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/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:15:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10397 Orlando’s newest hotel opened on Oct. 1, 2011. The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort is located in Bonnet Creek, which is surrounded by Walt Disney World property. The Wyndham Grand Orlando joins a Hilton, Waldorff Astoria and Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort timeshares in the Bonet Creek area. The hotel, located at 14651 Chelonia Parkway, is managed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 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/2011/08/26/nick-hotel-reaches-their-goal-of-sliming-100000-guests-this-summer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/nick-hotel-reaches-their-goal-of-sliming-100000-guests-this-summer/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:13:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9767 Nickelodeon Suites Resort recently celebrated the hotel’s 100,000th sliming. The slime ticker has been tracking guest slimings on property for three months as part of the hotel’s Summer of Slime. While guests have always been able to get slimed at Nick Hotel, the Slime Squad invaded the hotel at the start of summer and took [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/nick-hotel-reaches-their-goal-of-sliming-100000-guests-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:03:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9762 By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – With the doors of Legoland Florida not yet opened for business, its West Coast counterpart, Legoland California, has announced major expansion plans. Perhaps the theme of recent years at Legoland California would be “Here we grow again!” Going back to 2008, Sea Life Aquarium opened. This attraction includes over [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/26/out-of-the-loop-legoland-california-to-add-a-lego-hotel/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/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:13:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9517 Whirling waterslides, blasting jets, squirting spinners and more – playing in the water is about to get cooler with Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld’s new R Aqua Zone. The interactive water playground is a new addition to the 781-room ocean-themed hotel across from SeaWorld. R Aqua Zone features an energetic teen/tween play area with two twisting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/feed/ 1 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/2011/04/28/gaylord-palms-hotel-adding-dreamworks-animation-characters/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/28/gaylord-palms-hotel-adding-dreamworks-animation-characters/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:30:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8972 Starting this November, guests at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando will be spotting lions, penguins, pandas and ogres around the large resort. Gaylord has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation to bring some of their best known characters in to meet hotel guests. Dubbed the DreamWorks Experience, Gaylord plans to bring some unique experiences to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/28/gaylord-palms-hotel-adding-dreamworks-animation-characters/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/26/disney-announces-royal-rooms-at-port-orleans-and-health-and-wellness-suites-at-contemporary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/26/disney-announces-royal-rooms-at-port-orleans-and-health-and-wellness-suites-at-contemporary/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:17:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8960 Starting this fall, guests staying at two Walt Disney World resorts will have a new room option. Guests at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort may opt to be treated like royalty, while guests at Disney’s Contemporary Resort can feel relaxed – with their mind and body. Continuing the popular “storybook” room concept launched in 2009 at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/26/disney-announces-royal-rooms-at-port-orleans-and-health-and-wellness-suites-at-contemporary/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/26/parksaver-gaylord-palms-rooms-for-good-offers-vacation-accommodations-and-a-chance-to-help-out/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/26/parksaver-gaylord-palms-rooms-for-good-offers-vacation-accommodations-and-a-chance-to-help-out/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:55:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8382 Column by Derek Burgan Gaylord Hotel’s Rooms For Good is a new way to enjoy a vacation in Orlando while also giving a little something back. With each Rooms For Good package booked, Gaylord Hotels – including the Gaylord Palms in Orlando – will donate 10 percent of the revenue to a charity. For March [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/26/parksaver-gaylord-palms-rooms-for-good-offers-vacation-accommodations-and-a-chance-to-help-out/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:31:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8242 The Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites near Downtown Disney has been sold and the new owners are planning a $25 million redevelopment project that should be completed by spring 2012. The renovation cost per room is about $50,000, and will include “a spectacular pool complex, expanded and updated conference facilities, and beautifully revamped guestrooms and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/sheraton-safari-hotel-purchased-with-plans-for-a-25-million-redevelopment/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/01/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-official-hotel-packages-include-a-variety-of-exclusive-benefits/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/01/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-official-hotel-packages-include-a-variety-of-exclusive-benefits/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:14:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8187 Column by Derek Burgan SeaWorld’s six official hotels now provide a unique vacation package that includes several exclusive benefits, and booking the package through