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/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11627 By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:54:15 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11581 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • President Obama visits Disney World • News in the Queue: 2012 Disney Mom’s Panel; New Epcot books; Legoland’s 2012 events • SeaWorld’s TurtleTrek peek • Construction tour of Legoland’s upcoming water park • Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/orlando-attractions-show-episode-60/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:54:07 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11333 If you live in Florida and have kids 5 years old or younger, they can visit SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for free during 2012. Both theme parks are offering a complimentary Preschool Pass with no blackout dates. The Preschool Pass is valid for unlimited admission to both theme parks. Parents and older children can purchase [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:37:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11094 This week’s holiday theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Mike Carr and Heather Leonardi. In this episode: • Epcot Candlelight Processional • News in the Queue: Bands, Brew & BBQ; Four Seasons at Disney World; Kids fest at SeaWorld; Universal construction updates • Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/22/orlando-attractions-show-episode-55/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11091 By Kevin Yee The SeaWorld Orlando penguin exhibit will be replaced by a ride in the coming months and years, so we swung by to document the building and exhibit as it exists now (the puffin exhibit is already closed). We did the same for Jaws at Universal, which is rumored to be replaced by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10723 Both Busch Gardens and SeaWorld will celebrate Bands, Brew and BBQ starting Feb. 11, 2012. Each theme park will have live bands, specialty craft beer gardens and BBQ from local restaurants as well as the theme parks chefs. At Busch Gardens the bands will be playing at 5 p.m. at Gwazi field: Lynyrd Skynyrd – [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/new-festival-thats-just-for-kids-coming-to-seaworld-in-january/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/new-festival-thats-just-for-kids-coming-to-seaworld-in-january/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10972 SeaWorld Orlando will be the place for kids on Saturdays in January as they present an all-new “Just For Kids” festival featuring concerts by LazyTown, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo-Choo Soul, plus many family-friendly fun and activities. In addition to the concerts, there will be numerous special offers. On event days, parents can [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/new-festival-thats-just-for-kids-coming-to-seaworld-in-january/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:08:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10970 By Kevin Yee Photo Finds this week returns with a tour around SeaWorld Orlando, looking at area decorations, the Sea of Trees show, the Shamu show “Miracles”, the sea lion holiday show, and the new show in the Nautilus theater, “O Wondrous Night: The Greatest Story Never Told”. It’s the nativity story, told with gospel-style [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/photo-finds-seaworld-orlando-christmas-and-new-nativity-show-dec-13-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:57:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10875 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. On this episode: • Christmas events at SeaWorld: Sea of Trees, Longshoremen, O’ Wonderous Night interviews & more • News in the Queue: Jaws closing; SeaWorld holiday contest; Lowry Park Zoo holidays; Theme Park Connection • Holiday [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/08/orlando-attractions-show-episode-53/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:40:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10782 Today through Christmas, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is celebrating the spirit of giving with “25 Days of Giveaways”. During the promotion, a different prize will be awarded every day, culminating with a $25,000 giveaway on Christmas Day. Entrants can win behind-the scenes animal adventures at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including a Serengeti Safari ride with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:01:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10680 Join host Bob Buchanan and kid reporter Quinn at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as they bring you highlights from the night and all of the attractions news of the week. On this week’s The Show: • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: decorations, foods, dancing, lights • SeaWorld announcement of three new attractions • News [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/17/orlando-the-show-episode-50/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:41:46 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10600 SeaWorld in Orlando is set to begin their holiday celebrations with familiar holiday shows as well as new experiences. Events will take place Friday through Sunday nights Nov. 25 to Dec. 11. Starting Dec. 16 until Dec. 31 the holiday shows and specials will run each night inside the park. “O Wondrous Night – The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/15/elmo-santa-and-shamu-will-be-a-part-of-this-years-holiday-celebrations-at-seaworld/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:07:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10589 Wawa convenience stores and their mascot goose are heading south. The Mid-Altlantic states favorite will open their first Florida store near SeaWorld in July 2012. Located at the intersection of Central Florida Parkway and International Drive, this location will be the first of