http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Fri, 25 May 2012 00:51:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12703 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – In preparation of the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, there are three new characters gracing the Highway in the Sky across the way at Disneyland. The Monorails at Disneyland have undergone a transformation and now rather than Monorail Blue, Orange, and Red, meet Mandy Monorail [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/out-of-the-loop-ride-mandy-mona-and-manny-monorail-at-disneyland/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:14:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12328 Disney’s D23 fan club will hold “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features” at the Disneyland Resort on Aug. 11 and 12, 2012. The two-day event features concerts, screenings and special guests celebrating decades of Disney films and characters.  The event will showcase films dating back to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/06/d23-announces-destination-d-75-years-of-disney-animated-features/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12319 The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. This new short showcases “the common traveler” experiencing all there is to see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:47:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11878 Hundreds of fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World before the crack of dawn to kick off One More Disney Day. In honor of Leap Year, on Feb. 29, 2012 the park was open for 24 hours along with Disneyland Park in California, a first for Disney Parks.  The celebration started at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11627 By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11406 By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:39:22 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9749 Walt Disney World will be looking for new additions to their Moms Panel. From Sept. 12 to 16, 2011 Disney will be accepting new candidate applications. The Moms Panel was designed to help future guests learn about what the “world” has to offer. Ideal candidates enjoy helping others plan vacations involving Walt Disney World, the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:14:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9420 The Little Mermaid dark ride is now open. Sorry Walt Disney World guests, it’s only open at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. It’s still under construction at the Magic Kingdom. But since the ride will be the same on the inside when it opens as part of the new Fantasyland next year or so, it [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/20/d23-expo-the-official-convention-for-disney-fans-returns-to-anaheim-this-august/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/20/d23-expo-the-official-convention-for-disney-fans-returns-to-anaheim-this-august/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:19:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9334 No one knew what to expect when the first D23 Expo was held in 2009. Most fans who attended left amazed and wondering when the next Expo would be held. Now, two years later, the second D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Aug. 19 to 21, 2011. D23 is the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/20/d23-expo-the-official-convention-for-disney-fans-returns-to-anaheim-this-august/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9258 June 9, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Samantha Sanders 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=hSLaafLiPrY In this week’s episode: • Little Mermaid attraction opening at California Adventure • Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland • Fantasyland construction update • New details [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/feed/ 3 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/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:16:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7408 Column by Andy Guinigundo The build up leading to the premier of Tron Legacy that comes to theater in December continues. In Florida, we have seen the Light Cycle wraps on the monorail for months now. Tron has had a huge presence at the past two Comic Con conventions. Out in Anaheim at Disney California [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/11/out-of-the-loop-the-world-of-%e2%80%98tron-legacy%e2%80%99-comes-to-california/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/10/out-of-the-loop-watch-disneys-world-of-color-premier-live/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/10/out-of-the-loop-watch-disneys-world-of-color-premier-live/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:50:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6519 Get your front row seats right here as Disneyland unveils its latest attraction “World of Color”, the nighttime water and light spectacle in the California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. If the technology works like it’s supposed to, you can watch it live right here at 11:30 p.m. eastern time (8:30 p.m. pacific).]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/10/out-of-the-loop-watch-disneys-world-of-color-premier-live/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/02/out-of-the-loop-disneys-first-meet-up-offers-an-inside-look-at-toy-story-mania/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/02/out-of-the-loop-disneys-first-meet-up-offers-an-inside-look-at-toy-story-mania/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:05:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6437 Take a look at Disney's first ever social media meet-up and find out about some Toy Story Mania scenes that didn't make the cut.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/02/out-of-the-loop-disneys-first-meet-up-offers-an-inside-look-at-toy-story-mania/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/video-new-disney-meet-and-greet-experience-allows-mickey-to-talk-with-guests/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/video-new-disney-meet-and-greet-experience-allows-mickey-to-talk-with-guests/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 12:20:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6026 A few years ago some new technology was added to the characters in the Dream Along with Mickey stage show at the Magic Kingdom that allowed the characters mouths to move and eyes to blink. Well it looks like Disney has improved on that technology by enhancing a Mickey meet and greet by allowing him [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/05/video-new-disney-meet-and-greet-experience-allows-mickey-to-talk-with-guests/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/out-of-the-loop-disney%e2%80%99s-california-adventure-to-debut-new-nighttime-fountain-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/out-of-the-loop-disney%e2%80%99s-california-adventure-to-debut-new-nighttime-fountain-show/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:31:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6007 