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/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 18:50:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12620 Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming movie Brave has been spotted at Epcot, meeting a few guests before she moves to her new area in the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTefwS039U Although you may spot Merida at Epcot for now, in a couple of weeks she’ll start appearing in the Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/merida-from-disney-pixars-brave-makes-her-debut-at-disney-parks-video/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 18:16:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12545 With the announcement of a July opening for the rest of Storybook Circus and a “in time for the holiday season” opening of the remaining expansion (besides the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster in 2014), construction is in full swing. Above is a view of the second spinner for Dumbo The Flying Elephant which recently [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/fantasyland-photo-update-second-dumbo-spinner-construction-casey-jr-installed-and-more/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:31:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12550 By Kevin Yee There are incremental changes as always in the parks (more pylons for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster, a new play area for kids outside Innoventions’ Vision House, railings installed at Big Thunder along the track), but the big news this week will be the test of Fastpass Plus, the reserve-rides-from-home technology previously called [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:41:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12548 Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts. Disney’s current Fastpass system offers free tickets to guests in the parks with a time printed for them to return to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/phineas-and-ferb-to-present-summer-version-of-the-magic-the-memories-and-you-projection-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/phineas-and-ferb-to-present-summer-version-of-the-magic-the-memories-and-you-projection-show/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:28:12 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12514 On May 25, the summer version of the Magic Kingdom’s nighttime show “The Magic, the Memories, and You!” will debut at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Channel stars Phineas and Ferb will kick off a rockin’ summer celebration that visits the beach, the jungle and under the sea with favorite Disney characters and cherished Disney music. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/phineas-and-ferb-to-present-summer-version-of-the-magic-the-memories-and-you-projection-show/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12479 By Kevin Yee It’s been a whirlwind of activity in Walt Disney World lately. Test Track closed down for refurbishment and an a capella singing group now performs in front of the construction walls. The Orange Bird mascot has returned in a big way to the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom (and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:54:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9764 Defeating the Evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at The Magic Kingdom takes years of training and discipline for toys, but can be done in the span of around four minutes by humans. New recruits listen up! Here are the tips and training info to help you [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:11:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12341 By Kevin Yee By popular demand, Photo Finds is back in its original form. Watch for the weekly News in the Queue segment later this week. This week in Photo Finds we capture images of the newest Fantasyland construction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – the support pylons for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster are now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:02:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12273 The newly wrapped monorail for promotion of Marvel’s upcoming film, The Avengers, debuted today at Walt Disney World. The new black design features many of the heroes from the movie. If you’d like to see The Avenger monorail in person, and take a ride, it’s running on the Magic Kingdom express rail from the Ticket [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/31/the-avengers-monorail-debuts-at-walt-disney-world-videophotos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:41:57 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12185 The Shanghai Daily newspaper reported today that Shanghai Disney Resort is hiring its first 100 cast members. The roles range from 3D Designer to Waterworks Plumbing Piping Engineer, and are roles for helping to develop the new resort, which opens in 2015. Visit the Shanghai Disney website to apply for a role. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apXAzSCVPkI Here’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/27/preview-of-shanghai-disneylands-castle-future-park-now-hiring/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:01:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12156 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk • News in the Queue: Agent P game replacing Kim Possible at Epcot; CSI attraction opening; Legoland girls weekend; free wi-fi at Disney resorts; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:34:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12149 By Kevin Yee The first section of the new Fantasyland opened more than a week ago, and the Internet has been abuzz since. We take a closer look at some of the finer details. Numerous posters have been added to the construction walls, some giving hints of coming attractions like the Casey Jr. water play [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/19/photo-finds-up-close-look-at-storybook-circus-and-kennedy-space-center-tour-march-19-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:13:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12110 While part of Storybook Circus’ soft opened earlier this week, construction is in full swing on the second half of Storybook Circus as well as other parts of the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Above is a view of the Casey Jr. water play area and the smaller tent in Storbook Circus. The smaller tent [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:38:06 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12076 This morning Walt Disney World opened the first phase of the New Fantasyland expansion in a soft opening of part of Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom park. The attractions that opened this morning for the first time include Barnstormer featuring The Great Goofini, one spinner of the dueling Dumbos and the Fantasyland Train Station. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:11:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12068 The Torres family was chosen as the first family to help open the Magic Kingdom theme park and start One More Disney Day, the 24-hour Leap Day celebration in 2012. They shot this video that offers a look behind the scenes of this historic event. In this video, the Mayor of Main Street U.S.A. leads [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:57:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12036 The Disney Parks Blog has released a new video offering a first inside the Beauty and the Beast restaurant that’s currently under construction in the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The Be Our Guest restaurant will feature multiple dining rooms and will transform from counter service during the day to table service at night. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:34:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12006 We took to the skies today to bring you some theme park construction updates. In this update we’re taking a look at the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The photo above gives you an overview of the huge area under construction. Scroll down for more photos and video. Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:49:08 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11885 Here’s a few more photos showing what the 24-hour Leap Day was like at the Magic Kingdom. The morning started with heavy fog, as seen in this view from 4:45 a.m. Feb 29, 2012. The queue for the Ferryboat was lined with balloons. Balloons also decorated the Transportation and Ticket Center on 40th Anniversary of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/more-photos-from-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:13:54 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11961 There are a lot of details showing up all over the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom as the Storybook Circus’ late March opening nears. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction where awnings have been added and details have been added to the big top.  The old Dumbo spinner base hasn’t seen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:47:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11878 Hundreds of fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World before the crack of dawn to kick off One More Disney Day. In honor of Leap Year, on Feb. 29, 2012 the park was open for 24 hours along with Disneyland Park in California, a first for Disney Parks.  The celebration started at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:02:13 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11052 The theme parks are always changing, and last year was an interesting one for the demolition of retired attractions. Seen here is the demolition of the original Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, on the night of Oct. 26, 2011. The original location of the Hard Rock Cafe was adjacent to the Universal Studios park, and guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/29/change-is-inevitable-a-look-at-theme-park-area-demolition/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:44:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11870 For the first time ever, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be open for a full 24 hours from 6 a.m. Feb. 29 to 6 a.m. March 1, 2012 in honor of Leap Year. During the day, the parks will offer their normal schedule with attractions, parades, fireworks, and characters, but there will be a few extra [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:58:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11872 By Kevin Yee This week we look at minor changes in Fantasyland (new costumes for outdoor vendors, new stroller parking patterns) and see the alternate distribution center for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Echo Lake is being refilled after a quick draining for infrastructure work. Fantasmic has recently [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:37:47 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11816 It was announced today that the first part of the new Fantasyland will open in late March. The first phase openings will all be a part of the Storybook Circus area. In the Storybook Circus, Dumbo the Flying Elephant spin guests on one of two carousels. The other spinning Dumbo carousel will open at a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:34:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11786 Many rooftop details have been added, as well as new paint and a few trees in the area that can be seen by the public in the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction that can be seen while walking near the teacup [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11625 By Kevin Yee The new card-based interactive game in the Magic Kingdom won’t open officially until late February, but you can test it on select days now if you get lucky. This review shows you the process and what to expect, as well as highlights some of the main features of the game, like your [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/photo-finds-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-role-playing-card-game-jan-31-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11556 The new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is currently testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It’s a role-playing, trading card game which has guests trying to defeat Disney Villains who are working to take over the theme park. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 16 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11554 By Kevin Yee The roadside attraction Dinosaur World, about halfway to Tampa from Walt Disney World, has recently upgraded its facilities and gift shop. We take a quick photo tour of the entire location and also pause on their innovative use of QR codes. At Walt Disney World, the Exotic Driving Experience posts new signs [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:10:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11505 President Obama made a quick stop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park yesterday to unveil a new policy to boost tourism. Here’s video of his full 12 minute speech and more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV8YUb1aBA Main Street was closed from park opening until the President left in the afternoon. A bypass was set up backstage for guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:28:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11383 A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works. Guests will start out at the fire station, near city hall. Look for a sign indicating they’re looking for sorcerers. Once [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:08:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11329 Today, a few elephants were hooked up to the new Dumbo ride Disney is adding to the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland expansion, and our roving reporters spotted some men in hard hats testing them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVPEb7CaAg In the first half of 2012, Great Goofini’s Barnstormer coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and the first half [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:19:24 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10879 Guests will be able to enjoy new experiences at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland in 2012. Here is a list of what will open this new year. Sections of the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom will open early in 2012. In February the first phase of the Fantasyland expansion will be [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/many-new-attractions-and-experiences-coming-for-disney-fans-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11201 Here’s a quick photo update to show what New Year’s Eve preparations were in progress on Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s two nights in a row. Above is the stage in China at Epcot, prepared for the party. The party stage is where the acrobats normally perform, so they move indoors, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:00:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10891 Last week we saw the current state of the Fantasyland Expansion from the ground. Today, we take flight and see the expansion project from Dumbo’s point of view. Here’s what Dumbo is keeping an eye on – Storybook Circus, Dumbo’s upcoming new home. You can see the golden topper and some of the base of a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/feed/ 2