‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 67 for March 15, 2012
It’s pajama party week! Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show:
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Rehearsals underway for Universal Studios’ new lagoon show
We’ve been following the development of upcoming nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios since October, when work began on reconstructing the former Cinesphere 360 show barges. Rehearsals of the new “Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories” show are being performed after the park closes to guests. We have some video to share, showing…
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Epcot’s Kim Possible game to be re-themed with Phineas and Ferb
Kim Possible fans will want to head to Epcot before this summer. That’s when the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will be turned over to Agent P of Phineas & Ferb fame.
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Aerial view of the Jaws and Wizarding World areas at Universal
We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place.
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Legoland Florida hosting girls event, Lego Friends Weekend
The newly introduced Lego Friends, Olivia, Andrea, Stephanie, Emma and Mia, are coming to Legoland Florida to host a weekend of fun geared toward girls March 24 and 25, 2012. A first-ever event, Lego Friends Weekend is a daytime party that includes a Lego Friends building event, live entertainment, games and activities.
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A look inside Storybook Circus as first part of New Fantasyland opens – Photos – Video
This morning Walt Disney World opened the first phase of the New Fantasyland expansion in a soft opening of part of Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom park. The attractions that opened this morning for the first time include Barnstormer featuring The Great Goofini, one spinner of the dueling Dumbos and the Fantasyland Train Station.
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Busch Gardens Tampa time lapse video
Last month we announced our new monthly time lapse video series. It’s time now for the release of our newest one which features clips of various spots at Busch Gardens Tampa.
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Spring Breakers breakdancing show debuts at Busch Gardens Tampa
During the busy times of the year, Busch Gardens adds a variety of special entertainment for guests to enjoy. This Spring Break season guests can experience “Spring Breakers”, a breakdancing street show that will run five days per week through April 1, 2012.
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Behind the scenes of One More Disney Day opening ceremony
The Torres family was chosen as the first family to help open the Magic Kingdom theme park and start One More Disney Day, the 24-hour Leap Day celebration in 2012. They shot this video that offers a look behind the scenes of this historic event.
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Dates set for Disney D23 Expo’s return to California in 2013
The D23 Expo is returning for the third time to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. next year from Aug. 9 through 11. The first Expo was held in 2009 followed by a second in 2011. Each event played host to thousands of Disney fans from every corner of the globe.