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/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:18:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11997 While the holiday season is still a long ways off, Busch Gardens Tampa is getting ready to launch an all-new Christmas celebration, Christmas Town. Christmas Town will be a separately ticketed night event held this holiday season. Few details have been released but it will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Nov. 30 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:09:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11473 By Kevin Yee We have two brief updates as Photo Finds brings you a collection of pictures from Legoland and the Brevard Zoo. In Legoland, the emphasis is on the (now-removed) holiday decorations, with special attention given to all the Santas, elves, and reindeer added to Miniland (miniature cities built of brick). At the Brevard [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/photo-finds-a-look-at-legoland-floridas-miniland-and-the-brevard-zoo/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11250 New Year’s Eve at Epcot is always a blast! This year there were four DJ parties, two fireworks shows and one enormous park-wide party! Let’s start with a highlights video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OCFszo57SE It’s a very busy day, and the space near the monorail station becomes the “Journey Grass” parking lot. Additional grassy areas are also used [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:26:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10990 By Andy Guinigundo The days following Thanksgiving each year mark the time when the Christmas season begins full-force. The Monday following Thanksgiving, Legoland California had its annual first lighting ceremony for the largest Lego Christmas Tree in the world. While Legoland Florida celebrates its first Christmas, Legoland California wraps up 12 seasons with its 9th [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/out-of-the-loop-skateboarding-legend-flips-the-switch-on-legoland-california-christmas/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10981 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee from the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World. On this episode: • Santa relaxes Florida style at the Swan and Dolphin Resort • Christmas events at the Swan and Dolphin • News in the Queue: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:08:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10970 By Kevin Yee Photo Finds this week returns with a tour around SeaWorld Orlando, looking at area decorations, the Sea of Trees show, the Shamu show “Miracles”, the sea lion holiday show, and the new show in the Nautilus theater, “O Wondrous Night: The Greatest Story Never Told”. It’s the nativity story, told with gospel-style [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10864 Legoland Florida celebrated the start of their first holiday event at the new park yesterday. USA Olympic medalist David Oliver threw the switch to light the Lego Christmas tree. Oliver was joined by Legoland Florida General Manager Adrian Jones in front of the 30-foot-tall tree made from 270,000 Duplo and Lego bricks. After Olympic Hurdler [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:18:29 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10678 Nickelodeon Suites Resort’s second annual “Let It Snow” celebration is underway. The resort’s snowy theme will last until Jan. 2, 2012. Resort guests can enjoy an 80-foot-long Ice Slide, snow falling nightly on the Oasis Pool, Holiday lights that dance to music, Fire Pits and poolside hot chocolate and S’mores. Santa Claus and popular Nickelodeon [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:48:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10772 This December the Lowry Park Zoo will transform into a Wild Wonderland. Guests will be able to enjoy festive holiday music, lights, unlimited Zoo rides and real reindeer. Special holiday hours will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 3, 9-11, 16-23, and 26-31. Holiday décor will light up the Zoo’s pathways. The castle [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/the-12th-annual-wild-wonderland-returns-to-tampa%e2%80%99s-lowry-park-zoo/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:01:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10720  The Osborne Lights are normally seen during the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  What if Epcot was decorated like the Osborne Lights? This parody video takes an imaginative look at a dream. You might be surprised to see who’s dreaming this dream … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUxrz-YZtzA If you enjoyed that video, you might like to take [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:59:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10673 The brand new Legoland Florida theme park is gearing up for their first holiday celebration. Christmas Bricktacular will be happening from Dec. 8 through 31, 2011. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. Of course, Legoland is the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:41:46 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10600 SeaWorld in Orlando is set to begin their holiday celebrations with familiar holiday shows as well as new experiences. Events will take place Friday through Sunday nights Nov. 25 to Dec. 11. Starting Dec. 16 until Dec. 31 the holiday shows and specials will run each night inside the park. “O Wondrous Night – The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:40:44 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10593 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is gearing up for another holiday season filled with special shows and decorations. Holidays at Busch Gardens will include live performances, themed breakfasts and a New Years Eve celebration. “Christmas on Ice”, an ice-skating show with a holiday theme, will delight guests from Nov. 19 until Jan. 1, 2012 in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:07:16 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10516 Universal Orlando will be celebrating the holidays from Dec. 3 until Jan. 1, 2012 with special events and activities inside both theme parks as well as all three on-site hotels. At Islands of Adventure, families can enjoy different Grinch-themed shows and activities. “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” is a daily show starring The Grinch and the Whos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 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/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9980 Busch Gardens’ scary Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, has begun. The theme this year is the Dark Side of the Gardens – Zombies Live Here. As soon as you enter the park that becomes evident as roaming hoards of zombies and other creatures are all throughout the park. Here are some photos and videos from this year’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:02:39 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9920 Halloween is coming to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. One of Tampa’s largest family Halloween events is getting ready for its 13th year. Meander through monstrous marshes and escape carnivorous creeping vines during ZooBoo. The Lowry Park Zoo is offering guests a “Shriek Peek” preview of ZooBoo on Sept. 23 and 24 for $10 per person. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/18/lowry-park-zoo-zooboos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/gaylord-palms-to-shrek-the-halls-at-this-years-ice-exhibit-many-other-dreamworks-animation-events-planned/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/gaylord-palms-to-shrek-the-halls-at-this-years-ice-exhibit-many-other-dreamworks-animation-events-planned/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:41:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9547 Sightings of a lion, panda, penguins and a large cat were reported at the Gaylord Palms Resort yesterday, but guests need not panic. It was Christmas in July as DreamWorks Animation characters made an appearance at the hotel to help announce their part in this year’s holiday season at the resort. Shrek, Alex, Po, King [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/gaylord-palms-to-shrek-the-halls-at-this-years-ice-exhibit-many-other-dreamworks-animation-events-planned/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:16:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9513 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has been teasing a zombie theme for a few months, and now it’s been made official. The theme for Howl-O-Scream 2011 will be The Dark Side of the Gardens: Zombies live here. Busch Gardens officials posted this on their Facebook page: … for the first time in HOS history, BOTH BG [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/feed/ 1 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/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:18:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9374 This July, Santa Claus will be spending his summer vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, along with his wife, Mrs. Claus. The couple will make public appearances on the evenings of July 16 and 17 and 23 and 24, with guests having an opportunity to get a family photo with the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/21/a-look-at-what-orlandos-theme-parks-have-planned-for-july-4-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/21/a-look-at-what-orlandos-theme-parks-have-planned-for-july-4-2011/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:35:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9337 Central Florida’s theme parks will be crowded on the Fourth of July. In fact, Orlando was named the number one destination for the July 4 Weekend by Travelocity. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun watching the special events and fireworks shows. Here’s what each theme park is planning for Independence Day. Magic Kingdom: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/21/a-look-at-what-orlandos-theme-parks-have-planned-for-july-4-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:13:06 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9120 “A Flashback 4th of July” will send the town of Celebration back in time to the ’80s and feature a costume contest, a concert by A Flock of Seagulls, a fireworks show set to ’80s musical hits, and an interactive Kids Zone. Additional music will be offered by KattyShack and the Dixieland Jazz Band. The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/15/celebration-town-center-to-commemorate-4th-of-july-with-an-80s-prom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:03:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8220 Column by Derek Burgan Here’s a brief look at several of the Valentine’s Day-related offers available at Orlando attractions. SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove has three Valentine’s Day packages including: Valentine’s Celebration Package ($129) - Package includes a buoy with personalized message delivered by a dolphin, 6×8 photo, souvenir frame, t-shirt, gift bag and boxed chocolates plus 25% [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:29:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7939 By Don Gworek It was interesting to watch the staging for New Year’s Eve at Epcot come together this week. Stages were set up at the central fountain, Italy and China by Thursday. It looked like it was going to be a great party.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:32:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7886 With Christmas almost here, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has ended. Held select evenings in November and December, the special ticket event brings a lot of holiday cheer to the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look at this year’s event. Here’s a video featuring our kid reporters showing you the highlights of the night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSrmW8VB6Io While [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:30:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7854 SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is in full swing. We visited last weekend to bring you these sights from many of their holiday happenings. You can see it all for yourself tonight and tomorrow night and nightly from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2011. Here’s what you’ll find: • The Polar Express Experience: Now boarding! It’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:59:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7848 Dec. 9, 2010 – Episode two of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show comes to you from the Gaylord Palms Resort. Join hosts Greg Hutson and Samantha Sanders as they bring you to both SeaWorld and Universal’s holiday celebrations. Plus you’ll find this week’s theme park and attraction news, viewer feedback, a fan video, rumors [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-two-for-december-9-2010/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/02/photos-from-day-one-of-disneys-christmas-day-parade-2010-taping/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/02/photos-from-day-one-of-disneys-christmas-day-parade-2010-taping/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:04:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7788 Recording started today for the 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Singers and actresses Debby Ryan (The Suite Life on Deck), above, and Amber Riley (Glee), below, performed. The canine, Santa Paws, from the new Disney holiday movie “The Search for Santa Paws” also made an appearance. The tapings are to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/02/photos-from-day-one-of-disneys-christmas-day-parade-2010-taping/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:35:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7762 One of Orlando’s newest holiday traditions is back. Ice! at Gaylord Palms Hotel has returned and it’s brought Snow! with it. This year’s theme is the traditional tale of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. You’ll see some large sleeping mice, kids all smug in their beds, and of course, Santa Claus – all made out [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/snow-and-ice-in-the-forecast-at-gaylord-palms-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:13:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7756 Now through Jan. 2, there’s a festive chill in the air at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as they celebrate the spirit of the season with the return of several holiday classics. The park has been transformed into a holiday wonderland featuring strolling carolers and Christmas characters, spectacular poinsettias, festive decorations and classic holiday music. But [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/busch-gardens-many-christmas-shows-help-fill-the-park-with-holiday-spirit/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:32:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7752 Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas pose with their children, Dylan, left, age 10, and Carys, age 7, yesterday, along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the Epcot Christmas tree. The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18, 2010. Photo by Kent Phillips/Disney]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-and-douglas-celebrate-at-epcot/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:58:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7738 Universal Orlando is getting ready for the holidays again this year with some favorites returning and a couple of new offerings. The “extra holiday magic” officially starts Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 1. At Universal Studios, the Macy’s Holiday Parade will march down the streets every evening with the same iconic balloons seen winding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:18:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7610 Disney has taken Duffy the Disney Bear to new heights at Epcot – literalry. But it’s all for a good cause. Guests at the park can check out the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree made from 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears. The tree starts Disney cast members’ annual collection for Toys for Tots. Topping the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/15/duffy-christmas-tree-at-epcot-helps-kick-off-toy-drive/feed/ 2