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/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:09:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11473 By Kevin Yee We have two brief updates as Photo Finds brings you a collection of pictures from Legoland and the Brevard Zoo. In Legoland, the emphasis is on the (now-removed) holiday decorations, with special attention given to all the Santas, elves, and reindeer added to Miniland (miniature cities built of brick). At the Brevard [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:33:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11243 It’s time to count down the top 10 most viewed videos that we posted in 2011. It’s a mix of Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Justin Bieber and more. We have videos with many more views than these, but they were posted before 2011. Also keep in mind that videos we posted earlier in the year [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/top-10-most-popular-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-for-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:34:09 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11177 If you missed the live broadcast of the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day parade, it is now available online. Two of the four hosts are Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez. The show has segments at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Nick Cannon is seen here riding a Disneyland parade float. One of the stars [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/28/watch-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-online/feed/ 0 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/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:26:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10990 By Andy Guinigundo The days following Thanksgiving each year mark the time when the Christmas season begins full-force. The Monday following Thanksgiving, Legoland California had its annual first lighting ceremony for the largest Lego Christmas Tree in the world. While Legoland Florida celebrates its first Christmas, Legoland California wraps up 12 seasons with its 9th [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10981 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee from the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World. On this episode: • Santa relaxes Florida style at the Swan and Dolphin Resort • Christmas events at the Swan and Dolphin • News in the Queue: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:08:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10970 By Kevin Yee Photo Finds this week returns with a tour around SeaWorld Orlando, looking at area decorations, the Sea of Trees show, the Shamu show “Miracles”, the sea lion holiday show, and the new show in the Nautilus theater, “O Wondrous Night: The Greatest Story Never Told”. It’s the nativity story, told with gospel-style [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10864 Legoland Florida celebrated the start of their first holiday event at the new park yesterday. USA Olympic medalist David Oliver threw the switch to light the Lego Christmas tree. Oliver was joined by Legoland Florida General Manager Adrian Jones in front of the 30-foot-tall tree made from 270,000 Duplo and Lego bricks. After Olympic Hurdler [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:45:58 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10786 An annual tradition is the broadcast of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The show is taped in advance at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, and it’s always great fun to spot production in progress in various locations across the resort.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:48:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10772 This December the Lowry Park Zoo will transform into a Wild Wonderland. Guests will be able to enjoy festive holiday music, lights, unlimited Zoo rides and real reindeer. Special holiday hours will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 3, 9-11, 16-23, and 26-31. Holiday décor will light up the Zoo’s pathways. The castle [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:01:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10720  The Osborne Lights are normally seen during the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  What if Epcot was decorated like the Osborne Lights? This parody video takes an imaginative look at a dream. You might be surprised to see who’s dreaming this dream … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUxrz-YZtzA If you enjoyed that video, you might like to take [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:59:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10673 The brand new Legoland Florida theme park is gearing up for their first holiday celebration. Christmas Bricktacular will be happening from Dec. 8 through 31, 2011. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. Of course, Legoland is the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:41:46 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10600 SeaWorld in Orlando is set to begin their holiday celebrations with familiar holiday shows as well as new experiences. Events will take place Friday through Sunday nights Nov. 25 to Dec. 11. Starting Dec. 16 until Dec. 31 the holiday shows and specials will run each night inside the park. “O Wondrous Night – The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:40:44 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10593 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is gearing up for another holiday season filled with special shows and decorations. Holidays at Busch Gardens will include live performances, themed breakfasts and a New Years Eve celebration. “Christmas on Ice”, an ice-skating show with a holiday theme, will delight guests from Nov. 19 until Jan. 1, 2012 in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:07:16 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10516 Universal Orlando will be celebrating the holidays from Dec. 3 until Jan. 1, 2012 with special events and activities inside both theme parks as well as all three on-site hotels. At Islands of Adventure, families can enjoy different Grinch-themed shows and activities. “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” is a daily show starring The Grinch and the Whos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10522 Walt Disney World will soon be adorned in holiday décor. Each theme park and resort will have a holiday glow. Here is a list of what to expect from Disney’s holiday events. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” will star Santa Claus, gingerbread men, marching soldiers, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/ice-sculptors-arrive-at-gaylord-palms-ready-to-create-shrek-the-halls/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/ice-sculptors-arrive-at-gaylord-palms-ready-to-create-shrek-the-halls/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:51:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10350 They’ve come all the way to Florida just to be subjected to freezing temperatures. But not everyone can produce the magnificent ice sculptures that guests see every year at the Gaylord Palms Resort. This year’s theme for the annual ICE! display is Shrek the Halls, based on the holiday television special. In fact, Christmas at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/ice-sculptors-arrive-at-gaylord-palms-ready-to-create-shrek-the-halls/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/remembering-jennings-osborne-creator-of-disneys-holiday-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/remembering-jennings-osborne-creator-of-disneys-holiday-dancing-lights/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:25:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9571 You may not have known the man, but if you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Christmas time, you’ve enjoyed one of his creations. Jennings Osborne, creator of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, passed away this past Wednesday. Banks Lee, one of our new reporters for Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, had [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/remembering-jennings-osborne-creator-of-disneys-holiday-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/23/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-four-for-december-23-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/23/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-four-for-december-23-2010/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:57:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7896 Dec. 23, 2010 – It’s an all Disney, all Christmas episode of The Show. Join host Greg Hutson and special kid reporter host Mindy Strater as they bring you the week’s news and more from many of the holiday events at Walt Disney World. