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/2012/01/01/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/2011/01/01/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/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:32:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7886 With Christmas almost here, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has ended. Held select evenings in November and December, the special ticket event brings a lot of holiday cheer to the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look at this year’s event. Here’s a video featuring our kid reporters showing you the highlights of the night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSrmW8VB6Io While [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/21/photos-and-videos-from-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/photovideo-update-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/photovideo-update-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2010/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:56:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7284 Some bloggers and members of the media were invited to check out this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on Saturday. The parties began last week and run select dates through Nov. 1, 2010. Here’s our full photo and video report.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/20/photovideo-update-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7050 The Last Tour to Endor special-ticket event was held Saturday night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Star Wars Celebration V convention. The event gave Celebration attendees a last chance to ride Star Tours before it closes Sept. 8, 2010. The event drew many celebrities including George Lucas for a night of fun [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/16/last-tour-to-endor-brings-star-wars-celebrities-and-shows-to-disney-world-full-videos/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 11:34:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6235 Universal hosted a private party which included a tour of the not-yet-open Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. Although we weren't able to attend, plenty of new information could be found on Twitter during the event.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/18/more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-details-revealed-at-private-party/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/16/parksaver-the-best-deals-for-universal-mardi-gras-tickets/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/16/parksaver-the-best-deals-for-universal-mardi-gras-tickets/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:00:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5534 By Chris Ollendorf I have had the luck to be able to travel to many wonderful cities in America but one place I have not been to is New Orleans. I had no reason to go. I never really knew anybody who lived there until recently and now they always invite me to come during [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/16/parksaver-the-best-deals-for-universal-mardi-gras-tickets/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4544 December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there’s no real snow, you’re sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/26/chief-magic-official-justin-muchoneys-surprise-unbirthday-party-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/26/chief-magic-official-justin-muchoneys-surprise-unbirthday-party-at-epcot/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:32:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1835 Disney’s first-ever Chief Magic Official Justin Muchoney celebrated his final day in his role at Epcot, where he randomly invited park guests to join him in a surprise Unbirthday Party in The Odyssey, featuring Alice in Wonderland decorations and characters – as well as a few surprises for Justin. On Earth Day 2008, Justin Muchoney was named [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/26/chief-magic-official-justin-muchoneys-surprise-unbirthday-party-at-epcot/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:04:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1647 The Characters in Flight tethered hot air balloon ride has been running off and on for guests the past few days. It’s been windy so the balloon has been down more than up since it opened. But when it’s up, you can see it from miles away. I’ve seen it while driving down Apopka-Vineland Road [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/13/photo-update-downtown-disney/feed/ 0