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/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:49:12 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12578 According to the online version of Disney’s passholder newsletter, Mickey Monitor, a new Pirates of the Caribbean experience called ‘The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow’ will debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The article says the new walk-through attraction will have guests “enveloped by the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean as seen in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/online-version-of-disneys-passholder-newsletter-reports-new-pirates-attraction-coming-to-hollywood-studios/feed/ 5 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/2011/05/18/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-starts-friday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/18/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-starts-friday/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 17:58:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9071 Review by Kevin Yee Fans of the first three movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series will be pleased to discover that Capt. Jack Sparrow is every bit the same character in the newest film, On Stranger Tides. He improvises, he instigates, and when necessary, he intervenes to help his friends. His famous [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/18/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-starts-friday/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 21:52:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9017 May 12, 2011 – Join hosts Greg Hutson and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLQ4duXtGm4 In this week’s episode: • Recap of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival • World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/12/the-show-episode-24/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/09/capt-blackbeard-coming-to-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/09/capt-blackbeard-coming-to-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 13:10:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9004 A new pirate will be appearing in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Magic Kingdom. Starting on May 20, the projection of Capt. Blackbeard will replace Davy Jones on the fog waterfall in the attraction. The Disney Parks Blog reported that actor Ian McShane, who plays Capt. Blackbeard in the upcoming “Pirates of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/09/capt-blackbeard-coming-to-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:42:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8911 April 21, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8EMFN84Z3A In this week’s episode: • Baby cheetah and puppy companion at Busch Gardens • Cheetah Hunt roller coaster launch testing • Disney’s economic impact [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/21/the-show-episode-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/from-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-angelica-arrives-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/from-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-angelica-arrives-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:34:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8794 Video by Jeff Lange Photo by Denise Preskitt Penelope Cruz may play Angelica in the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, On Stranger Tides, but the real Angelica is now meeting guests daily at the Magic Kingdom. We were able to speak with her today and bring you this video. Angelica, daughter of the legendary [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/12/from-pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-angelica-arrives-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-high-quality-video-of-johnny-depp-as-captain-jack-sparrow/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-high-quality-video-of-johnny-depp-as-captain-jack-sparrow/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:46:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3280 Johnny Depp appeared on stage in character as Captain Jack Sparrow at the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 11, 2009 along with Walt Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook to announce the title of the next “Pirates of the Caribbean” film called “On Stranger Tides.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM6Batk62cA The film will be released in Summer [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/12/d23-expo-high-quality-video-of-johnny-depp-as-captain-jack-sparrow/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-walt-disney-studios-presentation-featured-nothing-but-surprises-for-excited-disney-fans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-walt-disney-studios-presentation-featured-nothing-but-surprises-for-excited-disney-fans/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:33:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3274 The Walt Disney Studios presentation at the D23 Expo concluded just a few minutes ago and was two-hours of nonstop surprises and excitement for Disney fans in attendance. Beginning with a long montage of Disney’s best films over the years while a live orchestra played film scores and a choir sang, the presentation was hosted [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/11/d23-expo-walt-disney-studios-presentation-featured-nothing-but-surprises-for-excited-disney-fans/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/27/photos-new-pirates-league-at-the-magic-kingdom-transforms-guests-into-swashbucklers/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/27/photos-new-pirates-league-at-the-magic-kingdom-transforms-guests-into-swashbucklers/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:55:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2517 The Pirates League is the newest buccaneer adventure in the Magic Kingdom, featuring makeovers that turn theme park guests into savvy swashbucklers. Depending on the pirate package, a trained Pirate Master can transform boys, girls (ages 3 and up) and grownups into pirates, buccaneers and maidens using facial effects, fake scars, removable teeth, hats, bandanas [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/27/photos-new-pirates-league-at-the-magic-kingdom-transforms-guests-into-swashbucklers/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/details-and-prices-on-the-pirates-league-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/details-and-prices-on-the-pirates-league-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 21:41:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2022 Calling all scoundrels, rogues and ne’er-do-wells – Capt. Jack and the crew of the Black Pearl want you. Starting in late June, the Pearl drops anchor in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom for The Pirates League, recruiting and training Walt Disney World guests of all ages in the scurrilous ways of buccaneers. Each guest checking in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/11/details-and-prices-on-the-pirates-league-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0