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/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 19:53:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12723 In this week’s News in the Queue, host Banks Lee brings you the latest on: • Putting for Patriots • Spooky Empire’s May-Hem • Largest Lego tower • New Cars monorails at Disneyland • Start of Star Wars Weekends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfsB4wc0zl8]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/news-in-the-queue-cars-monorails-largest-lego-tower-may-hem-and-more-may-24-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12707 By Kevin Yee Life rolls on in Orlando, with Kim Possible Adventure closing down in Epcot and the end of the Flower and Garden Festival as well, but the big new addition was a scale model of Fantasyland put on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at the One Man’s Dream museum exhibit. Hollywood Studios was [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/21/photo-finds-star-wars-weekends-fantasyland-model-and-more-may-21-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12686 Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s Attractions news. In the Queue this week: • Mosi in Tampa adds mummy exhibit • New Travel Channel roller coaster shows • Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to Japan • Star Wars Weekends begins • Carbon Freeze Me at Star Wars Weekends • Star Wars Weekends ads [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/17/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-weekends-roller-coaster-show-more-may-17-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 17:38:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12661 By Kevin Yee We take you to see what’s new at the Disney parks plus to Universal Studios for their new parade and lagoon show on this week’s Photo Finds: At Walt Disney World, the Build a Droid counter has opened, and a new Muppet display greets visitors in the Stage 1 store. More progress [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/photo-finds-fantasyland-disney-parks-updates-plus-universals-parade-and-lagoon-show-may-14-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:36:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12649 Host Banks Lee brings you up to date in Florida’s theme park news. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: • New Superstar Parade and lagoon show at Universal Studios • Despicable Me facade revealed • Testing new Fastpass systems • Legend of Capt. Jack coming to Hollywood Studios • Fantasyland update • Meet Merida [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/10/news-in-the-queue-new-parade-despicable-me-fastpass-capt-jack-merida-more-may-10-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 14:14:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12625 Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s latest attractions news and updates. Here’s what’s in the queue this week: • Turtletrek opens at SeaWorld • SeaWorld’s next attraction • No more plastic bags at SeaWorld parks • Give Kids the World celebration • Sounds Like Summer at Epcot • More info on the next Test [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/03/news-in-the-queue-turtletrek-antarctica-test-track-new-fantasyland-and-more-may-3-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 22:30:51 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12592 Earlier today at Universal Studios, the walls came down around facade for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, which resembles the house from the film. There is also lots of new Despicable Me merchandise for sale in the Studio Store. The marquee for the attraction is installed. Little details on Gru’s home, which is the facade for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/photo-update-despicable-me-minion-mayhem-walls-down-and-new-merchandise-for-sale/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:31:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12550 By Kevin Yee There are incremental changes as always in the parks (more pylons for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster, a new play area for kids outside Innoventions’ Vision House, railings installed at Big Thunder along the track), but the big news this week will be the test of Fastpass Plus, the reserve-rides-from-home technology previously called [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photo-finds-casey-jr-progress-new-fastpass-readers-and-more-magic-kingdom-and-epcot-updates-april-30-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:53 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12511 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: Test Track refurbishment Vision House grand opening at Epcot Busch Gardens Tampa baby aardvark Busch Gardens Tampa cheetah and dog anniversary Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular technical rehearsals Kennedy Space Center Discovery celebration Starbucks coming soon to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12479 By Kevin Yee It’s been a whirlwind of activity in Walt Disney World lately. Test Track closed down for refurbishment and an a capella singing group now performs in front of the construction walls. The Orange Bird mascot has returned in a big way to the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom (and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:32:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12434 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: • Animal Kingdom Facebook game • Chimpanzee movie premier • Orange Bird returns • Disneyland Paris anniversary show • Fertility statues at Ripley’s • New Busch Gardens Christmas event • New monorail voice • VIP [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:11:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12341 By Kevin Yee By popular demand, Photo Finds is back in its original form. Watch for the weekly News in the Queue segment later this week. This week in Photo Finds we capture images of the newest Fantasyland construction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – the support pylons for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster are now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/photo-finds-fantasyland-old-key-west-cruise-typhoon-lagoon-and-more-april-9-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/legoland-florida-water-park-getting-closer-to-completion-with-a-wave-pool-fill-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/legoland-florida-water-park-getting-closer-to-completion-with-a-wave-pool-fill-up/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:45:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12307 It’s less than two months until the Legoland Water Park opens and the attraction is getting its middle name – water! More than a half a million gallons of H20 were pumped into the Lego Wave Pool by a friend of the Lego City Volunteer Fire Department. