http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Fri, 25 May 2012 14:26:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/heroes-in-a-half-shell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-appearing-daily-at-nick-hotel-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/heroes-in-a-half-shell-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-appearing-daily-at-nick-hotel-video/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12720 Heroes in a Half Shell – Turtle Power has arrived at Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Starting May 25, hotel guests will be able to meet the T.M.N.T., Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, and take part in a special dinner experience, with pizza of course. 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Studio Nick at the Nick Hotel has re-captured the thrills and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/nickelodeons-double-dare-is-back-only-at-nick-hotel-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12581 It’s still spring in Orlando and Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores are celebrating that by bringing you the first hour-long episode of The Show from the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! Episode 70 is taking you behind-the-scenes for a coaster tour at Busch Gardens, geeking out in the famed Vehicle Assembly Building at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:01:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12156 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk • News in the Queue: Agent P game replacing Kim Possible at Epcot; CSI attraction opening; Legoland girls weekend; free wi-fi at Disney resorts; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/22/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-68-for-march-22-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:44:52 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12108 A new exhibition called “CSI: The Experience” is coming to Orlando on March 20, 2012. It will be located at the brand new 7220 Exhibition and Event Center on International Drive. CSI: The Experience is a traveling exhibition that combines the entertainment of the hit show with real-life scientific and investigative techniques. It will come [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/csi-the-experience-opening-on-i-drive-in-orlando/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:50:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12102 It’s pajama party week! Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Spider-Man ride reopens with upgrades at Universal Orlando • News in the Queue: D23 Expo dates set; Universal Mardi Gras concerts; Epcot Flower and Garden guests; Playlist Live coming [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-67-for-march-15-2012/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12092 Kim Possible fans will want to head to Epcot before this summer. That’s when the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will be turned over to Agent P of Phineas & Ferb fame. It’s been a rumor that the Kim Possible game, based on the canceled Disney Channel television show, would be changed over to the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/13/epcots-kim-possible-game-to-be-retimed-with-phineas-and-ferb/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:42:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12052 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Enter to win tickets to Playlist Live • Coverage of “One More Disney Day” • Aerial footage of Fantasyland construction • Walk in the Park weight loss • News in the Queue: Adventure [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/orlando-magazine-show-65-march-1-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:11:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11813 Join hosts Mike Carr and Lulu Picart for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Zipline Safari at Florida Forever • News in the Queue: Jack Hanna at SeaWorld; D23 Twitter contest; Dreamworks experience at Gaylord Palms; Bands Brew & BBQ and Mardi Gras • New Blue Man Group [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/orlando-attractions-show-february-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11638 MouseSurplus, a Kissimmee-based Disney Collectible clearinghouse, will be featured on the hit A&E series “Shipping Wars” next Tuesday. The winning bidder will attempt to deliver a 25-foot-tall Star Wars AT-AT Walker and an 6-foot X‐Wing Fighter to a customer in Utah. The segment was filmed on locaton at the MouseSurplus store front off U.S. 192 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/local-theme-park-memorabilia-store-to-be-featured-on-shipping-wars/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:23:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11340 This week’s theme park and Orlando Attractions news is brought to you by hosts A. Ali Flores and Regina Fernandez. On this week’s Show: • America’s largest hot air balloon debuts • News in the Queue: Wizarding World rumors at Jaws; stars in the parks – Ginnifer Goodwin; baby giraffe at Busch Gardens; Disney’s Leap [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/orlando-attractions-show-episode-57/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:45:58 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10786 An annual tradition is the broadcast of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The show is taped in advance at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, and it’s always great fun to spot production in progress in various locations across the resort.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/photos-and-videos-from-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-production/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/orlando-the-show-episode-46/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/orlando-the-show-episode-46/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:05:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10378 Join hosts Banks Lee and Amanda Powell as they bring you all the week’s attraction news from the grand opening of Legoland Florida. