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/2012/01/12/kelly-clarkson-cyndi-lauper-among-top-acts-performing-at-universals-mardi-gras-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/12/kelly-clarkson-cyndi-lauper-among-top-acts-performing-at-universals-mardi-gras-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:29:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11422 This year’s Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios is bringing some of the biggest names in music to Orlando. Besides the headliners, on Saturdays and select nights starting Feb. 11 through April 14, Mardi Gras includes New Orleans authentic food, a parade and bands. 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But, belt out the line “I’m the one who wants to be with you,” and memories of the mega-smash record from 1991 will pop into your head and you’ll know exactly [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/23/qa-mr-big-lead-singer-talks-hit-songs-touring-and-disney-theme-parks-concert-saturday-at-house-of-blues/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:25:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9657 The UCF Arena will welcome Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! early next year, for two stage show shows on March 11, 2012. Join Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and friends as they celebrate the last day of summer in an action/adventure rock concert. Some of the hit songs from the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/disney%e2%80%99s-phineas-and-ferb-tour-coming-to-the-ucf-arena/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9132 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival recently ended so it’s time to start thinking about their other very popular festival, Food and Wine. Starting in late September and through mid-November, one part of the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the music. The Disney Parks Blog just released the full list of performers for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/epcot-2011-food-and-wine-festival-music-acts-named/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/stars-in-the-parks-lady-gaga-with-the-evil-queen-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/stars-in-the-parks-lady-gaga-with-the-evil-queen-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:55:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8835 Grammy Award-winning singer Lady Gaga posed with the Evil Queen from Disney’s “Snow White” at the Magic Kingdom earlier today. She was visiting Disney after her concert last night at the Amway Center. Some cast members wrote on Twitter that they saw her riding Peter Pan’s Flight and other rides at the theme park. Photo [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/stars-in-the-parks-lady-gaga-with-the-evil-queen-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/acts-announced-for-epcots-2011-sounds-like-summer-concert-series/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/acts-announced-for-epcots-2011-sounds-like-summer-concert-series/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:23:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8616 Get ready to get down to some famous music by some not-so-famous bands at Epcot. The annual Sounds Like Summer Concert Series runs select dates from June 12 to July 30 with popular tribute bands taking the stage at the America Gardens Theatre. 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In addition to the concert, fans at the park will have the exclusive opportunity to watch a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:12:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8467 Join the fiesta at SeaWorld every Saturday and Busch Gardens each Sunday through April 3, 2011 as the parks heat up during their annual Latin festival, Viva La Música. This Hispanic event blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with popular Hispanic cuisine and authentic arts and crafts. All-new this year is an expanded menu [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/08/latin-festival-runs-through-april-3-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 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/2011/01/14/universalmardigras2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/14/universalmardigras2011/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:28:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8060 It’s almost Mardi Gras time again at the biggest celebration outside of New Orleans. Universal Studios will play host to Mardi Gras parades, food and music once again this year select nights from Feb. 12 to April 23, 2011. Nationally renowned musical acts will combine with an authentic Mardi Gras parade, dozens of costumed performers, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/14/universalmardigras2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7892 Many of the theme parks and attractions are holding special events to welcome the new year on Dec. 31. Some are included with your park admission and some cost extra. Here’s a look at what’s happening. Universal Orlando Multi-platinum rock artist Bret Michaels will be in concert at Universal CityWalk. 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They’ll bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news, viewer feedback, fan videos and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uozPnoghr0 This week’s topics include: • Celebration Concert and interview with Kicking Daisies and Allstar Weekend. • Clarion [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/16/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-three-for-december-16-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/08/olivia-newton-john-hosted-charity-event-to-be-held-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/08/olivia-newton-john-hosted-charity-event-to-be-held-at-busch-gardens/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:36:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7404 Olivia Newton-John will be at Busch Gardens as she hosts her second Pink and Blue for Two (PB42) cancer awareness event. The ticketed event will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the Desert Grill. Olivia hosted the inaugural event in Miami last April, which launched a unique campaign dedicated to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/08/olivia-newton-john-hosted-charity-event-to-be-held-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/04/new-amway-center-a-state-of-the-art-attraction-for-downtown-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/04/new-amway-center-a-state-of-the-art-attraction-for-downtown-orlando/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:04:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7376 Article by Susan and Simon Veness “3-2-1-OPEN!” And, with that short countdown, Orlando’s newest “attraction” was declared open to the public. And a pretty amazing prospect it is, too. Because the new, state-of-the-art $380 million Amway Center is not just a sporting and entertainment venue, it is a sparkling beacon at the heart of downtown [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/04/new-amway-center-a-state-of-the-art-attraction-for-downtown-orlando/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/foodandwine2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/foodandwine2010/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:48:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7350 Like a fine wine that improves with age, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years in 2010. The fan favorite returns Oct. 1 through Nov. 14. 