Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode 34 for July 21, 2011
Join hosts Samantha and Courtney Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more.
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Arena presentations announced for D23 Expo – Celebrities and surprises expected
Many celebrities were spotted and surprise big announcements were made during the arena events at the first Disney D23 Expo, and more of the same is expected this year. D23, Disney’s official fan club has announced the arena schedule D23 Expo 2011.
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Many events scheduled through the summer at Bok Tower Gardens
This summer through September, Bok Tower Gardens has a slew of events planned for your enjoyment. The National Historic Landmark, located about 50 miles southeast of Orlando, near Lake Wales, has been voted Florida’s Best Garden.
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Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode 31 for June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011 – Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen, Samantha Sanders, kid reporters Quinn and Mindy and teen reporter Thomas as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more live from SeaWorld.
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Out of the Loop: Conneaut Lake Park tries for National Historic Preservation Grant
By Andy Guinigundo When last we heard from our friends at Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania, they had just won a Pepsi “Refresh” $50,000 grant to go toward the restoration of their classic Blue Steak roller coaster. This grant plus the continuing support of park fans and coaster enthusiasts have made it possible for the…
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Little Mermaid ride opens at Disneyland offering a preview to the new Fantasyland in Orlando – Photos/Videos
The Little Mermaid dark ride is now open. Sorry Walt Disney World guests, it’s only open at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. It’s still under construction at the Magic Kingdom. But since the ride will be the same on the inside when it opens as part of the new Fantasyland next year or so, it…
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Fun Spot USA to welcome new roller coaster with ribbon cutting ceremony
The grand opening of Fun Spot USA’s new attraction, Power Trip Roller Coaster, will be marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 2.
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Universal Orlando releases a mobile app – A look at all of Florida’s official theme park apps
Universal Orlando’s has released a free mobile app for Apple and Android phones, joining SeaWorld, which also released a free app earlier this year and Disney World, which offers a paid app for Verizon customers. Busch Gardens officials say their mobile app is in the works.
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Comparing Main Street in the Magic Kingdom to Disneyland Paris
By Don Gworek Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World and in Disneyland Paris have a lot in common. For example, they both recently refurbished the facades of their Confectionery shops. Above is a photo from May 2010 in Disneyland Paris, and below is a photo from the Magic Kingdom in February 2011.
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D23 Expo – the official convention for Disney fans, returns to Anaheim this August
No one knew what to expect when the first D23 Expo was held in 2009. Most fans who attended left amazed and wondering when the next Expo would be held. Now, two years later, the second D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Aug. 19 to 21, 2011.