http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:25:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10031 Join hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIFNoT_Fh2U This week: Avatar coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom SeaVenture at Discovery Cove News in the Queue Hidden Mickey of the Week with Author Steven Barrett Mexican Vampire Woman immortalized at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Kennedy Space [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9957 I attended Universal’s first ever Halloween Horror Nights Tweet-up last week and was lucky enough to win a ticket to their Team Member Advance Screaming last night. Here are some photos and video from the preview to give you a taste of the event this year.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:53:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9955 Universal Orlando has released their first-ever official mobile app to help fans enhance their experience at Halloween Horror Nights 21. Available as a free download for iPhone and Android users, the app offers an array of features. The all-new Halloween Horror Nights 21 mobile app will allow guests to: • Pinpoint their exact location and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/21/official-halloween-horror-nights-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-android/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:44:37 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9870 On Oct. 6. Steve Tango and Dave Gonsalves, from SYFY’s Ghost Hunters show, will host a Q&A and autograph session at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios. This event is included with admission to Halloween Horror Nights. Both events will take place at the Pantages Theatre inside Universal Studios. The question and answer session will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/14/win-a-chance-to-experience-halloween-horror-nights-with-steve-tango-and-dave-gonsalves-from-syfys-ghost-hunters-show/feed/ 0 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. 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/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:22:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9855 Before heading out on her five city Modelland book tour, Tyra Banks spent some down time at Universal Orlando with her family on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. While there, Tyra came face-to-face with Lady Luck, the blood-thirsty seductress and icon of Halloween Horror Nights 21. Halloween Horror Nights runs 25 nights at Universal Studios beginning [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/stars-in-the-parks-tyra-banks-faces-halloween-horror-nights-lady-luck/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:32:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9802 All has been revealed with this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 at Universal Studios. Watch below (If you dare) as Lady luck forces Universal Show Director Patrick Braillard to spill the details on eight new haunted houses and six new scare zones. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAAPmjKrols Here are more details on each of the houses and scare zones: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/halloween-horror-nights-21-icon-reveals-her-true-face-as-8-new-haunted-houses-and-6-new-scare-zones-are-detailed/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/14/halloween-horror-nights-to-offer-rip-and-behind-the-screams-tours/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/14/halloween-horror-nights-to-offer-rip-and-behind-the-screams-tours/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:38:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9674 Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 21, running from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, will be offering special RIP tours and Behind the Screams tours for dedicated fans. RIP Tours There will be two RIP tours offered – one for private parties of groups up to 10, and one for non-private parties. The Private RIP Tour starts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/14/halloween-horror-nights-to-offer-rip-and-behind-the-screams-tours/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/halloween-horror-nights-clues-have-started-the-theme-is-all-about-choice-and-luck/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/halloween-horror-nights-clues-have-started-the-theme-is-all-about-choice-and-luck/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:54:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9635 Universal has kicked their Halloween Horror Nights marketing into high gear. They’ve opened an official twitter account, beefed up their Facebook page, started a new game on their website and sent their first package to the media. Since it’s the 21st Halloween Horror Nights, the theme seems to play off the game of blackjack, or [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/05/halloween-horror-nights-clues-have-started-the-theme-is-all-about-choice-and-luck/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/19/the-thing-movie-to-become-basis-for-haunted-house-at-halloween-horror-nights-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/19/the-thing-movie-to-become-basis-for-haunted-house-at-halloween-horror-nights-21/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:41:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9544 “The Thing” makes its return to the big screen this fall and to Halloween Horror Nights 21 in the form of one of the haunted houses. In 2007, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights featured a house called “The Thing: Assimilation”. This year “The Thing” will be based on Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller. An abandoned scientific research [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/19/the-thing-movie-to-become-basis-for-haunted-house-at-halloween-horror-nights-21/feed/ 1 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. 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/2011/06/28/ready-to-try-your-luck-at-halloween-horror-nights-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/28/ready-to-try-your-luck-at-halloween-horror-nights-2012/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:07:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9424 Feeling lucky punk? It’s year 21 for halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando so this year’s theme seems to be all about luck and chance. Universal has updated their Halloween Horror Nights website and tickets are now on sale for the event, which runs on 25 nights from Sept. 23 to Oct. 31, 2011. Here’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/28/ready-to-try-your-luck-at-halloween-horror-nights-2012/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/20/many-unique-theme-park-items-up-for-auction-this-friday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/20/many-unique-theme-park-items-up-for-auction-this-friday/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:17:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8867 