Out of the Loop: Disney's first meet-up offers an inside look at Toy Story Mania
Take a look at Disney’s first ever social media meet-up and find out about some Toy Story Mania scenes that didn’t make the cut.
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More Wizarding World of Harry Potter details revealed at private party
Universal hosted a private party which included a tour of the not-yet-open Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. Although we weren’t able to attend, plenty of new information could be found on Twitter during the event.
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Photo Update: What's new and different at Universal's Island of Adventure – May 2010
Yesterday we posted a photo and video update for the ongoing construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Click Here to see it), so today we’ll take a look around the rest of the park.
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Dark ride fans pick their favorites in Orlando – Magic Kingdom named best dark ride park
To amusement park lovers, Orlando may be the mecca for dark attractions. In a recent survey of the Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) (Yes, there’s a club just for fans of indoor attractions), members chose Magic Kingdom as their “Favorite Dark Attraction Park”. Members were also asked for their favorite dark attractions in the Orlando…
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Top theme park designers help raise more than $5,000 for cancer research
Many of the top theme park designers got together last night at the Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando for the Entertainment Designer’s Forum. In addition to some great talks and stories, everyone in attendance helped raise money for a great cause. Most of the panel members were from Universal, but Disney was also represented….
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Talk to top theme park designers for a good cause – plus rare items auction
If you’re interested in how the creative ideas for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Halloween Horror Nights and other theme park attractions are created, you’ll want to attend the Entertainment Designer Forum this Friday night. And you’ll be helping a good cause as well. Billed as an evening with top designers in the entertainment…
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Out of the Loop: Good riddance to winter! Time for the theme parks to open
By Andy Guinigundo We’ve had a few beautiful spring days in Southern Ohio. The temperature has been close to 80 degrees. I cautiously embrace the coming summer and the coming theme park season. I say cautiously because, over the past week, I have awoken to frost and temperatures in the low 30s a few times….
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New tethered balloon ride at Old Town adds another way to see Orlando from above
In our current Spring issue, we have a story and photo spread about seeing Orlando from above by helicopter. We also have written about the Characters in Flight tethered balloon ride at Downtown Disney. Now a new option has opened up with Old Town Balloon Ride. Lynn and Dave Rigby opened the new attraction in…
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Photos and videos from Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens
Beginning today, Busch Gardens is welcoming families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed, sunny, funny play land featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends. Located the former Land of the Dragons, Sesame Street Safari of Fun is twice as big and filled with kid-size rides, water fun, shows and adventures that celebrate the spirit of…
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening June 18
Universal Orlando announced today that the grand opening date of Harry Potter World is June 18, 2010. In addition, they released some more details about the attraction inside Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. According to the press release, the attraction will start with meeting Harry, Ron, and Hermione who convince riders to skip class…