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/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11613 We stopped by the Magic Kingdom for a bit yesterday to give you the latest view of the Fantasyland expansion. Below are our video and photo close-ups and descriptions. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Click Here for a look at what guests can see while standing by the Mad Tea Party [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:40:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11371 By Anthony Armenia Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is starting off the New Year great with lots of new offerings for guests opening soon. From The Animal Care Center to Iceploration and everything in between, this next month is going to be a big one. The walls are down at the Animal Care Center in Nairobi [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 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/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:11:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10908 The Katsura Grill opened this week at the Japan pavilion, after a refurbishment that began in August. This used to be called Yakitori House. The new theme is the strolling gardens at the Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan. In these photos the bright white rock looks like a dusting of snow. These exterior benches are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:36:54 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10813 The Theme Park Connection Warehouse held its grand opening this morning, and collectors flooded the aisles finding both long-sought treasures and great deals. The 4,000-sq.-ft. space is filled floor to ceiling with memorabilia.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:37:30 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10636 The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, IAAPA, is hosting an expo inside the Orange County Convention Center through Friday. The Expo features the leaders of world’s theme parks, water parks, fun centers, zoos, and aquariums as they preview and showcase new rides and technology. The Orange County Convention Center is converted into a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/16/iaapa-attractions-expo-2011-underway-in-orlando-photos-from-day-one/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:33:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10529 The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex introduced a new stop in their Up-Close Tour this week. The new stop is the VAB, or Vehicle Assembly Building, where components of the Space Shuttle were joined together in preparation for launch. The three shuttle orbiters are being prepared for display in museums. Endeavour is currently in storage [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:52:52 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10400 The Walt Disney World monorail count is back at 12 with the recent addition of Monorail Peach to the rails. Peach is the newest stripe color since Monorail Teal, which was created from sections of two other trains. But really, the Tronorail was between Teal and Peach. Tronorail was Monorail Coral, covered with temporary graphics [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/full-tour-of-legoland-florida-a-look-at-all-the-attractions-stores-and-restaurants/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/full-tour-of-legoland-florida-a-look-at-all-the-attractions-stores-and-restaurants/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:46:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10120 Legoland Florida officially opens in a few days on Oct. 15, 2011, but a lucky few have been getting previews of the park. We went to the park yesterday as a guest for one of two AAA member previews. We took photos and videos of just about every ride, show, store and restaurant. Let’s start [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/full-tour-of-legoland-florida-a-look-at-all-the-attractions-stores-and-restaurants/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:07:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10006 By Nick Lepa, photos by Evan Decarmine and Nick Lepa. With the busy summer season ending, we decided to take a trip to Islands of Adventure on a recent weekend. Although the crowds weren’t to be found, the fun still was.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9980 Busch Gardens’ scary Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, has begun. The theme this year is the Dark Side of the Gardens – Zombies Live Here. As soon as you enter the park that becomes evident as roaming hoards of zombies and other creatures are all throughout the park. Here are some photos and videos from this year’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9957 I attended Universal’s first ever Halloween Horror Nights Tweet-up last week and was lucky enough to win a ticket to their Team Member Advance Screaming last night. Here are some photos and video from the preview to give you a taste of the event this year.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:55:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9566 This Saturday, July 30, 2011, the 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist will march through Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center. The march will take place at 11 a.m. and is part of the History Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. “We held this event last year in conjunction with the costume exhibition,” said Marketing Manager Jen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/27/stormtroopers-to-invade-the-history-center-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:57:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9444 The Harley-Davidson store at Downtown Disney has some new digs. The store has moved into the West Side in the spaces formerly occupied by LittleMissMatched and Mickey’s Grove. In addition to still selling all the items they have always carried, the new location brings some new features. This is just one half of the 3,635-square-foot [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/01/harley-davidson-store-moves-into-the-west-side-of-downtown-disney/feed/ 4 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/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:13:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9201 Several stars from “Survivor,” as well as some from “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother,” will be available to meet at the Celebration Town Center from July 29 to 31 as part of their Summer Sidewalk Sale, with proceeds going to Give Kids the World. The weekend event will include autograph signings with the reality [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/reality-stars-to-appear-at-celebration%e2%80%99s-summer-sidewalk-sale/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:29:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8917 SeaWorld’s new Shamu show made its world premier today in Orlando with special appearances and a fireworks finale. Earth Day makes a fitting day for the show that promises to present an inspiring and educational message that both humans and animals are part of one world, one ocean. Let’s take a look at some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/a-look-at-the-many-changes-during-this-years-flower-and-garden-festival-at-epcot/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/a-look-at-the-many-changes-during-this-years-flower-and-garden-festival-at-epcot/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:17:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8768 By Don Gworek You know Epcot is in full bloom during their annual Flower and Garden Festival. But did you know you may see very different sights if you visit the festival at its start and again near the end? Even though the festival began a little over a month ago, many changes have taken [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/a-look-at-the-many-changes-during-this-years-flower-and-garden-festival-at-epcot/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/photo-finds-epcots-flower-and-garden-festival-has-begun/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/photo-finds-epcots-flower-and-garden-festival-has-begun/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:58:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8432 The 18th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has begun. The festival runs for the next two and a half months (ends May 15) so you have plenty of time to plan a trip. We were there on day one to give you this look around. As