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/2012/01/19/legoland-florida-planning-many-special-events-throughout-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/legoland-florida-planning-many-special-events-throughout-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:58:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11501 Legoland Florida is gearing up for for its first full year in operation in 2012 with special events geared towards families with children age 2 to 12: from Lego Friends Weekend to Brick-or-Treat. • Lego Friends Weekend is a daytime party for girls that includes a Lego Friends building event, entertainment, games, activities and more. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/legoland-florida-planning-many-special-events-throughout-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11250 New Year’s Eve at Epcot is always a blast! This year there were four DJ parties, two fireworks shows and one enormous park-wide party! Let’s start with a highlights video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OCFszo57SE It’s a very busy day, and the space near the monorail station becomes the “Journey Grass” parking lot. Additional grassy areas are also used [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/01/a-look-at-how-epcot-celebrated-new-years-eve-2011/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/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/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:59:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10673 The brand new Legoland Florida theme park is gearing up for their first holiday celebration. Christmas Bricktacular will be happening from Dec. 8 through 31, 2011. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. Of course, Legoland is the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/legoland-florida-to-celebrate-christmas-bricktacular/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:40:44 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10593 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is gearing up for another holiday season filled with special shows and decorations. Holidays at Busch Gardens will include live performances, themed breakfasts and a New Years Eve celebration. “Christmas on Ice”, an ice-skating show with a holiday theme, will delight guests from Nov. 19 until Jan. 1, 2012 in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:41:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8014 Jan. 6, 2011 – This week’s show comes to you from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum on International Drive. Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen and Greg Hutson as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6PNSlVJ6aA This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! • Fire [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-six-for-january-6-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:29:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7939 By Don Gworek It was interesting to watch the staging for New Year’s Eve at Epcot come together this week. Stages were set up at the central fountain, Italy and China by Thursday. It looked like it was going to be a great party.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/videophoto-report-from-epcot-on-new-years-eve-crowds-parties-and-fireworks/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7892 Many of the theme parks and attractions are holding special events to welcome the new year on Dec. 31. Some are included with your park admission and some cost extra. Here’s a look at what’s happening. Universal Orlando Multi-platinum rock artist Bret Michaels will be in concert at Universal CityWalk. Known for being the lead [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/22/theme-parks-planning-special-events-to-ring-in-2011-on-new-years-eve/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:09:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4869 There’s a lot going on for New Year’s Eve, but not all of the parks will be having special events or fireworks at midnight. Here’s a list of the special New Year’s Eve events. But be warned that it’s the busiest day of the year and many of the parks may close when they reach [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/29/whats-happening-in-the-theme-parks-for-new-years-eve/feed/ 0