrities joined the Children’s Miracle Network in a five day celebration event last week at Walt Disney World. Hospital staff, pediatric caregivers, sponsors and children gathered to celebrate accomplishments and honor “Champions” – kids ages 3 to 17 who’ve been selected to represent more than 17 million children treated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/29/childrens-miracle-network-star-studded-celebration-at-disney-world-honored-kid-champions-from-around-the-country/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:10:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10444 By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we glance around Epcot’s crowded Food and Wine Festival, look at some changes to the Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, watch the 1,000th show of American Idol Experience (featuring special confetti cannons), witness construction of the mini golf at Universal, explore the T-shirts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10415 For the Hill children – 6-year-old Chrislyn, 4-year-old Christopher and 1-year-old Christian – the “A is for Africa” show at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun recently featured a surprise ending that was many months in the making. The children’s father, Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Hill, had been deployed to Zabul Providence, Afghanistan [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/new-photo-finds-show-will-bring-you-details-from-the-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/new-photo-finds-show-will-bring-you-details-from-the-parks/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:43:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10374 By Kevin Yee I’d like to introduce a new feature for Orlando Attractions Magazine called Photo Finds, which will use a narrated video slideshow to point out whatever is new in the parks (or new to me, anyway!) as I visit each week. I hope you enjoy them. It’s not every day that a new [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/new-photo-finds-show-will-bring-you-details-from-the-parks/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:34:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10112 By Anthony Armenia On Sept. 30, 2011 just hours before Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th Anniversary, Disney hosted a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction. With die-hard Haunted Mansion fans coming from as far as the U.K. (tickets were $285 each), “Room for 1 More” was a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/feed/ 1 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/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:25:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10031 Join hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIFNoT_Fh2U This week: Avatar coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom SeaVenture at Discovery Cove News in the Queue Hidden Mickey of the Week with Author Steven Barrett Mexican Vampire Woman immortalized at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Kennedy Space [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/28/preview-legoland-floridas-water-ski-show-and-rides-half-a-month-until-opening/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/28/preview-legoland-floridas-water-ski-show-and-rides-half-a-month-until-opening/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:51:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9988 Legoland Florida officials invited us to the park today for another preview, our first where we didn’t have to wear hard hats. Yes, it’s getting very close to completion. The park officially opens Oct. 15, 2011. Keep reading for a preview of their brand new water ski show, a roller coaster and a boat ride.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/28/preview-legoland-floridas-water-ski-show-and-rides-half-a-month-until-opening/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9980 Busch Gardens’ scary Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, has begun. The theme this year is the Dark Side of the Gardens – Zombies Live Here. As soon as you enter the park that becomes evident as roaming hoards of zombies and other creatures are all throughout the park. 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