you can see above, the first of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/photo-finds-epcots-flower-and-garden-festival-has-begun/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:49:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8384 By Don Gworek This was the third running of Disney’s Princess Half Marathon, and its popularity continues to grow. It’s probably the most Disney of all of the runDisney events, with what seems to be more characters, entertainment and music per mile than the January half marathon. The highlight of the race is surely when [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/27/2011-princess-half-marathon/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/cheetahhunthardhattour/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/cheetahhunthardhattour/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:35:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8334 We were recently invited to take a guided hard hat tour of Busch Gardens’ newest attraction. The Cheetah Hunt roller coaster and Cheetah Run animal habitat are set to open at 9 a.m. on May 27, 2011. Let’s see how the construction is coming along. Let’s start with the video of our tour, led by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/23/cheetahhunthardhattour/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/phineas-and-ferb-meet-and-play-experience-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/phineas-and-ferb-meet-and-play-experience-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8240 They’ve made some special appearances at Walt Disney World, but they’ve never had a regular place guests could meet them. That’s changing sometime in May when Phineas and Ferb from the Disney Channel cartoon come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will be able to take part in an energetic and fun meet and play experience [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/10/phineas-and-ferb-meet-and-play-experience-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:40:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8027 By Don Gworek Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is one of the biggest group events in the Orlando area with a registration of more than 50,000. This is the size of some of the major conventions that come to town. When you factor in non-running guests who join their family members on the trip, it’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/feed/ 4 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/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:30:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7854 SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is in full swing. We visited last weekend to bring you these sights from many of their holiday happenings. You can see it all for yourself tonight and tomorrow night and nightly from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2011. Here’s what you’ll find: • The Polar Express Experience: Now boarding! It’s a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/11/photos-and-videos-from-seaworlds-christmas-celebration-2/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/serengeti-night-safari-offers-a-fun-unique-busch-gardens-tour/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/serengeti-night-safari-offers-a-fun-unique-busch-gardens-tour/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:15:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7596 For a unique night of fun and facts, check out the Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens. The tour isn’t offered year-round, so make plans soon if you’d like to experience it. One of the things that makes this tour is unique is that it’s for adults only. Because of the included Anheuser-Busch beverages, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/12/serengeti-night-safari-offers-a-fun-unique-busch-gardens-tour/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:14:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7320 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) officially kicks off this Friday Sept. 24, 2010, but a special preview was held tonight for Universal team members and their guests. Luckily a friend of a friend works there and brought me as their guest. We’re going to bring you a full report with more photos and videos after the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/22/photo-update-halloween-horror-nights-employee-preview-a-look-at-the-scare-zones-and-fear/feed/ 2 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/2010/08/02/new-dinner-show-treasure-tavern/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/02/new-dinner-show-treasure-tavern/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:50:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6983 If you’re looking for a fun night out without the kids, a new adult dinner show has opened up just off International Drive. Treasure Tavern features a unique combination of dancing and exotic acts with an overtone of comedy and adult fun surrounding a great three-course meal. The show is themed around Gretta Von Keagel, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/02/new-dinner-show-treasure-tavern/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:33:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6949 Wizards, witches and other magical creatures were in abundance last weekend at Universal Orlando, specifically the Royal Pacific Resort, at Infinitus 2010, a Harry Potter conference. The four-day event included many discussions about the books and movies and of course, a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Most attendees came from out of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 22:27:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6409 Warning! If you like to experience new attractions for yourself without knowing much about them, and you’re planning a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, stop reading now. But if you want to know all about what guests will find in the new area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, read on …]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/30/spoiler-filled-look-at-the-new-harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-and-the-rest-of-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 57 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 21:25:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6394 While the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure wasn’t open to everyone today, those who pre-purchased a special hotel package were allowed in for a couple of hours. While we haven’t been in yet, reader Chris Nash from Chicago was part of the lucky group and he returned with a bunch [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:28:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5614 Universal not only release the public grand opening date of June 18, 2010 today, they also released new details on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride and the queue for it inside Hogwarts Castle. Universal says the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will let guests feel things no one has ever [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/15/a-look-at-the-costumes-celebrities-and-more-at-megacon-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/15/a-look-at-the-costumes-celebrities-and-more-at-megacon-2010/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:17:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5524 MegaCon 2010 was held this past weekend at the Orange County Convention Center and it was huge. The actual space the event took up in the convention center didn’t seem any smaller or larger than past years, but the crowds seemed at record levels on Saturday. We were told they almost reached capacity and were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/15/a-look-at-the-costumes-celebrities-and-more-at-megacon-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/photos-from-epcots-2010-flower-garden-festival/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/photos-from-epcots-2010-flower-garden-festival/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:29:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5466 The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has begun and will continue through May 16, 2010. Even before spring has sprung, Donald Duck and his topiary pals set up camp in full floral color to celebrate the Great Outdoors at the Epcot front entrance. The elaborate topiary features Goofy in a fly-fishing misadventure, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/04/photos-from-epcots-2010-flower-garden-festival/feed/ 2