Zombies provide the motive during the ‘Run For Your Lives 5K’
From terrified runners to flesh-eating zombies, this was no ordinary foot race. The “Run For Your Lives 5K” was held in Orlando this past weekend.
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Theme Park Foodie: Disney, give us the Grey Stuff!
By Ashley Nichols There has been much fanfare and excitement around Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland expansion, which most notably features the Beauty and the Beast inspired restaurant, Be Our Guest.
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Photo Finds: IAAPA, Legoland Star Wars and SeaWorld Christmas – Nov. 20, 2012
By Kevin Yee There aren’t many slow seasons in Orlando, but the holiday months are certainly not it. We visit the industry trade show IAAPA, the SeaWorld Orlando Christmas offerings (plus a few shots of the construction of Antarctica), and the new Star Wars section of Miniland in Legoland Orlando.
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Maybe coming to a theme park near you … a report from the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) is the largest annual conference and trade show of the $24 billion global theme park and attractions industry. This past week, the Orange County Convention Center was converted into a dazzling marketplace of midway-style thrills that may arrive soon at favorite theme park and attractions…
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‘Merry Madagascar’ themed Ice! is the highlight of Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort
Brrr! Do you feel that chill in the air? It’s time to bundle up in those cozy winter coats, hats and scarves and slip on over to Central Florida’s coolest one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction: Ice! featuring DreamWorks Animation’s “Merry Madagascar” at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Celebrating its 10th year, Ice! is exhibiting more than 20,000 square…
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IllumiNations dessert party to celebrate food allergies to be held at Epcot in December
A private dessert party specifically for individuals affected by food allergies and intolerances is being held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at the France Pavilion at Epcot. The event will be hosted by the Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW Blog and Allergy Free Mouse. Both of which provide dining reviews, tips, and planning advice to the special diets…
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Attractions – The Show – Nov. 15, 2012 – Star Wars Miniland, Downtown Disney Festival and much more
Join hosts J.L. Knopp and Banks Lee as they bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news and much more. On this week’s episode:
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Photo Finds: Osborne Lights, Ice at Gaylord Palms and much more – Nov. 13, 2012
By Kevin Yee The Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney, new signage for Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom, the first sign of the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean interactive game in Adventureland, and theme-busting canvas above the boarding zone for Splash Mountain are only part of this update. We also bring you…
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Cirque Italia provides breath-taking performances at MOSI through Dec. 2
Cirque Italia ACT XII is a European style circus show that is currently taking place each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 2, 2012. The show takes place at MOSI, the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa in a larger-than-life blue and white circus tent.
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I-Drive Live project moves ahead – Madame Tussauds, Orlando Eye and Sea Life aquarium expected
By Adam Roth As home to more than 75 shops, restaurants and up-charge attractions, The Mercado was once a beacon for tourist experiences along Orlando’s famous International Drive. Hosting Titanic: The Exhibition, The Guinness World Records Experience, the Hard Rock Vault and street entertainment, the open air shopping development was especially popular at night. But…