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/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11517 We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. As you enter CityWalk, you’ll notice construction of the mini-golf courses is coming along well. Check out our full miniature golf photo update here. In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11507 Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look. As you come up to CityWalk from the parking garages, you’ll first see “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens”. Both courses are based on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:10:27 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10953 Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status. The largest show elements may be this giant slug and gothic old mansion. The slug more or less greets guests arriving from the Universal Orlando parking [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:29:19 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10676 New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk will combine live music, all-you-can-eat cuisine and access into the seven CityWalk nightclubs. This ticketed event allows party-goers to enjoy live music by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as well as a pub crawl through seven clubs. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s swing music will kick off [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/20/smash-mouth-and-big-bad-voodoo-daddy-to-sing-in-the-new-year-at-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:10:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10444 By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we glance around Epcot’s crowded Food and Wine Festival, look at some changes to the Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, watch the 1,000th show of American Idol Experience (featuring special confetti cannons), witness construction of the mini golf at Universal, explore the T-shirts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/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/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:26:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9621 On Aug. 20, if you have more than 85 pounds to lose and are at least 18 years old, you can audition for a chance to win $250,000 on season 13 of The Biggest Loser right here in Orlando.  From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., individuals and partners can apply at The Groove at Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:37:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9378 Over the last couple of weeks I’ve visited CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios a couple of times. Here are some new and different things I noticed. As you can see in the above two photos, land in CityWalk has been cleared for the construction of a 36-hole miniature golf course called Hollywood Drive-In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:56:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9309 Guests at the Latin Quarter restaurant at Universal CityWalk now have a delicious choice to make. Guests can continue to dine in the main dining room downstairs and make their choices from the menu, or they can choose to dine upstairs at the brand new Brazilian steakhouse experience. The new savory main courses are served [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 17:52:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9013 Early next year, you may be putting a golf ball through elaborate movie-style scenes featuring little green men, a cemetery, giant spiders, flying saucer and into the basement lab in a haunted house. “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens” and “Invaders From Planet Putt” miniature golf courses will be opening at CityWalk. Universal Orlando Resort today [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/drive-in-movie-themed-mini-golf-courses-coming-to-citywalk/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 15:12:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8977 While the hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany its modern day incarnation is very much American. The burger has gained so much notoriety that it has actually earned its own annual holiday month: “National Hamburger Month”. Jimmy Buffett’s restaurants nationwide, including Margaritaville in Universal’s CityWalk, will be celebrating all things burger throughout the month of May. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8495 I am going to Universal Orlando first thing in the morning to Harry Potter. Is there somewhere I can eat breakfast? These days, if you are heading to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it is incredibly important that you get there early. Throughout spring break and the summer, that area [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:18:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8244 NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” is coming to Orlando, looking for new contestants for its 12th season. Producers and casting teams are looking for teams of two, who each have at least 100 pounds to lose, and who should be “outgoing with personality” and have the “want, desire, and competitive edge” to vie for the grand [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:47:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8162 By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at this morning’s run. Last year’s registration was approximately 1,200, and this year it jumped to 1,800. This was the 30th running of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:36:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7604 The AMC Universal Cineplex 20 in CityWalk, which is just steps away from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will devote every theater to the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 – giving guests multiple opportunities to be among the first to see the new film. All 20 movie screens [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7527 Motocross champion and co-owner of Hart & Huntington tattoo Carey Hart found himself held captive by the Queen of Hearts at Halloween Horror Nights XX at Universal Studios on Oct. 28, 2010. Hart was hosted at Halloween Horror Nights while he was in Orlando to celebrate the launch of the new website for Hart & [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/30/touch-screen-video-wall-at-hard-rock-offers-a-high-tech-way-to-see-their-memorabilia/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/30/touch-screen-video-wall-at-hard-rock-offers-a-high-tech-way-to-see-their-memorabilia/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:20:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5668 The Hard Rock Cafe in Universal CityWalk has a cool new high-tech way to check out their rock and roll memorabilia. The new interactive touch-screen Rock Wall not only lets you inspect some of the archives at the Hard Rock in Orlando, but you can view more than 1,300 pieces from the company’s 162 venues [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/30/touch-screen-video-wall-at-hard-rock-offers-a-high-tech-way-to-see-their-memorabilia/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/midget-wrestling-tv-taping-at-universal-studios-one-night-only/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/midget-wrestling-tv-taping-at-universal-studios-one-night-only/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:26:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5450 Here’s an interesting e-mail that recently came across my inbox. Tomorrow night, March 4, Micro Championship Wrestling will invade Universal Studios for an “unbelievable night of absolutely insane action. From the world’s smallest wrestler, Demo, to the world’s largest midget, Meatball, the baddest little men and women on the planet will be in action.” Pro [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/midget-wrestling-tv-taping-at-universal-studios-one-night-only/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/26/ellen-is-bringing-her-show-back-to-universal-on-march-28/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/26/ellen-is-bringing-her-show-back-to-universal-on-march-28/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:52:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5388 Talk show host, comedian and American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres is coming back to Universal Orlando’s CityWalk to record “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on March 28. Ellen last recorded her show at Universal in March 2008. She can be seen above with Kelli Pickler, who was one of the musical guests during that visit. More [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/26/ellen-is-bringing-her-show-back-to-universal-on-march-28/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/09/got-talent-show-it-off-during-americas-got-talent-auditions-this-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/09/got-talent-show-it-off-during-americas-got-talent-auditions-this-weekend/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:55:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5222 Auditions have begun for Season 5 of “America’s Got Talent” and the producers will be at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Universal Orlando this Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. No matter what your age or talent, they want to see it. They’re looking for singers, musicians and dancers, as well as variety [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/09/got-talent-show-it-off-during-americas-got-talent-auditions-this-weekend/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:27:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5172 By Ricky Brigante Photos by Jeremiah Daws Readers of this blog are already quite familiar with the Universal Orlando Resort. Orlando Attractions Magazine regularly covers the latest happenings at Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal Orlando CityWalk. But this past weekend I took a trip to California and decided to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/hulk-hogan-to-appear-at-jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-this-sunday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/hulk-hogan-to-appear-at-jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-this-sunday/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:18:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4914 Wrestling fans will be able to be part of a rally/party celebrating wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s new partnership with TNA Wrestling. Starting at 5 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, the Hulkster, along with syndicated radio talk show host Bubba the Love Sponge, will be meeting fans at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Universal CityWalk. Hulk [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/hulk-hogan-to-appear-at-jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-this-sunday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:09:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4869 There’s a lot going on for New Year’s Eve, but not all of the parks will be having special events or fireworks at midnight. Here’s a list of the special New Year’s Eve events. But be warned that it’s the busiest day of the year and many of the parks may close when they reach [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/15/imax-sushi-and-fat-tuesday-coming-to-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/15/imax-sushi-and-fat-tuesday-coming-to-universal-citywalk/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:49:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4698 CityWalk movie-goers will soon have a new option with the addition of IMAX at AMC Universal Cineplex 20. The new theatre will open at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 18, with the James Cameron film, “Avatar” in 3D. In order to maximize the field of view in the new IMAX theater, the screen was replaced with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/15/imax-sushi-and-fat-tuesday-coming-to-universal-citywalk/feed/ 1 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/2009/10/11/google-street-view-now-available-for-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/11/google-street-view-now-available-for-universal-orlando/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:08:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3917 We previously reported that Legoland in California was the first theme park U.S. theme park to have a Street View on Google maps. But now Universal Orlando has been added. There’s no link for the Street View while looking at the normal top-down view on Google maps, but as you can see above, all of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/11/google-street-view-now-available-for-universal-orlando/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/hard-rock-cafe-wait-staff-dance-is-a-real-thriller/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/hard-rock-cafe-wait-staff-dance-is-a-real-thriller/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:25:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3165 Don’t be surprised if a “Thriller” dance breaks out the next time you’re dining at the Hard Rock Cafe in Universal CityWalk. Dustin, an engineer at the Hard Rock, started dancing around whenever Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” would play in the restaurant, attracting a lot of attention as he emulated Michael’s moves. Some of the wait [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/hard-rock-cafe-wait-staff-dance-is-a-real-thriller/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:37:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2844 Element Skateboard Team members (from left) Chad Muska, Chad Tim Tim, Bam Margera, Collin Provost and Mike Vallely signed autographs for fans on Aug. 3, 2009, at Element’s newest store located at CityWalk. They also had a chance to ride on The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure. Photos by Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/09/stars-in-the-parks-element-skate-team-at-universal/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/10/dance-your-you-know-what-off-at-citywalk-with-new-tv-show-tour/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/10/dance-your-you-know-what-off-at-citywalk-with-new-tv-show-tour/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:37:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2369 Want to see people try to lose weight by dancing? Want to try it yourself? A new dance/weight loss competition series on the Oxygen network called Dance Your A** Off will make a stop on their promotional tour this Friday and Saturday at Universal’s CityWalk. (I’m sure you can figure out what the **’s stand [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/10/dance-your-you-know-what-off-at-citywalk-with-new-tv-show-tour/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:39:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2294 We’ll start our photo update with a look at the soon to open Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in Universal Studios. They’ve taken some of the construction walls down at the end of 57th Street allowing a better look at the twisted steel at that end of the coaster. The cars weren’t being tested [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/blue-man-fan-event-planned-for-july-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/blue-man-fan-event-planned-for-july-25/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 18:49:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2014 The official fan base of Blue Man Group, BlueManLibrary.com (BML) will be hosting it’s annual “Monster Meet” on July 25 at Universal’s CityWalk. Tickets are on sale now at a special group discounted rate, and all fans of Blue Man Group are invited to attend for special activities and a behind the scenes glimpse at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/blue-man-fan-event-planned-for-july-25/feed/ 0