SeaWorldVacations.com allows the opportunity to enjoy free all-day dining and the ability to add a ticket to Aquatica or Busch Gardens Tampa for $39. By staying at one of SeaWorld’s official [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/01/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-official-hotel-packages-include-a-variety-of-exclusive-benefits/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/2010/11/25/parksaver-shamu-manta-and-father-christmas-can-be-enjoyed-through-deal-at-renaissance-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/parksaver-shamu-manta-and-father-christmas-can-be-enjoyed-through-deal-at-renaissance-orlando/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:12:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7748 Column by Derek Burgan Not looking forward to the days of having to wake up early to warm up the car or shovel the driveway before work? How about booking a getaway to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld with rates starting at just $109 a night? Located directly across from the entrance to SeaWorld, Renaissance [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/25/parksaver-shamu-manta-and-father-christmas-can-be-enjoyed-through-deal-at-renaissance-orlando/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/30/the-1986-way-to-get-to-an-orlando-tourist-attraction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/30/the-1986-way-to-get-to-an-orlando-tourist-attraction/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:32:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7358 Column by Audrey Brown Not that I want to hone in on Andy Rooney’s territory, but there was once a time when getting to an Orlando tourist attraction was half the fun. At risk of having to start a sentence with the phrase, “You know, in my day…” I do want to say that in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/30/the-1986-way-to-get-to-an-orlando-tourist-attraction/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/07/would-you-stay-in-a-haunted-mansion-themed-hotel-room/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/07/would-you-stay-in-a-haunted-mansion-themed-hotel-room/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:30:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7004 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort started offering guests pirate-themed rooms last year and they’ve been a success. Now Disney is considering adding more themed rooms to some of their resorts, such as a Royal Room and even a Haunted Mansion themed room. Dr. James Martin and his family recently stayed at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Upon their [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/07/would-you-stay-in-a-haunted-mansion-themed-hotel-room/feed/ 45 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/parksaver-sequined-glove-may-not-change-the-world-but-it-may-change-your-hotel-view/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/parksaver-sequined-glove-may-not-change-the-world-but-it-may-change-your-hotel-view/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:53:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6922 Captain EO, in the recently returned 3D movie at Epcot, may be out to change the world but Michael Jackson fans may be able to save a bit of change at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The hotel is offering a complimentary “Disney-view” upgrade to Captain EO fans who wear a white sequin glove during [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/parksaver-sequined-glove-may-not-change-the-world-but-it-may-change-your-hotel-view/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/12/new-resort-to-be-built-at-walt-disney-world-art-of-animation-to-open-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/12/new-resort-to-be-built-at-walt-disney-world-art-of-animation-to-open-in-2012/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 13:11:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6150 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts unveiled plans today for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, one of the largest new hospitality projects in Florida that will create more than 800 construction jobs starting immediately. The resort will feature family suites designed around four unique themes: The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars and The Little Mermaid. It [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/12/new-resort-to-be-built-at-walt-disney-world-art-of-animation-to-open-in-2012/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/2010/04/23/photos-coco-key-water-resort-now-open-for-vacationers-and-day-guests/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/23/photos-coco-key-water-resort-now-open-for-vacationers-and-day-guests/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:27:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5886 Coco Key Water Resort, a hotel and water park in one, opened today in Orlando. This is the 10th Coco Key Water Park and the first located in the southern part of the U.S. The resort is located on International Drive near Sand Lake Road, on the site of International Drive’s first hotel. The hotel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/23/photos-coco-key-water-resort-now-open-for-vacationers-and-day-guests/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:50:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5737 Hey Savers, we found another great discount for our guys and gals in uniform. The Rosen Hotel and Resort group is offering 50 percent off rack room rates, and food and beverages for anyone in the U.S. Armed Forces for the rest of this year. After reading all the details, this has to be one [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:02:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5503 By Jackie and Matt Roseboom A brand new Holiday Inn recently opened on Disney property. The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located near Downtown Disney on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, opened in the spot formerly occupied by a Marriott Courtyard. The Courtyard closed about five years ago after it sustained damage during a bad hurricane season. The hurricanes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/05/parksaver-hotel-deals-at-disney-universal-and-nickelodeon-suites/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/05/parksaver-hotel-deals-at-disney-universal-and-nickelodeon-suites/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:03:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5482 