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/2012/02/07/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/ 3 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/ 6 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/ 1 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 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:40:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11371 By Anthony Armenia Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is starting off the New Year great with lots of new offerings for guests opening soon. From The Animal Care Center to Iceploration and everything in between, this next month is going to be a big one. The walls are down at the Animal Care Center in Nairobi [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:31:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11347 This morning’s Disney Family Fiesta 5K race may have been the largest Disney fun run ever, with 8,100 people registered. Here’s a look at how the race went:  The weather was different this year with rolling heavy fog at Epcot. On stage are some of the hosts of the weekend. They always have good banter. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/06/pre-dawn-family-fiesta-5k-started-disneys-marathon-weekend/feed/ 0 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/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:42:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11317 By Kevin Yee If you’re into botanical gardens, you’ll definitely want to check out Bok Tower Gardens, a privately-owned parcel of land just south of Legoland that includes the “singing tower” carillon, a period mansion from the 1930s, and grounds of botantical gardens and flowering plants. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOxvCwndX4]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11201 Here’s a quick photo update to show what New Year’s Eve preparations were in progress on Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s two nights in a row. Above is the stage in China at Epcot, prepared for the party. The party stage is where the acrobats normally perform, so they move indoors, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/a-look-at-new-years-eve-preparations-at-epcot-and-magic-kingdom-celebrating-twice/feed/ 0 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/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10981 This week’s theme park and attraction news is brought to you by hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee from the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World. On this episode: • Santa relaxes Florida style at the Swan and Dolphin Resort • Christmas events at the Swan and Dolphin • News in the Queue: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/orlando-attractions-magazine-show-episode-53/feed/ 1 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/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:10:27 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10953 Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status. The largest show elements may be this giant slug and gothic old mansion. The slug more or less greets guests arriving from the Universal Orlando parking [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-mini-golf-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:00:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10891 Last week we saw the current state of the Fantasyland Expansion from the ground. Today, we take flight and see the expansion project from Dumbo’s point of view. Here’s what Dumbo is keeping an eye on – Storybook Circus, Dumbo’s upcoming new home. You can see the golden topper and some of the base of a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/12/dumbos-view-of-the-fantasyland-expansion-and-other-nearby-updates/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:26:47 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10934 Work continues on development of a new lagoon show at Universal Studios Orlando. No announcement has been made about the show. The three floating stages recently soared into the air. Here’s a view of the activity at the base. A couple of weeks ago, the same area looked like this. Note how the stage is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/11/status-of-the-new-universal-studios-lagoon-show-and-other-park-updates/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:11:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10908 The Katsura Grill opened this week at the Japan pavilion, after a refurbishment that began in August. This used to be called Yakitori House. The new theme is the strolling gardens at the Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan. In these photos the bright white rock looks like a dusting of snow. These exterior benches are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/10/katsura-grill-opens-at-epcot-plus-other-park-updates/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/2011/12/06/site-work-begins-on-the-grand-floridian-resort-expansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/site-work-begins-on-the-grand-floridian-resort-expansion/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:55:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10854 Site work has begun on an expansion of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The expansion is rumored to be a Disney Vacation Club location, similar to how Vacation Club has been added on to Disney’s Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge and Contemporary Resorts. Disney’s Grand Californian Resort has also added Vacation Club units. What follows [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/site-work-begins-on-the-grand-floridian-resort-expansion/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:15:59 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10830 The tall center of one of the two new Dumbo spinning rides is now visible over the construction wall of Storybook Circus, in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland expansion. Beautiful elements of the Dumbo story can be seen. The stork is delivering Dumbo, and Mrs. Jumbo looks proudly upon Dumbo’s flight. Note also some paint tests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/04/fantasyland-update-new-dumbo-topper-spotted-in-storybook-circus-site-and-other-photo-finds/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/photo-finds-osborne-lights-upgraded-and-other-hollywood-studios-updates-week-of-nov-30-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/photo-finds-osborne-lights-upgraded-and-other-hollywood-studios-updates-week-of-nov-30-2011/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:30:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10777 By Kevin Yee Two exciting new features have been added to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights: animated windows that were in the past one color and simple are now colorful and more varied, and the San Francisco Street canopy has received all new LED programmed lights that turn the entire experience into something [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/photo-finds-osborne-lights-upgraded-and-other-hollywood-studios-updates-week-of-nov-30-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/22/photo-finds-shrek-the-halls-at-ice-updates-for-the-week-of-november-22-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/22/photo-finds-shrek-the-halls-at-ice-updates-for-the-week-of-november-22-2011/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:54:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10705 By Kevin Yee Gaylord Palms, a major hotel and convention center right at the entrance to Walt Disney World, brings back Ice once again for the holiday season. Walk in the nine-degree temperatures as you marvel as ice sculptures crafted by experts from Harbin, China. This year, Shrek has taken over the theme, and the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/22/photo-finds-shrek-the-halls-at-ice-updates-for-the-week-of-november-22-2011/feed/ 0 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/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:42:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10612 By Kevin Yee We have a lot of updates to get to this week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsCRJgd-rps • Holiday decorations up at Magic Kingdom • Posters down at Toontown train station; new structure visible • Cheshire Café replaces Enchanted Grove; keeps menu • Fantasyland Construction pics: themed bridge visible outside Under the Sea; trees now clumped to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/14/photo-finds-detailed-theme-park-updates-for-the-week-of-november-14-2011/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:26:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10510 By Kevin Yee In this week’s video version of Photo Finds, we look at construction in Magic Kingdom (including several shots of Fantasyland over the construction wall) and spy a few locations for the upcoming Sorcerers in the Magic Kingdom interactive game (like Kim Possible, but in the Magic Kingdom). Then we tour Fort Wilderness, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/photo-finds-a-look-around-magic-kingdom-animal-kingdom-and-fort-wilderness-campgrounds-november-1-2011/feed/ 2 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/2011/09/29/work-in-progress-an-aerial-view-of-fantasyland-construction-at-the-magic-kingdom-fall-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/work-in-progress-an-aerial-view-of-fantasyland-construction-at-the-magic-kingdom-fall-2011/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:20:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10023 We recently took to the skies to bring you this construction update of the new Fantasyland expansion at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. (Click on any of the photos to enlarge them.)]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/work-in-progress-an-aerial-view-of-fantasyland-construction-at-the-magic-kingdom-fall-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:07:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10006 By Nick Lepa, photos by Evan Decarmine and Nick Lepa. With the busy summer season ending, we decided to take a trip to Islands of Adventure on a recent weekend. Although the crowds weren’t to be found, the fun still was.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:09:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9682 We headed over to the Magic Kingdom yesterday evening to see the new/old Enchanted Tiki Room. Here are some of the more interesting things we saw. We started our trip at the Grand Floridian to get a look at the upcoming expansion. This wall lines the walkway from the resort out to the spa near [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/photo-finds-an-evening-at-the-magic-kingdom-with-tiki-birds-and-more/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:58:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9597 We were invited on another hard hat tour of Legoland Florida yesterday. This was our first that really showed signs of what’s to come. Legoland Florida opens to the public in about two and a half months on Oct. 15 in Winter Haven, Fla. The 150 acre family theme park will feature more than 50 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/03/construction-update-building-and-attractions-rising-at-legoland-florida-photosvideo/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:07:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9521 By Anthony Armenia It’s time for another look at Magic Kingdom’s new Fantasyland construction progress. This time we will give you a ground point-of-view of the expansion. A lot of progress has happened since our last post. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them. Remember, the new Fantasyland is expected to open in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/construction-update-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-shaping-up/feed/ 4