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/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:07:59 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11763 Starting on Feb. 17, 2012, Disney’s D23 official fan club will be celebrating its third anniversary with a “23 Days of Celebration” Twitter sweepstakes. Each day at approximately 1 p.m. eastern time, D23 will provide a different challenge for the day and the first person to submit a valid photo that matches the challenge will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/16/d23-to-celebrate-their-third-anniversary-with-a-23-day-twitter-contest/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:27:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10080 Old Town is celebrating Halloween with complimentary activities the entire family can do together. Enjoy costume contests, live entertainment, haunted streets, trick-or-treat stations and Halloween themed characters each weekend the rest of October. There will be nightly street performances by bullwhip artist Philip Daley, “The Cursed Cutlass” sword battle by Seven Circle Productions and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/10/music-characters-candy-and-more-at-old-town%e2%80%99s-halloween-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:53:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9441 June 29, 2011 – Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen, Samantha Sanders, kid reporters Quinn and Mindy and teen reporter Thomas as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more live from SeaWorld. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfkuwDbOTiM In this week’s episode: • Summer Nights Central at SeaWorld • Interview with SeaWorld’s Entertainment Manager, Muffett [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:27:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9292 Now that Star Wars Weekends is ending, sci-fi fans can turn their attention to the coast as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Sci-Fi Summer, a celebration of the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction. Many of the events this summer center around Star Trek. For its first visit to the Southeast, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kennedy-space-center-kicks-off-sci-fi-summer-with-star-trek-the-exhibition/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 21:52:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9017 May 12, 2011 – Join hosts Greg Hutson and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLQ4duXtGm4 In this week’s episode: • Recap of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival • World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:03:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7365 Voting is underway to name the Bok Tower Gardens squirrel mascot. The winning name will be unveiled at the Boktoberfest Plant Sale. Does he look like a Wolfgang, Fritz, Toby, Hans, Eichhorn or Sparky? Holding a German stein featuring the Singing Tower, the squirrel is dressed in lederhosen, and wearing an Alpine hat. The image, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/15/universal-offering-halloween-horror-nights-weddings-and-you-can-win-one/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/15/universal-offering-halloween-horror-nights-weddings-and-you-can-win-one/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:29:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7239 If a haunted house with scary guests and an un-death do us part sound like your perfect wedding, you’re in luck. This wedding of your nightmares can now be a reality with new customizable Halloween Horror Nights wedding packages. And, Universal Orlando Resort is giving away the first wedding to one lucky couple looking to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/15/universal-offering-halloween-horror-nights-weddings-and-you-can-win-one/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:49:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7223 If you’re a certified Disney nut who knows all there is to know about Disney vacations – or know how to find out – you’re wanted. Disney Parks has officially opened its search for new Disney dads, Mickey moms and Goofy grandparents to join the 2011 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Heading into its fourth [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:32:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7130 All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2011 visited the Magic Kingdom today. Representing 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the ladies restarted the Miss America tradition of walking together down Main Street toward Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Belle met the 53 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:48:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7096 Keith Cardin loves visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. He thinks it’s an awesome place for fans to visit, so much so, that he’s trying to raise money for a pair of financially-strapped hard-core Potter fans to win an all-expenses paid trip to Orlando and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. “Upon visiting the Wizarding World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/09/parksaver-how-to-win-your-way-to-the-magic/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/09/parksaver-how-to-win-your-way-to-the-magic/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:54:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6871 You're excited to plan your next Orlando family vacation, but there's no coinage in the little porcelain piggy. What's the best way to save money on your family's next getaway? How about going for free? Yes, that's right, it's possible to go to Orlando for free.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/09/parksaver-how-to-win-your-way-to-the-magic/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:44:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6869 We’re giving away five one-day tickets to the Walt Disney World theme park of your choice this summer. To be eligible to win, all you have to do is be signed up for our weekly e-mail newsletter. It’s free to sign-up – Click Here! Each ticket is good for one day at one Disney World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/be-one-of-67-people-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando-for-world-smile-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/be-one-of-67-people-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando-for-world-smile-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:42:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5864 Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau has decided to prove the axiom, “smile and the whole world smiles with you.” The Orlando CVB has launched a global search for 67 smiling people who will win a vacation to Orlando for World Smile Day on Oct. 1. Sixty-seven is the number of days determined to experience [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/be-one-of-67-people-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando-for-world-smile-day/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/06/photosvideo-fairy-house-contest-winner-honored-in-a-special-ceremony-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/06/photosvideo-fairy-house-contest-winner-honored-in-a-special-ceremony-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:29:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5697 This past Saturday, Disney Online announced the winner of its “Design a Fairy House Art Contest,” which ran in February on the online