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU0nmAq32oA This week: • Grand opening of Legoland Florida • Rides at Legoland • Lego Driving School • Captain Brickbeard’s Water Ski Show • News in the Queue: Eat to the Beat [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/orlando-the-show-episode-46/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:43:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9797 Orlando Attractions Magazine’s weekly video show, appropriately called “The Show,” has been bringing Central Florida’s theme park and attraction news to viewers on YouTube and iTunes for nearly a year. Now more than a million Bright House Networks Digital TV customers in Central Florida can watch The Show on their home televisions. The latest episodes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/30/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-now-available-on-bright-house-networks-digital-cable-tv/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:48:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9662 Actor Atticus Shaffer who plays adorably quirky “Brick” on ABC’s “The Middle,” worked his first-ever summer job at Legoland Florida, under construction just outside Orlando. Calling it his “best day ever,” Shaffer tested rides, built Lego models and whipped up kid-inspired snacks with the park’s executive chef. The Legoland Florida theme park opens Oct. 15 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/11/stars-in-the-parks-brick-from-the-middle-checks-out-legolands-construction/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:26:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9621 On Aug. 20, if you have more than 85 pounds to lose and are at least 18 years old, you can audition for a chance to win $250,000 on season 13 of The Biggest Loser right here in Orlando.  From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., individuals and partners can apply at The Groove at Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/08/biggest-loser-casting-call/feed/ 1 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/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:18:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8614 Fans of the Nickelodeon television show Big Time Rush are in for a big time treat if they’re going to be in Orlando on May 14. The guys will be performing live on Universal Studios’ Music Plaza stage. In addition to the concert, fans at the park will have the exclusive opportunity to watch a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/28/nickelodeons-big-time-rush-to-perform-at-universal-studios-may-14/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8318 It’s almost time once again for the sports fans to take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sports stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus TV sports hosts, are headed back to Walt Disney World for the eighth annual ESPN The Weekend March 4 to 6, 2011. This year’s lineup features more than 35 athletes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/17/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-12-for-feb-17-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/17/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-12-for-feb-17-2011/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:41:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8319 Feb. 17, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell 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=NUZpK9pFI9o This week’s show covers these topics and more: • Main Street In Motion Event at Epcot featuring the Chevy Volt • Mardi Gras at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/17/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-12-for-feb-17-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/stars-in-the-parks-paging-dr-smith-and-nurse-minnie-mouse/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/stars-in-the-parks-paging-dr-smith-and-nurse-minnie-mouse/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:37:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8269 Medical expert and best-selling author Dr. Ian Smith, who co-stars on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club, posed with Nurse Minnie Mouse on Feb. 13, 2011 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Smith also is the creator of “The 50 Million Pound Challenge.” He is on vacation with his family at Walt Disney World. Photo by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/stars-in-the-parks-paging-dr-smith-and-nurse-minnie-mouse/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/retro-orlando-theme-parks-in-retrovision-%e2%80%93-six-special-tv-appearances/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/retro-orlando-theme-parks-in-retrovision-%e2%80%93-six-special-tv-appearances/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:46:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8201 Column by Audrey Brown Movies are king when it comes to theme park merchandising, ticket sales and advertising. As early as Aladdin, the Genie was off to Disney World after being freed. Stop for a second and just try to imagine Disney World or Universal Studios without movie tie-ins – it’s impossible. But not so [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/04/retro-orlando-theme-parks-in-retrovision-%e2%80%93-six-special-tv-appearances/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/20/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-eight-for-january-20-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/20/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-eight-for-january-20-2011/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:56:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8095 Jan. 20, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. This weeks show covers these topics and more: • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus • Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom • Gwazi Roller [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/20/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-eight-for-january-20-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/05/stars-in-the-parks-blair-underwood-visits-the-simpsons-and-hall-of-presidents/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/05/stars-in-the-parks-blair-underwood-visits-the-simpsons-and-hall-of-presidents/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:16:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8011 Actor Blair Underwood and his family recently visited Universal And Disney theme parks while in Orlando. At Universal Studios, he’s seen visiting with The Simpsons outside of their ride. And it was only fitting that he visit The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom since he currently plays the President of the United States on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/05/stars-in-the-parks-blair-underwood-visits-the-simpsons-and-hall-of-presidents/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/27/extreme-makeover-home-edition-looking-for-volunteers-at-kennedy-space-center-pep-rally/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/27/extreme-makeover-home-edition-looking-for-volunteers-at-kennedy-space-center-pep-rally/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:47:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7907 Surrounded by the rockets in the garden at Kennedy Space Center, here’s your chance to learn the inside story about America’s favorite “feel good” ABC television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and help build a home for a deserving Brevard County family. An Extreme Makeover: Home Edition pep rally will be held at 7 p.m. