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/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:03:17 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10801 A little-known bit of fun each December is looking for a sign at the Universal cast entrance. The sign says: Tent Sale, Public Welcome. All you can do is drive by each weekend, hoping to spot the sign. When you spot the sign, you immediate turn into cast parking eager to shop for deals. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/yearly-tent-sale-at-universal-orlando-public-welcome/feed/ 1 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/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:08:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9560 Universal Orlando is planning “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” for three days this November. Fans who buy special vacation packages will get to hobnob with cast and filmmakers from the Harry Potter films. Special vacation packages, which start at $369 per person and are extremely limited, will go on sale at noon EDT [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:02:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9551 Join hosts Samantha and Courtney Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbTgl8I2wQ In this week’s episode: • Inside the new Dave and Buster’s • Leakycon – Harry Potter Convention • Haunted Mansion private event • Howl-O-Scream theme • Busch Gardens Grad Nite announced • Upcoming concerts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/catch-the-harry-potter-films-back-to-back-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/catch-the-harry-potter-films-back-to-back-in-orlando/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:22:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9437 By Nick Lepa Harry Potter fans will be pleased to hear that AMC Theaters are hosting a back-to-back screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I and Part II on opening night, and select theaters will be showing all eight films over the course of four nights. The back-to-back screening of Part I [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/catch-the-harry-potter-films-back-to-back-in-orlando/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:03:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9308 June 16, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Audrey Brown as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH6sa8KBFtY In this week’s episode on location at Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction • Interviews and more from Discovery Cove’s Grand Reef opening • A look at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:23:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9260 Oliver and James Phelps, who portray the Weasley brothers, George and Fred, in the Harry Potter films – stopped to greet fans and take photos with guests in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while visiting Universal Orlando yesterday. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening in Islands of Adventure nearly one [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/comparing-theme-park-ride-show-building-sizes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/comparing-theme-park-ride-show-building-sizes/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:18:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7559 Article by Don Gworek A friend of mine asserted that the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in Universal’s Islands of Adventure is in the largest show building in the world. That didn’t seem right, so I pulled out my phone and Google mapped to prove what I thought – that the Revenge of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/comparing-theme-park-ride-show-building-sizes/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:01:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7476 Potter Puppet Pals, the YouTube comedy sensation, will perform live in Orlando next July for LeakyCon 2011, a charity Harry Potter conference put on by LeakyNews.com. Neil Cicierega and his fellow puppetteers will be bringing the Pals’ brand of satire and spoof to Orlando. The videos have garnered more than 172 million views to date, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:33:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6949 Wizards, witches and other magical creatures were in abundance last weekend at Universal Orlando, specifically the Royal Pacific Resort, at Infinitus 2010, a Harry Potter conference. The four-day event included many discussions about the books and movies and of course, a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Most attendees came from out of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/13/watch-out-for-wizards-harry-potter-conference-this-weekend-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/13/watch-out-for-wizards-harry-potter-conference-this-weekend-at-universal/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:41:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6891 More than three years ago, HPEF (Harry Potter Education Fanon) announced their 7th conference, Infinitus, would take place at the planned Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando in July 2010. After 37 months of planing, more than two thousand Harry Potter fans will converge on Lowes Royal Pacific Resort this Thursday, July 15 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/13/watch-out-for-wizards-harry-potter-conference-this-weekend-at-universal/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:07:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6678 During the three-day opening ceremonies for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we had a chance to interview most of the film stars, Universal creative designers and directors from the films who helped create the new area in Islands of Adventure. Here’s a wrap-up of all our video interviews. Some members of the press were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:19:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6672 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter had its official opening on Friday. Hardcore theme park and Harry Potter fans made it in after many hours of long lines through Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. The long lines continued the day after. It may be a while before it’s an easy walk into Hogsmeade. Opening day [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:23:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6663 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 18, 2010 with help from some of the Harry Potter movie stars and thousands of excited fans – officially becoming the only place in the world where the adventures of Harry Potter come to life. In attendance were Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/17/harry-potter-stars-help-start-opening-ceremonies-for-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/17/harry-potter-stars-help-start-opening-ceremonies-for-the-wizarding-world/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:36:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6631 The stars of the Harry Potter films helped begin a beautiful fireworks show above Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The private event was the opening ceremony for events leading up to the grand opening on Friday morning, June 18, 2010. On stage were, above from left, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/17/harry-potter-stars-help-start-opening-ceremonies-for-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:11:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6600 If you've been swept up in all the Wizarding World excitement but you don't know a butterbeer from a bludger, we're here to help. Here are some key terms and facts you'll discover in the new island of Islands of Adventure. ]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/16/potter-lingo-and-lore-youll-want-to-know-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/13/photovideo-update-nighttime-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/13/photovideo-update-nighttime-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:50:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6560 We heard the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure would be open all day for the first time, so we headed over around dinner time. This was the first night the new area was open to regular park guests. Before we get to the night shots, let’s look at some of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/13/photovideo-update-nighttime-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:38:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6550 Nothing official has been announced by Universal, but rumors are spreading about which stars from the Harry Potter film series will be at the grand opening next Friday. Stars Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Oliver and James Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) already visited the Wizarding World in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/photo-update-another-day-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/photo-update-another-day-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:59:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6473 Universal was allowing regular park guests into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a few hours again this morning. In fact, even though Islands of Adventure was supposed to open at 9 a.m. this morning, they started letting guests in at 8:45 a.m. Despite the fact that it’s the weekend, it didn’t seem overly [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/05/photo-update-another-day-in-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/are-you-too-big-to-ride-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/are-you-too-big-to-ride-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:23:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6462 