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/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11486 After years of providing content for the Unofficial Guide series and numerous fan-based websites, researcher-turned-author R.A. Pedersen delved into his fascination with the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World for writing inspiration. The result is The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia. It’s a guide to the flora, fauna and fun of Disney’s most ambicious theme [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11483 In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived – Epcot. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American soil. Walt and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/18/new-book-explores-walt-disney-and-his-prized-epcot-project/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/25/new-book-details-the-inside-story-behind-the-creation-of-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/25/new-book-details-the-inside-story-behind-the-creation-of-walt-disney-world/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:16:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6785 It’s a plot Jack Bauer would love – a clandestine project by one of America’s most brilliant business leaders punctuated with multiple code names, fake identities, make-shift affiliations, and unique regulatory arrangements. And while almost every traveler recognizes Walt Disney World as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, what might surprise them are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/25/new-book-details-the-inside-story-behind-the-creation-of-walt-disney-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:11:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6600 If you've been swept up in all the Wizarding World excitement but you don't know a butterbeer from a bludger, we're here to help. Here are some key terms and facts you'll discover in the new island of Islands of Adventure. ]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:36:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4665 Chef Emeril Lagasse met fans and signed copies of his latest cookbook at Universal Orlando CityWalk on Dec. 14, 2009. The book signing took place in front of Emeril’s Orlando (his restaurant) in CityWalk. Emeril’s new cookbook, called “20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast” includes simple techniques and quick tips to create healthy meals for the family on the go. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/14/chef-emeril-lagasse-meets-fans-signs-his-new-cookbook-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/11/meet-chef-emeril-lagasse-at-citywalk-on-monday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/11/meet-chef-emeril-lagasse-at-citywalk-on-monday/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:34:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4657 Chef Emeril Lagasse will be at Universal CityWalk from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 to sign copies of his newest cookbook, “Emeril 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast.” CityWalk guests will have the opportunity to meet Lagasse and purchase the cookbook. The book signing will take place near Emeril’s restaurant. “Emeril 20-40-60″ includes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/11/meet-chef-emeril-lagasse-at-citywalk-on-monday/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/19/new-guide-helps-you-find-hidden-mickeys-at-sea/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/19/new-guide-helps-you-find-hidden-mickeys-at-sea/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4488 While Mickey Mouse has grown to be one of the twentieth century’s most recognizable icons, it is often forgotten that the first appearance of the character was at the helm of a riverboat in Steamboat Willie. So it’s not surprising that Mickey has stowed away on the Disney Cruise ships – in over one hundred [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/19/new-guide-helps-you-find-hidden-mickeys-at-sea/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/11/pointe-orlando-book-store-closing-mid-may/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/11/pointe-orlando-book-store-closing-mid-may/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:30:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1629 First the book store in Celebration closed, then it was announced that the Virgin Megastore is closing, now the B. Dalton book store in the Pointe Orlando shopping center is closing. The store is set to close in mid-May. The B. Dalton has been a part of the Pointe Orlando center since it opened. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/11/pointe-orlando-book-store-closing-mid-may/feed/ 4