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/27/extreme-makeover-home-edition-looking-for-volunteers-at-kennedy-space-center-pep-rally/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/07/help-burt-conqueror-wet-n-wild-and-maybe-be-on-tv/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/07/help-burt-conqueror-wet-n-wild-and-maybe-be-on-tv/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:20:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7839 The Travel Channel’s Bert the Conqueror is coming to Orlando and he’s looking to conqueror the Wet ‘n Wild water park. You may be able to see the filming and be on TV. If you haven’t seen the show, here’s a description for the Travel Channel’s website: “Thrill-seeker Bert Kreischer takes viewers to the legendary [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/07/help-burt-conqueror-wet-n-wild-and-maybe-be-on-tv/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:55:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7818 Four popular singers were recorded today at the Magic Kingdom, giving their performances on Cinderella Castle stage, then later posing with Disney characters. The segments are part of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which will air Christmas morning on ABC-TV. On hand were Jackie Evancho, Lee DeWyze, Sean Kingston and Darius Rucker. First up [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/04/photo-update-singers-headline-day-three-of-disney%e2%80%99s-2010-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:17:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7795 Day two of shooting the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade brought out the biggest stars of the show as a couple of stage performances and the actual parade portion were filmed. Part of the show, which will air on ABC-TV on Christmas Day, was already filmed at Disneyland. Walt Disney World’s portion is being filmed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/03/photo-update-ryan-seacrest-and-mariah-carey-at-day-two-of-the-christmas-day-parade-tv-tapings/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-to-film-at-magic-kingdom-on-dec-3-and-4/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-to-film-at-magic-kingdom-on-dec-3-and-4/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:19:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7573 Registration to attend the taping of the 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade television show on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday Dec. 4 is now open. There’s no cost or age limit to register and you can select to bring as many as seven people with you. Registration is being handled through Active.com, a sports-related [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/09/disney-parks-christmas-day-parade-to-film-at-magic-kingdom-on-dec-3-and-4/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:31:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7178 Universal Orlando has revealed their full line-up of haunted houses and scare zones for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The theme is Twenty Years of Fear since this is their 20th anniversary. And they’ve even released the name of this year’s icon, Fear – the master of everything Halloween Horror Nights has ever been and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/06/video-halloween-horror-nights-2010-commercial-offers-a-glimpse-of-fear/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:32:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7130 All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2011 visited the Magic Kingdom today. Representing 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the ladies restarted the Miss America tradition of walking together down Main Street toward Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Belle met the 53 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/missamercia2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:32:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7060 Star Wars Celebration V took over the West Hall of the Orange County Convention Center for four days. But now that the creatures, droids and Stormtroopers have left, it’s time to look back. Whether you experienced the event or not, you’ll enjoy looking through our favorite photos and videos below. These are just some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/18/a-look-back-at-star-wars-celebration-v-in-photos-and-videos/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:32:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6977 A new Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar/restaurant opened today just off U.S. 192, near Walt Disney World. The new location is the largest in Central Florida, with a 7,500-square-foot building and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor patio/bar overlooking a lake. Tourist sports fans will be able to enjoy the facility’s approximately 50 video monitors (including 3D), 10 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/30/new-disney-area-sports-bar-says-bigger-is-better/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:20:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6953 Dozens of winners, heroes and villains from TV’s Survivor, Big Brother and The Amazing Race got together at Discovery Cove this past Saturday for a day of outwitting, outplaying, outlasting and outrelaxing. The players swam with dolphins and rays and got up-close to the park's exotic animals.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/12/family-feud-now-taping-at-universal-studios-a-report-from-the-first-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/12/family-feud-now-taping-at-universal-studios-a-report-from-the-first-show/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:41:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6888 There have been many television shows and even a few other TV game shows taped at Universal Orlando but arguably nothing with such a rich history as one of my favorite game shows of all time - Family Feud. I got the chance to experience the very first taping of the new season at the show's new home this past Saturday. 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