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – June 11, 2010 is the day. World of Color, the next generation Disney nighttime water spectacular, is set to debut. Maybe you’ve seen Fantasmic; maybe even the fire-breathing dragon in Disneyland. I’ve seen it. It’s cool. Maybe you’ve seen the fountains of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. These fountains [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/out-of-the-loop-disney%e2%80%99s-california-adventure-to-debut-new-nighttime-fountain-show/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/12/out-of-the-loop-sherman-brothers-honored-with-a-window-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/12/out-of-the-loop-sherman-brothers-honored-with-a-window-at-disneyland/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:48:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5520 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – It has been a long tradition that individuals who have made significant contributions to Disney are honored with a window on Main Street USA at Disneyland and Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The Sherman brothers were so honored this past Thursday, March 11, 2010. The casual amusement park or Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/12/out-of-the-loop-sherman-brothers-honored-with-a-window-at-disneyland/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/23/out-of-the-loop-michael-jacksons-captain-eo-returns-to-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/23/out-of-the-loop-michael-jacksons-captain-eo-returns-to-disneyland/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:35:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5367 By Andy Guinigundo Anaheim, Calif. – The long-awaited revival of Michael Jackson’s 3D short, Captain EO has returned to the Tomorrowland Theater in Disneyland. The film originally had an 11-year run at Disneyland from 1986 to 1997 covering a good portion of the height of Jackson’s popularity. It also played at Epcot from 1986 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/23/out-of-the-loop-michael-jacksons-captain-eo-returns-to-disneyland/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:21:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4851 Former Walt Disney Imagineer Mark Eades (pictured here) was the media producer for the original Star Tours attraction, which first officially opened at Disneyland in California in 1987 and later at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) in Florida in 1989. With Disney’s announcement that they will be revamping the attraction into Star Tours II, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/28/former-disney-imagineer-reminisces-about-creating-the-original-star-tours/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/2009/12/18/captain-eo-confirmed-to-return-to-disneyland-in-california/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/18/captain-eo-confirmed-to-return-to-disneyland-in-california/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:28:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4756 The official Disney Parks blog has finally confirmed the long-rumored return of “Captain EO” to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. beginning in February 2010, but only for a “limited engagement.” The 17-minute, fan-favorite 3D film stars the late Michael Jackson in a sci-fi battle and will temporarily replace “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” in Disneyland. Unfortunately, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/18/captain-eo-confirmed-to-return-to-disneyland-in-california/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/out-of-the-loop-lego-memorial-disney-shanghai-and-no-nick-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/out-of-the-loop-lego-memorial-disney-shanghai-and-no-nick-park/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:20:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4391 By Andy Guinigundo Mini Vietnam Memorial for Veterans Day Carlsbad, Calif. – While many attractions around the U.S. have ongoing specials for military and sometimes family, I haven’t personally heard of too many Veterans Day events that are taking place in the parks. Well, Legoland is honoring veterans by dedicating a Vietnam War Memorial Lego [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/out-of-the-loop-lego-memorial-disney-shanghai-and-no-nick-park/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/disneys-mobile-magic-app-coming-to-verizon-phones-in-november/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/disneys-mobile-magic-app-coming-to-verizon-phones-in-november/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:35:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4206 Following on the heels of a number of iPhone apps that purportedly provide access to Disney theme park attraction wait times (through user submissions) comes Disney’s first official cell phone app called Mobile Magic. This app, however, will as of now not be available on the iPhone but rather compatible Verizon Wireless network phones. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/27/disneys-mobile-magic-app-coming-to-verizon-phones-in-november/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:18:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4073 Disney celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with a special event on 9/9/09 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Guests had the opportunity to attend panel discussions featuring Walt Disney Imagineers and Legends as well as a special “wedding reception” dinner party featuring the infamous bride of the Mansion, Constance. While the event [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/19/video-haunted-mansion-40th-anniversary-event-at-disneyland/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/13/out-of-the-loop-new-madagascar-and-shrek-attractions-six-flags-nigeria-and-disneylands-replacement/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/13/out-of-the-loop-new-madagascar-and-shrek-attractions-six-flags-nigeria-and-disneylands-replacement/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:28:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3958 By Andy Guinigundo The last few weeks I have been posting Halloween stories, well, because ‘tis the season! As a result, I have a few weeks of backlogged updates to report this week. We’ll travel to Singapore, Africa, and then back home to the USA. Universal to Get Dreamworks Madagascar and Shrek Attractions Universal Studios [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/13/out-of-the-loop-new-madagascar-and-shrek-attractions-six-flags-nigeria-and-disneylands-replacement/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/29/out-of-the-loop-halloween-around-the-disney-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/29/out-of-the-loop-halloween-around-the-disney-parks/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:14:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3659 By Andy Guinigundo Halloween is a fun definitely a fun time at the Magic Kingdom in Florida with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. It’s inevitable that you’ll get caught up visiting the many candy stations around the park. One might assume that Halloween at Disneyland in California, Paris and elsewhere is exactly the same. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/29/out-of-the-loop-halloween-around-the-disney-parks/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/22/out-of-the-loop-seeing-disneylands-small-world-changes-first-hand/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/22/out-of-the-loop-seeing-disneylands-small-world-changes-first-hand/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:14:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3554 By Andy Guinigundo First off, I would like to thank my colleagues for bringing such complete coverage of Disney’s D23 Expo from Anaheim. Out of the Loop took a mini hiatus during this time since much of the coverage was news from outside of Orlando, which is this column’s focus. While, I was unable to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/22/out-of-the-loop-seeing-disneylands-small-world-changes-first-hand/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/released-photo-may-reveal-potential-new-star-tours-ride-destinations/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/released-photo-may-reveal-potential-new-star-tours-ride-destinations/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:42:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3490 The above image, released by Disney as part of the long-awaited Star Tours update announcement, may offer some clues as to what destinations guests will be traveling to when the popular Star Wars-based ride is updated in 2011. Seated at a table in front of boards of concept art are Walt Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald (left), Industrial [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/released-photo-may-reveal-potential-new-star-tours-ride-destinations/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:10:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3485 The D23 Expo was truly the ultimate Disney fan experience, bringing together tens of thousands of fans from all over the world with celebrities, executives, and even a few robots. It has been five days since the Expo concluded and while we still have a few more bits of video to upload, we thought a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/18/summary-and-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/meet-orlando-attractions-magazine-publishers-and-get-free-swag-at-the-d23-expo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/meet-orlando-attractions-magazine-publishers-and-get-free-swag-at-the-d23-expo/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:10:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3157 Your favorite source for news and information on Orlando’s best theme parks and attractions is heading to California. Orlando Attractions Magazine will be a part of Disney’s first-ever D23 Expo for fans at the Anaheim Convention Center from Sept. 10-13, 2009. Not only will we be roaming the halls and attending presentations, sending back pictures, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/meet-orlando-attractions-magazine-publishers-and-get-free-swag-at-the-d23-expo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/new-high-resolution-disneyland-fantasmic-dragon-photos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/new-high-resolution-disneyland-fantasmic-dragon-photos/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:13:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3139 While not technically Orlando news this is still worth posting here as some day we may see the same technological achievement showing up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A Disneyland media event in Anaheim, Calif. was to be held this morning at 4 a.m. PST to show off their new advanced Fantasmic dragon. Unfortunately, technical issues that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/new-high-resolution-disneyland-fantasmic-dragon-photos/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/23/out-of-the-loop-nick-theme-park-mapping-legoland-disneyland-upgrades/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/23/out-of-the-loop-nick-theme-park-mapping-legoland-disneyland-upgrades/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:35:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3014 Nickelodeon theme park to open in New Orleans Last year I reported a story in Orlando Attractions Magazine about how Southern Star Amusement had “given up” on its attempts to reopen a park at the site of the former Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans citing lack of interest and funding. Month after month, however, I’d read [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/23/out-of-the-loop-nick-theme-park-mapping-legoland-disneyland-upgrades/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/go-magic-disney-world-president-bets-disneyland-president-that-magic-will-win/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/go-magic-disney-world-president-bets-disneyland-president-that-magic-will-win/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:42:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2321 Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Disneyland President Ed Grier are squaring off – all in fun – as their local teams, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, head for the NBA Finals. With both Disney parks asking guests “What Will You Celebrate?” in 2009, Grier and Crofton are getting in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/03/go-magic-disney-world-president-bets-disneyland-president-that-magic-will-win/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/30/jungle-cruise-skippers-chosen-as-two-of-the-best/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/30/jungle-cruise-skippers-chosen-as-two-of-the-best/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:49:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1549 Earning distinction as two of the world’s best Jungle Cruise skippers, Walt Disney World cast members Beth Schafer and Alex Williams were recently chosen to represent the resort at Tokyo Disney Resort’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Emerging from their helm in the darkest wilds of the Magic Kingdom, Schafer and Williams earned their overseas excursion thanks [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/30/jungle-cruise-skippers-chosen-as-two-of-the-best/feed/ 0