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfZmK1d7wuc The first wave pool in any Legoland [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/legoland-florida-water-park-getting-closer-to-completion-with-a-wave-pool-fill-up/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/news-in-the-queue-avenger-monorail-merida-meet-and-greet-legoland-tour-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/news-in-the-queue-avenger-monorail-merida-meet-and-greet-legoland-tour-more/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:04:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12301 April 3, 2012 – Welcome to the first stand-alone version of News in the Queue by Kevin Yee. This is a continuation of Kevin’s Photo Finds combined with the news of the week. This week we bring you up-close photos of new Avengers advertisement now wrapped around Monorail Red, as well as smaller updates from [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/03/news-in-the-queue-avenger-monorail-merida-meet-and-greet-legoland-tour-more/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:13:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12110 While part of Storybook Circus’ soft opened earlier this week, construction is in full swing on the second half of Storybook Circus as well as other parts of the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Above is a view of the Casey Jr. water play area and the smaller tent in Storbook Circus. The smaller tent [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/photo-update-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-goes-vertical-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/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/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:34:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12006 We took to the skies today to bring you some theme park construction updates. In this update we’re taking a look at the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. The photo above gives you an overview of the huge area under construction. Scroll down for more photos and video. Click on any of the photos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/06/aerial-construction-update-of-magic-kingdoms-fantasyland-expansion-march-2012/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/photo-finds-dinosaur-world-universal-studios-hollywood-mini-golf-and-more-march-5-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/photo-finds-dinosaur-world-universal-studios-hollywood-mini-golf-and-more-march-5-2012/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:02:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12004 By Kevin Yee Dinosaur World has opened the final segment of their recent expansion. This roadside attraction near Tampa (45 minutes from Walt Disney World) has added additional dino statues and an entire museum with artifacts, real fossils, and a few robotic dino performers. At Universal Studios, the mini golf at CityWalk has opened, but [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/photo-finds-dinosaur-world-universal-studios-hollywood-mini-golf-and-more-march-5-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:13:54 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11961 There are a lot of details showing up all over the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom as the Storybook Circus’ late March opening nears. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction where awnings have been added and details have been added to the big top.  The old Dumbo spinner base hasn’t seen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:37:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11876 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Lulu Picart for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Theme Park Connection Disney memorabilia store • News in the Queue: Music at Mardi Gras and Bands Brew & BBQ; Snow White ride closing date; Fantasyland opening soon; Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/01/orlando-attractions-show-march-1-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:58:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11872 By Kevin Yee This week we look at minor changes in Fantasyland (new costumes for outdoor vendors, new stroller parking patterns) and see the alternate distribution center for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Echo Lake is being refilled after a quick draining for infrastructure work. Fantasmic has recently [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/photo-finds-feb-20-2012-2/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/21/photo-finds-fantasyland-construction-update-at-magic-kingdom-feb-20-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/21/photo-finds-fantasyland-construction-update-at-magic-kingdom-feb-20-2012/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:51:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11811 By Kevin Yee Vertical construction continues at New Fantasyland, where Dumbo’s structures are now painted, and the queue building circus tent is fully in place. Themed and painted elements are appearing outside the Little Mermaid ride, and a new wall near the restrooms by Pinocchio Village Haus gives a hint of the quality theming awaiting [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/21/photo-finds-fantasyland-construction-update-at-magic-kingdom-feb-20-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:34:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11786 