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/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:25:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11338 Walt Disney World is offering a special deal for those who live in the sunshine state. From now until May 21, 2012, Florida residents can purchase a “Wild for 3-Day Pass” for $99, valid for entry into one Walt Disney World theme park per day. For even more memory-making, Florida Residents can upgrade to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/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/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:35:03 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10068 Busch Gardens is inviting Florida residents to experience the off-road adventure of a Serengeti Safari free with the purchase of a single-day admission ticket. The Serengeti Safari offers guests a unique look at Busch Gardens’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain habitat during a 30 minute open truck tour. Guests will encounter antelope, rhinos and ostrich while on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/fun-spot-considering-annual-passes-take-their-survey/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/fun-spot-considering-annual-passes-take-their-survey/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:58:40 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9927 Fun Spot is a place where guests can find go-karts, carnival rides and children’s areas at an affordable price. Both of the Fun Spot parks are close to popular Orlando areas. Fun Spot Action Park is off of International Drive near Universal Studios and Fun Spot USA is on 192 in Kissimmee, not far from [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/fun-spot-considering-annual-passes-take-their-survey/feed/ 0 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/2011/03/29/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-study-pass-gives-florida-teachers-free-admission/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/29/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-study-pass-gives-florida-teachers-free-admission/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:09:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8618 Column by Derek Burgan For working teachers in Florida, trips to SeaWorld Orlando just became a whole lot cheaper as they have introduced a “Study Pass” that gives unlimited admission throughout 2011 to active and certified Florida teachers. What’s the catch? Nothing. Not only are there no blackout dates with the pass, but SeaWorld is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/29/parksaver-seaworld%e2%80%99s-study-pass-gives-florida-teachers-free-admission/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/11/parksaver-disney-brings-back-four-day-ticket-for-florida-residents/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/11/parksaver-disney-brings-back-four-day-ticket-for-florida-residents/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:02:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8053 Column by Derek Burgan It’s a good news, bad news situation for Florida residents as Walt Disney World announced it has brought back a very popular four day ticket option from last year, but it has raised the price almost 20 percent. The new “Wild 4 Disney Pass” allows Florida residents four visits to any [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/11/parksaver-disney-brings-back-four-day-ticket-for-florida-residents/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/30/seaworld-parks-raise-ticket-prices-for-2011-but-are-offering-many-deals/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/30/seaworld-parks-raise-ticket-prices-for-2011-but-are-offering-many-deals/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:17:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7770 Article by Derek Burgan The only sure things in this world are death, taxes … and theme park annual ticket price hikes. SeaWorld finally followed in the steps of Disney World and Universal when they recently hiked some ticket prices for SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens. But SeaWorld is offering many specials and incentives [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/30/seaworld-parks-raise-ticket-prices-for-2011-but-are-offering-many-deals/feed/ 3 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/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:20:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6995 Two days after Disney announced it’s raising its theme park ticket prices, Universal Orlando announced most of their ticket prices are also going up on Aug. 7, 2010. A one day, one park ticket is going from $79 to $82, the same as at Disney. (Click here for Disney’s new prices.) Annual ticket price increases [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/disneys-theme-park-ticket-prices-raised/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/disneys-theme-park-ticket-prices-raised/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:04:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6994 Disney has announced their theme park ticket prices are rising a few dollars. A one day, one park ticket has gone from $79 to $82, a 3.8 percent raise. Read on for the full breakdown of changes. Annual ticket price increases have been a normal occurrence for all the theme parks in Central Florida the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/04/disneys-theme-park-ticket-prices-raised/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:44:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6869 We’re giving away five one-day tickets to the Walt Disney World theme park of your choice this summer. To be eligible to win, all you have to do is be signed up for our weekly e-mail newsletter. It’s free to sign-up – Click Here! Each ticket is good for one day at one Disney World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/07/sign-up-for-a-chance-to-win-disney-theme-park-tickets/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/22/parksaver-two-great-deals-for-active-military-officers-and-family/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/22/parksaver-two-great-deals-for-active-military-officers-and-family/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:19:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5364 By Chris Ollendorf Are you or someone in your family serving in the military? Do you or they have an urge to visit a theme park? Well then you’re in luck. Here are just two of many great offers to help you out. Hi. My Name is Chris Ollendorf and I will be writing about [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/22/parksaver-two-great-deals-for-active-military-officers-and-family/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/ticket-price-changes-at-seaworld-orlando-and-busch-gardens-tampa-bay/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/ticket-price-changes-at-seaworld-orlando-and-busch-gardens-tampa-bay/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:16:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4234 It’s become an annual tradition around Central Florida’s theme parks to raise ticket prices by a few dollars. However, SeaWorld is now making an enticing offer for Florida residents to keep them coming back all year. Florida residents can now purchase SeaWorld or Busch Gardens 2010 Fun Cards for $69.95, which is $5 less than their most [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/30/ticket-price-changes-at-seaworld-orlando-and-busch-gardens-tampa-bay/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/05/holy-land-experience-offering-a-free-admission-tomorrow/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/05/holy-land-experience-offering-a-free-admission-tomorrow/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:43:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3768 Holy Land Experience will be offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009). All of their exhibits, live shows and presentations will be available throughout the day. Visitors will be among the first to see their new shows, “The Women at the Well”, “Forgiven”, “The 4 Women Who Loved [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/05/holy-land-experience-offering-a-free-admission-tomorrow/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:30:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2892 Lisa Ann Schreier is a local expert in the business of buying and selling timeshares. We met Lisa Ann at a recent travel expo and thought her insights would be of interest to our readers. Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for her article in the magazine, so we bring it to you here in its [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-timeshare-sales/feed/ 2