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/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10438 A fee of $10 per person will be charged to guests who reserve a table at specific Walt Disney World restaurants and do not show up, or cancel their reservation a day ahead of time. Disney says this is being done because many guests were making reservations at different restaurants for the same time, causing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:33:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10314 The 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is happening every day until Nov. 13, 2011 and many good tastes, classes and music artists have returned. But there’s also a lot of new things to see, do and sample. Here’s a look at what I noticed during my two visits so far. My family and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/photo-finds-take-a-look-at-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:57:05 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9881 Bok Tower Gardens is hosting the third annual Boktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitors will receive free admission from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event features live entertainment, German food, craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing, face painting, pumpkin painting, prize drawings and more. “Boktoberfest celebrates the start of Florida’s gardening season,” explains [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:49:40 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10193 Each weekend in October, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando will host special food and wine events. Hotel guests and non-hotel guests may enjoy a wide variety of specialty meals and experiences to complement the food and wine activities going on at Epcot. Events at Orlando Food and Wine Weekends include: • Trick or Treating for Adults [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/waldorf-astoria-orlando-offering-food-and-wine-weekend-events-during-october/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/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:44:35 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9839 On Oct. 7 and 8 the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel will host its Second Annual Food and Wine Classic. The event combines food and beverage seminars taught by the hotel’s experts. New in 2011 is the addition of educational experiences during the outdoor festival, an expanded variety of food and drink options and an opportunity [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/second-annual-swan-and-dolphin-food-amp-wine-classic/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:49:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9495 Dave and Buster’s is opening their newest location this Monday on International Drive in Orlando. The 40,236-square-foot space features a large arcade, full restaurant and a bar. It’s located on the land formerly occupied by Race Rock, just down and across the street from Pointe Orlando. As you come in the front doors, you’ll notice [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/14/an-inside-look-at-the-new-dave-and-busters-on-international-drive/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:56:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9309 Guests at the Latin Quarter restaurant at Universal CityWalk now have a delicious choice to make. Guests can continue to dine in the main dining room downstairs and make their choices from the menu, or they can choose to dine upstairs at the brand new Brazilian steakhouse experience. The new savory main courses are served [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/brazilian-steakhouse-experience-now-available-at-latin-quarter-in-citywalk/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:22:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9303 The 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be held from Sept. 30 to Nov. 13 this year. Pam Brandon, Disney Parks food writer, recently released some of the details on their official blog. Here’s what to look for this year: • Hawaii, the Caribbean islands and Portugal all debut Marketplaces – look for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/14/a-look-at-whats-planned-for-this-years-food-and-wine-festival-at-epcot/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/adventure-island-welcomes-summer-with-island-nights-and-extended-hours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/adventure-island-welcomes-summer-with-island-nights-and-extended-hours/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:10:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9214 Island Nights at Adventure Island water park in Tampa has returned. From 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Aug. 13, guests will enjoy island music, authentic entertainment, and unique food offerings. Exotic birds, stilt walkers and steel drum bands will be on hand to greet guests throughout the park, as well [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/adventure-island-welcomes-summer-with-island-nights-and-extended-hours/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:56:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9198 From June 10 to Aug. 20, Wet ‘n Wild will host their Summer BBQ Beach Bash every Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering entertainment and food in addition to their rides and attractions. An unlimited barbeque will be offered during the day, as well as a beachside grill that will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/07/wet-%e2%80%98n-wild%e2%80%99s-summer-bbq-beach-bash-begins-friday/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 20:44:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9121 Dave and Buster’s, a franchise which combines food and entertainment with a full-service restaurant and video arcade, will be opening on International Drive on July 18, 2011. But tickets for a special VIP fundraiser, to be held before the official opening, are on sale now. The Orlando Dave and Buster’s location will accommodate more than [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/dave-and-buster%e2%80%99s-to-hold-a-vip-grand-pre-opening-event-for-their-orlando-location/feed/ 4 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/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 15:12:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8977 While the hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany its modern day incarnation is very much American. The burger has gained so much notoriety that it has actually earned its own annual holiday month: “National Hamburger Month”. Jimmy Buffett’s restaurants nationwide, including Margaritaville in Universal’s CityWalk, will be celebrating all things burger throughout the month of May. