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/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12709 The men in black are back and better than ever in MIB3. With Will Smith’s return to the silver screen after a four year hiatus, Josh Brolin’s highly believable performance as a younger Agent K and Tommy Lee Jones dry humor, fans of Men in Black will love this great addition to the series. Men in Black [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/movie-review-the-men-in-black-are-back-and-better-than-ever-in-mib3/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/seaworld-orlando-rescues-newborn-dolphin-near-new-smyrna/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/seaworld-orlando-rescues-newborn-dolphin-near-new-smyrna/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:52:11 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12710 SeaWorld’s animal rescue team traveled to Three Sisters Island, in Volusia County, Florida yesterday afternoon to rescue a stranded newborn dolphin calf. The calf was found stranded in shallow waters under a mangrove. Weighing slightly less than 35 pounds, SeaWorld’s animal care experts believe the dolphin is no more than five days old. It’s size, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/seaworld-orlando-rescues-newborn-dolphin-near-new-smyrna/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:17:26 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12674 A classic car show with a modern twist and turn, Car Masters Weekend is back for its second year at Downtown Disney, June 2-3, 2012. The free, two-day event is devoted to everything Cars and features a car show presented by Hess Express, meet and greets with Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. In a race for ‘Best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:01 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12671 This summer, Legoland Florida is helping families deal with Veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller coasters, by arming parents with “Roller Coaster Readiness” tips. Brochures featuring the tips will be available online and at the front gate and include things families can do before they leave home and during the day, as well as ways to manage a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12707 By Kevin Yee Life rolls on in Orlando, with Kim Possible Adventure closing down in Epcot and the end of the Flower and Garden Festival as well, but the big new addition was a scale model of Fantasyland put on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at the One Man’s Dream museum exhibit. Hollywood Studios was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12703 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – In preparation of the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, there are three new characters gracing the Highway in the Sky across the way at Disneyland. The Monorails at Disneyland have undergone a transformation and now rather than Monorail Blue, Orange, and Red, meet Mandy Monorail [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/feed/ 3 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/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:23:20 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12684 It’s a good time to be a fangirl of the Star Wars saga as Her Universe, the female sci-fi line of fashionable apparel and accessories, is debuting its new spring and summer line at Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Created by actress Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/18/new-her-universe-line-debuts-at-disneys-star-wars-weekends-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:14 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12673 Spooky Empire’s annual May-Hem horror convention is returning next weekend to Orlando. It will take place from May 25 through 27, 2012. New to May-Hem will be a zombie Walk in honor of actor Bill Hinzman, who recently passed away. The show will be Spooky Empire’s last one at the Wyndham on International Drive, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/spooky-empires-may-hem-horror-convention-returns-next-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12686 Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s Attractions news. In the Queue this week: • Mosi in Tampa adds mummy exhibit • New Travel Channel roller coaster shows • Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to Japan • Star Wars Weekends begins • Carbon Freeze Me at Star Wars Weekends • Star Wars Weekends ads [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/feed/ 0 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/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:18 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12677 Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Jungle Golf in the Orlando area are hosting the Sixth Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser through Monday, May 28. This national event will occur simultaneously at 33 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States. The event will culminate on Memorial Day weekend and support [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/16/putting-for-patriots-event-at-pirates-cove-adventure-golf/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/medieval-times-dinner-and-tournament-unveils-new-live-performance/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/medieval-times-dinner-and-tournament-unveils-new-live-performance/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 21:15:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12660 Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, known as North America’s longest running dinner attraction, is premiering their new first new show since 2007 on June 26, 2012. The show will offer many new elements while the most popular traditions remain. Almost two years in the making, the new show will feature even more audience favorites such [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/medieval-times-dinner-and-tournament-unveils-new-live-performance/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:46 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12655 Universal Orlando Resort recently unveiled more performers that will take the stage at the 2012 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night beginning June 9 through July 14, Universal Studio Florida will host their Summer Concert Series featuring a star-studded lineup. Newly announced performers include Hall of Famer Al Green, who’s recorded timeless hits like Let’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/15/universal-unveils-2012-summer-concert-series-acts/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/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 17:38:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12661 By Kevin Yee We take you to see what’s new at the Disney parks plus to Universal Studios for their new parade and lagoon show on this week’s Photo Finds: At Walt Disney World, the Build a Droid counter has opened, and a new Muppet display greets visitors in the Stage 1 store. More progress [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:10 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12647 The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and find the best of the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/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/2012/05/10/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/2012/05/08/mummies-of-the-world-exhibit-now-open-at-mosi-in-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/08/mummies-of-the-world-exhibit-now-open-at-mosi-in-tampa/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:26 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12555 The Mummies of the World exhibition officially opened last week at MOSI in Tampa (Museum of Science and Industry). Nearly 5,000 people were in attendance on opening weekend and is proving to be a success as the exhibition’s exclusive Florida engagement. Mummies of the World presents a never-before-seen collection of rare mummies from around the world, including [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/08/mummies-of-the-world-exhibit-now-open-at-mosi-in-tampa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 20:43:36 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12642 Debuting at this years Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with “Carbon-Freeze Me”. This new retail experience was created especially for Disney Parks. Using imaging technology, this experience casts your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine inside [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/07/carbon-freeze-me-experience-to-debut-at-star-wars-weekends-2012/feed/ 0 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/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:35:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12615 By Audrey Brown Before I get into the finer points of Marvel’s The Avengers, allow me to make a very important statement on the symbolism and deeper meaning of this film. HULK SMASH! (Some very minor spoilers ensue, but nothing about the ending.) Here’s the simplest truth about Marvel’s The Avengers. It delivers. In every [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/movie-review-marvels-the-avengers-smash-their-way-into-a-summer-hit/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:40:56 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12587 Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests behind the scenes of their world-class coasters in a new Roller Coaster Experience Tour. From Sheikra to Cheetah Hunt, guests can learn what makes these rides so dynamic and then take a seat and experience the design and engineering in action. This new early morning tour takes you behind [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 22:30:51 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12592 Earlier today at Universal Studios, the walls came down around facade for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, which resembles the house from the film. There is also lots of new Despicable Me merchandise for sale in the Studio Store. The marquee for the attraction is installed. Little details on Gru’s home, which is the facade for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/new-tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-now-open-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/new-tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-now-open-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 19:24:39 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12584 The Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar officially opened in the Italy pavilion at Epcot today. The new wine bar is a space that was “discovered” as Tutto Italia restaurant was being remodeled (Tutto Italia also reopened today). The new location features many wines and small plates of food. Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar offers a variety of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/new-tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-now-open-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 18:16:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12545 With the announcement of a July opening for the rest of Storybook Circus and a “in time for the holiday season” opening of the remaining expansion (besides the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster in 2014), construction is in full swing. Above is a view of the second spinner for Dumbo The Flying Elephant which recently [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/feed/ 0 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/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:49:12 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12578 According to the online version of Disney’s passholder newsletter, Mickey Monitor, a new Pirates of the Caribbean experience called ‘The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow’ will debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The article says the new walk-through attraction will have guests “enveloped by the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean as seen in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/feed/ 5