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/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:01 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12671 This summer, Legoland Florida is helping families deal with Veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller coasters, by arming parents with “Roller Coaster Readiness” tips. Brochures featuring the tips will be available online and at the front gate and include things families can do before they leave home and during the day, as well as ways to manage a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/legoland-florida-creates-program-to-help-parents-of-first-time-coaster-riders/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/video-imagineers-designing-and-testing-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-ride-vehicles/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/video-imagineers-designing-and-testing-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-ride-vehicles/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:12:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9706 We were invited to a special preview of the Parks and Resorts pavilion, dubbed Carousel of Projects, last night at Disney’s D23 Expo 2011 in Anaheim, Calif. Among a room full of plans and prototypes for Disney’s parks and resorts around the world, were two specifically for Walt Disney World: a large table-top model of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/video-imagineers-designing-and-testing-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-ride-vehicles/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:58:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9597 We were invited on another hard hat tour of Legoland Florida yesterday. This was our first that really showed signs of what’s to come. Legoland Florida opens to the public in about two and a half months on Oct. 15 in Winter Haven, Fla. The 150 acre family theme park will feature more than 50 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:38:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9439 By Andy Guinigundo When last we heard from our friends at Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania, they had just won a Pepsi “Refresh” $50,000 grant to go toward the restoration of their classic Blue Steak roller coaster. This grant plus the continuing support of park fans and coaster enthusiasts have made it possible for the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/out-of-the-loop-conneaut-lake-park-tries-for-national-historic-preservation-grant/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 18:10:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9128 Busch Gardens has released a full point-of-view ride video from the front row of Cheetah Hunt, their newest roller coaster. So what are you waiting for? Click play to be launched now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAOf-zh0HA4 This video didn’t include any sound so we added the African-inspired music. It’s hard to tell in the video, but in addition [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/out-of-the-loop-are-roller-coasters-the-secret-to-agelessness/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/out-of-the-loop-are-roller-coasters-the-secret-to-agelessness/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:05:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6907 So what's the secret to good health into one's 8th decade of life and beyond? Is it eating right? Staying off the booze and cigarettes? Exercise? Apparently for one 88-year-old, the answer is frequenting an amusement park and hopping on her favorite coaster. In this case the park is Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio and the favorite coaster, The Diamondback.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/out-of-the-loop-are-roller-coasters-the-secret-to-agelessness/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/detailed-look-at-the-upcoming-sesame-street-safari-of-fun-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/detailed-look-at-the-upcoming-sesame-street-safari-of-fun-at-busch-gardens/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:33:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4967 This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will welcome families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed play land. Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be filled with kid-size rides, water fun, shows and adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa. “This new attraction is going to be unlike anything families have encountered before, with unique African-inspired costumes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/detailed-look-at-the-upcoming-sesame-street-safari-of-fun-at-busch-gardens/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/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2835 SeaWorld has always offered a way to drift off to sleep while snuggling up near penguins, snoozing by sharks and dreaming with dolphins as part of an overnight experience. But now guests can discover the sea like never before during sleepovers at Manta, a flying roller coaster and animal habitat all in one. Families and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:37:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2612 Today’s Orlando Sentinel front page story is on the future Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. After some digging and talking with people “in and around the project”, they’re reporting some details on the main ride that will be housed in Hogwart’s Castle: From orlandosentinel.com: The castle will also house [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/02/rip-ride-rockit-video-screens-tell-some-of-the-coasters-songs/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/02/rip-ride-rockit-video-screens-tell-some-of-the-coasters-songs/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:16:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2573 Some members of coastercrew.com have posted the below video showing the video playing on the recently installed video screens in the waiting area at Universal Studios’ Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster. From watching the video, it appears some of the artists you’ll be able to choose to listen to while riding are: The Beastie Boys [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/02/rip-ride-rockit-video-screens-tell-some-of-the-coasters-songs/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/30/universal-promoting-rip-ride-rockit-through-facebook-and-twitter-with-the-creation-of-syd-vinyl/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/30/universal-promoting-rip-ride-rockit-through-facebook-and-twitter-with-the-creation-of-syd-vinyl/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:10:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2550 Universal Orlando is taking social media to another level with the creation of “rock legend” Syd Vinyl. The character of Syd, “one of the most famous death metal cyper punk fusion stars of the ’80s,” has been consulting with Universal on their upcoming Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Syd even has his own Facebook [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/30/universal-promoting-rip-ride-rockit-through-facebook-and-twitter-with-the-creation-of-syd-vinyl/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/04/the-new-technology-behind-hollywood-rip-ride-rockit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/04/the-new-technology-behind-hollywood-rip-ride-rockit/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:28:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2340 Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will be a high-speed rush of first-ever maneuvers, hit music and specially created take-home videos starring each rider. These experiences have never been brought together on a coaster before – and rely on extreme technologies being used in entirely new ways. The ride vehicle is a high-performance hot rod that features [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/04/the-new-technology-behind-hollywood-rip-ride-rockit/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:43:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1901 This was just posted from SeaWorld’s official Twitterer, @RealShamu: “I have decided to open Manta early. Tuesday, May 5 at noon. Yes, I have that kind of pull. When you speak of me, speak well.” They’ve also just posted this video of the ride from the guest’s point of view. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld2BbcxWzPk]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:18:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1864 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/27/photo-update-harry-potter-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/27/photo-update-harry-potter-islands-of-adventure/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:07:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1846 Let’s start our update with what’s most interesting to most people, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can compare the above photo with a part of the concept art below. It looks to be the entrance to the new “world”. I took this picture by the old entrance to Dueling Dragons. Just past that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/27/photo-update-harry-potter-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/29/photo-update-universal-studios-and-mardi-gras/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/29/photo-update-universal-studios-and-mardi-gras/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:27:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1475 I spend the later half of the day at Universal Studios yesterday. It was a Mardi Gras day and Kelly Clarkson was set to perform at 9:15 p.m. • For more pictures from Universal Mardi Gras, visit our Photo Gallery. • For more pictures of Kelly Clarkson and other American Idol stars, visit our American [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/29/photo-update-universal-studios-and-mardi-gras/feed/ 3