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/02/jimmy-buffetts-margaritaville-pays-homage-to-the-hamburger-throughout-may/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:10:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8552 Pie Lovers will be lured to downtown Celebration, Fla. on April 9 and 10, 2011 by the 83,000-Slice Never Ending Pie Buffet. It’s just one part of two very sweet days at the Great American Pie Festival. Now in its 10th year, this pie extravaganza dishes up luscious layers of fun for the young and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/19/never-ending-pie-buffet-returns-to-celebration-as-part-of-great-american-pie-festival/feed/ 4 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/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:40:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8315 You may not have thought about putting fruit sauce on your hot dog, but there’s a new food stand along International drive that is doing just that – and getting rave reviews. Hula Dog serves authentic Hawaiian-style hot dogs. There’s a similar hot dog served in Hawaii called Puka Dog, but the new stand in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/16/new-i-drive-stand-serving-up-hawaiian-style-hot-dogs/feed/ 11 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/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:48:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7607 The Pollo Campero restaurant is opening today at Downtown Disney. Sharing the space are Fresh A-Peel and Babycakes NYC. This is a fitting time to take a look back at the McDonald’s restaurant that used to be here. The Festival of the Masters also started today. A festival vendor who hadn’t been to Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/as-pollo-campero-opens-at-downtown-disney-lets-remember-mcdonalds-videophotos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/07/get-a-taste-of-new-orleans-through-november-during-house-of-blues-gospel-brunch/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/07/get-a-taste-of-new-orleans-through-november-during-house-of-blues-gospel-brunch/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:26:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7399 When you’re in Orlando and don’t want to miss your Sunday worship, instead of seeking out a local church, head to the Gospel Brunch at House of Blues. Not only will you get a powerful message with great musical performances and food, but through November, you’ll get a little something extra. Each Sunday through Nov. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/07/get-a-taste-of-new-orleans-through-november-during-house-of-blues-gospel-brunch/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/qa-with-california-grill-chef-brian-piasecki/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/qa-with-california-grill-chef-brian-piasecki/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:41:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7352 California Grill is celebrating 15 years atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort. In our current Fall 2010 issue, we have a review of the restaurant and talk with Executive Chef Brian Piasecki. Here’s a Q&A with Brian that we didn’t have room for in the issue. As a chef, what do you love most about the California [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/28/qa-with-california-grill-chef-brian-piasecki/feed/ 0 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/2010/09/16/lahacienda/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/16/lahacienda/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:31:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7241 A new restaurant and a rebuilt old restaurant, both under the same roof, are now open in the Mexico pavilion in Epcot. Overlooking World Showcase Lagoon, La Hacienda de San Angel is a 267-seat table service restaurant, while the reopened La Cantina de San Angel is now a 150-seat quick service restaurant. La Cantina opens [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/16/lahacienda/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/parksaver-website-offers-attractions-area-dinner-deals-for-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/parksaver-website-offers-attractions-area-dinner-deals-for-2/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:35:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7115 Column by Kenny “The Pirate” White A website is offering a special deal for Orlando area restaurants for $2. That’s right! Not dinner for two, it’s dinner for only $2. If you purchase a restaurant.com gift certificate using the code “Clearance” at check out, you will receive $25 worth of food and beverage for only [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/parksaver-website-offers-attractions-area-dinner-deals-for-2/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/20/florida-first-pinkberry-frozen-yogurt-store-now-open-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/20/florida-first-pinkberry-frozen-yogurt-store-now-open-in-orlando/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:34:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7101 Pinkberry, the tart frozen yogurt brand made famous by celebrities in California, has opened its first store in Florida, just down the street from International Drive in The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. A “Pinkberry Preview Party” was held last night and hundreds waited around an hour for a free cup of frozen yogurt with toppings [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/20/florida-first-pinkberry-frozen-yogurt-store-now-open-in-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/retro-orlando-food-rocks-was-great-but-its-better-off-closed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/retro-orlando-food-rocks-was-great-but-its-better-off-closed/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:57:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7083 Column by Audrey Brown Before the majestic hang-gliding sensory rich experience of Soarin’ in The Land at Epcot, in the very same space was a musical animatronic stage show called Food Rocks. From 1994 to 2004, it baffled and delighted audiences of parents and children, in precisely that order. Because like the sassy uncle