Not only will fans get to hear from many of Orlando’s theme park designers, writers and artists this Friday during the Entertainment Designer Forum, they’ll also have a chance to take home many one-of-a-kind collectables. In addition to the two forum sessions (6:30 and 9 p.m.) at the Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando, there [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/20/many-unique-theme-park-items-up-for-auction-this-friday/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7527 Motocross champion and co-owner of Hart & Huntington tattoo Carey Hart found himself held captive by the Queen of Hearts at Halloween Horror Nights XX at Universal Studios on Oct. 28, 2010. Hart was hosted at Halloween Horror Nights while he was in Orlando to celebrate the launch of the new website for Hart & [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/29/stars-in-the-parks-motocross-champion-carey-hart/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:04:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7510 I’ve been to all of the Universal Studios theme parks (Orlando, Osaka, Singapore and Hollywood) and it’s interesting to see the similarities and differences between them.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/27/how-halloween-horror-nights-differs-in-hollywood/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/18/stars-in-the-parks-gloria-estefan-joins-the-chainsaw-drill-team/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/18/stars-in-the-parks-gloria-estefan-joins-the-chainsaw-drill-team/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:54:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7472 It’s not just the rhythm that’s gonna get you, but so is the singer and her chainsaw friends. Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan joined the chainsaw drill team on Oct. 17, 2010 during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Estefan and her family were hosted by Universal Orlando to enjoy the scares in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/18/stars-in-the-parks-gloria-estefan-joins-the-chainsaw-drill-team/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/16/couple-ties-the-noose-in-first-ever-halloween-horror-nights-wedding-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/16/couple-ties-the-noose-in-first-ever-halloween-horror-nights-wedding-photosvideo/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:39:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7456 For the winners of Universal Orlando’s first-ever Halloween Horror Nights Wedding contest, “until death do we part” brought on a whole new meaning. April Richardson and Adam Cochran shared their special day with family and friends – and chainsaw weilding maniacs and other scary and undead weirdos. The wedding took place on the steps of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/16/couple-ties-the-noose-in-first-ever-halloween-horror-nights-wedding-photosvideo/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/my-night-as-a-scareactor-for-halloween-horror-nights-boo-camp/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/my-night-as-a-scareactor-for-halloween-horror-nights-boo-camp/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:42:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7412 Article by Jimmy Strater Last Saturday night Universal Orlando hosted their annual Halloween Horror Nights Media Boo Camp. What is Boo Camp? They take folks from the media and make them into scaractors. No that is not a typo. A scaractor is just that, a scare actor. Being a video producer for Orlando Attractions Magazine [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/12/my-night-as-a-scareactor-for-halloween-horror-nights-boo-camp/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/05/winning-couple-will-tie-the-noose-during-halloween-horror-nights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/05/winning-couple-will-tie-the-noose-during-halloween-horror-nights/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:15:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7393 Life-long fans of Halloween, April Richardson and Adam Cochran (pictured below) are the winners of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Wedding contest. They will “tie the noose” on Friday, Oct. 15 at Halloween Horror Nights XX on the steps of a haunted house, surrounded by their family, friends and some nightmarishly ghoulish guests. April and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/05/winning-couple-will-tie-the-noose-during-halloween-horror-nights/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/25/photos-and-video-from-opening-night-of-halloween-horror-nights-20/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/25/photos-and-video-from-opening-night-of-halloween-horror-nights-20/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:16:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7346 We were invited by Universal to check out Halloween Horror Nights on opening night. It was a dark and stormy evening, which set the perfect mood. Luckily the rain only came in spurts. Here’s a look at all the scare zones, the atmosphere, terror and a rare video from inside the houses. First up is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/25/photos-and-video-from-opening-night-of-halloween-horror-nights-20/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:14:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7320 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) officially kicks off this Friday Sept. 24, 2010, but a special preview was held tonight for Universal team members and their guests. Luckily a friend of a friend works there and brought me as their guest. We’re going to bring you a full report with more photos and videos after the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/video-halloween-horror-nights-show-director-answers-your-questions-and-details-all-the-scare-zones-and-houses/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/video-halloween-horror-nights-show-director-answers-your-questions-and-details-all-the-scare-zones-and-houses/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:04:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7313 We recently had a chance to tour the “Horror Nights: The Hallow’d Past” haunted house and talk with Universal Orlando Show Director Mike Aiello about this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Our full story is in the Fall 2010 issue. But we were able to have some of our reader’s questions answered and have Mike give [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/21/video-halloween-horror-nights-show-director-answers-your-questions-and-details-all-the-scare-zones-and-houses/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/halloween-horror-nights-fear-shows-his-face-sends-his-mark/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/halloween-horror-nights-fear-shows-his-face-sends-his-mark/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:52:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7307 When writing about the video invite we received the other day to Halloween Horror Nights, I mentioned how there was nothing bloody in the package this year. I spoke too soon. This box just arrived at our doorstep.