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/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11650 After leading his team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI, what did New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning do next? He went to Disney World of course. MVP Manning shouted five words that have become ingrained in Super Bowl victory celebrations: “I’m going to Disney World!” And [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/06/super-bowl-mvp-eli-manning-visits-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-photosvideo/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/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:10:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11505 President Obama made a quick stop at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park yesterday to unveil a new policy to boost tourism. Here’s video of his full 12 minute speech and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV8YUb1aBA Main Street was closed from park opening until the President left in the afternoon. A bypass was set up backstage for guests [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/20/president-obamas-unveils-new-tourism-policy-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:53:48 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11434 The first buds of spring were spotted this weekend on some of the flowering trees in the parks. The Tabebuia trees, like seen above, are among the first to flower each year. Their yellow, pink and purple colors are spectacular! Here’s video and photos about where to look over the next several weeks for some [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/16/spring-spotted-in-orlandos-theme-parks-look-for-the-spectacular-tabebuia-trees/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:08:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11329 Today, a few elephants were hooked up to the new Dumbo ride Disney is adding to the Storybook Circus area of the Fantasyland expansion, and our roving reporters spotted some men in hard hats testing them out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVPEb7CaAg In the first half of 2012, Great Goofini’s Barnstormer coaster, Fantasyland Train Station and the first half [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/new-dumbo-ride-now-testing-in-fantasylands-storybook-circus-video/feed/ 1 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/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:13:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10989 One of the comments we hear most often is that you love our magazine, website, videos and show because they help bring you away from your daily lives and into the theme parks. With that in mind, we’re always looking at the latest technology that will help us immerse you even more. Below are links [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/20/3d-and-360-degree-videos-and-photos-new-ways-were-bringing-you-into-the-theme-parks/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10872 Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We are thrilled to be able [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10864 Legoland Florida celebrated the start of their first holiday event at the new park yesterday. USA Olympic medalist David Oliver threw the switch to light the Lego Christmas tree. Oliver was joined by Legoland Florida General Manager Adrian Jones in front of the 30-foot-tall tree made from 270,000 Duplo and Lego bricks. After Olympic Hurdler [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/santa-and-an-olympian-help-light-legoland-floridas-first-brickmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:18:29 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10678 Nickelodeon Suites Resort’s second annual “Let It Snow” celebration is underway. The resort’s snowy theme will last until Jan. 2, 2012. Resort guests can enjoy an 80-foot-long Ice Slide, snow falling nightly on the Oasis Pool, Holiday lights that dance to music, Fire Pits and poolside hot chocolate and S’mores. Santa Claus and popular Nickelodeon [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/30/snow-themed-activities-at-the-nickelodeon-suites-resort-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:01:26 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10720  The Osborne Lights are normally seen during the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  What if Epcot was decorated like the Osborne Lights? This parody video takes an imaginative look at a dream. You might be surprised to see who’s dreaming this dream … www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUxrz-YZtzA If you enjoyed that video, you might like to take [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/27/what-if-epcot-was-decorated-with-the-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:33:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10529 The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex introduced a new stop in their Up-Close Tour this week. The new stop is the VAB, or Vehicle Assembly Building, where components of the Space Shuttle were joined together in preparation for launch. The three shuttle orbiters are being prepared for display in museums. Endeavour is currently in storage [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/a-look-at-a-shuttle-orbiter-inside-the-vab-part-of-the-up-close-tour-at-kennedy-space-center/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:40:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10508 A few lucky guests may get to meet Mickey Mouse in a new, interactive way over the next couple of weeks at the Magic Kingdom. Disney will periodically be running tests by having Mickey talk to the guests he meets. While Mickey has talked to guests before during tests at Disneyland in May 2010 and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/01/a-few-lucky-guests-at-the-magic-kingdom-may-get-to-meet-mickey-mouse-in-an-all-new-way/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10415 For the Hill children – 6-year-old Chrislyn, 4-year-old Christopher and 1-year-old Christian – the “A is for Africa” show at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun recently featured a surprise ending that was many months in the making. The children’s father, Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Hill, had been deployed to Zabul Providence, Afghanistan [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:34:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10112 By Anthony Armenia On Sept. 30, 2011 just hours before Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th Anniversary, Disney hosted a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction. With die-hard Haunted Mansion fans coming from as far as the U.K. (tickets were $285 each), “Room for 1 More” was a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/08/haunted-mansion-event-offered-fans-room-for-1-more-photos-and-videos/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:25:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10031 Join hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIFNoT_Fh2U This week: Avatar coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom SeaVenture at Discovery Cove News in the Queue Hidden Mickey of the Week with Author Steven Barrett Mexican Vampire Woman immortalized at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Kennedy Space [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/orlando-the-show-episode-43/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9980 Busch Gardens’ scary Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream, has begun. The theme this year is the Dark Side of the Gardens – Zombies Live Here. As soon as you enter the park that becomes evident as roaming hoards of zombies and other creatures are all throughout the park. Here are some photos and videos from this year’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/videos-and-photos-from-howl-o-scream-2011-zombies-live-here/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9957 I attended Universal’s first ever Halloween Horror Nights Tweet-up last week and was lucky enough to win a ticket to their Team Member Advance Screaming last night. Here are some photos and video from the preview to give you a taste of the event this year.