at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/retro-orlando-food-rocks-was-great-but-its-better-off-closed/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/bringing-your-own-food/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/bringing-your-own-food/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:34:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6991 Column by Kevin Yee If you’re the sort who recognizes that vacations will simply be expensive, and hand over your credit card whenever asked (no matter the price) for food, then you’re exactly the kind of customer the Orlando theme parks are looking for. They want you to book immediately, by the way. But if [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/bringing-your-own-food/feed/ 15 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:32:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6977 A new Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar/restaurant opened today just off U.S. 192, near Walt Disney World. The new location is the largest in Central Florida, with a 7,500-square-foot building and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor patio/bar overlooking a lake. Tourist sports fans will be able to enjoy the facility’s approximately 50 video monitors (including 3D), 10 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/20/new-epcot-pizzeria-opening-in-early-august/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/20/new-epcot-pizzeria-opening-in-early-august/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:21:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6925 A new authentic Italian pizzeria will hold their grand opening on Aug. 5, 2010 in the Italy pavilion at Epcot. The Patina Restaurant Group will open the casual pizzeria called Via Napoli, adjacent to their Tutto Italia Ristorante. Restaurateur and longtime Patina Restaurant Group CEO Nick Valenti created the Via Napoli concept, based upon his [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/20/new-epcot-pizzeria-opening-in-early-august/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/adventurers-club-meets-rosie-ogradys-at-treasure-tavern-a-new-adult-dinner-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/adventurers-club-meets-rosie-ogradys-at-treasure-tavern-a-new-adult-dinner-show/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 15:35:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6043 The owners of the long-running, popular Pirate’s Dinner Adventure are branching out to bring Orlando what they feel has been lacking, an attraction that isn’t focused on the kids. Construction has started on a new 240-seat theater for Treasure Tavern, a dining experience for adults. When it opens in late June, the show will feature [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/adventurers-club-meets-rosie-ogradys-at-treasure-tavern-a-new-adult-dinner-show/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/mmmmmm-pie-great-american-pie-festival-this-weekend-in-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/mmmmmm-pie-great-american-pie-festival-this-weekend-in-celebration/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:06:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5877 For the ninth year in a row, the small town that Disney built (Celebration) will become the pie capital of the world this Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, when thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers gather together the Great American Pie Festival. The highlight, as always, will be the Never-Ending Pie Buffet, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/21/mmmmmm-pie-great-american-pie-festival-this-weekend-in-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/31/two-new-epcot-eateries-coming-this-fall-plus-new-stores/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/31/two-new-epcot-eateries-coming-this-fall-plus-new-stores/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:08:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5672 You may have noticed a couple of decorated constructions walls in Epcot. The Italy Pavillion will be getting a brand new pizza restaurant and Mexico has torn down its outdoor restaurant for a major replacement. Pizza in Italy The Patina Restaurant Group, which already runs the Tutto Italia Ristorante in Epcot, is building an authentic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/31/two-new-epcot-eateries-coming-this-fall-plus-new-stores/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:03:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5454 The Festival of Chocolate, the chocolate tasting, shopping, and interactive experience that began last year is back for an encore. This time they’ve partnered with the Orlando Science Center to bring you four floors of creamy, dreamy cocoa-flavored fun. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend, March 6 and 7, 2010. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/03/chocolate-lovers-will-want-to-be-at-the-science-center-this-weekend/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/muppets-celebrities-to-be-a-part-of-disneys-celebrate-volunteers-event-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/muppets-celebrities-to-be-a-part-of-disneys-celebrate-volunteers-event-at-epcot/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:49:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5238 Disney is holding a private event tomorrow at Epcot to “Celebrate Volunteers.” Some celebrities and Muppets will be in attendance. Celebrate Volunteers will also attempt to break a world record, but they’re not saying which one just yet. At 2:30 p.m., the Muppets will lead a CANvoy Box Truck parade from the U.K. Pavillion towards [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/10/muppets-celebrities-to-be-a-part-of-disneys-celebrate-volunteers-event-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/latin-chicken-restaurant-to-replace-mcdonalds-at-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/latin-chicken-restaurant-to-replace-mcdonalds-at-downtown-disney/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:10:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5164 The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the McDonald’s at Downtown Disney will be closing on April 30. From the Orlando Sentinel: Representatives for Disney World and McDonald’s said the exit stems from a 2004 decision to end a 10-year exclusive sponsorship agreement between McDonald’s Corp. and Walt Disney Co. The Downtown Disney restaurant was included [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/03/latin-chicken-restaurant-to-replace-mcdonalds-at-downtown-disney/feed/ 1