http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:54:34 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10730 By Don Gworek Way back in May 2011, during D23′s Destination D event, Disney Legend Marty Sklar visited the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management to speak with the students. Marty was then the featured guest of a fundraising dinner. This story has not yet been told and this is a good little report to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/04/my-dinner-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11556 The new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is currently testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It’s a role-playing, trading card game which has guests trying to defeat Disney Villains who are working to take over the theme park. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/24/examining-and-listing-the-spell-cards-of-the-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 15 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/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11486 After years of providing content for the Unofficial Guide series and numerous fan-based websites, researcher-turned-author R.A. Pedersen delved into his fascination with the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World for writing inspiration. The result is The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia. It’s a guide to the flora, fauna and fun of Disney’s most ambicious theme [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/epcot-explorers-encyclopedia-provides-an-in-depth-look-at-disney-worlds-second-theme-park/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:05:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11479 We don’t know if he officially said the line, but President Obama is “going to Disney World”. He’ll be on Main Street U.S.A. this Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, to be exact. But unfortunately park guests won’t be able to see him without a ticket from the White House. (Except for his animatronic version in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/17/president-obama-coming-to-disney-world-no-guest-access-but-entertainment-options-have-been-added/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11406 By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/11/out-of-the-loop-five-things-to-like-about-disneyland-that-are-different-from-disney-world/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:10:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11398 By Simon and Susan Veness The dream of living at Walt Disney World is coming true for new homeowners at Disney’s Golden Oak luxury residential community, welcomed late last year. Settled comfortably into custom built homes nestled amid natural and Imagineered surroundings, a wealth of benefits is theirs for the taking. Want VIP park passes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:28:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11383 A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works. Guests will start out at the fire station, near city hall. Look for a sign indicating they’re looking for sorcerers. Once [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/feed/ 3 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/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10737 Mickey’s Forest is Disney’s largest Hidden Mickey. You can, however, find it pretty easily if you do a search for “Hidden Mickey” in Google Maps. This is my first-person story of how it was made. This 1992 article in the Walt Disney World cast member newspaper, “Eyes and Ears”, invited volunteers to help plant Mickey’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-story-behind-the-planting-of-mickeys-forest-disneys-largest-hidden-mickey-1992/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:51:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10997 The Epcot front entrance garden is always changing to match the season or featured event at the park. This photo shows the garden at its peak during the Flower and Garden Festival. But do you remember when when there was still danger of frost and this garden planting had some cold weather flowers? Note also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/18/a-year-at-the-epcot-entrance-garden/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:42:48 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10885 Construction began recently on a Four Seasons luxury resort which will be located inside Walt Disney World. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when open. With an opening anticipated in 2014, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will feature several dining venues including a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/13/four-seasons-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-walt-disney-worlds-golden-oak/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/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:36:54 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10813 The Theme Park Connection Warehouse held its grand opening this morning, and collectors flooded the aisles finding both long-sought treasures and great deals. The 4,000-sq.-ft. space is filled floor to ceiling with memorabilia.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/03/theme-park-connection-warehouse-opens-a-look-around/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:31:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10774 A new store is opening its doors this Saturday in Winter Garden, Fla., just down the street from Walt Disney World. But it’s not just down the road from Disney for no reason. Theme Park Connection’s warehouse store features thousands of Disney and theme park collectibles, props, costumes, signs, trading pins and more. All are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/29/theme-park-connection-holding-their-grand-opening-this-saturday-many-one-of-a-kind-disney-world-items-available/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:17:40 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10586 The web series “Taste of Disney” is now in its second season online. This series allows Disney fans a chance to learn how to make some of the most popular food items from the Disney Parks. The mother and daughter team of Pam Brandon and Katie Farmand give viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the culinary [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/10/season-two-of-taste-of-disney-now-online/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10522 Walt Disney World will soon be adorned in holiday décor. Each theme park and resort will have a holiday glow. Here is a list of what to expect from Disney’s holiday events. Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” will star Santa Claus, gingerbread men, marching soldiers, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/06/walt-disney-world-offers-many-ways-to-celebrate-the-2011-holidays/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:01:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10513 Join hosts Bob Buchanan and Regina Fernandez for all this week’s theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftb8545xIfQ On this week’s show: • Epcot Food & Wine Festival • News in the Queue – Legoland app, Kennedy Space Center VAB tour, Disney dining cancellation fee, Roar & Soar, new resort opens, Children’s Miracle Network, Photo Finds, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/03/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-48/feed/ 2 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/2011/11/01/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/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:12 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10438 A fee of $10 per person will be charged to guests who reserve a table at specific Walt Disney World restaurants and do not show up, or cancel their reservation a day ahead of time. Disney says this is being done because many guests were making reservations at different restaurants for the same time, causing [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/25/cancelation-fee-to-be-charged-for-certain-dining-reservations-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:52:52 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10400 The Walt Disney World monorail count is back at 12 with the recent addition of Monorail Peach to the rails. Peach is the newest stripe color since Monorail Teal, which was created from sections of two other trains. But really, the Tronorail was between Teal and Peach. Tronorail was Monorail Coral, covered with temporary graphics [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/monorail-peach-joins-the-disney-transportation-fleet/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:15:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10397 Orlando’s newest hotel opened on Oct. 1, 2011. The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort is located in Bonnet Creek, which is surrounded by Walt Disney World property. The Wyndham Grand Orlando joins a Hilton, Waldorff Astoria and Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort timeshares in the Bonet Creek area. The hotel, located at 14651 Chelonia Parkway, is managed [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/22/new-wyndham-grand-orlando-resort-opens-in-bonnet-creek-surrounded-by-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10093 Join hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ6DOVESGo This week: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration • Interview with an Imagineer about the new Fantasyland • News in the Queue: Town of Celebration, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:24:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10051 It was a party in the park. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World in general turned 40 years old yesterday and many celebrations were held. There was a character parade, sing-long, speeches, and special fireworks – and don’t forget the special merchandise. It was 40 years ago – Oct. 1, 1971 — when Walt [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/02/video-and-photos-from-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:38:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9973 Walt Disney World will be celebrating their 40th year on Oct. 1, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom with a character parade and sing-along in the morning, 40th branded merchandise and artist signings all day, and a special edition of the Wishes fireworks at night. The celebration will start just before 10 a.m. as Mickey, Minnie [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/23/character-cavalcade-and-fireworks-show-planned-to-celebrate-walt-disney-worlds-40th-anniversary/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:39:22 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9749 Walt Disney World will be looking for new additions to their Moms Panel. From Sept. 12 to 16, 2011 Disney will be accepting new candidate applications. The Moms Panel was designed to help future guests learn about what the “world” has to offer. Ideal candidates enjoy helping others plan vacations involving Walt Disney World, the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/02/walt-disney-world-is-looking-for-new-moms-panel-candidates/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/22/no-new-disney-world-announcements-at-d23-expo-but-disney-says-theyre-coming/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/22/no-new-disney-world-announcements-at-d23-expo-but-disney-says-theyre-coming/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:02:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9715 Disney’s second D23 Expo has ended and we have a many photos and videos to share over the next week or so. Although the event was a lot of fun, as the first one was, many Walt Disney World fans were disappointed with the lack of new announcements. We Live Blogged the Disney Parks and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/22/no-new-disney-world-announcements-at-d23-expo-but-disney-says-theyre-coming/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/disneys-d23-expo-starts-friday-follow-attractions-magazine-for-the-latest-walt-disney-world-announcements/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/disneys-d23-expo-starts-friday-follow-attractions-magazine-for-the-latest-walt-disney-world-announcements/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:55:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9697 Disney’s D23 Expo 2011 starts this Friday Aug. 19 and runs through Sunday in Anaheim, Calif. Orlando Attractions Magazine staff will be there to meet those of you who can make it and update those of you who can’t. Disney will present special panels and presentations, movie screenings, celebrity appearances and autograph signings, plus new [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/16/disneys-d23-expo-starts-friday-follow-attractions-magazine-for-the-latest-walt-disney-world-announcements/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/23/hilton-orlando-bonnet-creek-offering-first-look-at-new-just-dance-video-game/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/23/hilton-orlando-bonnet-creek-offering-first-look-at-new-just-dance-video-game/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:16:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9558 Starting on July 30, fans of the video game Just Dance can play the new, third installment (Just Dance 3) at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek months before the Oct. 11 general release. The other preview weekends will be held at the resort on Aug. 6 and 13. July 30 is National Dance Day, and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/23/hilton-orlando-bonnet-creek-offering-first-look-at-new-just-dance-video-game/feed/ 2 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/2011/04/06/lights-on-peek-in-the-haunted-mansion-during-evacuation/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/06/lights-on-peek-in-the-haunted-mansion-during-evacuation/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:13:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8710 Most theme park guests are upset when a ride breaks down. They’re really upset when they have to walk off a ride and not get to finish it. But many hard-core theme park fans hope that will happen to them, just so they can see behind the scenes – especially on The Haunted Mansion. We [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/06/lights-on-peek-in-the-haunted-mansion-during-evacuation/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/haunted-mansion-interactive-queue/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/haunted-mansion-interactive-queue/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:27:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8535 Tour Video by Jeff Lange Photos by Denise Preskitt The construction has finally finished and Haunted Mansion’s new interactive queue is in soft opening for guests at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. With a grand opening expected at the end of the month, the queue may or may not be open if you visit before then. But [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/17/haunted-mansion-interactive-queue/feed/ 0