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/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 12:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12701 One of the most anticipated events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars Weekends is Hyperspace Hoopla, with its Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars. After seeing the opening night performance, many are calling it the best one yet. See for yourself in our front-row video below. The Hyperspace Hoopla portion of the show usually features [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:38:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12697 Star Wars Weekends has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here is the entire motorcade including Star Wars celebrities Dee Bradley Baker (voice of clone troopers on Clone Wars), Ray Park (Darth Maul), Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano on Clone Wars), James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan and Plo Koon on Clone Wars), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/video-from-star-wars-weekends-2012-celebrity-motorcade-parade/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:55 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12663 This weekend, Star Wars Weekends 2012 will kick off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As they do each year, Disney released some promotional images that combine both Walt Disney World and Star Wars elements, plus some very funny videos taking a look “behind the scenes”. Above and below are this year’s promotional images. The images were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/star-wars-weekends-2012-starts-friday-a-look-at-disneys-funny-promotional-ads-and-videos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:36:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12649 Host Banks Lee brings you up to date in Florida’s theme park news. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: • New Superstar Parade and lagoon show at Universal Studios • Despicable Me facade revealed • Testing new Fastpass systems • Legend of Capt. Jack coming to Hollywood Studios • Fantasyland update • Meet Merida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/photo-finds-fastpass-plus-tree-of-life-netting-tutto-italia-and-more-may-7-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/photo-finds-fastpass-plus-tree-of-life-netting-tutto-italia-and-more-may-7-2012/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 19:10:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12641 By Kevin Yee Vertical construction has begun at the Grand Floridian DVC timeshares, and little tweaks continue throughout the parks, like a Duffy push for Mother’s Day and new windsocks on the World Showcase Lagoon. But the little stuff this week pales next to the big news stories. Fatspass Plus, the “ahead of time” ride [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/photo-finds-fastpass-plus-tree-of-life-netting-tutto-italia-and-more-may-7-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 04:28:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12628 Universal’s Superstar Parade had its first run through today at Universal Studios Florida. The parade features characters from SpongeBob Squarepants, Hop, Dora and Diego and Despicable Me. It’s full of live and recorded music, hundreds of street performers, interactive characters, dance numbers and some really detailed floats. Here’s a video of the parade, along with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/video-universal-orlandos-new-superstar-parade-is-full-of-character/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:25:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12629 During Walt Disney World’s Summer To Remember press event, we attended a special Phineas and Ferb’s Backyard BBQ at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. The hit Disney Channel show’s Co-Creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” March, and Voice Actor Vincent Martella spoke with the press about what they think Phineas and Ferb would do at Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 14:14:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12625 Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s latest attractions news and updates. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: • Turtletrek opens at SeaWorld • SeaWorld’s next attraction • No more plastic bags at SeaWorld parks • Give Kids the World celebration • Sounds Like Summer at Epcot • More info on the next Test [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 18:50:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12620 Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming movie Brave has been spotted at Epcot, meeting a few guests before she moves to her new area in the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTefwS039U Although you may spot Merida at Epcot for now, in a couple of weeks she’ll start appearing in the Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/feed/ 3 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/2012/04/30/a-time-lapse-look-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/a-time-lapse-look-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:08 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12553 It’s that time again, time for another time lapse video. This month’s video is of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and features clips from various spots around the park. Rides featured include Expedition Everest, Dinosaur and Kilmanjaro Safaris. This video also features the iconic Tree of Life and the popular Festival of the Lion King show. Take [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/a-time-lapse-look-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:52:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12531 Last Friday night, April 27, 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa kicked off their first ever 12th grade Grad Nite. The event featured performances by pop rock band Cobra Starship and comedian Gabriel Inglesias, DJ’s throughout the streets, riding coasters at night and more. Elmo was on hand in his graduation attire to take photos with grads. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:53 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12511 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: Test Track refurbishment Vision House grand opening at Epcot Busch Gardens Tampa baby aardvark Busch Gardens Tampa cheetah and dog anniversary Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular technical rehearsals Kennedy Space Center Discovery celebration Starbucks coming soon to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:44:03 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12471 Last night, the first public preview of Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories took place at Universal Studios at Universal Orlando. The show officially opens on May 8, 2012. Scroll down for video of the show. The new nighttime show in the Universal Studios lagoon, highlights 100 years of the most fun, dramatic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:32:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12434 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: • Animal Kingdom Facebook game • Chimpanzee movie premier • Orange Bird returns • Disneyland Paris anniversary show • Fertility statues at Ripley’s • New Busch Gardens Christmas event • New monorail voice • VIP [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/shuttle-orbiter-discovery-leaves-kennedy-space-center-on-its-final-flight/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/shuttle-orbiter-discovery-leaves-kennedy-space-center-on-its-final-flight/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:27:41 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12413   Thousands of Space Shuttle fans watched as the shuttle orbiter Discovery left Kennedy Space Center on a 747 jet yesterday morning. Discovery’s destination was its new home at the at the Udvar-Hazy branch of the Smithsonian