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/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:16:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12374 Welcome to our new stand-alone version of News in the Queue. This used to be a part of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, but since The Show is now monthly, and the news keeps happening, you can stay up-to-date each week with News in the Queue. In the queue this week, host Banks Lee [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/fantasy-of-flight-introduces-new-orange-grove-heritage-and-nature-tour/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/fantasy-of-flight-introduces-new-orange-grove-heritage-and-nature-tour/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:57:59 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12131 Fantasy of Flight is introducing a new tour where guests climb aboard an open air trolley called the “Orlampa Express”. Passengers will learn about Florida’s golden fruit, glittering waters, pioneer heritage, and priceless ecology. It takes place all outdoors amidst an abundance of citrus groves. The leisurely tour lasts 60-minutes long and will be guided [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/fantasy-of-flight-introduces-new-orange-grove-heritage-and-nature-tour/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:13:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10780 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Lulu Picart and Amanda Powell from the Gaylord Palms Resort. On this week’s episode: • Shrek the Halls Ice! at Gaylord Palms • News in the Queue: D23 events for 2012; Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens; New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/orlando-attractions-show-episode-52/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/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:21:25 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10307 Fantasy of Flights Fifth Annual Roar n’ Soar weekend will take place Nov. 12 and 13, 2011 and features racing machines on land, sea and air. The family event includes aerial demonstrations, classic car slalom competitions, an aerial “dog fight” by powered paragliders and a sports showcase featuring skilled motocross riders. The classic boat show [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/fantasy-of-flights-fifth-annual-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-weekend-to-feature-land-sea-and-air-thrills/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/25/paranormal-investigation-entering-phase-three-at-fantasy-of-flight/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/25/paranormal-investigation-entering-phase-three-at-fantasy-of-flight/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:14:24 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9976 On Oct. 1 and Oct. 29 Fantasy of Flight will embark on phase 3 of their Night Flight series. The Paranormal Investigation Night Flight seeks out spirits that reside at the Fantasy of Flight attraction. During phase one and two of the investigation visitors found specific areas at the attraction that were described as paranormal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/25/paranormal-investigation-entering-phase-three-at-fantasy-of-flight/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/05/planes-boats-and-automobiles-to-be-featured-at-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/05/planes-boats-and-automobiles-to-be-featured-at-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-2010/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:17:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7562 Fantasy of Flight’s signature event, Roar n’ Soar, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14, 2010. It’s the fourth year for the family-frendly event. The weekend will include a car show, racing boat regatta, and airplanes, rounded out with food and entertainment. Land • Drivers will compete for the fastest time while [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/05/planes-boats-and-automobiles-to-be-featured-at-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n%e2%80%99-soar-2010/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/photos-and-video-from-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n-soar/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/photos-and-video-from-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n-soar/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:43:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4344 We had a chance to check out the Roar n’ Soar event at Fantasy of Flight this past Saturday. The two-day event is in it’s third year at the airplane museum located half-way between Orlando and Tampa, just off I-4. This was our first time attending and although it was a windy day, which hampered [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/photos-and-video-from-fantasy-of-flights-roar-n-soar/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4296 Roar n’ Soar, Fantasy of Flight’s signature two-day extravaganza of the world’s finest classic land, sea and air racing machines ever built, will return this weekend. Now in its third year, the event promises an even bigger combination air show, classic car show and slalom competition, boat show and regatta and extreme sports showcase held [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/05/roar-n-soar-on-the-land-sea-and-sky-this-weekend-at-fantasy-of-flight/feed/ 0