Attractions – The Show – Oct. 18, 2012 – New Fantasyland Opens; Ghost Tours at Titanic; NASCAR at Disney; plus More
Join hosts Banks Lee and J.L. Knopp as they present this week’s theme park and attraction news and much more. On this week’s episode:
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Disney to offer Limited Time Magic in 2013 – Each week of the year will offer a new experience
With a castle made of 45,000 pounds of ice in Times Square, today Disney demonstrated the premise behind their new campaign for 2013 – Limited Time Magic. Park guests will find a differently-themed events each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts next year.
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Photo Finds: Universal construction, Halloween parties at SeaWorld and Lowry Park Zoo – Oct. 16, 2012
By Kevin Yee This week we take a closer look at the two construction projects in Universal Studios Florida (neither of which is announced yet). We’ll also check out the Halloween offerings from SeaWorld Orlando (included with admission; mostly trick or treat) and Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa ($17 adults, $14 kids)
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Theming and dance party highlights from Legoland Florida’s first Brick or Treat
Legoland Florida is hosting Brick or Treat each weekend in October. The event features candy, Lego building, dancing and the Miniland area has some added Halloween theming. It’s all included with park admission.
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Stars in the Parks: Gloria Estefan transforms into the undead for Halloween Horror Nights 22
With Halloween Horror Nights in full swing, the “Queen of Latin Pop” Gloria Estefan visited Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 22 and transformed into a “Queen of the Undead.” As a scareactor, she made guests scream and run at Halloween Horror Nights 22.
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Disney fan site holding scavenger hunt at Magic Kingdom this November
MousePlanet, a Disney fan site, will be holding their fourth edition of MouseAdventure World Explorers this November at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since Disney’s official fan club, D23, is not doing a scavenger hunt this year, this event is a great opportunity for Disney fans to have a fun challenge at Disney World.
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Legoland theme park celebrates one-year in Florida
Today, Oct. 15, 2012, marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of Legoland Florida. Park guests enjoyed thousands of free brightly colored cupcakes, birthday buttons and a prize patrol team that passed out gifts such as free food, model shop tours, admission tickets and annual passes. Here’s a video of the birthday (or brickday) celebration…
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Photo tour of Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland
Join us as we look at portions of the New Fantasyland expansion, as seen on its first dress rehearsal days.
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Mickey’s Halloween Party, a look at the effects and theming
The Magic Kingdom becomes ghost and ghoul themed when night falls and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party begins.
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New Fantasyland opens for dress rehearsal – Be one of the first inside through our videos
The Journey of The Little Mermaid ride and Belle’s Village, including Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour Village Gifts, all opened to regular park guests today for its first dress rehearsal. The previously opened Storybook Circus and Enchanted Tales with Belle were also open. Let’s take a look.