2010 with more than two dozen countries represented in a 1.3-mile stroll around World Showcase promenade. This year, Disney and celebrity chefs are teaming with winemakers [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/foodandwine2010/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/26/survivor-in-concert-at-busch-gardens-for-labor-day-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/26/survivor-in-concert-at-busch-gardens-for-labor-day-weekend/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:18:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7121 The musical group Survivor will be live in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, in Gwazi Park at Busch Gardens. Survivor is best known for ‘80s hits including the Rocky theme, Eye of the Tiger, as well as High on You and The Search is Over. The concert is free to all park guests. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/26/survivor-in-concert-at-busch-gardens-for-labor-day-weekend/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/universal-announces-summer-concert-series-line-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/universal-announces-summer-concert-series-line-up/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 18:05:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6035 The Summer Concert Series is returning to Universal Studios this June with more concerts and top-name musical talent than last year. Starting June 12 and running every Saturday night through July 17, guests can top off their day in the park with a concert by a multi-platinum selling artist. There’s even a double-header scheduled for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/universal-announces-summer-concert-series-line-up/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/catch-viva-la-musica-each-weekend-in-march-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/catch-viva-la-musica-each-weekend-in-march-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:15:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5477 SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will turn up the heat with the Viva La Música concert series each weekend in March. Viva La Música is a Hispanic event that blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with “el sabor” (the flavor) of the heritage. In addition to the music, the event will including authentic Latin cuisine [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/catch-viva-la-musica-each-weekend-in-march-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/05/kc-leann-or-dennis-three-top-musical-acts-to-choose-from-this-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/05/kc-leann-or-dennis-three-top-musical-acts-to-choose-from-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:29:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5184 Editor’s Note: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010 – We’ve just been notified that LeeAnn Rimes has canceled. The Zac Brown Band will perform in her place at 3 p.m. at SeaWorld tomorrow. It’s a musical weekend in Central Florida. You have your choice between three big name musical acts as three different theme parks kick [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/05/kc-leann-or-dennis-three-top-musical-acts-to-choose-from-this-weekend/feed/ 0 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/2009/12/21/musical-lineup-announced-for-bands-brew-bbq-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/21/musical-lineup-announced-for-bands-brew-bbq-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:41:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4764 Now that SeaWorld and Busch Gardens aren’t associated with Budweiser anymore, the former Bud & BBQ event for 2010 will be renamed Bands, Brew & BBQ. Bands, Brew & BBQ will be held each Saturday at SeaWorld and Sunday in Busch Gardens during February 2010. Just like the new name says, the parks will feature [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/21/musical-lineup-announced-for-bands-brew-bbq-at-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 2 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/2009/10/01/universal-orlando-holiday-concert-series-to-feature-mannheim-steamroller-chris-isaak-natalie-cole/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/01/universal-orlando-holiday-concert-series-to-feature-mannheim-steamroller-chris-isaak-natalie-cole/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:52:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3707 As part of their holiday celebration this year, Universal Orlando Resort is launching a new concert series featuring performances by Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, and Natalie Cole. Mannheim Steamroller (pictured above) performs for the second year in a row at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak will perform on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole will perform on Dec. 19. Here’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/01/universal-orlando-holiday-concert-series-to-feature-mannheim-steamroller-chris-isaak-natalie-cole/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/15/sounds-like-summer-concert-series-starts-tonight-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/15/sounds-like-summer-concert-series-starts-tonight-at-epcot/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:26:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2415 The whole family can boogie down at Epcot starting tonight as popular tribute bands take the stage throughout the summer at the America Gardens Theatre. Seven tribute bands will recreate classic hits from musical icons under the stars as part of the Sounds Like Summer concert series. Concerts, which are included in regular Epcot admission, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/15/sounds-like-summer-concert-series-starts-tonight-at-epcot/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/13/details-on-the-14th-annual-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/13/details-on-the-14th-annual-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 20:05:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2060 Disney’s 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will take place this year from Sept. 25 – Nov. 8. Festival guests can enjoy the flavors of more than 25 international marketplaces around the World Showcase, including Bologna, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Wellington, New Zealand; Santiago, Chile; Marrakesh, Morocco; Shanghai, China; and, from the United States [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/13/details-on-the-14th-annual-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/05/mc-hammer-concert-at-universal-studios-mardi-gras-review-video-and-photos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/05/mc-hammer-concert-at-universal-studios-mardi-gras-review-video-and-photos/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:45:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1591 Last night, April 4, 2009, I attended the MC Hammer show at Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras as my very first Mardi Gras concert experience. After hearing the horror stories of the massive crowds that showed up for Kelly Clarkson’s show last week, I was worried that I’d end up too far away from the stage [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/05/mc-hammer-concert-at-universal-studios-mardi-gras-review-video-and-photos/feed/ 2 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. 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