Video from Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Hollywood Studios
Happy Holidays from Orlando Attractions Magazine. Thanks to freelance videographer Matthew Pezzula.
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American Idol Experience Description and Opening Information
The opening of the new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been pushed back to mid-February with possible Walt Disney World Annual Passholder previews near the end of January. A sneak preview of the inside of the Idol theater and audition areas was offered to Passholders today (Dec. 14, 2008) during which…
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Behind the Scenes: Wheel of Fortune tapes at SeaWorld Orlando
Twenty episodes of the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” are currently being taped at SeaWorld Orlando. Five episodes were taped each night on December 11 and 12, 2008 leaving ten more episodes to be taped on December 13 and 14. In attending the first night’s tapings, we chatted with host Pat Sajak, co-host Vanna…
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Events | Music | Theme Parks
Mannheim Steamroller Concert at Universal Studios
On Saturday, December 6th, 2008, Mannheim Steamroller held two concerts inside the Universal Studios Orlando theme park, free for all park guests. Mannheim Steamroller had previously recorded the music for Universal’s annual Grinchmas Musical. During the recent concert, the group performed with the ‘uncostumed’ cast of the musical, including the Grinch, seen in the video…
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Last piece of track added to Manta coaster
SeaWorld construction crews put the last piece of track (adorned with balloons) into place today, finishing the structure of Manta, their new flying roller coaster. Manta will bring riders through underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down, in a horizontal position, aboard a manta-inspired steel coaster. Manta is slated to open summer 2009.
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party photo gallery online
We’ve just uploaded our photo gallery from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. There you can see pictures from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks, Mickey’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” show and the “Celebrate the Season” show. If you’d like to go, you’d better get your tickets soon,…
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You can be the star at the Magic Kingdom
As part of Disney’s upcoming “What Will You Celebrate” promotion they’ve put together this neat customizable video showing how you can be the star at the Magic Kingdom. But you’ll have to settle for seeing it on video. I don’t think any amount of money would be able to buy a real sponsorship this awesome….
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Give the gift of Orlando Attractions Magazine!
GIVE THE GIFT OF ATTRACTIONS! We have added a handy (and timely) new feature to theOrlando Attractions Magazine web site. You can now purchase subscriptions, back issues, and t-shirts as gifts and create your own Attractions-themed gift note to print or e-mail. Just add the items to your shopping cart and look for the icon when checking out. If you select that the…
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Stars in the Parks: Rob Thomas
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas visited Disney World during Thanksgiving weekend. Thomas, known for his solo hits as well as being the lead vocalist for the group “Matchbox Twenty,” vacations at Walt Disney World each Thanksgiving weekend with his wife Marisol and son Maison (age 10).
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Cypress Gardens passholders offered free admission to Silver Springs
Silver Springs General Manager Terry Turner and Cypress Garden’s Co-Owner Rob Harper have announced that Cypress Garden’s season passholders will receive free admission to Silver Springs during their Festival of Lights. Silver Springs 16th annual Festival of Lights runs Dec. 5 and 6, 12 to 24, and 26 and 27. Cypress Gardens passholders, during the…