Orlando airport and train officials give tourism and travel updates

Orlando airport and train officials give tourism and travel updates

Travel to Central Florida has made a remarkable recovery since the pandemic, and there’s no clearer sign of that comeback than the expansion of transportation options in Orlando. From Orlando International Airport’s expansive Terminal C to the launch of Brightline high speed train service to Miami, the region’s transportation infrastructure has evolved rapidly over the…

Interview with Thierry Coup on turning Kiss into digital avatars

Interview with Thierry Coup on turning Kiss into digital avatars

For themed attraction fans, designer Thierry Coup has long been synonymous with groundbreaking rides like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Since his retirement from Universal, Coup has broken out beyond the theme parks and banded together with the legendary rock group KISS to virtually immortalize one of the…

Ultimate Guide to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ultimate Guide to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Following in the footsteps of our earlier Ultimate Guides to the new SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the Attractions Magazine team is satisfying your need for speed with our detailed visitor’s guide Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the third major theme park on Yas Island. Introduction to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Like…

Drive, fly, or Brightline train Orlando to Miami?
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Drive, fly, or Brightline train Orlando to Miami?

On Sep. 22, 2023, the first passengers boarded Brightline trains between Orlando and South Florida finally began rolling, and we were among its opening weekend passengers. Locals and tourists alike have been anticipating Brightline’s arrival for years, but does it really benefit Central Florida’s locals, or visitors to its attractions and cruise ports? Here’s our first-hand look at the region’s new rapid rail system, to help you decide if it fits into your transportation plans.

Preview of the new Ringling Bros. Circus, without animals

Preview of the new Ringling Bros. Circus, without animals

Six years after the fabled Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to a close, Feld Entertainment has revived and reimagined Ringling for a new generation, and Attractions Magazine was granted a behind-the-scenes look at dress rehearsals for the all-new “Greatest Show On Earth” debuting later this month. Read on to find out what’s new, and what’s missing, such as the animal acts.