Spring 2013 issue of ‘Orlando Attractions Magazine’ now available
The Spring 2013 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order in print, on the Nook and in our free iPhone and iPad apps.
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Baby aardvark and Southern ground hornbills born at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa recently welcomed three new residents to the park. A baby aardvark was born on Feb. 6, 2013 and two baby Southern ground hornbills where hatched on Feb. 15 and 19. The healthy baby aardvark is expected to grow to more than 120 pounds within its first year of life and the hornbills…
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Disney World to begin offering plastic RFID enabled annual passes instead of paper
Starting March 20, 2013, Disney’s Annual Passholders may trade in their paper tickets for new, more durable, plastic passes. These passes include an RFID chip, which will allow passholders to enter Disney’s theme parks using the new touch to enter locations that replaced the old turnstiles.
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Attractions – The Show – March 14, 2013 – Epcot’s Flower & Garden plus the voice of Roger Rabbit
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news, plus a special guest and more. On this week’s episode …
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Downtown Disney to become Disney Springs over the next three years
Downtown Disney as it is known today, along with the Downtown Disney name will be going away over the next three years. Disney Springs will fully spring to life in 2016, adding more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.
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Universal Studios Florida construction update – Simpsons, Potter and Transformers rising
Construction continues at a fast pace for one announced and two unannounced expansion projects at Universal Studios Florida. Let’s take a look at the latest construction photos for Transformers, The Simpsons and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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WDWCelebrations to commemorate “Flora, Fauna & Fantasy” in April, and Hollywood Studios’ 25th next year
WDWCelebrations, a non-profit unofficial Disney fan organization, is hosting two new events, following up on their five year success of events. “Flora, Fauna & Fantasy” will take place this April 20 through 22, 2013 followed by a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2014.
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Photo Finds: Details in the new areas of Magic Kingdom, plus Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival – March 11, 2013
By Kevin Yee It’s a crazy week of new additions at the Magic Kingdom, with new highly themed Tangled bathrooms opening near the Haunted Mansion and new elements added to the Big Thunder Mountain queue to make it interactive. Epcot joins the action with the Kinsey art collection in the American Adventure and the re-booted…
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For all things cool and geeky, don’t miss this weekend’s Megacon
Whether you’re interested in meeting the cast of “Star Trek The Next Generation”, want to buy some cool collectibles, or just like to see fans in cool (and strange) costumes, you won’t want to miss Florida’s version of Comic-Con. Megacon will be held from March 15 to 17, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center.
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D23’s Fanniversary celebrates various Disney classics, from films to attractions and more
Even if you’re a huge Disney fan, you’ll inevitably learn a few new facts at D23’s Fanniversary events, on tour now. This year’s event, the second for this now annual event, celebrates 2013’s Disney anniversaries.