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/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:53:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11247 Starting at 6 a.m. on Leap Day, Feb. 29, both the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and Disneyland park in California will stay open for 24 hours to celebrate “One More Disney Day”. Disney will also be giving away a vacation package each day until then. The available attractions, dining and entertainment is still [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/one-more-disney-day-announced-magic-kingdom-to-be-open-24-hours-for-leap-day-giveaways-daily/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:08:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9560 Universal Orlando is planning “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” for three days this November. Fans who buy special vacation packages will get to hobnob with cast and filmmakers from the Harry Potter films. Special vacation packages, which start at $369 per person and are extremely limited, will go on sale at noon EDT [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:18:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9374 This July, Santa Claus will be spending his summer vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, along with his wife, Mrs. Claus. The couple will make public appearances on the evenings of July 16 and 17 and 23 and 24, with guests having an opportunity to get a family photo with the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/26/santa-and-mrs-claus-to-vacation-at-the-swan-and-dolphin-hotel-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:29:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9284 Staring this Saturday, June 18 and running through Aug. 14, Summer Nights at SeaWorld will last until 10 p.m. every night and include new versions of their summer shows. Shamu Rocks will headline Summer Nights, incorporating a killer whale show with rock-n-roll music. In addition, Sea Lions Tonite will feature the sea lion duo of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/seaworld-offers-waves-of-fun-with-summer-nights/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/13/check-in-with-gowalla-in-select-cities-for-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/13/check-in-with-gowalla-in-select-cities-for-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:27:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8474 Visit Orlando, the official sales and marketing organization for the Orlando area, has teamed up with the social networking site, Gowalla, to provide consumers the chance to experience Orlando from the comforts of their hometown. Running through April 10, consumers in Austin, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. can work with custom Gowalla [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/13/check-in-with-gowalla-in-select-cities-for-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/orlando-informer-where-can-i-watch-free-disney-world-vacation-planning-movies/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/orlando-informer-where-can-i-watch-free-disney-world-vacation-planning-movies/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:16:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8453 Column by Dan Hatfield Welcome to my new regular Q&A column for Orlando Attractions Magazine. I’ve spent years in and all around Orlando’s various attractions and neighborhoods. Whether it is a visit to Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, a ride on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a show at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium, a laugh [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/04/orlando-informer-where-can-i-watch-free-disney-world-vacation-planning-movies/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/the-chilean-miners-are-going-to-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/the-chilean-miners-are-going-to-disney-world/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:18:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7914 “You’ve been rescued from being stuck in a mine. What are you gonna do next?” A Disney World visit probably wasn’t on the minds of the Chilean miners as they were pulled up from 2,300 feet inside the Earth, but they are certainly deserving of a vacation. And Disney is going to make it happen. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/the-chilean-miners-are-going-to-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:46:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7765 Academy award-winning actors Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones along with their children Dylan, 10, and Carys, 7, flew over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and past Hogwarts Castle while riding Flight of the Hippogriff in Universal’s Islands of Adventure today. As fans of the Harry Potter books and films, the family also sampled [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/new-disney-promotion-to-project-guest-photos-on-cinderella-castle/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/new-disney-promotion-to-project-guest-photos-on-cinderella-castle/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:42:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7335 Beginning in 2011, Magic Kingdom guests will become the stars of a nightly spectacular when photos taken in the park that day become larger-than-life projections on Cinderella Castle. Disneyland in California will offer their guests’ photos projected on “it’s a small world”. Beginning this week, Disney guests will also star on television, as part of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/23/new-disney-promotion-to-project-guest-photos-on-cinderella-castle/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:49:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7223 If you’re a certified Disney nut who knows all there is to know about Disney vacations – or know how to find out – you’re wanted. Disney Parks has officially opened its search for new Disney dads, Mickey moms and Goofy grandparents to join the 2011 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Heading into its fourth [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/13/disneys-looking-for-some-helpful-moms-and-dads-to-join-the-2011-moms-panel/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/01/new-luxury-pet-care-center-replaces-kennels-at-disney-world-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/01/new-luxury-pet-care-center-replaces-kennels-at-disney-world-videophotos/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:49:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7155 Tails were wagging and kitties were purring when Best Friends Pet Care opened the doors to its new luxury pet resort in Walt Disney World. This new space replaces all the former kennels at Disney World. The new one-of-a-kind pet center offers 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/01/new-luxury-pet-care-center-replaces-kennels-at-disney-world-videophotos/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:50:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5737 Hey Savers, we found another great discount for our guys and gals in uniform. The Rosen Hotel and Resort group is offering 50 percent off rack room rates, and food and beverages for anyone in the U.S. Armed Forces for the rest of this year. After reading all the details, this has to be one [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/13/parksaver-rosen-hotels-offering-armed-forces-half-priced-accommodations-meals/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:02:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5503 By Jackie and Matt Roseboom A brand new Holiday Inn recently opened on Disney property. The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located near Downtown Disney on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, opened in the spot formerly occupied by a Marriott Courtyard. The Courtyard closed about five years ago after it sustained damage during a bad hurricane season. The hurricanes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/08/new-holiday-inn-hotel-opens-disney-property/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:33:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5307 Universal is now offering a special Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package. For travel starting May 28, the package includes: • Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. • A traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks – one per person. • Commemorative Grand Opening ticket – one per person. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:27:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5172 By Ricky Brigante Photos by Jeremiah Daws Readers of this blog are already quite familiar with the Universal Orlando Resort. Orlando Attractions Magazine regularly covers the latest happenings at Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure as well as Universal Orlando CityWalk. But this past weekend I took a trip to California and decided to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/04/out-of-the-loop-a-visit-to-universal-studios-hollywood/feed/ 7