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/halloween-horror-nights-fear-shows-his-face-sends-his-mark/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/19/photo-update-props-and-scenes-are-set-for-halloween-horror-nights-scare-zones/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/19/photo-update-props-and-scenes-are-set-for-halloween-horror-nights-scare-zones/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:30:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7258 I had a chance to look around Universal Studios earlier today. It seemes like most of the props are out for the Halloween Horror Nights scare zones. Let’s take a look. A large video screen was installed in the arch gateway to Universal Studios. Not much was playing on it yet, but I’m sure that’ll [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/19/photo-update-props-and-scenes-are-set-for-halloween-horror-nights-scare-zones/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/halloween-horror-nights-media-invite-video-overtaken-by-fear/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/halloween-horror-nights-media-invite-video-overtaken-by-fear/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:53:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7250 Each September we receive something in the mail from Universal Orlando to invite us to experience their Halloween Horror Nights event. It’s usually something creepy. In the past we’ve received a bloody torn-up doll and a bloody jewelry box. So this year I was a bit hesitant to open the package FedEx just dropped off. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/halloween-horror-nights-media-invite-video-overtaken-by-fear/feed/ 0 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/2010/09/09/ghost-hunters/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/09/ghost-hunters/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:40:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7210 The Ghost Hunters are on the case again! Members of the hit Syfy Network TV show will be visiting Orlando again this Halloween season. Fans will have a few chances to meet them at various Orlando locations. Last year Dave Tango and Steve Gonsalves visited both Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and made an [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/09/ghost-hunters/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:31:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7178 Universal Orlando has revealed their full line-up of haunted houses and scare zones for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The theme is Twenty Years of Fear since this is their 20th anniversary. And they’ve even released the name of this year’s icon, Fear – the master of everything Halloween Horror Nights has ever been and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/halloween-horror-nights-xx-to-feature-8-new-houses-6-scare-zones-and-2-shows/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/halloween-horror-nights-xx-to-feature-8-new-houses-6-scare-zones-and-2-shows/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7117 “There is more to paralyzing fear than a scream in the darkness or a cool breath on the back of the neck. Or the grip of the undead. Fear that truly consumes us comes from deep inside our souls, stirred by something we don’t always understand and rarely have the chance to confront. Until now.” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/25/halloween-horror-nights-xx-to-feature-8-new-houses-6-scare-zones-and-2-shows/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:04:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6592 The dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights have been announced. The annual horror event will be held 24 select nights starting Sept. 24, 2010. Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Not much more information about the anniversary event has been announced. As usual, there will be new haunted houses, street [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/14/2010-halloween-horror-nights-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/19/talk-to-top-theme-park-designers-for-a-good-cause-plus-rare-items-auction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/19/talk-to-top-theme-park-designers-for-a-good-cause-plus-rare-items-auction/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:30:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5814 If you’re interested in how the creative ideas for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Halloween Horror Nights and other theme park attractions are created, you’ll want to attend the Entertainment Designer Forum this Friday night. And you’ll be helping a good cause as well. Billed as an evening with top designers in the entertainment [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/19/talk-to-top-theme-park-designers-for-a-good-cause-plus-rare-items-auction/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:09:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4893 Everyone can give a thumbs up or down to any photo in our gallery. As you’ll see below, our American Idol pictures were very popular by visitors to our online gallery. Here are the top 10 photos from 2009 that received the most thumbs up (and least thumbs down). Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:22:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4886 Our YouTube channel was a popular place in 2009. We reached more than a million views for a couple of our older videos, while others lay dormant for reasons unknown to us. Sometimes we think a video is going to be a huge hit and it flops, and sometimes we wonder why we’re bothering to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:42:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4874 A lot has happened in the Orlando area theme parks in 2009. Some new attractions were announced, some have closed down and some have opened up. One both opened and closed in 2009 (we’re talking about you Stitch.) Below are the top 10 most read blog posts on our site during 2009. Below the top [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/photos-from-the-newly-added-halloween-horror-nights-19-scare-zone/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/photos-from-the-newly-added-halloween-horror-nights-19-scare-zone/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:21:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4221 There are only two nights remaining to experience Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. As an added treat, Universal added an all-new scare zone this week. Located within a New York area alley, characters from past Horror Nights events (like Jack the clown pictured above) have emerged to greet guests once again, previewing what’s to come [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/photos-from-the-newly-added-halloween-horror-nights-19-scare-zone/feed/ 1