five Wawa stores to go under construction before the year’s end. A [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/09/wawa-a-popular-mid-atlantic-convenience-store-coming-to-orlando-in-2012/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10565 SeaWorld Orlando have announced their plans for two new attractions at SeaWorld and one for Discovery Cove. Look for a 3D/360 experience called TurtleTrek and Freshwater Oasis at Discovery Cove next spring, and a new Antarctic area with a new ride at SeaWorld in spring 2013. The new attractions represent the biggest expansions in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:54:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10458 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown on this special Halloween episode. They’ll bring you all the week’s attraction news from Old Town’s Halloween celebration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC8zmojf7us On this week’s episode: • Halloween at Old Town in Kissimmee • Haunted Grimm House • Spooky Empire Horror convention • News in the Queue • SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:10:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10444 By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we glance around Epcot’s crowded Food and Wine Festival, look at some changes to the Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, watch the 1,000th show of American Idol Experience (featuring special confetti cannons), witness construction of the mini golf at Universal, explore the T-shirts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/photo-finds-a-look-around-epcot-hollywood-studios-citywalk-and-seaworld-october-25-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:18:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10405 Guest editorial by Marc Tyler Nobleman Today, Six Flags holds the license for DC Comics superheroes, but SeaWorld had it first. And what they did with it is still considered (at least by many of the participants) to be the best water skiing show of all time.   From 1976 to 1979, at both the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-waterskiing-superheroes-at-seaworld-a-look-back/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/photo-finds-a-look-at-seaworlds-halloween-spooktacular-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/photo-finds-a-look-at-seaworlds-halloween-spooktacular-2011/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:27:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10380 SeaWorld’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is underway each weekend in October. All the trick or treating, characters and fun is included with admission to the park. It’s geared towards kids, but adults can have fun as well. We’ll have a full report in episode 47 of “Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show”, but below are some [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/photo-finds-a-look-at-seaworlds-halloween-spooktacular-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/seaworld-adds-new-interactive-mobile-game-during-halloween-spooktacular/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/seaworld-adds-new-interactive-mobile-game-during-halloween-spooktacular/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:17:15 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10344 Winning a prize during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is now as easy as downloading an app to your phone. During SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, families can participate in a SCVNGR hunt together to win a prize. The free SCVNGR app is available on iPhones or Android mobile devices. After completing three challenges at SeaWorld during Halloween Spooktacular [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/seaworld-adds-new-interactive-mobile-game-during-halloween-spooktacular/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:00:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9877 We’ve highlighted the very scary fun on tap at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, but for the little ones and the horror adverse, SeaWorld and Disney’s Halloween fun may be more your style. Disney’s Halloween parties take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on 23 select nights between Sept. 13 and Nov. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/12/seaworld-and-disney-offer-halloween-fun-for-the-whole-family/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:50:47 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9874 Discovery Cove is offering a Florida resident rate now through Dec. 31, 2011. Florida residents can enjoy a day for $199 plus tax per person for Dolphin Swim Day Resort admission or $129 plus tax for Day Resort admission. Offer includes an unlimited admission pass to SeaWorld Orlando valid through Jan. 31, 2012 (pass is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/28/the-show-episode-35/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/28/the-show-episode-35/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:58:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9568 Join hosts Samantha Sanders and A. Ali Flores as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQ_O35j4dE In this week’s episode: • Imagineer look at Little Mermaid ride construction • SeaWorld whale rescue • ESPN The Weekend canceled • Halloween Horror Nights first house named • No more Tronorail [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/28/the-show-episode-35/feed/ 11 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:13:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9517 Whirling waterslides, blasting jets, squirting spinners and more – playing in the water is about to get cooler with Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld’s new R Aqua Zone. The interactive water playground is a new addition to the 781-room ocean-themed hotel across from SeaWorld. R Aqua Zone features an energetic teen/tween play area with two