We’ve just uploaded our photo gallery from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. There you can see pictures from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks, Mickey’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” show and the “Celebrate the Season” show. If you’d like to go, you’d better get your tickets soon,…
If you’re headed down International Drive near Wet n’ Wild, you can now stop and chill out with a cup of Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream from Orlando’s new Dippin’ Dots location. The store, located at Lighthouse Plaza (6400 International Drive, Suite 140), will celebrate with a grand opening from noon to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday,…
As part of Disney’s upcoming “What Will You Celebrate” promotion they’ve put together this neat customizable video showing how you can be the star at the Magic Kingdom. But you’ll have to settle for seeing it on video. I don’t think any amount of money would be able to buy a real sponsorship this awesome….
GIVE THE GIFT OF ATTRACTIONS! We have added a handy (and timely) new feature to theOrlando Attractions Magazine web site. You can now purchase subscriptions, back issues, and t-shirts as gifts and create your own Attractions-themed gift note to print or e-mail. Just add the items to your shopping cart and look for the icon when checking out. If you select that the…
This holiday season, Downtown Disney has gone to the dogs. Disney’s new “Santa Paws” invites dog owners to bring their pooches for a photo opportunity and meet and greet with Santa Claus. It’s doggone fun for pups as they enjoy the yuletide cheer, pose for pictures and share their Christmas wish list with St. Nick…
Actor Dylan McDermott (The Practice, In the Line of Fire) visits the Grinch at Universal’s Islands of Adventure (above) and plays the drums at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (below) with daughters Collette (12) and Charlotte (3). McDermott was vacationing in Orlando during Thanksgiving weekend.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas visited Disney World during Thanksgiving weekend. Thomas, known for his solo hits as well as being the lead vocalist for the group “Matchbox Twenty,” vacations at Walt Disney World each Thanksgiving weekend with his wife Marisol and son Maison (age 10).
Silver Springs General Manager Terry Turner and Cypress Garden’s Co-Owner Rob Harper have announced that Cypress Garden’s season passholders will receive free admission to Silver Springs during their Festival of Lights. Silver Springs 16th annual Festival of Lights runs Dec. 5 and 6, 12 to 24, and 26 and 27. Cypress Gardens passholders, during the…
Blog entry by Deborah Brauser. Photos by Matt Roseboom Last week, more than 24,000 people from more than 100 countries descended upon the Orange County Convention Center for the 2008 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expo. Owners and operators from theme parks, waterparks, zoos, aquariums, museums and resorts mingled with entertainment designers,…
Orlando Attractions Magazine will be at MouseFest, a gathering of Disney fans, on December 13 and 14, so come say hi! On December 13, we’ll have a table at the Mega Mouse Meet: Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center (Grand Harbor Ballroom North) Disney guidebook authors, web…