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/22/video-and-photo-preview-of-halloween-horror-nights-21/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:13:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9932 Disney’s D23 Expo was held Aug. 19 to 21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. There was so much happening that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. So our focus was on Walt Disney World news and everything we thought our readers and viewers would really enjoy. Below are all our coolest videos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/photo-and-video-wrap-up-of-disneys-d23-expo-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/13/tour-legoland-floridas-miniland-usa-and-ride-through-lost-kingdom-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/13/tour-legoland-floridas-miniland-usa-and-ride-through-lost-kingdom-adventure/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:46:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9884 We were invited to Legoland Florida today to get a sneak peek at their Miniland USA land and take a ride on Lost Kingdom Adventure. Here are some photos and videos, for our full report, be sure to watch episode 42 of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show (Releases Oct. 22, 2011). The park doesn’t [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/13/tour-legoland-floridas-miniland-usa-and-ride-through-lost-kingdom-adventure/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/18/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-37-for-august-18th-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/18/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-37-for-august-18th-2011/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:04:41 +0000 Audrey http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9703 Join hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi from Fun Spot Action Park as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVIK5LPB5Q4 On this week’s episode: Take a construction tour of Legoland Florida with Mark Daniel See who the latest Star in the Parks was Watch a touching and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/18/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-37-for-august-18th-2011/feed/ 4 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/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:10:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9482 The One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting an update this week. Part of what guests will see is a video produced by Walt Disney Imagineering showing what’s being worked on currently in the parks, including the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The Disney Parks Blog has released a excerpt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/11/video-imagineers-give-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-building-fantasylands-little-mermaid-ride/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:25:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9427 We took a flight over the Magic Kingdom yesterday to bring you this updated look at the Fantasyland construction. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them, and don’t miss our video update below the photos. Here’s the concept art Disney has provided of the finished land. Compare it with the photo below taken [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/29/fantasyland-aerial-update-for-summer-2011-fly-with-us-above-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:14:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9420 The Little Mermaid dark ride is now open. Sorry Walt Disney World guests, it’s only open at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. It’s still under construction at the Magic Kingdom. But since the ride will be the same on the inside when it opens as part of the new Fantasyland next year or so, it [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/25/little-mermaid-ride-opens-at-disneyland-offering-a-preview-to-the-new-fantasyland-in-orlando-photosvideos/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9288 The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove is now open for all guests. The new area features multiple levels of exploration, from shallow waters to deeper swimming adventures and white sandy beaches, to snorkeling among artificial reefs and a helmet dive adventure. Here’s a video swim around the new reef: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny71U2vXLkw Families can seek discoveries along [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/06/gay-days-guests-enjoy-orlandos-theme-parks-for-the-21st-year/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/06/gay-days-guests-enjoy-orlandos-theme-parks-for-the-21st-year/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:01:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9219 By Don Gworek The Orlando theme parks welcomed back thousands of guests attending the annual Gay Days week. Probably most well-known of the events is the so-called “red shirt day” at the Magic Kingdom. When red shirt day began, it could have been considered one of the very first flash mobs, where people spread word [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/06/gay-days-guests-enjoy-orlandos-theme-parks-for-the-21st-year/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 17:04:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9162 The new 2011 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery made an appearance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today in what has become a yearly tradition for the winner. Scotty rode down Hollywood Bouldvard with Mickey Mouse, sang his new song, I Love You This Big, and made an appearance during the first showing of The American Idol [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/30/american-idol-winner-scotty-mccreery-sings-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/27/review-and-on-ride-video-of-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/27/review-and-on-ride-video-of-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster-at-busch-gardens/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 17:53:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9142 Cheetah Hunt, Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster and animal exhibit, officially opened today. It’s an amazing ride that you have to experience in person to truly appreciate. What makes Cheetah Hunt such a great ride is the air time … no it’s the three launches … no it’s the zig-zag motion through the trench. I [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/27/review-and-on-ride-video-of-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 18:10:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9128 Busch Gardens has released a full point-of-view ride video from the front row of Cheetah Hunt, their newest roller coaster. So what are you waiting for? Click play to be launched now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAOf-zh0HA4 This video didn’t include any sound so we added the African-inspired music. It’s hard to tell in the video, but in addition [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 15:36:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9097 With a cast of hundreds of Star Wars characters and some celebrities, Disney opened the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a bang – literally. Read on for our photos and full video of the ceremony. The event started with a parade of characters down Hollywood Boulevard to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/24/star-tours-3d-attraction-opens-with-a-bang-full-video-and-photo-gallery/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/21/star-wars-hyperspace-hoopla-is-back-rockin-a-bigger-stage/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/21/star-wars-hyperspace-hoopla-is-back-rockin-a-bigger-stage/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 15:13:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9094 Hyperspace Hoopla, a Star Wars Weekends fan favorite which includes a Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars, has a new location this year. No more pushing and elbowing to get a good spot to see at the small Star Tours stage. The show is now presented nightly during Star Wars Weeknds on a large [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/21/star-wars-hyperspace-hoopla-is-back-rockin-a-bigger-stage/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:29:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8917 SeaWorld’s new Shamu show made its world premier today in Orlando with special appearances and a fireworks finale. Earth Day makes a fitting day for the show that promises to present an inspiring and educational message that both humans and animals are part of one world, one ocean. Let’s take a look at some of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/22/seaworlds-whale-show-one-ocean-debut/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/orlando-informer-what-are-the-best-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/orlando-informer-what-are-the-best-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-orlando/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:06:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8832 Column by Dan Hatfield Dear Orlando Informer: How can I experience the thrills and excitement of an Orlando vacation when I can’t get to Orlando? I already know about all the usual books and websites. Are there other things out there I should try? Luckily in this day and age, thanks to the wonders of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/16/orlando-informer-what-are-the-best-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-orlando/feed/ 1