Many rooftop details have been added, as well as new paint and a few trees in the area that can be seen by the public in the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction that can be seen while walking near the teacup [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/17/photo-update-more-and-more-details-appearing-in-the-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/photo-update-whats-new-and-interesting-at-seaworld-for-february-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/photo-update-whats-new-and-interesting-at-seaworld-for-february-2012/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:55:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11765 We visited SeaWorld Orlando this past weekend during their Bands Brew and BBQ event. Here’s an update on the event, some construction projects and other things that caught our eye. Lakeside is where all the Bands Brew & BBQ events happen. New this year is a display of Harleys and a place to pose for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/photo-update-whats-new-and-interesting-at-seaworld-for-february-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:04:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11683 Say your last goodbye to Little Red. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced some changes are coming to the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Starting this spring, Disney Imagineers will begin the removal of some of the end show elements, including the Audio-Animatronic elephant known as Little Red, to make room for more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-62-for-february-9-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-62-for-february-9-2012/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:44:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11677 Join hosts Ali Flores and Audrey Brown for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Busch Gardens’ new Iceploration show • News in the Queue: Super Bowl MVP visits Disney World; Baby giraffe born at Busch Gardens; Fantasyland construction update; Bands Brew & BBQ and Mardi Gras begin • [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/09/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-62-for-february-9-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11656 By Kevin Yee The new offering at Epcot’s Innoventions is Habit Heroes, a physical interactive exhibit with three main games: dashing about, shooting a cannon, and aerobics. We also catch a few quick photo glances at Fantasyland, the new castle projections in honor of Valentine’s Day and catch up on the mini golf course under [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/07/photo-finds-magic-kingdom-habit-heroes-at-epcot-universal-updates-and-more-feb-7-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:34:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11631 Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • Phineas & Ferb Facebook contest: • NASA groundbreaking for space shuttle display • News in the Queue: Beards allowed for cast at Disney; Entertainment Designer Forum; Braves spring training at Disney; Universal hiring; Legoland [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-61-for-february-2-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11613 We stopped by the Magic Kingdom for a bit yesterday to give you the latest view of the Fantasyland expansion. Below are our video and photo close-ups and descriptions. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Click Here for a look at what guests can see while standing by the Mad Tea Party [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/30/magic-kingdom-fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-january-2012/feed/ 9 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/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11554 By Kevin Yee The roadside attraction Dinosaur World, about halfway to Tampa from Walt Disney World, has recently upgraded its facilities and gift shop. We take a quick photo tour of the entire location and also pause on their innovative use of QR codes. At Walt Disney World, the Exotic Driving Experience posts new signs [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/photo-finds-walt-disney-world-and-dinosaur-world-updates-jan-23-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11517 We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. As you enter CityWalk, you’ll notice construction of the mini-golf courses is coming along well. Check out our full miniature golf photo update here. In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11507 Construction on Universal’s new Hollywood Drive In Golf courses in CityWalk is getting very interesting. Aliens, tombstones and more are starting to form in the two 18-hole courses. Let’s take a look. As you come up to CityWalk from the parking garages, you’ll first see “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens”. Both courses are based on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-miniature-golf-construction-at-universal-citywalk/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11503 Join our hosts Mike Carr and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • New Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens • News in the Queue: Universal’s Mardi Gras; Aquatica Polar Bear Plunge; Universal to celebrate 100 years • New artifacts at Titanic The Experience • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/photo-update-from-a-rainy-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/photo-update-from-a-rainy-magic-kingdom/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:30:25 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11488 The day before President Obama was due to give a speech at the Magic Kingdom the weather was cold and rainy. The red, white and blue banners hung for Obama’s speech became very wet. The afternoon Celebrate A Dream Come True parade was canceled due to the weather, but The Rainy Day Parade gave guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/photo-update-from-a-rainy-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0