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Video: Buzz Lightyear returns from outer space to the Magic Kingdom
By October 3, 2009

Disney Parks and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today celebrated Buzz Lightyear’s cosmic achievement as the longest tenured crew member in space with a ticker-tape parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. Some of Buzz’s new friends, including astronaut Buzz Aldrin and International Space Station Expedition 18…

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Video and Photos: A look at Epcot's Party For The Senses
By October 2, 2009

By Jackie Roseboom It’s time again to enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Besides just walking around and trying different foods and wines, there are many other events and activities. One of the most popular events is the Party for The Senses. A different one is held every Saturday night during the festival….

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A look inside Halloween Horror Nights 19 haunted houses
By October 2, 2009

Universal Orlando has released an official video giving you a look inside a few of their haunted houses from Halloween Horror Nights 19 including Saw, Chucky, the Wolfman, Dracula, and Frankenstein. Since our cameras are only allowed to shoot outside the houses, not inside, this video is the closest you’ll get to being there: To…

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Universal Orlando holiday concert series to feature Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, Natalie Cole
By October 1, 2009

As part of their holiday celebration this year, Universal Orlando Resort is launching a new concert series featuring performances by Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, and Natalie Cole. Mannheim Steamroller (pictured above) performs for the second year in a row at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak will perform on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole will perform on Dec. 19. Here’s…

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38 Years of Magic: Happy Birthday to Walt Disney World
By October 1, 2009

On Oct. 1, 1971, exactly 38 years ago, Walt Disney World first opened to the public. The resort at the time featured just one theme park, the Magic Kingdom, and two hotels, the Polynesian Village Resort and the Contemporary Resort. Today, the ongoing celebration at Walt Disney World is called “What Will You Celebrate?” and…

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Video: Interview with Halloween Horror Nights 19 designers
By September 30, 2009

On opening night (Sept. 25, 2009) of Halloween Horror Nights 19, we caught up with Universal Orlando Resort show director Michael Roddy and director of art & design T.J. Mannarino to get their thoughts and feelings on how this year’s Halloween event came together. Here’s what they had to say: Halloween Horror Nights 19 continues…

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Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping
By September 26, 2009

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping! Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida some of…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 scare-by-scare review and video
By September 26, 2009

Halloween Horror Nights 19 started last night (Sept. 25, 2009) at Universal Studios Orlando. For the second year in a row, I bring you my scare-by-scare review of the event, taking you on a spoiler-free journey through the night’s haunted houses, scare zones and shows. Before we get to the review, here’s a video look…

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Video: Busch Gardens celebrates a 'diabolical decade' of Howl-O-Scream
By September 25, 2009

This official video was released by Busch Gardens in honor of Howl-O-Scream 10, which begins tonight. The video takes a look back at the past ten years of the Halloween-time event which Busch is referring to as their “diabolical decade.” Preview dates for Howl-O-Scream 10 are tonight, Sept. 25, and tomorrow night, Sept. 26. Event dates are Oct….

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See actor John C. Reilly and others from "Cirque du Freak" at Universal Studios tonight
By September 25, 2009

Actor John C. Reilly (above left), Chris Massoglia (above right), and Josh Hutcherson will be appearing tonight near the Universal Studios arch at 6 p.m. in promotion of their upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie has inspired its own scare zone at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 19 which also begins…

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