http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 19:53:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12351 By Andy Guinigundo Paris, France – Yes, it was in April 1992, 20 years ago, that Disneyland Paris opened as “Euro Disney Resort”. The name was changed to Disneyland Paris Resort in 1994. After initially falling below projected attendance numbers, the park and resort saw its first quarterly profit in 1995. A second theme park, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/out-of-the-loop-disneyland-paris-20th-anniversary-disney-dreams-show-impresses/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/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/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:30:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11475 The second largest piece ever recovered of the legendary ship’s hull and 100 new artifacts, including dozens that have never before been displayed, highlight the newly expanded and enhanced Titanic The Experience exhibition in Orlando. Among the never before seen artifacts are a watch chain with pearls; telegraph to the main engine room; cooking pot; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/100-years-after-the-tragedy-titanic-the-experience-adds-100-new-artifacts-including-a-large-piece-of-the-hull/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10093 Join hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for another week of theme park and attractions news. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ6DOVESGo This week: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration • Interview with an Imagineer about the new Fantasyland • News in the Queue: Town of Celebration, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:24:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10051 It was a party in the park. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World in general turned 40 years old yesterday and many celebrations were held. There was a character parade, sing-long, speeches, and special fireworks – and don’t forget the special merchandise. It was 40 years ago – Oct. 1, 1971 — when Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:38:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9973 Walt Disney World will be celebrating their 40th year on Oct. 1, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom with a character parade and sing-along in the morning, 40th branded merchandise and artist signings all day, and a special edition of the Wishes fireworks at night. The celebration will start just before 10 a.m. as Mickey, Minnie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:56:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9327 By Darcie Vance Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 9:23 a.m. – the exact time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010. The celebration was not announced ahead of time. The only hint that something different was going on was a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/20/stars-in-the-parks-kevin-jonas-and-bride-celebrate-one-year/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/20/stars-in-the-parks-kevin-jonas-and-bride-celebrate-one-year/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:15:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7879 To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Kevin Jonas of the pop trio “Jonas Brothers” and his wife Danielle pose in front of Cinderella Castle with Cinderella and Prince Charming at the Magic Kingdom. The couple wed Dec. 19, 2009 at Oheka Castle in Long Island, N. Y., and celebrated their first anniversary by staying in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/20/stars-in-the-parks-kevin-jonas-and-bride-celebrate-one-year/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:32:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7752 Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas pose with their children, Dylan, left, age 10, and Carys, age 7, yesterday, along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the Epcot Christmas tree. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18, 2010. Photo by Kent Phillips/Disney]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:04:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6592 The dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights have been announced. The annual horror event will be held 24 select nights starting Sept. 24, 2010. Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Not much more information about the anniversary event has been announced. As usual, there will be new haunted houses, street [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/13/our-two-year-anniversary-sale-has-begun-2-off-all-subscriptions-and-issues-for-24-hours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/13/our-two-year-anniversary-sale-has-begun-2-off-all-subscriptions-and-issues-for-24-hours/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:10:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4420 It’s been exactly two years since the premiere issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine arrived from the printer and we’re celebrating by taking $2 off all subscriptions and issues for the rest of the day. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST tonight (Nov. 13, 2009) to take advantage of these special savings. Enjoy!]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/13/our-two-year-anniversary-sale-has-begun-2-off-all-subscriptions-and-issues-for-24-hours/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/12/orlando-attractions-magazine-second-anniversary-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/12/orlando-attractions-magazine-second-anniversary-sale/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:30:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4405 Tomorrow, Nov. 13, 2009, will officially mark the second anniversary of the arrival of our first issue! In honor of the occasion, we’re taking $2 off all of our prices for one day only. Beginning tonight at midnight EST, the price of a one-year subscription to Orlando Attractions Magazine will drop to its lowest ever: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/12/orlando-attractions-magazine-second-anniversary-sale/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:18:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4073 Disney celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with a special event on 9/9/09 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Guests had the opportunity to attend panel discussions featuring Walt Disney Imagineers and Legends as well as a special “wedding reception” dinner party featuring the infamous bride of the Mansion, Constance. While the event [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/01/disneys-hollywood-studios-celebrates-20-years-video-photos-and-imagineer-talk-summary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/01/disneys-hollywood-studios-celebrates-20-years-video-photos-and-imagineer-talk-summary/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 21:09:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1906 Today, May 1, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When it opened two decades ago as the Disney-MGM Studios, it was Walt Disney World’s third theme park rand revolved around the idea of television and movie-making. In honor of the 20th anniversary, Disney held a special rope-drop ceremony this morning at 8 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/01/disneys-hollywood-studios-celebrates-20-years-video-photos-and-imagineer-talk-summary/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-with-ceremony-and-imagineering-sessions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-with-ceremony-and-imagineering-sessions/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:49:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1721 From wdwcelebrations.com: On Friday May 1, 2009, the date of the anniversary, the park will open at 8:00 am with a special rope drop ceremony welcoming guests into the park to kick off the celebration. In addition, two special sessions to commemorate the anniversary will take place in the Premiere Theater, one at 9:00 am [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/19/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-with-ceremony-and-imagineering-sessions/feed/ 0