http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:34:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:09:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4893 Everyone can give a thumbs up or down to any photo in our gallery. As you’ll see below, our American Idol pictures were very popular by visitors to our online gallery. Here are the top 10 photos from 2009 that received the most thumbs up (and least thumbs down). Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:42:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4874 A lot has happened in the Orlando area theme parks in 2009. Some new attractions were announced, some have closed down and some have opened up. One both opened and closed in 2009 (we’re talking about you Stitch.) Below are the top 10 most read blog posts on our site during 2009. Below the top [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/26/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-is-now-shipping/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/26/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-is-now-shipping/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:04:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3648 The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping! Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/26/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-is-now-shipping/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/21/video-and-photo-tour-of-bay-lake-tower-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/21/video-and-photo-tour-of-bay-lake-tower-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:33:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3508 The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine features a story on Disney’s new Bay Lake Tower hotel at their Contemporary Resort. The new 15-story tower is part of Disney’s Vacation Club and combines modern design with an ideal location, just minutes away from the Magic Kingdom. Below is a video tour of Bay Lake [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/21/video-and-photo-tour-of-bay-lake-tower-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/full-hd-video-wishes-fireworks-show-from-atop-bay-lake-tower/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/full-hd-video-wishes-fireworks-show-from-atop-bay-lake-tower/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:03:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3197 Our upcoming Fall 2009 issue includes a full story on the newly opened Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member staying at the resort, you’ll have access to the Top of the World Lounge. It’s on the top floor with a large balcony that offers a great view [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/full-hd-video-wishes-fireworks-show-from-atop-bay-lake-tower/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/06/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/06/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:57:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3190 The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/06/fall-2009-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/29/disney-world-passholders-can-sign-up-now-to-preview-bay-lake-tower/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/29/disney-world-passholders-can-sign-up-now-to-preview-bay-lake-tower/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:46:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2545 Right now, Walt Disney World Passholders can sign up for one of several “Vacation as You Wish” sales presentations that include giveaways, character greetings, and a tour of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Here are the official details: From July 10-12, Disney Vacation Club invites you to attend “Vacation As You Wish,” a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/29/disney-world-passholders-can-sign-up-now-to-preview-bay-lake-tower/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/27/pictures-from-within-disneys-new-bay-lake-tower/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/27/pictures-from-within-disneys-new-bay-lake-tower/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 23:36:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2220 The latest addition to Disney’s Vacation Club is called the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and though it is very much still under construction, we had a chance to walk through the building today and snap a few pictures to bring you on a photo tour. The new 15-story building is located next [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/27/pictures-from-within-disneys-new-bay-lake-tower/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:16:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1860 Here are some of the new things happening around Walt Disney World this summer. We’ve written about some of these before, but some of this is brand new information. Be sure to get a copy of our Summer 2009 issue for more information on many of these happenings. Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration Everybody’s favorite galactic pal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 3