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/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:10 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12647 The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and find the best of the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:35:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8576 Column by Andy Guinigundo Manta opened in SeaWorld Orlando on May 22, 2009. The flying-style roller coaster has been thrilling guests ever since. A flying coaster suspends guests with restraints with the ride vehicle overhead – headfirst, face down. Manta is SeaWorld Orlando’s fourth coaster. SeaWorld San Diego has been lacking in the thrill ride [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/27/out-of-the-loop-seaworld-san-diego-getting-a-unique-manta-coaster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:09:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4893 Everyone can give a thumbs up or down to any photo in our gallery. As you’ll see below, our American Idol pictures were very popular by visitors to our online gallery. Here are the top 10 photos from 2009 that received the most thumbs up (and least thumbs down). Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/american-idol-stars-dominate-top-10-theme-park-photos-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:22:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4886 Our YouTube channel was a popular place in 2009. We reached more than a million views for a couple of our older videos, while others lay dormant for reasons unknown to us. Sometimes we think a video is going to be a huge hit and it flops, and sometimes we wonder why we’re bothering to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-videos-of-2009/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:03:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4822 Before you can ride a sleigh pulled by reindeer all over the world in one night, you must work your way up. These Santas in training thought the Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld would help them get used to the high-speed twists and turns – just in case Santa needs someone to fill-in one Christmas [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/23/santas-in-training-take-manta-for-a-spin/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/14/photo-miss-america-2010-contestants-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/14/photo-miss-america-2010-contestants-at-seaworld/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:11:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2898 After spending the day at the Universal Orlando Resort on Wednesday (Which we documented with photos and video Here.), the 2010 Miss America contestants gathered for a photo at SeaWorld in front of the new flying roller coaster, Manta. The contestants are in town this week to support the Miss America Outstanding Teen pageant and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/14/photo-miss-america-2010-contestants-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2835 SeaWorld has always offered a way to drift off to sleep while snuggling up near penguins, snoozing by sharks and dreaming with dolphins as part of an overnight experience. But now guests can discover the sea like never before during sleepovers at Manta, a flying roller coaster and animal habitat all in one. Families and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/08/07/have-a-sleepover-with-manta-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:50:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2399 The Summer 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. It’s our first quarterly issue and the first of our new and improved editions featuring nearly 20% more pages, thicker paper, more high-quality photography, and more articles than ever before. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Hitch a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/13/summer-2009-issue-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/11/orlando-magic-fans-take-a-ride-on-the-blue-coaster-manta/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/11/orlando-magic-fans-take-a-ride-on-the-blue-coaster-manta/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:51:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2386 Orlando Magic fans donned game-day gear to ride head-first, face-down on SeaWorld’s new roller coaster Manta. Fans painted their faces, arms, legs (and even hair) and sported Magic-inspired shirts and shorts to root on their hometown team as they cheered aboard Manta.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/11/orlando-magic-fans-take-a-ride-on-the-blue-coaster-manta/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/21/video-a-ride-on-seaworlds-manta-coaster-starring-the-orlando-attractions-magazine-staff/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/21/video-a-ride-on-seaworlds-manta-coaster-starring-the-orlando-attractions-magazine-staff/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 23:38:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2178 Today marked the official opening of Manta, SeaWorld’s newest roller coaster. As part of the opening festivities, we were invited to ride the thrilling attraction and have our trip recorded on the “MantaCam,” allowing us to bring you a first-person look at all of the twists and turns that can be found throughout. Prominently featured [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/21/video-a-ride-on-seaworlds-manta-coaster-starring-the-orlando-attractions-magazine-staff/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/07/video-seaworlds-manta-views-interviews-aquarium-and-queue/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/07/video-seaworlds-manta-views-interviews-aquarium-and-queue/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 16:16:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1973 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/07/video-seaworlds-manta-views-interviews-aquarium-and-queue/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/06/manta-opens-early-to-guests-at-seaworld-review-and-photos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/06/manta-opens-early-to-guests-at-seaworld-review-and-photos/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 19:03:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1965 Manta, SeaWorld newest roller coaster, opened 16 days early to a crowd of park guests eager to ride Orlando’s next great thrill ride. The attraction is the first “flying” coaster to come to Orlando, offering a unique angle on the world for its riders. It’s apparent from the moment you enter the Manta queue that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/06/manta-opens-early-to-guests-at-seaworld-review-and-photos/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:43:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1901 This was just posted from SeaWorld’s official Twitterer, @RealShamu: “I have decided to open Manta early. Tuesday, May 5 at noon. Yes, I have that kind of pull. When you speak of me, speak well.” They’ve also just posted this video of the ride from the guest’s point of view. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld2BbcxWzPk]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/30/manta-point-of-view-video-plus-ride-opens-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:18:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1864 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/video-behind-the-scenes-of-manta/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/earn-a-free-on-ride-photo-and-front-of-the-line-pass-for-manta-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/earn-a-free-on-ride-photo-and-front-of-the-line-pass-for-manta-at-seaworld/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:01:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1866 SeaWorld is just over three weeks away from officially opening its newest roller coaster, Manta, and they’re giving Web visitors a chance to receive free digital on-ride photos and front-of-the-line passes by simply spreading the word about the attraction. Visit ridetheflyingray.com to take part in a variety of online activities including following @RealShamu on Twitter, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/earn-a-free-on-ride-photo-and-front-of-the-line-pass-for-manta-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/22/universals-new-coaster-delayed-until-summer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/22/universals-new-coaster-delayed-until-summer/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:41:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1791 From the way it has been looking compared to SeaWorld’s new Manta coaster, you could tell Universal wasn’t as far along. Now word has come that the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster won’t be opening for another few months. From tampabay.com: Universal Studios Florida has stalled the opening of its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/22/universals-new-coaster-delayed-until-summer/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/a-look-at-the-new-manta-coaster-running-the-track/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/a-look-at-the-new-manta-coaster-running-the-track/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:53:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1687 Here are some pictures of SeaWorld’s new coaster, Manta, running on the track. They were doing some testing without passengers as they ran two separate sets of “Mantas” around the twisty track. In the above photo the guests heads will be toward the big manta and they’d be facing out. Some of the construction walls [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/16/a-look-at-the-new-manta-coaster-running-the-track/feed/ 1