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Maybe coming to a theme park near you … a report from the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012
By November 19, 2012

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) is the largest annual conference and trade show of the $24 billion global theme park and attractions industry. This past week, the Orange County Convention Center was converted into a dazzling marketplace of midway-style thrills that may arrive soon at favorite theme park and attractions…

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Theme Parks | Vacation Planning

Out of the Loop: Sally Corp’s Justice League 3D debuts down under
By October 18, 2012September 1, 2014

By Andy Guinigundo Jacksonville, Florida’s Sally Corporation may not pop into your mind when you think about theme park rides. Chances are, however, you have been on a Sally Corp dark ride. E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios here in Orlando? – Sally. Maybe Legoland is more your style. Perhaps you have been on Legoland’s Lost…

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Legoland Florida | Resorts | Vacation Planning

Out of The Loop: A glimpse at Legoland California’s hotel rooms – and possibly Legoland Florida
By September 28, 2012

By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Less than an hour north of San Diego, Calif. is the beach town of Carlsbad. Here resides the original North American Legoland. Open in 1999, its development has somewhat foreshadowed the development of Legoland Florida.

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Television | The Attractions Show | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning | Video

Attractions – The Show – Sept. 13, 2012 – We’re back with Star Wars Celebration, Anime Con and more
By September 13, 2012

Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show has returned for a new season and we’re back to weekly episodes. Join hosts Banks Lee and J.L. Knopp from Theme Park Connection as they present this week’s theme park and attraction news and much more.

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Disney | Vacation Planning | Walt Disney World Resort

Disney World making changes to buses, monorails and roadways to meet growth
By September 6, 2012

Walt Disney World is making a number of small but important changes to the way they transport guests around their property. Some changes have been recently completed and some will take a few years to implement. It’s all in the name of growth, efficiency, guest satisfaction and safety.

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SeaWorld Orlando | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning | Video

Out of the Loop: A look at the original SeaWorld park in San Diego
By September 5, 2012

San Diego hosts the original SeaWorld park. It shares some attractions with our park in Orlando, but many of these attractions have some interesting differences.

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Merchandise | Vacation Planning

New guidebook covers the myriad of attractions in ‘The Other Orlando’
By August 28, 2012

It’s hard to think of Orlando without thinking of Walt Disney World and Mickey Mouse. But just outside the gates of Walt Disney World lies what travel writer Kelly Monaghan calls “the Other Orlando.”

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Disney | Vacation Planning

Out Of The Loop: Two seven story hotels planned for Shangahi Disneyland Resort
By August 21, 2012

The Shanghai Daily News reports that two hotels are in now in design review by the Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone. The hotels are currently named Hotel One and Hotel Two. No theming has been announced yet.

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Theme Parks | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida | Vacation Planning

Universal Orlando testing new ride reservation system
By August 7, 2012

Universal Orlando is testing a whole new system to skip the lines at select attractions. Instead of their Universal Express pass, the Universal Ride Reservation System lets guests reserve the time they want to ride using a small interactive pager.

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Resorts | Vacation Planning

Out of the Loop: Gaylord National Harbor hotel near Washington D.C.
By August 6, 2012

The Gaylord Palms Resort is one of Central Florida’s largest convention hotels. Here’s a look at one of the other three Gaylord hotels, the Gaylord National.

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