http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 19:53:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12723 In this week’s News in the Queue, host Banks Lee brings you the latest on: • Putting for Patriots • Spooky Empire’s May-Hem • Largest Lego tower • New Cars monorails at Disneyland • Start of Star Wars Weekends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfsB4wc0zl8]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/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/2012/05/19/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/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12215 The 9th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival is back for 2012 from April 12 through 15. The four day event, which benefits children’s charities, invites participates and spectators to see some of the world’s most exotic cars, sample foods from renowned celebrity chefs, and mingle among Hollywood actors. The exotic cars will first take on Daytona International Speedway from April [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/supercars-celebrities-and-chefs-converge-in-celebration-for-the-exotic-car-festival/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/a-look-from-above-at-the-construction-progress-of-disneys-art-of-animation-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/a-look-from-above-at-the-construction-progress-of-disneys-art-of-animation-resort/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:14:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12020 Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be opening in stages, with the first section opening this May. The resort will feature many family suites and some standard rooms (opening Dec. 31). The resort will offer three swimming pools and four playful courtyards — one for each section of the resort. The suite sections include Finding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/07/a-look-from-above-at-the-construction-progress-of-disneys-art-of-animation-resort/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11424 A new offering at the Walt Disney World Speedway offers a chance to “drive your dream”, that is, if it’s always been your dream to drive a car that’s probably worth more than your house. The new Exotic Driving Experience offers some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 20:06:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9140 May 27, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVpe0cAEnkc In this week’s episode: • Star Tours Opening Ceremony with George Lucas, Bob Iger • George Lucas rides and talks about Star Tours • Anthony [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/26/the-show-episode-26/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:58:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9079 May 19, 2011 – Join hosts Greg Hutson and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pLsxk1i3lU In this week’s episode: • Pixar Weekend at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival • D23′s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt • Give Kids The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 21:18:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8997 A classic car show is coming to Downtown Disney this weekend, but as with most things Disney does, it’s more than a usual car show. The three-day event (May 13 to 15) called Car Masters Weekend is devoted to all things cars, with activities from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/characters-coming-going-and-moving-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/characters-coming-going-and-moving-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8738 There are changes happening with some the characters at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some will move, some will leave and some will arrive. • Lightning McQueen has left his usual spot as he gets a makeover to represent his look in the upcoming Cars 2 movie. When he returns in June, he’ll not only be meeting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/characters-coming-going-and-moving-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/28/cheetah-hunts-coaster-cars-have-arrived-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/28/cheetah-hunts-coaster-cars-have-arrived-at-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:47:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8402 The track is almost complete and the last necessary parts have arrived. Busch Gardens has taken delivery of five coaster trains for their new Cheetah Hunt roller coaster. Each coaster train, is made up of four, four-passenger cars, for a total of 16 guests per train. The front car features a custom nose-piece that resembles [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/28/cheetah-hunts-coaster-cars-have-arrived-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/18th-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-to-be-hosted-by-hgtv/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/18th-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-to-be-hosted-by-hgtv/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:59:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8324 This year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be hosted by HGTV, and will run from March 2 through May 15, featuring appearances by HGTV designers and experts. Every weekend of the festival (Friday – Sunday) will feature guest appearances by popular celebrity experts at the Festival Center presented by HGTV, located next to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/18th-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-to-be-hosted-by-hgtv/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/disney-pixar-characters-to-headline-epcots-2011-flower-and-garden-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/disney-pixar-characters-to-headline-epcots-2011-flower-and-garden-festival/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:22:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7811 Details have been released on the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 through May 15, 2011. Look for Disney movie characters throughout the park in playgrounds and as topiaries. Plus new musical acts and an expanded butterfly garden. Toy Story 3 stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear will meet their arch-enemy Lotso in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/disney-pixar-characters-to-headline-epcots-2011-flower-and-garden-festival/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4296 Roar n’ Soar, Fantasy of Flight’s signature two-day extravaganza of the world’s finest classic land, sea and air racing machines ever built, will return this weekend. Now in its third year, the event promises an even bigger combination air show, classic car show and slalom competition, boat show and regatta and extreme sports showcase held [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3262 The Walt Disney Park & Resorts exhibit at the D23 Expo is one of the must-see areas of the exhibition floor for any Disney theme park fan. Not only does it feature models, artwork, animatronics, and plenty more from upcoming new attractions but each of the areas is staffed by actual Walt Disney Imagineers who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-video-photos-details-about-cars-land-and-more-from-the-disney-parks-and-resorts-booth-exhibit/feed/ 3