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/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:44:03 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12471 Last night, the first public preview of Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories took place at Universal Studios at Universal Orlando. The show officially opens on May 8, 2012. Scroll down for video of the show. The new nighttime show in the Universal Studios lagoon, highlights 100 years of the most fun, dramatic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/video-universals-cinematic-spectacular-now-in-previews/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:03:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12440 Universal Orlando Resort just released a video featuring an interview with filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Universal Orlando Senior Vice President of Entertainment Jim Timon. A bit of their upcoming lagoon show (Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories) can be seen behind Timon and at the end of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j63vMfmf9gE The brand-new nighttime [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/universal-offers-first-peek-at-their-upcoming-nighttime-lagoon-show/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:02:36 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12183 On Sept. 7 and 8, 2012, Rock the Universe will be back at Universal Studios in Orlando. Rock the Universe one of Florida’s biggest Christian music festivals with some of the best bands in Christian rock. This year’s line up more than a dozen top name bands in Christian rock. Headlining acts include Skillet who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/08/universal-orlando-announces-2012-rock-the-universe-line-up/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11670 The Blue Man Group Insiders will be holding a Fan Meet on Saturday, March 3, 2012 to commemorate the brand new show opening. It will take place at the Sharp Aquos Theatre at Universal Orlando Resort. The new show includes material from the National American Tour along with never before seen content. Attendees will be able to get [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/blue-man-group-insiders-holding-a-fan-meet-march-3/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/some-american-express-cardholders-can-relax-refresh-and-recharge-in-a-new-lounge-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/some-american-express-cardholders-can-relax-refresh-and-recharge-in-a-new-lounge-at-universal/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 17:18:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9114 American Express cardholder who purchase a multi-park ticket or an Annual Pass at UniversalOrlando.com or at the Universal front gate now have access to a brand new American Express Lounge inside Universal Studios theme park. The Lounge will offer guests an air-conditioned space where they will receive complimentary beverages and light refreshments, as well as [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/29/some-american-express-cardholders-can-relax-refresh-and-recharge-in-a-new-lounge-at-universal/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:18:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8244 NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” is coming to Orlando, looking for new contestants for its 12th season. Producers and casting teams are looking for teams of two, who each have at least 100 pounds to lose, and who should be “outgoing with personality” and have the “want, desire, and competitive edge” to vie for the grand [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/11/the-biggest-loser-casting-call-coming-to-citywalk/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/02/an-early-look-at-the-full-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-super-bowl-ad/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/02/an-early-look-at-the-full-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-super-bowl-ad/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:36:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5151 Aol’s WalletPop.com is hosting the exclusive online premiere of the complete Super Bowl commercial for Universal’s new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in Islands of Adventure. The spot is also appearing on the home page of Aol, in advance of its CBS television broadcast on Sunday’s Super Bowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9d1nXpalNs The ad shows two [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/02/an-early-look-at-the-full-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-super-bowl-ad/feed/ 1