Attractions – The Show – Frozen Summer Fun; Guardians of the Galaxy; latest news – July 31, 2014
Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:
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Reality TV stars set to appear in Celebration for annual Hearts of Reality event
Reality television stars will help make dreams come true by appearing in the Hearts of Reality event on Saturday, Aug. 2 in Celebration, Fla.
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Photo Finds: Take a tour of Old Town – July 29, 2014
By Nick Russo In this installment of Photo Finds, we stray away from the large theme parks and head over to Old Town; a small amusement park and outdoor shopping mall in Kissimmee, Fla. Old Town provides unique shopping experiences, plenty of dining options, and exclusive entertainment.
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New Crayola Experience attraction coming to Orlando
Get ready to color the Sunshine State with crayons and markers. Crayola announced today that it will open a new Crayola Experience, a colorful family attraction next Summer in The Florida Mall. It will feature 25 hands-on attractions.
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Out of the Loop: Six Flags’ record-breaking Goliath debuts
Sitting nearly equal distance from Chicago and Milwaukee is Six Flags Great America. As a first-timer to the park, I was both trying to take in all that is Great America while experiencing their new record-breaking roller coaster Goliath.
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The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – Tower Of Terror, Mascot Games, More for July 28, 2014
By Nick Russo A look back at the week of Tweeted videos and photos from @Attractions Twitter feed – July 21-27, 2014.
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Experience Halloween on the High Seas aboard Disney Cruise Line
Guests sailing Disney Cruise Line this fall will see the ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland filled with all things Halloween.
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Six ways Universal paid tribute to Jaws in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
Muggles (AKA non-magical folks) making their way through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida probably won’t even notice several references to the area’s former tenant. The Jaws ride closed in early 2012 to make way for the Harry Potter expansion, but “Jaws” isn’t totally gone.
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Out of the Loop: Holiday World announces ‘Thunderbird’, a launching wing coaster for 2015
Holiday World is best known for its trinity of wooden coasters not easily matched by any park: The Raven, The Legend and The Voyage. For years however, fans of the park have clamored for a full-sized steel monster to call their own. Well, the wait will soon be over.
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21st annual Mascot Games happening this weekend
Sports mascots from across the country are coming together for the 21st Annual Mascot Games at the Amway Center this weekend.
