SeaWorld holiday activities include Polar Express ride, Shamu Christmas show and more
Debuting Nov. 23 and continuing through Jan. 1, 2008, SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic will be transformed into a thrilling, never-before-experienced expedition to the fabled Santa Town. The Polar Express Experience is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment, inspired by the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. “SeaWorld Orlando,…
Wine Line offered by Universal Resorts
Looking for just the right wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey? Need an expert to tell you exactly what kind of red wine will complement your standing rib roast on Christmas Eve or looking for a great bottle of bubbly to pop open on New Year’s Eve? The wine experts at Loews Hotels at…
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Enchanted's Princess now at Disney-MGM Studios
Photo by Kent Phillips Disney’s newest star, Princess Giselle, made her royal debut at Disney-MGM Studios. She now makes special appearances as a prelude to the Hollywood Holly-Day Parade. Princess Giselle is the star of Enchanted, the new motion picture. The film is a twist on the classic Disney fairytales which blends live-action, computer effects…
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Pardoned turkeys proclaim gobble gobble (We're Going to Disney World)
Pilgrim Mickey and National Turkey Federation Chairman Ted Seger present the two saved birds at Ten Star Ranch in Dubois, Ind. Two turkeys will receive presidential pardons from President George W. Bush at The White House on Tuesday, in the 60th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. Following their presidential pardons, the two turkeys will join…
Amusement parks and attractions expo pictures
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is holding their annual expo in Orlando through tomorrow. We walked 8-something miles of isles yesterday and have the pictures to prove it. It took us all of six hours and I’m sure we missed a few spots. If you’d like to attend, it’s open to…
Premier issue has arrived!
The delivery truck just left and we now have thousands of copies of Orlando Attractions Magazine to deliver to stores, mail to subscribers and sell. (Whew) The printer did a great job and we’re very proud of the magazine. If you haven’t subscribed yet, there’s still time to get the first issue, but once we’ve…
Cinderella Castle Lighting Video and Pictures
I’ve uploaded a video of tonight’s new Cinderella Castle lighting ceremony called, “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish”. It’s around seven minutes long and features Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother on the castle stage. It’s a fun little show with some spectacular lights on the castle.The video is 640×360 MP4 with HD…
Super Soap Weekend 2007
Super Soap Weekend at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park has come and gone for 2007. Stars from ABC’s hit soap operas, One Life to Live, General Hospital, and All My Children, were there to greet fans and answer questions. Here are some highlights from today (Sunday, Nov. 12):
Pictures of Cinderella Castle lit up for the holidays
For the first time, Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World magically morphs into a shimmering, glimmering ice palace for the holidays – thanks to a new special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 twinkly white lights. Magic Kingdom guests will be treated nightly to the castle celebration, which also features cherished Disney characters. Similar…