twisting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/renaissance-orlando-hotel-opens-new-interactive-water-playground/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/seaworld-introduces-after-3-ticket-for-summer-nights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/seaworld-introduces-after-3-ticket-for-summer-nights/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:21:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9474 SeaWorld has introduced a new ticket option for the summer. For $49.99, guests can visit SeaWorld after 3 p.m. The normal price for a day at SeaWorld right now is $71.99. For that price Florida residents can return a second day. But the After-3 ticket was especially made for SeaWorld’s Summer Nights events. Summer Nights [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/08/seaworld-introduces-after-3-ticket-for-summer-nights/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:53:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9441 June 29, 2011 – Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen, Samantha Sanders, kid reporters Quinn and Mindy and teen reporter Thomas as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more live from SeaWorld. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfkuwDbOTiM In this week’s episode: • Summer Nights Central at SeaWorld • Interview with SeaWorld’s Entertainment Manager, Muffett [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:55:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9365 Universal Orlando’s has released a free mobile app for Apple and Android phones, joining SeaWorld, which also released a free app earlier this year and Disney World, which offers a paid app for Verizon customers. Busch Gardens officials say their mobile app is in the works. Both the SeaWorld and Universal apps offer some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/22/universal-orlando-releases-an-official-mobile-app-a-look-at-all-florida-theme-park-apps/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:29:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9284 Staring this Saturday, June 18 and running through Aug. 14, Summer Nights at SeaWorld will last until 10 p.m. every night and include new versions of their summer shows. Shamu Rocks will headline Summer Nights, incorporating a killer whale show with rock-n-roll music. In addition, Sea Lions Tonite will feature the sea lion duo of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9258 June 9, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLaafLiPrY In this week’s episode: • Little Mermaid attraction opening at California Adventure • Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland • Fantasyland construction update • New details [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 20:13:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9165 Column by Andy Guinigundo San Antonio, Texas is a great city. It is home of the famous River Walk, the Spurs NBA basketball team and the best margarita I’ve ever had. Of course, who could forget the Alamo? If you look in the dictionary for the definition of the word “Tex-Mex”, you might find a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/31/out-of-the-loop-seaworlds-aquatica-water-park-coming-to-san-antonio-texas/feed/ 1 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. 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/2011/05/11/seaworld-gets-into-the-movie-making-business-with-turtle-the-incredible-journey/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/seaworld-gets-into-the-movie-making-business-with-turtle-the-incredible-journey/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 14:10:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9009 SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment has formed a new division called SeaWorld Pictures. Their first film, called Turtle: The Incredible Journey, will be released June 24. The film was directed by National Geographic Explorer’s Nick Stringer. Turtle: The Incredible Journey is an award-winning film that follows the life and migration of a loggerhead turtle from hatching [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/11/seaworld-gets-into-the-movie-making-business-with-turtle-the-incredible-journey/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/28/the-show-episode-22/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/28/the-show-episode-22/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:46:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8970 April 28, 2011 – Join hosts Greg Hutson and Smantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojPi46VVV4Q In this week’s episode: • Countdown to Star Tours 3D opening • SeaWorld’s new Shamu show “One Ocean” • Universal’s hints at their new attraction [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/28/the-show-episode-22/feed/ 1 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/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:22:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8664 You’re invited to come run (or walk) at SeaWorld Orlando on April 16 for a good cause. The Dawn Brancheau Foundation is hosting the inaugural “Dream Big 5K” at at the theme park. The foundation has been set up in the name of Dawn Brancheau, the SeaWorld trainer who lost her life last year in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/04/dream-big-5k-to-be-held-at-seaworld-for-a-good-cause/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/03/orlando-informer-can-you-get-close-to-the-animals-at-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/03/orlando-informer-can-you-get-close-to-the-animals-at-seaworld/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:29:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8657 Column by Dan Hatfield Dear Orlando Informer: We’re planning a trip to Orlando and we’re going to go to SeaWorld for the first time. Are there a lot of opportunities to get close to animals, or do most of the encounters happen with the animals behind fences and plexiglass? I want to be able to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/03/orlando-informer-can-you-get-close-to-the-animals-at-seaworld/feed/ 3