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/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 13:17:26 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12674 A classic car show with a modern twist and turn, Car Masters Weekend is back for its second year at Downtown Disney, June 2-3, 2012. The free, two-day event is devoted to everything Cars and features a car show presented by Hess Express, meet and greets with Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. In a race for ‘Best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/23/car-masters-weekend-returns-to-downtown-disney-in-early-june-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:28:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12376 This morning at Downtown Disney West Side, the world premiere for Disneynature’s Chimpanzee took place at the AMC 24 Theaters. The red carpet event was attended by Dr. Jane Goodall, directors and producers Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, Executive Producer Don Hahn, Disney CEO Bob Iger and some Disney Channel stars. The world premiere was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/disneynature-holds-chimpanzee-movie-world-premiere-at-downtown-disney-photosvideos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:27:31 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12311 New artwork has been released showing off an updated exterior for Splitsville, currently under construction in Downtown Disney Westside. Splitsville will feature bowling, billiards, dining and more when it opens this fall.  Splitsville will be a 45,000 square-foot facility with two floors of 30 lanes of bowling. It will also feature patio dining, live music, billiards [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/a-fresh-look-at-splitsville-restaurantbowling-alley-coming-to-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:19:24 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10879 Guests will be able to enjoy new experiences at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland in 2012. Here is a list of what will open this new year. Sections of the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom will open early in 2012. In February the first phase of the Fantasyland expansion will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:42:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10612 By Kevin Yee We have a lot of updates to get to this week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsCRJgd-rps • Holiday decorations up at Magic Kingdom • Posters down at Toontown train station; new structure visible • Cheshire Café replaces Enchanted Grove; keeps menu • Fantasyland Construction pics: themed bridge visible outside Under the Sea; trees now clumped to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-49/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-49/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:37:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10596 Hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores bring you all the latest Central Florida theme park and attraction news. On this week’s show: • Give Kids The World 5K Gingerbread Run • News in the Queue: Epcot concert; Festival of the Masters; Talking Mickey Mouse; Exotic car experience; Roar n’ Soar; Mickey’s Christmas Party • [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-49/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10522 Walt Disney World will soon be adorned in holiday décor. Each theme park and resort will have a holiday glow. Here is a list of what to expect from Disney’s holiday events. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” will star Santa Claus, gingerbread men, marching soldiers, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:17:41 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10371 Irish artist Graham Knuttel will unveil his latest work of art on Nov. 11, the opening day of the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. Knuttel will introduce his work of art which will be on display at the Raglan Road Irish Pub. Knuttel will also exhibit a collection of many new pieces during [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/02/festival-of-masters-welcomes-artist-graham-knuttel-to-kick-off-the-weekend-festivities-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:28:04 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10366 On Nov. 5 shoppers will have an opportunity to support Heart of Florida United Way and enjoy discounts on most merchandise at participating Downtown Disney Marketplace stores. Shoppers can purchase a $5 voucher that will serve as their ticket to The Benefit Sale. All proceeds from the voucher sales will go to Heart of Florida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/support-united-way-and-enjoy-discounts-at-downtown-disney-stores/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:44:33 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9872 The Food & Wine Festival at Epcot this year will feature culinary demonstrations at the Festival Welcome Center. Signature dishes from Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World Resorts, and other restaurants will be prepared during 45 minute demonstrations. These demonstrations give viewers a chance to learn how some of their favorite dishes are created. Chefs from [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/downtown-disney-and-resort-restaurants-to-hold-culinary-demonstrations-at-epcots-food-and-wine-festival/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:20:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9859 Join Heather and Ali for another week of theme park and attractions news. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EMWuvgrMro This week: - Downtown Disney Update - More from Disney’s D23 Expo - Halloween Horror Nights Preview - Miss America Goes to Disney World - News You Can Use And Much More! You can also subscribe to The Show on iTunes, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/feed/ 3 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/ 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/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:14:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9718 By Ben Rebstock Mention the name Mr. Big, and you might get a response like, “Weren’t they a hair band in the early ’90s”? 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/2011/08/15/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/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9670 Husbands, hold on to your wallets the next time you’re strolling through Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney. A new ladies boutique opened their doors today. But at least they have a couple of comfortable chairs for the guys to relax in. Apricot Lane carries branded fashion apparel, jewelry, handbags and accessories. Brands carried include Miss [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/12/apricot-lane-boutique-now-open-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:31:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9659 Magnetron, a long-time tenant at Downtown Disney West Side will be closing their store at the end of September to make way for a new clothing store. Another new clothing store, Apricot Lane is opening this Friday in the Pleasure Island section, and another long-time West Side tenant, Sunglass Icon, will be undergoing a remodel. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/09/magnetron-closing-at-downtown-disney-but-two-new-stores-to-open-and-one-to-remodel/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:41:38 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9648 Set for Halloween weekend with more than a dozen stars, artists and authors, Vulcan Events promises to hold the sci-fi convention of the year at the Hilton Orlando Resort across from Downtown Disney. Sir Patrick Stewart — AKA Professor X from the X-Men films and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation — [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/06/away-mission-orlando-sci-fi-convention-coming-halloween-weekend/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:52:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9490 A new experience is coming to Downtown Disney West Side in 2012. Splitsville, which features bowling, billiards, dining and nightlife will be opening. The Disney Parks Blog reports that Splitsville will open in the current location of Ridemakerz, which is also where the Virgin Megastore used to be located. Ridemakerz custom remote control and toy [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/12/splitsville-bowling-billiards-dining-and-dancing-coming-to-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:19:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9467 Join hosts Mark Daniel and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=962euw55IbM In this week’s episode: • Aerial View of Fantasyland construction • Pirate’s Dinner Adventure new show • Update on Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2011 • New Harley Davidson store at Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:57:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9444 The Harley-Davidson store at Downtown Disney has some new digs. The store has moved into the West Side in the spaces formerly occupied by LittleMissMatched and Mickey’s Grove. In addition to still selling all the items they have always carried, the new location brings some new features. This is just one half of the 3,635-square-foot [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:25:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9123 On Saturday, June 24, Levy Restaurants at Downtown Disney will offer up a three-part Kids Cooking Class, showcasing fun and unique cooking skills. The restaurants participating are Wolfgang Puck Café, Portobello Restaurant and Fulton’s Crab House, each offering up a full demonstration at their locations, from noon to 3 p.m. The foods included on the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/01/downtown-disney-restaurants-to-offer-a-kids-cooking-class/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:58:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9079 May 19, 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=7pLsxk1i3lU In this week’s episode: • Pixar Weekend at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival • D23′s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt • Give Kids The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/19/the-show-episode-25/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 19:58:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9019 Starting Monday, movie-goers will have a new choice when visiting the AMC Downtown Disney 24. Six of the 24 theaters have been converted to Dine-In Theaters, with a full menu of appetizers, entrees, desserts, snacks and drinks to choose among. AMC Dine-In Theatres, the only theatres of its kind in the Orlando area, combines restaurant [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-look-inside-the-new-dine-in-theaters-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 21:18:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8997 A classic car show is coming to Downtown Disney this weekend, but as with most things Disney does, it’s more than a usual car show. The three-day event (May 13 to 15) called Car Masters Weekend is devoted to all things cars, with activities from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/07/60-classic-cars-and-much-more-coming-up-at-car-masters-weekend-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:42:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8911 April 21, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel 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=s8EMFN84Z3A In this week’s episode: • Baby cheetah and puppy companion at Busch Gardens • Cheetah Hunt roller coaster launch testing • Disney’s economic impact [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:49:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8855 The newly remodeled Lego Imagination Center reopened today. The store is much larger and features many new Disney Lego sculptures. Here’s a video and photos giving you a quick look around. For a full guided tour of the store, watch Episode 21 of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show this Thursday. As you can see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/19/remodeled-lego-store/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:22:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8816 April 2011 – There’s a lot of construction activity right now at Downtown Disney. Stores are moving as expansions are done, and to make way for Pleasure Island’s change into Hyperion Wharf.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/15/photo-finds-whats-coming-and-moving-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 14 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:59:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8804 A new store has opened in the Marketplace section of Downtown Disney. Marketplace Fun Finds opened last weekend in the former Pooh Corner store. Pooh Corner and Mickey’s Mart were closed last year to make way for the new Fun Finds store and the relocated Little MissMatched store. Little MissMatched closed their West Side location [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/13/marketplace-fun-finds-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:01:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8741 Next month, Portobello Restaurant in Downtown Disney will welcome Chef Tony Mantuano of Chicago’s Spiaggia Restaurant. He’ll lead a Sicilian cooking demonstration for 30 guests on Friday, May 13. The demonstration will feature a walk-through of a full meal, from pre-dinner drinks to dessert, and will include Caponata served with crostini, Eggplant Fries, Gnocchi with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/08/celebrity-chef-to-lead-cooking-demonstration-at-downtown-disney%e2%80%99s-portobello-restaurant/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/construction-update-pleasure-island-to-hyperion-wharf-changes-so-far-in-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/construction-update-pleasure-island-to-hyperion-wharf-changes-so-far-in-2011/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:11:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8719 By Don Gworek Let’s take a look at Disney’s progress so far in converting Pleasure Island to Hyperion Wharf. For more details on the project, Click Here. On Jan 30, 2011, demolition was underway for two former Pleasure Island nightclubs.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/07/construction-update-pleasure-island-to-hyperion-wharf-changes-so-far-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:28:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8476 March 10, 2011 – Join hosts Samantha Sanders and Greg Hutson 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=SC-1k8by7W0 This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival • Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt update • Jungle Cruise Movie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/10/theshow15/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:30:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8372 Feb. 17, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell 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=EYPX_qvT8UM This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Epcot Flower and Garden Festival • Hard hat tour of the new Cheetah Hunt Roller Coaster [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/24/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-13-for-feb-24-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:31:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8242 The Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites near Downtown Disney has been sold and the new owners are planning a $25 million redevelopment project that should be completed by spring 2012. The renovation cost per room is about $50,000, and will include “a spectacular pool complex, expanded and updated conference facilities, and beautifully revamped guestrooms and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:44:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7882 Column by Derek Burgan Hearing that McDonald’s was leaving Downtown Disney was enough of a shock, but to discover it was being replaced by three smaller venues, including one based around fresh salads and another being a vegan bakery, a betting man like myself would consider putting good money on the End of the World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/parksaver-babycakes-nyc-offers-delicious-alternative-to-high-fat-high-sugar-desserts/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/guest-review-a-choreographers-showcase-or-cirque-du-ballet-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/guest-review-a-choreographers-showcase-or-cirque-du-ballet-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:18:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7745 Guest Review by Don Gworek Cirque du Soleil, the Orlando Ballet and Downtown Disney teamed up on Monday night to present A Choreographers Showcase, which could also be nicknamed “Cirque du Ballet”. The one-time-only performance was partly a fundraiser for the Orlando Ballet, and partly an opportunity for new talent to present artistic skill and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/guest-review-a-choreographers-showcase-or-cirque-du-ballet-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:53:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7741 There’s a new store within a store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The Spice & Tea Exchange recently opened inside Mickey’s Pantry. As a complement to the kitchen-ware available in Mickey’s Pantry, the new addition offers 42 different blends of tea, many spices and different flavored salts and sugars. Some of the flavored sugars include [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/24/new-spice-and-tea-store-opens-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1