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/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:41:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12548 Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts. Disney’s current Fastpass system offers free tickets to guests in the parks with a time printed for them to return to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/disney-and-universal-to-begin-testing-the-next-version-of-their-skip-the-line-passes/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12479 By Kevin Yee It’s been a whirlwind of activity in Walt Disney World lately. Test Track closed down for refurbishment and an a capella singing group now performs in front of the construction walls. The Orange Bird mascot has returned in a big way to the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom (and on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/23/photo-finds-orange-bird-test-track-singers-earth-day-activities-vision-house-april-23-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:26:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12401 At a Disney D23 fan club event this morning, Disney brought back a long-gone character known as Orange Bird. Here are photos and video from the event. Orange Bird was created for the Florida Citrus Growers, original sponsors of the Sunshine Tree Terrace and the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Once that [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/17/the-orange-bird-makes-his-return-at-disneys-magic-kingdom/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:54:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9764 Defeating the Evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at The Magic Kingdom takes years of training and discipline for toys, but can be done in the span of around four minutes by humans. New recruits listen up! Here are the tips and training info to help you [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/10/tips-to-become-a-galactic-hero-on-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:48:58 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12159 While The Avengers movie doesn’t debut in theaters until May 4, 2012, guests may finally be able to experience Marvel at the Walt Disney World Resort. We’ve heard strong rumors that Monorail Red will be getting a makeover with an Avengers wrap in April to run on the Magic Kingdom loop. Above is our concept [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/24/aveng-o-rail-rumored-to-come-to-walt-disney-world-in-april/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:02:17 +0000 Audrey http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11984 By Joe Moody I was in fifth grade, which would have made me about 10 or 11, and for some reason, at that time I lived in a constant state of fear. I think it was a product of an overactive imagination, but anything remotely scary would freak me out for days. My brother talked [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/retro-orlando-conquering-young-fears-at-disneys-haunted-mansion/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:38:06 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12076 This morning Walt Disney World opened the first phase of the New Fantasyland expansion in a soft opening of part of Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom park. The attractions that opened this morning for the first time include Barnstormer featuring The Great Goofini, one spinner of the dueling Dumbos and the Fantasyland Train Station. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/12/first-look-inside-storybook-circus-as-first-part-of-new-fantasyland-soft-opens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:11:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12068 The Torres family was chosen as the first family to help open the Magic Kingdom theme park and start One More Disney Day, the 24-hour Leap Day celebration in 2012. They shot this video that offers a look behind the scenes of this historic event. In this video, the Mayor of Main Street U.S.A. leads [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/behind-the-scenes-of-one-more-disney-day-opening-ceremony/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:57:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12036 The Disney Parks Blog has released a new video offering a first inside the Beauty and the Beast restaurant that’s currently under construction in the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The Be Our Guest restaurant will feature multiple dining rooms and will transform from counter service during the day to table service at night. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/08/first-look-inside-the-be-our-guest-restaurant-in-the-new-fantasyland/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:13:54 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11961 There are a lot of details showing up all over the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom as the Storybook Circus’ late March opening nears. Above is the view of the new Dumbo attraction where awnings have been added and details have been added to the big top.  The old Dumbo spinner base hasn’t seen [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/photo-update-prince-erics-castle-final-topper-and-more-at-fantasyland-expansion-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:47:22 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11878 Hundreds of fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World before the crack of dawn to kick off One More Disney Day. In honor of Leap Year, on Feb. 29, 2012 the park was open for 24 hours along with Disneyland Park in California, a first for Disney Parks.  The celebration started at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/02/a-look-back-at-one-more-disney-day-at-the-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:44:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11870 For the first time ever, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be open for a full 24 hours from 6 a.m. Feb. 29 to 6 a.m. March 1, 2012 in honor of Leap Year. During the day, the parks will offer their normal schedule with attractions, parades, fireworks, and characters, but there will be a few extra [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/27/overnight-schedule-for-one-more-disney-day-at-magic-kingdom/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:04:11 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11839 More than 19,000 women raced in this morning’s Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, making it the world’s largest women’s sporting event. This was the fourth year of the race, and it has grown tremendously. The inaugural run had 8,000 participants. This view of the staging area gives an idea of how large the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/disneys-princess-half-marathon-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:18:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11826 Disney’s Mobile Magic app is now available to download free on the iPhone. It is the only official Disney Parks app and is available to download free from iTunes. It offers wait times, show times, dining guides and much more for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. While the Disney Park’s Mobile Magic app has been available for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/25/disney-mobile-magic-app-now-available-on-the-iphone/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:37:47 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11816 It was announced today that the first part of the new Fantasyland will open in late March. The first phase openings will all be a part of the Storybook Circus area. In the Storybook Circus, Dumbo the Flying Elephant spin guests on one of two carousels. The other spinning Dumbo carousel will open at a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/23/fantasyland-opening-date-set/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:04:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11683 Say your last goodbye to Little Red. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced some changes are coming to the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Starting this spring, Disney Imagineers will begin the removal of some of the end show elements, including the Audio-Animatronic elephant known as Little Red, to make room for more [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/10/changes-coming-to-the-kilimanjaro-safaris-ride-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/feed/ 5 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/ 3 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/ 16 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/2012/01/17/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. http://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