Attractions – The Show – Oct. 4, 2012 – Tower of Terror race, Epcot’s 30th, news and more
Join hosts Banks Lee and J.L. Knopp as they present this week’s theme parks and attractions news and much more.
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The ultimate Haunted Mansion collectable? – Disneyland Haunted Mansion look-alike home for sale
Theme Park Connection specializes in buying and selling Disney and theme park items online and through their huge warehouse in Winter Garden, Fla. While they’ve sold a lot of huge collectibles, this is their largest yet – It’s a four-story, seven bedroom, six bath, more than 10,000-square-foot home modeled after Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.
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Howl-O-Scream 2012 review – Dark Side of the Gardens returns scarier than ever
The Dark Side of the Gardens has transformed the usually family-friendly Busch Gardens theme park into a creepy haunt once again. This year, Howl-O-Scream’s 13th year of fear, they are furthering their theme of the Dark Side of the Gardens with new street experiences, shows and haunted houses.
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Oktoberfest in Celebration to feature falling leaves, live music and more
On Oct. 5 and 6, 2012, Celebration Town Center will transform as leaves fall on Market Street during their Oktoberfest. Watch the leaves fall, relax lakeside and enjoy live music with friends and family at this family-friendly Oktoberfest event.
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Ripley’s Orlando Odditorium celebrates 20th anniversary this weekend with ‘Oddtoberfest’
It’s true, Ripley’s Believe It or Not is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Orlando Odditorium, but in a very odd way of course. They are unleashing the world-famous and legendary Lizardman and offering up a day full of free, family-friendly activities and food. It all takes place this Saturday, Oct. 6
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10,000 participants in Inaugural Tower of Terror 10 Mile race
Disney’s Hollywood Studios was the site of a new runDisney race this past weekend – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler race. It debuted with 10,000 participants.
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Simpsons games of skill now open at Universal Studios Florida
Brand new carnival/midway games of skill opened today just outside The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida. The games are not only themed to The Simpsons, but almost all of the prizes that can be won are Simpsons-related.
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SeaWorld webisodes give behind-the-scenes look at making of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin
SeaWorld Orlando recently debuted a new webisode series and website for Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, the park’s next big attraction opening spring 2013. The webisode series and website reveal previously unreleased details about the park’s upcoming attraction.
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Peanuts’ Charlie Brown and friends headline new exhibit at the History Center
Try not to have a good time…this is supposed to be educational. – Charles M. Schulz Kids of all ages will enjoy Charles Schulz’s interpretation of the natural world through more than 65 Peanuts comic strips and interactives that explain the weather, encourage recycling, identify North American birds, and offer lessons in drawing Peanuts characters…
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Out of The Loop: A glimpse at Legoland California’s hotel rooms – and possibly Legoland Florida
By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Less than an hour north of San Diego, Calif. is the beach town of Carlsbad. Here resides the original North American Legoland. Open in 1999, its development has somewhat foreshadowed the development of Legoland Florida.