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/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/ 1 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/ 15 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. 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. 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 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:15:59 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10830 The tall center of one of the two new Dumbo spinning rides is now visible over the construction wall of Storybook Circus, in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland expansion. Beautiful elements of the Dumbo story can be seen. The stork is delivering Dumbo, and Mrs. Jumbo looks proudly upon Dumbo’s flight. Note also some paint tests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:01:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10680 Join host Bob Buchanan and kid reporter Quinn at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as they bring you highlights from the night and all of the attractions news of the week. On this week’s The Show: • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: decorations, foods, dancing, lights • SeaWorld announcement of three new attractions • News [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/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/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:26:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10510 By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we look at construction in Magic Kingdom (including several shots of Fantasyland over the construction wall) and spy a few locations for the upcoming Sorcerers in the Magic Kingdom interactive game (like Kim Possible, but in the Magic Kingdom). Then we tour Fort Wilderness, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10438 A fee of $10 per person will be charged to guests who reserve a table at specific Walt Disney World restaurants and do not show up, or cancel their reservation a day ahead of time. Disney says this is being done because many guests were making reservations at different restaurants for the same time, causing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/magic-kingdom-parking-lot-welcomes-disney-heroes-and-villains-and-a-new-procedure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/magic-kingdom-parking-lot-welcomes-disney-heroes-and-villains-and-a-new-procedure/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:13:26 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10368 The parking lot at Magic Kingdom has been retimed and retooled to incorporate the names of Disney Heroes and Villains. Say “hello” to Woody, Aladdin, Simba, Hook, Scar, Zurg and a half dozen other goodies and baddies. They have replaced sections named for “classic” Disney characters and Dwarfs. New names for sections of the lot [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/19/magic-kingdom-parking-lot-welcomes-disney-heroes-and-villains-and-a-new-procedure/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:26:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10195 By Andrew Kiste Every time I make a trip to Walt Disney World, the first park I always go to is the Magic Kingdom. Rather than follow the crowds and head to the right towards Tomorrowland, my family goes left into Adventureland and immediately onto one of my all-time favorite attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/09/attractions-in-detail-is-pirates-of-the-caribbean-based-on-fact-or-fiction/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10093 Join hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ6DOVESGo This week: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration • Interview with an Imagineer about the new Fantasyland • News in the Queue: Town of Celebration, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:24:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10051 It was a party in the park. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World in general turned 40 years old yesterday and many celebrations were held. There was a character parade, sing-long, speeches, and special fireworks – and don’t forget the special merchandise. It was 40 years ago – Oct. 1, 1971 — when Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:02:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10033 The Disney Parks Blog held their first ever “Trick of Meet-Up” last night at the Magic Kingdom. The first to respond to a blog post announcing the meet-up were selected to attend with a guest, totaling about 300 guests. In case you weren’t able to attend, here’s a rundown of the evening. Let’s start with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/30/disney-parks-blog-holds-first-trick-or-meet-up-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-a-lucky-few/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:38:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9973 Walt Disney World will be celebrating their 40th year on Oct. 1, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom with a character parade and sing-along in the morning, 40th branded merchandise and artist signings all day, and a special edition of the Wishes fireworks at night. The celebration will start just before 10 a.m. as Mickey, Minnie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:00:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9877 We’ve highlighted the very scary fun on tap at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, but for the little ones and the horror adverse, SeaWorld and Disney’s Halloween fun may be more your style. Disney’s Halloween parties take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on 23 select nights between Sept. 13 and Nov. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:20:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9859 Join Heather and Ali for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EMWuvgrMro This week: - Downtown Disney Update - More from Disney’s D23 Expo - Halloween Horror Nights Preview - Miss America Goes to Disney World - News You Can Use And Much More! You can also subscribe to The Show on iTunes, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/08/the-show-episode-40/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/disney-world-cast-member-in-need-of-a-kidney-donor/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/disney-world-cast-member-in-need-of-a-kidney-donor/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:48:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9847 If you’ve seen a parade at the Magic Kingdom you’ve probably seen Olga. But what you wouldn’t know is that this Walt Disney World cast member is need of a kidney. Her fellow friends and cast members are helping to raise money for her treatment and are helping in her search for a donor. Olga [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/06/disney-world-cast-member-in-need-of-a-kidney-donor/feed/ 16 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:30:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9676 On the weekend of Sept. 9 and 10, Christian music artists will be taking over two Orlando theme parks for special-ticket events. Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios, featuring performances by 17 Christian music artists, guest speakers, candlelight ceremonies, and all-new fan zone, and Night of Joy returns to the Magic Kingdom with live performances by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/29/universal-and-disney-bring-christian-music-back-to-their-parks-sept-9-and-10/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:09:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9682 We headed over to the Magic Kingdom yesterday evening to see the new/old Enchanted Tiki Room. Here are some of the more interesting things we saw. We started our trip at the Grand Floridian to get a look at the upcoming expansion. This wall lines the walkway from the resort out to the spa near [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/classic-attraction-to-reopen-aug-15-as-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/classic-attraction-to-reopen-aug-15-as-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:12:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9615 The old management is gone and the classic attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be back to its original form when it reopens Aug. 15, 2011. The show formerly known as Tropical Serenade, The Enchanted Tiki Birds, and most recently, The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, will now be known as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/classic-attraction-to-reopen-aug-15-as-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:47:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9541 On Friday, Sept. 30, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be transformed into an underworld party celebrating the Haunted Mansion ride at the Magic Kingdom. This limited-ticket special event costs $285 and will offer special guests, food, gifts and an auction. The event will include a recreation of the Haunted Mansion cemetery inside the Contemporary Resort, a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/20/room-for-one-more-special-ticket-event-to-celebrate-disneys-haunted-mansion/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:07:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9521 By Anthony Armenia It’s time for another look at Magic Kingdom’s new Fantasyland construction progress. This time we will give you a ground point-of-view of the expansion. A lot of progress has happened since our last post. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Remember, the new Fantasyland is expected to open in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:10:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9482 The One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting an update this week. Part of what guests will see is a video produced by Walt Disney Imagineering showing what’s being worked on currently in the parks, including the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The Disney Parks Blog has released a excerpt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:19:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9467 Join hosts Mark Daniel and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=962euw55IbM In this week’s episode: • Aerial View of Fantasyland construction • Pirate’s Dinner Adventure new show • Update on Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2011 • New Harley Davidson store at Downtown Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/07/the-show-episode-32/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/03/its-an-emotional-evening-as-flynn-rider-bids-fairwell-to-guests-at-magic-kingdom-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/03/its-an-emotional-evening-as-flynn-rider-bids-fairwell-to-guests-at-magic-kingdom-video/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:59:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9454 Yesterday was an emotional one for Flynn Rider, Rapunzel and all the cast who help out at the Tangled play and greet experience at Magic Kingdom. Flynn made his last regular appearance in the Fairytale Garden with Rapunzel. Flynn and Rapunzel danced with the children, their parents and other fans around the large table then [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/03/its-an-emotional-evening-as-flynn-rider-bids-fairwell-to-guests-at-magic-kingdom-video/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:25:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9427 We took a flight over the Magic Kingdom yesterday to bring you this updated look at the Fantasyland construction. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them, and don’t miss our video update below the photos. Here’s the concept art Disney has provided of the finished land. Compare it with the photo below taken [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:06:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9414 June 23, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6lxcfEnp2s In this week’s episode: • One Year Anniversary of Wizarding World of Harry Potter • More details on the upcoming LeakyCon, Harry Potter Convention [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:27:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9368 Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, his wife Susie and two-year-old son Sebastian, served as the grand marshals in the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom today. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner from St. Petersburg, Fla., also celebrated his 33rd birthday with family (including 3-month-old Oliver) at Walt Disney World today. Here Dan talks [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/stars-in-the-parks-indy-500-winner-serves-as-grand-marshal-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0