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeuhqonQ7io This week’s topics include: • Santas around the world at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/23/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-four-for-december-23-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:32:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7886 With Christmas almost here, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has ended. Held select evenings in November and December, the special ticket event brings a lot of holiday cheer to the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look at this year’s event. Here’s a video featuring our kid reporters showing you the highlights of the night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSrmW8VB6Io While [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:30:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7854 SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is in full swing. We visited last weekend to bring you these sights from many of their holiday happenings. You can see it all for yourself tonight and tomorrow night and nightly from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2011. Here’s what you’ll find: • The Polar Express Experience: Now boarding! It’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:59:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7848 Dec. 9, 2010 – Episode two of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show comes to you from the Gaylord Palms Resort. Join hosts Greg Hutson and Samantha Sanders as they bring you to both SeaWorld and Universal’s holiday celebrations. Plus you’ll find this week’s theme park and attraction news, viewer feedback, a fan video, rumors [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:55:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7818 Four popular singers were recorded today at the Magic Kingdom, giving their performances on Cinderella Castle stage, then later posing with Disney characters. The segments are part of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which will air Christmas morning on ABC-TV. On hand were Jackie Evancho, Lee DeWyze, Sean Kingston and Darius Rucker. First up [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:17:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7795 Day two of shooting the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade brought out the biggest stars of the show as a couple of stage performances and the actual parade portion were filmed. Part of the show, which will air on ABC-TV on Christmas Day, was already filmed at Disneyland. Walt Disney World’s portion is being filmed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:35:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7762 One of Orlando’s newest holiday traditions is back. Ice! at Gaylord Palms Hotel has returned and it’s brought Snow! with it. This year’s theme is the traditional tale of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. You’ll see some large sleeping mice, kids all smug in their beds, and of course, Santa Claus – all made out [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:13:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7756 Now through Jan. 2, there’s a festive chill in the air at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as they celebrate the spirit of the season with the return of several holiday classics. The park has been transformed into a holiday wonderland featuring strolling carolers and Christmas characters, spectacular poinsettias, festive decorations and classic holiday music. But [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/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/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:58:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7738 Universal Orlando is getting ready for the holidays again this year with some favorites returning and a couple of new offerings. The “extra holiday magic” officially starts Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 1. At Universal Studios, the Macy’s Holiday Parade will march down the streets every evening with the same iconic balloons seen winding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:18:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7610 Disney has taken Duffy the Disney Bear to new heights at Epcot – literalry. But it’s all for a good cause. Guests at the park can check out the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree made from 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears. The tree starts Disney cast members’ annual collection for Toys for Tots. Topping the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/seaworlds-2010-christmas-celebration-brings-back-favorites-and-adds-a-sea-of-trees/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/seaworlds-2010-christmas-celebration-brings-back-favorites-and-adds-a-sea-of-trees/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:08:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7589 In addition to the returning favorites, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration has added a new Christmas Market and Sea of Trees. The celebration is included with admission to SeaWorld each Friday through Sunday night from Nov. 26 to Dec. 12 and nightly from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2011. But The Polar Express Experience is getting an [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/seaworlds-2010-christmas-celebration-brings-back-favorites-and-adds-a-sea-of-trees/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/2009/12/24/photos-and-videos-from-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/24/photos-and-videos-from-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:14:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4838 The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become a Christmastime tradition in Central Florida. The lights debuted at the Studios on Nov. 24, 1995, but they weren’t dancing to the music until 2006. From 1995 to 2003, the spectacle lit up Residential Street, part of the Studio Backlot Tour. In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/24/photos-and-videos-from-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/24/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-disneyland%e2%80%99s-holiday-overlays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/24/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-disneyland%e2%80%99s-holiday-overlays/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:12:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4830 By Andy Guinigundo When I visited Disneyland this past November, I was excited that I’d able to experience the ride “overlays” of The Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world. A tiny part of me was somewhat skeptical however. Would the overlays be silly or poorly executed? I had to experience it for myself. Think [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/24/out-of-the-loop-a-look-at-disneyland%e2%80%99s-holiday-overlays/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:03:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4822 Before you can ride a sleigh pulled by reindeer all over the world in one night, you must work your way up. These Santas in training thought the Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld would help them get used to the high-speed twists and turns – just in case Santa needs someone to fill-in one Christmas [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/feed/ 0