world for girls, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com). The winning fairy house design, inspired by 15-year-old Zoe Periale from Frazier Park, Calif., was revealed during a special ceremony in the Pixie Hollow [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/06/photosvideo-fairy-house-contest-winner-honored-in-a-special-ceremony-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/updated-wizard-world-site-reveals-new-details-contest-gives-clues-to-opening-date/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/updated-wizard-world-site-reveals-new-details-contest-gives-clues-to-opening-date/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:24:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5155 The official Web site for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure was updated today with some new features and details on the rides and experiences. One new feature on the Web site is a low fly-through tour of the Hogsmeade Village and around the castle. New details found on various [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/updated-wizard-world-site-reveals-new-details-contest-gives-clues-to-opening-date/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:25:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4477 The Universal Orlando Resort is running a contest in which you can win a trip to the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure. The grand prize is a trip for four to Orlando to participate in the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter sometime in Spring [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/theme-park-t-shirt-design-contest-we-want-your-ideas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/theme-park-t-shirt-design-contest-we-want-your-ideas/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:01:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4107 Since we started the magazine a couple of years ago, we’ve had a limited number of Orlando Attractions Magazine T-Shirts available. They’ve been quite popular, as we’re down to only a handful of small and large sizes remaining. But we realize not everyone wants a shirt with just our logo on it. We’ve planned on offering [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/theme-park-t-shirt-design-contest-we-want-your-ideas/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/mini-megacon-2009-brings-comics-collectibles-and-costumes-to-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/mini-megacon-2009-brings-comics-collectibles-and-costumes-to-orlando/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3517 The annual MegaCon comic and toy convention spun off into the first-ever Mini MegaCon, which took place at the Orlando Convention Center on Aug. 22-23, 2009. Here is a video recap of the costume contest that included attendees showing up as the Terminator and John Connor, Indiana Jones, Silver Surfer, and more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbhgZ0ZRrHY]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/mini-megacon-2009-brings-comics-collectibles-and-costumes-to-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/enter-to-win-tickets-to-busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-and-attend-the-scream-cam-media-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/enter-to-win-tickets-to-busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-and-attend-the-scream-cam-media-event/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:13:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3216 This contest has been cancelled. If you would like to join us for the Howl-O-Scream Scream Cam media event on Sept. 24, please send your name and photo to info@attractionsmagazine.com. Thanks!]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/07/enter-to-win-tickets-to-busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-and-attend-the-scream-cam-media-event/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/disneymarvel-hybrid-photoshop-contest-brings-52-fantastic-entries/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/disneymarvel-hybrid-photoshop-contest-brings-52-fantastic-entries/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:37:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3171 The Worth1000.com Web site features a community of digital artists that participate in some amazing daily contests. One of their latest contests is to create a Disney/Marvel Hybrid using Photoshop. There are some amazing submissions. What you see here are just a few of the 52 entries. I encourage you to visit the Web site [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/04/disneymarvel-hybrid-photoshop-contest-brings-52-fantastic-entries/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/10/twitter-contest-win-free-copies-of-disney-park-trivia-iphone-games/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/10/twitter-contest-win-free-copies-of-disney-park-trivia-iphone-games/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:50:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2850 We’re holding our first-ever Twitter contest! We have 5 copies of the Walt Disney World Trivia iPhone game and 5 copies of the Disneyland Resort Trivia iPhone game to give away courtesy of Campbell/Gambill Designs. Each weekday for the next two weeks, we’ll be giving away one a free copy of these apps, valued at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/10/twitter-contest-win-free-copies-of-disney-park-trivia-iphone-games/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/05/winners-announced-in-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/05/winners-announced-in-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:09:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2830 The Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) have chosen the winning couple in their 67 Days of Smiles contest. Kyle Post and Stacey Doornbos have been selected to spend 67 days this fall experiencing everything Orlando has to offer. They will visit more than 100 Orlando attractions including everything from roller coaster riding to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/05/winners-announced-in-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/23/finalists-announced-for-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/23/finalists-announced-for-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:03:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2735 Orlando’s 67 Days of Smiles finalists were revealed today by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Orlando CVB). The finalists are vying for a $25,000 job spending 67 Days in Orlando experiencing all of the attractions offered in the renowned land of theme parks and alligators, and sharing their daily adventures with a global [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/23/finalists-announced-for-orlandos-67-days-of-smiles-contest/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/win-a-chance-to-experience-every-orlando-attraction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/win-a-chance-to-experience-every-orlando-attraction/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:14:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2318 The Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has decided to test the axiom, “smile and the whole world smiles with you.” The Orlando CVB has launched the first worldwide search for an adventurous pair with great smiles. Their winning couple’s assignment – to experience every attraction in Orlando over the course of 67 consecutive [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/win-a-chance-to-experience-every-orlando-attraction/feed/ 0