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/2012/03/16/free-wireless-internet-access-now-available-in-all-walt-disney-world-resorts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/free-wireless-internet-access-now-available-in-all-walt-disney-world-resorts/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:57:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12134 Walt Disney World is now offering free wi-fi Internet access in all of their resort rooms, as well as most of the common areas of all their resorts. To log-on to the free wireless Internet access, guests will need to use their mobile device or laptop to look for “Guest – Access (unsecured)” as a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/16/free-wireless-internet-access-now-available-in-all-walt-disney-world-resorts/feed/ 4 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/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11424 A new offering at the Walt Disney World Speedway offers a chance to “drive your dream”, that is, if it’s always been your dream to drive a car that’s probably worth more than your house. The new Exotic Driving Experience offers some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/14/new-exotic-driving-experience-allows-guests-to-drive-their-dream-cars-at-disney-world/feed/ 3 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/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:25:23 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11338 Walt Disney World is offering a special deal for those who live in the sunshine state. From now until May 21, 2012, Florida residents can purchase a “Wild for 3-Day Pass” for $99, valid for entry into one Walt Disney World theme park per day. For even more memory-making, Florida Residents can upgrade to a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/wild-for-disney-offer-lets-florida-residents-visit-the-parks-for-less-than-35-per-day/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:12:43 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11335 More than 56,000 people are scheduled to participate in the Walt Disney World Marathon this weekend, Jan. 5 to 8, including reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers. Reality TV personalities that have signed up to race the half marathon on Saturday include: Ethan Zohn (Survivor / Amazing Race), Jenna Morasca (Survivor / Amazing Race) [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/04/disneys-marathon-weekend-runners-include-celebrities-and-wounded-veterans/feed/ 1 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/2011/12/06/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/2011/12/03/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/2011/10/02/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/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:40:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8027 By Don Gworek Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is one of the biggest group events in the Orlando area with a registration of more than 50,000. This is the size of some of the major conventions that come to town. When you factor in non-running guests who join their family members on the trip, it’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/10/photos-and-video-from-the-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-2011/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/26/large-photo-leaked-of-tabletop-model-for-fantasylands-makeover/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/26/large-photo-leaked-of-tabletop-model-for-fantasylands-makeover/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:10:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5057 Click on the photo to see the full size version. This photo of a large model of the expanded part of Fantasyland has been appearing around the Internet this past week. It’s a bit different from the originally leaked blueprints of the redone Fantasyland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The Pixie Hollow area has been moved [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/26/large-photo-leaked-of-tabletop-model-for-fantasylands-makeover/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:16:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1860 Here are some of the new things happening around Walt Disney World this summer. We’ve written about some of these before, but some of this is brand new information. Be sure to get a copy of our Summer 2009 issue for more information on many of these happenings. Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration Everybody’s favorite galactic pal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/04/28/whats-new-and-upcoming-at-walt-disney-world/feed/ 3