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/2012/05/25/transformers-ride-opening-next-week-at-universal-studios-hollywood/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/25/transformers-ride-opening-next-week-at-universal-studios-hollywood/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 14:24:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12314 Over at Universal Studios Hollywood, Autobots and Decepticons are now battling in the new theme park ride, Transformers: The Ride – 3D. The grand opening event was held yesterday, May 24, 2012. Transformers: The Ride is 3D is being dubbed as the next generation of theme park rides. The ride follows in the footsteps of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/25/transformers-ride-opening-next-week-at-universal-studios-hollywood/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/legoland-florida-breaks-world-record-at-their-new-water-park-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/legoland-florida-breaks-world-record-at-their-new-water-park-video/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 00:51:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12724 Legoland Florida’s new water park is getting started by setting a new world record. Early estimates show the Guinness World Record for the most people bouncing beach balls was obliterated on May 24, 2012 by guests at the new water park. The final total reached 1,355 volunteers, which smashed the previous record of 401 beach [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/24/legoland-florida-breaks-world-record-at-their-new-water-park-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 12:13:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12701 One of the most anticipated events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars Weekends is Hyperspace Hoopla, with its Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars. After seeing the opening night performance, many are calling it the best one yet. See for yourself in our front-row video below. The Hyperspace Hoopla portion of the show usually features [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/19/2012-hyperspace-hoopla-dance-off-with-the-star-wars-stars-one-of-the-best-and-sexiest-yet-video/feed/ 0 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/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:25:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12629 During Walt Disney World’s Summer To Remember press event, we attended a special Phineas and Ferb’s Backyard BBQ at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. The hit Disney Channel show’s Co-Creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” March, and Voice Actor Vincent Martella spoke with the press about what they think Phineas and Ferb would do at Disney [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-phineas-and-ferb-creators-and-voice-talent-at-special-disney-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:17:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12395 Epcot’s Test Track attraction is now closed for refurbishment until this fall 2012. To help fill the void of the popular attraction, Disney has added an A cappella group that is performing multiple times daily outside the construction walls. Here’s a sampler of the some of the songs the “Test Track All Stars” perform: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY5AjWmw8Z8 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/16/video-test-track-all-stars-perform-for-guests-while-attraction-is-under-refurbishment/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:16:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12374 Welcome to our new stand-alone version of News in the Queue. This used to be a part of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, but since The Show is now monthly, and the news keeps happening, you can stay up-to-date each week with News in the Queue. In the queue this week, host Banks Lee [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12319 The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. This new short showcases “the common traveler” experiencing all there is to see [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/05/live-action-goofy-cartoon-shows-the-art-of-vacationing/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12153 Earlier today, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and Walter gathered in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also on hand were two of Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, and Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/video-the-muppets-receive-a-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:51:35 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12073 Last month we announced our new monthly time lapse video series. It’s time now for the release of our newest one which features clips of various spots at Busch Gardens Tampa.  Rides featured include Cheetah Hunt, Sandstorm and Montu. This video is different from the rest of them in the sense that there are live [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:01:23 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11691 Two months ago we debuted a first for “Orlando Attractions Magazine”, a time lapse video. The video, a Jaws ride tribute, was well received by viewers and we will be doing a monthly video series of time lapse videos. First up is Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Rides featured in the video include Splash Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Jungle Cruise [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/11/new-theme-park-time-lapse-video-series/feed/ 3 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/ 2 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/2012/01/20/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. http://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. http://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. http://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 … http://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. http://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. http://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