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/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11250 New Year’s Eve at Epcot is always a blast! This year there were four DJ parties, two fireworks shows and one enormous park-wide party! Let’s start with a highlights video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OCFszo57SE It’s a very busy day, and the space near the monorail station becomes the “Journey Grass” parking lot. Additional grassy areas are also used [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:37:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11094 This week’s holiday theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Mike Carr and Heather Leonardi. In this episode: • Epcot Candlelight Processional • News in the Queue: Bands, Brew & BBQ; Four Seasons at Disney World; Kids fest at SeaWorld; Universal construction updates • Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/16/legoland-florida-holds-its-grand-opening-ceremony-floridas-newest-theme-park-now-open-to-all/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/16/legoland-florida-holds-its-grand-opening-ceremony-floridas-newest-theme-park-now-open-to-all/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:38:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10340 The first major theme park to open in the United States in a decade, Legoland Florida got off to a busy start with thousands of visitors lining up near the park’s entrance before dawn for the 10 a.m. opening ceremony. Families began arriving at 5:30 a.m. and the crowd grew as the countdown continued. At [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/16/legoland-florida-holds-its-grand-opening-ceremony-floridas-newest-theme-park-now-open-to-all/feed/ 3 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/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:33:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9679 Since their start in 2004, HP Fan Trips has taken Harry Potter fans to Britain and Scotland, offering unique opportunities such as private parties at Edinburgh Castle, exclusive rides on the cars from the Hogwarts Express used in the movies and more. Next year, they’re bringing fans to Orlando to experience Universal’s Wizarding World of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:13:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9201 Several stars from “Survivor,” as well as some from “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother,” will be available to meet at the Celebration Town Center from July 29 to 31 as part of their Summer Sidewalk Sale, with proceeds going to Give Kids the World. The weekend event will include autograph signings with the reality [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:13:06 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9120 “A Flashback 4th of July” will send the town of Celebration back in time to the ’80s and feature a costume contest, a concert by A Flock of Seagulls, a fireworks show set to ’80s musical hits, and an interactive Kids Zone. Additional music will be offered by KattyShack and the Dixieland Jazz Band. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:07:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8558 The 8th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival, benefitting children’s charities, will be held April 9 and 10, 2011. This four-day event, hosted by the Ferrari Club of America, will be bigger and better than ever, with new activities and even more unique, exotic and race cars – as well as famous and movie and television [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/22/exotic-car-festival-returning-to-celebration-with-some-famous-autos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:10:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8552 Pie Lovers will be lured to downtown Celebration, Fla. on April 9 and 10, 2011 by the 83,000-Slice Never Ending Pie Buffet. It’s just one part of two very sweet days at the Great American Pie Festival. Now in its 10th year, this pie extravaganza dishes up luscious layers of fun for the young and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/02/a-look-at-walt-disney-worlds-2010-holiday-season-events/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/02/a-look-at-walt-disney-worlds-2010-holiday-season-events/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:06:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7546 It’s time for the Christmas decorations to start popping up all around Walt Disney World. You may be saying to yourself, “Wait a minute … Wasn’t it just Halloween?” Yes, but forget about all that scary stuff, Mickey’s first Christmas Party starts in less than a week. The current Fall 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/02/a-look-at-walt-disney-worlds-2010-holiday-season-events/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:23:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6663 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 18, 2010 with help from some of the Harry Potter movie stars and thousands of excited fans – officially becoming the only place in the world where the adventures of Harry Potter come to life. In attendance were Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/21/photos-and-videos-of-justin-biebers-concert-in-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/21/photos-and-videos-of-justin-biebers-concert-in-celebration/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:05:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4767 Radio Disney held a concert in the town of Celebration last Saturday as part of the nightly holiday Now Snowing event. The headliner was 15-year-old Justin Bieber. The corner of Front Street and Market Street was jammed with fans – mostly preteen and teen girls. Whenever someone on stage mentioned Justin’s name, I bet you [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/21/photos-and-videos-of-justin-biebers-concert-in-celebration/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/19/tonights-now-snowing-event-in-celebration-includes-a-performance-by-justin-bieber/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/19/tonights-now-snowing-event-in-celebration-includes-a-performance-by-justin-bieber/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:02:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4759 The town of Celebration’s Now Snowing celebration features simulated snow falling on Market Street on the hour from 6 to 9 every night in December. The event also includes horse-drawn carriage rides, strolling Charles Dickens carolers, photos with Santa, ice skating and more. But tonight’s event includes a special Radio Disney concert featuring a performance [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/19/tonights-now-snowing-event-in-celebration-includes-a-performance-by-justin-bieber/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/03/star-wars-celebration-v-official-fan-event-to-take-place-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/03/star-wars-celebration-v-official-fan-event-to-take-place-in-orlando/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:39:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4564 Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back,” Lucasfilm and Reed Exhibitions’ PopGroup will partner to produce what’s expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever – Star Wars Celebration V will take place Aug. 12 to 15, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/03/star-wars-celebration-v-official-fan-event-to-take-place-in-orlando/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4544 December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there’s no real snow, you’re sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/video-the-lavene-family-trail-of-nightmares-in-celebration-florida/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/video-the-lavene-family-trail-of-nightmares-in-celebration-florida/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:09:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4183 The LaVene Family Trail of Nightmares in downtown Celebration, Fla. is a surprisingly fun small-scale Halloween haunt. While it doesn’t come close to having the same big budgets used to create Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream, this haunted walking trail does have a unique personal touch. Dr. Daniel LaVene (pictured above) is a real doctor, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/video-the-lavene-family-trail-of-nightmares-in-celebration-florida/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/26/photosvideo-fans-meet-survivor-contestants-in-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/26/photosvideo-fans-meet-survivor-contestants-in-celebration/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:41:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2783 Fans were able to meet former contestants from the reality TV shows “Survivor”, “Big Brother” and “The Amazing Race” yesterday (July 25, 2009) in downtown Celebration. It was $10 to get in to meet the stars. The money benefited Give Kids The World Village. Here’s a video of the fans getting pictures and autographs followed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/26/photosvideo-fans-meet-survivor-contestants-in-celebration/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/21/survivor-reality-show-reunion-this-weekend-in-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/21/survivor-reality-show-reunion-this-weekend-in-celebration/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:08:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2730 You can meet and greet some of the stars of the hit reality show “Survivor” this weekend as a part of this years Summer Sidewalk Sale in Celebration Town Center. You can also participate and win in the first ever “Sales” Survivor Treasure Hunt. On Friday, the Sidewalk Sale kicks off with a “Sales Survivor: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/21/survivor-reality-show-reunion-this-weekend-in-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/july-4th-weekend-wrap-up-video-reports-on-the-scene/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/july-4th-weekend-wrap-up-video-reports-on-the-scene/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:25:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2633 Since the new iPhone 3GS came out, with the ability to record video and upload it right away, we’ve been experimenting. Our mobile videos won’t be up to par with our usual quality and they’ll be shorter than usual, so we’re marking them with the “Mobile:” tag. Sometimes we’ll just have the mobile video and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/06/july-4th-weekend-wrap-up-video-reports-on-the-scene/feed/ 0