By Chris Ollendorf Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. I’m sure many of you have had your fill of snow and cold weather and might be planning a trip to Orlando to thaw out. Here are a few resort specials for all Orlando visitors as well as some specials for Florida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/05/parksaver-hotel-deals-at-disney-universal-and-nickelodeon-suites/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:33:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5307 Universal is now offering a special Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package. For travel starting May 28, the package includes: • Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. • A traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks – one per person. • Commemorative Grand Opening ticket – one per person. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/coco-key-water-resort-opening-on-international-drive-in-march/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/coco-key-water-resort-opening-on-international-drive-in-march/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:22:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4987 CoCo Key Water Resorts are adding Orlando to their portfolio of water resorts and hotels. Set to open in March at 7400 International Drive (near the convention center) [Editor's Note: It's actually not that close to the Convention Center. It's closer to Sand Lake Road.], the 58,000 square-foot canopy covered water park will be the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/15/coco-key-water-resort-opening-on-international-drive-in-march/feed/ 13 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/01/waldorf-astoria-and-hilton-open-near-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/01/waldorf-astoria-and-hilton-open-near-disney-world/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:27:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3710 The Waldorf Astoria Orlando (above right) and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (above left) held their grand openings today. In attendance at the ribbon cutting was Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and a host of Hilton executives and special guests. The two hotels are surrounded by Disney property [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/01/waldorf-astoria-and-hilton-open-near-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/newly-opened-hilton-orlando-ready-for-business-and-pleasure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/newly-opened-hilton-orlando-ready-for-business-and-pleasure/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:10:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3565 By Jackie Roseboom The Hilton Orlando on International Drive recently held their grand opening with a lavish affair, showing off everything the hotel has to offer. The hotel is classified as a hybrid hotel, a combination of a resort and a business hotel. The two sides of the hotel have a very different feel. One [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/23/newly-opened-hilton-orlando-ready-for-business-and-pleasure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/28/new-wing-opening-at-disneys-kidani-village/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/28/new-wing-opening-at-disneys-kidani-village/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:23:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3095 The new Kidani Village expansion wing is scheduled to open Sept. 1. It will feature 160 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas. The additional rooms complete the build-out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas for a total of 449 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The new six-acre Pembe Savanna, adjacent to the expansion, will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/28/new-wing-opening-at-disneys-kidani-village/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/12/banshoo-sushi-bar-opens-at-rosen-centre-hotel-on-international-drive/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/12/banshoo-sushi-bar-opens-at-rosen-centre-hotel-on-international-drive/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:16:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2388 Last week, we attended the grand opening of the new Banshoo Sushi bar at the Rosen Centre hotel on International Drive and were treated to a sampling of the sushi and sashimi that are now regularly available there. The Rosen Centre hotel is located across from the Orange County Convention Center on the southern end [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/12/banshoo-sushi-bar-opens-at-rosen-centre-hotel-on-international-drive/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/19/disney-purchases-washington-dc-land-to-build-new-resort-hotel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/19/disney-purchases-washington-dc-land-to-build-new-resort-hotel/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 13:15:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2113   The Peterson Companies announced today the sale of land at its National Harbor development near Washington, DC to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Disney is considering using the 15-acre site overlooking the Potomac River in National Harbor, MD as the location for a resort hotel for families and others visiting the National Capital Region. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/19/disney-purchases-washington-dc-land-to-build-new-resort-hotel/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/21/photos-from-the-new-kidani-village-at-animal-kingdom-lodge/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/21/photos-from-the-new-kidani-village-at-animal-kingdom-lodge/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:51:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1775 Disney held an “Open Mouse” today for cast members to get a look at their newest vacation club resort, Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Here are a few pictures of the resort. For more photos and information, buy a copy of our upcoming Summer issue. We’ll have a full story on the new [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/21/photos-from-the-new-kidani-village-at-animal-kingdom-lodge/feed/ 0