World of Chima figures appear downtown to announce July 3 opening at Legoland Florida
Animal tribes from Lego’s Legends of Chima descended upon Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando to help announce the opening date for Legoland Florida’s new expansion. The World of Chima will officially open on July 3, 2013. Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer is pictured above with a few of the…
‘Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster’ to debut Sunday on Travel Channel
A new theme park-related show is premiering this Sunday on the Travel Channel. Look for “Future Scream Machines: Bigger, Wetter, Faster” at 9 p.m. May 19, 2013.
Seven tribute bands named for Epcot’s Sounds Like Summer concerts
You won’t find Bon Jovi or Billy Joel performing at Epcot this summer, but your ears may deceive you as you walk around World Showcase. The Sounds Like Summer concert series is returning this year with seven different official tribute bands.
Photo Finds: Pirate’s Adventure interactive game – maps and more – May 13, 2013
By Kevin Yee Disney’s Magic Kingdom has begun testing (not every day, and not all day) a new interactive game much like the Agent P adventure in Epcot, but using paper maps and a paper RFID playing card. We review the Pirate’s Adventure maps in detail and show some…
Out of the Loop: Cedar Point’s record-breaking GateKeeper debuts
By Andy Guinigundo Sandusky, Ohio – “Orlando Attractions Magazine” debuted in 2007. That same year, Cedar Point’s 17th roller coaster debuted, the wild-as-the-wild-west Maverick. The Intamin linear synchronous motor launched coaster features a steeper than vertical initial decent and is the first coaster to integrate a “twisted horseshoe roll”…
Mold-A-Rama, Disney and old Florida will highlight collectibles show at Fantasy of Flight
On Sunday, June 9, 2013 memorabilia dealers from around the country and local legends will gather for a one day collectibles show at Fantasy of Flight. The Florida Vintage Travel Collectibles Show is a celebration of vintage travel memorabilia from the history of travel and vacations in Florida. The…