All thrill rides have a height limit – “You must be this tall to ride” – and the brand new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is no exception. You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride. But it’s not the mimimum height some guests are having [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/are-you-too-big-to-ride-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey/feed/ 152 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-2010-theme-revealed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-2010-theme-revealed/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:37:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6456 Not many details are revealed but Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has updated their Howl-O-Scream Web site for 2010′s event. From the graphics on the site (seen above), it appears this year’s theme will be one of going to a rock concert. It lists it as one of the “most electrifying” ever. One can only assume [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/04/busch-gardens-howl-o-scream-2010-theme-revealed/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/03/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-open-for-previews-on-a-limited-basis/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/03/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-open-for-previews-on-a-limited-basis/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:26:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6451 For the past few days, some regular Islands of Adventure park guests have been allowed into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The previews started last week just guests staying at a Universal hotel, but each morning since Tuesday, a few non-hotel guests have been let in. Here’s the drill, at least for now. Starting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/03/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-open-for-previews-on-a-limited-basis/feed/ 11 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 22:27:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6409 Warning! If you like to experience new attractions for yourself without knowing much about them, and you’re planning a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, stop reading now. But if you want to know all about what guests will find in the new area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, read on …]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 57 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 21:25:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6394 While the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure wasn’t open to everyone today, those who pre-purchased a special hotel package were allowed in for a couple of hours. While we haven’t been in yet, reader Chris Nash from Chicago was part of the lucky group and he returned with a bunch [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/27/first-hand-description-of-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/27/first-hand-description-of-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 21:45:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6378 Universal Team Members were invited to try out the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. It's the new multi-million dollar ride, and only brand new ride developed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. An anonymous person wrote to us giving us a detailed description of the ride. Did he make it up or is it real?]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/27/first-hand-description-of-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 15:47:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6269 Some of the Harry Potter film stars began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade. The group spent the day visiting many of the iconic locations made famous in the popular Harry Potter series.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 11:34:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6235 Universal hosted a private party which included a tour of the not-yet-open Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. Although we weren't able to attend, plenty of new information could be found on Twitter during the event.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/14/a-look-at-hogs-head-in-hogs-head-pub-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/14/a-look-at-hogs-head-in-hogs-head-pub-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 17:46:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6202 Universal gives us another sneak peek inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter today with this look at the hog’s head that will be mounted on the wall of the Hog’s Head Pub. The head will come alive and puff its jowls at visitors. Adjacent to the Three Broomsticks, the Hog’s Head pub is where [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/14/a-look-at-hogs-head-in-hogs-head-pub-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/09/photo-update-whats-new-and-different-at-universals-island-of-adventure-may-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/09/photo-update-whats-new-and-different-at-universals-island-of-adventure-may-2010/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 16:31:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6102 Yesterday we posted a photo and video update for the ongoing construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Click Here to see it), so today we’ll take a look around the rest of the park.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/09/photo-update-whats-new-and-different-at-universals-island-of-adventure-may-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 12:27:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6070 This may very well be our last construction update before The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in Universal Islands of Adventure. The grand opening is June 18, 2010, but most expect it to have some soft openings before then.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/five-questions-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-art-director/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/five-questions-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-art-director/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 19:40:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6050 With the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter just around the corner, Universal is going behind-the-scenes and asking questions of the people who are bringing the world of Harry Potter to life at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Today, they kick-off their Five Questions series with Alan Gilmore, art director for Harry Potter films and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/06/five-questions-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-art-director/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/30/parksaver-wizard-wanderlust-package-available-from-renaissance-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/30/parksaver-wizard-wanderlust-package-available-from-renaissance-orlando/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:36:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6013 By Christopher Ollendorf Hey Savers! Everyone here in the Orlando area is patiently waiting for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park over at Universal. I feel lucky since I live here I don’t need to get a place to stay, but many of you will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/30/parksaver-wizard-wanderlust-package-available-from-renaissance-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/an-invitation-to-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/an-invitation-to-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:17:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5995 It didn’t come by owl, but we just received a media invitation to attend the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Here’s a look at the unboxing. Once the distressed looking box is open, you can see a letter sealed with a wax stamp of the Wizarding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/an-invitation-to-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/epcot-photo-update-whats-new-interesting-and-different/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/epcot-photo-update-whats-new-interesting-and-different/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:00:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5966 My family and I took advantage of Orange county schools letting out an hour earlier on Wednesdays to visit Epcot yesterday. It had been a few weeks since we’d last visited. If you followed @Attractions on Twitter last night, you may have already seen some of these in our Tweets. But there’s some new pictures [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/epcot-photo-update-whats-new-interesting-and-different/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/dark-ride-fans-pick-their-favorites-in-orlando-magic-kingdom-named-best-dark-ride-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/dark-ride-fans-pick-their-favorites-in-orlando-magic-kingdom-named-best-dark-ride-park/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:01:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5962 To amusement park lovers, Orlando may be the mecca for dark attractions. In a recent survey of the Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) (Yes, there’s a club just for fans of indoor attractions), members chose Magic Kingdom as their “Favorite Dark Attraction Park”. Members were also asked for their favorite dark attractions in the Orlando [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/29/dark-ride-fans-pick-their-favorites-in-orlando-magic-kingdom-named-best-dark-ride-park/feed/ 2