Institution, at the Dulles Airport. A few dozen fans were in line at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/shuttle-orbiter-discovery-leaves-kennedy-space-center-on-its-final-flight/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:17:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12395 Epcot’s Test Track attraction is now closed for refurbishment until this fall 2012. To help fill the void of the popular attraction, Disney has added an A cappella group that is performing multiple times daily outside the construction walls. Here’s a sampler of the some of the songs the “Test Track All Stars” perform: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY5AjWmw8Z8 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:15:56 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12382 The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5k was this morning at Legoland Florida. It was the very first running race held at the new theme park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjBjaZoglVM This video shows what it’s like to run through Legoland. Below are additional views from the race and descriptions of some of the scenes in the view. Runners [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/14/a-look-at-the-first-ever-5k-at-legoland-florida-winter-haven-hospital-foundation-citrus-classic/feed/ 1 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/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:11:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12341 By Kevin Yee By popular demand, Photo Finds is back in its original form. Watch for the weekly News in the Queue segment later this week. This week in Photo Finds we capture images of the newest Fantasyland construction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – the support pylons for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster are now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/feed/ 1 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/2012/03/31/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/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:17:12 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12162 The second annual “Playlist Live” took place this past weekend at the Buena Vista Palace in Orlando. Playlist Live is a three-day convention that brings together YouTubers, directors, viewers, bloggers and more to celebrate the online community. Guests piled into Playlist Live 2012 early Saturday morning hoping to meet some of their Youtube idols. Playlist [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/26/a-look-back-at-playlist-live-2012-in-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12153 Earlier today, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter gathered in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also on hand were two of Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, and Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:34:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12149 By Kevin Yee The first section of the new Fantasyland opened more than a week ago, and the Internet has been abuzz since. We take a closer look at some of the finer details. Numerous posters have been added to the construction walls, some giving hints of coming attractions like the Casey Jr. water play [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:50:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12097 We’ve been following the development of upcoming nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios since October, when work began on reconstructing the former Cinesphere 360 show barges. Rehearsals of the new “Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories” show are being performed after the park closes to guests. We have some video to share, showing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/rehearsals-underway-for-universal-studios-new-lagoon-show/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/enhanced-spider-man-ride-opens-at-islands-of-adventure-with-some-superhero-help/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/enhanced-spider-man-ride-opens-at-islands-of-adventure-with-some-superhero-help/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:34:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12045 The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened today with new HD projectors and many other enhancements. The day started off bad as Dr. Doom and Green Goblin started harassing reporters and kids, but they were quickly chased away by Spider-Man and some of his superhero friends. Here’s a look at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/enhanced-spider-man-ride-opens-at-islands-of-adventure-with-some-superhero-help/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:57:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12036 The Disney Parks Blog has released a new video offering a first inside the Beauty and the Beast restaurant that’s currently under construction in the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The Be Our Guest restaurant will feature multiple dining rooms and will transform from counter service during the day to table service at night. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:34:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12006 We took to the skies today to bring you some theme park construction updates. In this update we’re taking a look at the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The photo above gives you an overview of the huge area under construction. Scroll down for more photos and video. Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:43:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11882 Are your spidey senses tingling yet? In just one week, the reanimated and upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will reopen. Set your calendars for Thursday, March 8 as the day to see the all-new 4K digital high-definition animation, hear a new musical score and try on a pair of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/enhanced-spider-man-ride-to-reopen-march-8-unlock-preview-scenes-online/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/2012/02/13/photo-finds-disney-dvc-big-thunder-mountain-and-fantasyland-updates-feb-13-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/13/photo-finds-disney-dvc-big-thunder-mountain-and-fantasyland-updates-feb-13-2012/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:15:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11750 By Kevin Yee This week we bring you some photos of the ground clearing happening near the Grand Floridian for a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort; work is progressing on both sides of the monorail beams. We’ve also got some shots of the extensive scaffolding at Big Thunder Mountain, and some new decorations popping [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/13/photo-finds-disney-dvc-big-thunder-mountain-and-fantasyland-updates-feb-13-2012/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:58:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11694 First Lady Michelle Obama and a few Disney Channel stars visited Walt Disney World yesterday to speak to hundreds of local children and parents about the importance of exercise and eating right. But they not only talked about it, they got some exercise themselves as they did the The Platypus Walk and played some sports. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/12/first-lady-visits-disney-world-and-does-the-platypus-walk-as-part-of-lets-move/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:01:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11691 Two months ago we debuted a first for “Orlando Attractions Magazine”, a time lapse video. The video, a Jaws ride tribute, was well received by viewers and we will be doing a monthly video series of time lapse videos. First up is Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Rides featured in the video include Splash Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Jungle Cruise [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/feed/ 2