‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 61 for February 2, 2012
Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show:
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Out of the Loop: 2012 will be a thrilling year with new attractions all around
By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating…
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Out of the Loop: Legoland California announces multi-million dollar 2012 expansion
By Andy Guinigundo Carlsbad, Calif. – Last year marked the eighth straight year of increased attendance at Legoland California and a double digit increase at that over 2010. On the strength of those numbers, Legoland California has decided to put a multi-million dollar investment into the park.
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‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 60 for January 26, 2012
Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show:
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New lagoon show, parade and more planned this year at Universal Orlando
A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are the opening times for their new Dispicable Me attraction and their upgraded Spider-Man ride, plus a new show for the…
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2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel announced; expands categories, becomes bilingual
New features and areas of expertise are now available to those seeking wisdom from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. New in 2012, panel members will be able to receive and answer guests’ questions in Spanish as well as English. This year also marks the first-ever Disneyland Resort and runDisney Specialists on the site.
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Festival of Chocolate in Tampa gives a taste of what’s to come in Orlando
By Anthony Armenia The Festival of Chocolate was held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa this past weekend. It is the largest chocolate themed event in the southeast. The event will be in Orlando from April 27 through 29 at the UCF Arena. We were there yesterday to check it all…
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Spring spotted in Orlando’s theme parks, look for the spectacular tabebuia trees
The first buds of spring were spotted this weekend on some of the flowering trees in the parks. The Tabebuia trees, like seen above, are among the first to flower each year. Their yellow, pink and purple colors are spectacular! Here’s video and photos about where to look over the next several weeks for some…
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‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 58 for January 12, 2012
This week’s theme park and Orlando attractions news brought to you by hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. This week on The Show:
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Out of the Loop: Five things to like about Disneyland that are different from Disney World
By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way,…