Water lilies seem too big to be true at Bok Tower Gardens
Over at Bok Tower Gardens, two rare Victoria water lilies (Victoria ‘Longwood Hybrid’) have grown to an unusually large size in the Reflection Pool near the Singing Tower. Each plant has 20 or more lily pads that are five foot in diameter.
Magic Kingdom to serve alcohol for the first time ever with opening of Be Our Guest restaurant
For the first time in its history, alcohol will be served at the Magic Kingdom theme park during regular opening hours.
Mickey’s Circus event brings previews of upcoming Disney pins and Vinylmation
The annual Disney Trading event was held this past weekend at Epcot. This year’s theme was Mickey’s Circus and besides trading and buying exclusive merchandise, paid attendees received a sneak peek at some upcoming pins and vinyl products.
Avery Brooks and Colin Ferguson among stars slated to appear at Away Mission: Orlando
From Oct. 5 through 7, 2012, a weekend-long sci-fi convention presented by Away Mission is coming to Orlando. The convention will feature many stars, artists, and authors including: Avery Brooks – the smooth as velvet Capt. Benjamin Sisko from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV show and Colin Ferguson from the…
Stormtroopers to invade the History Center this weekend
501st Legion Stormtroopers are taking over the museum during Galactic Encounter Day at the Orange County Regional History Center this Saturday. See the 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist march through Heritage Square and into the museum at 11 a.m.
Attractions – The Show – Sept. 13, 2012 – We’re back with Star Wars Celebration, Anime Con and more
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.

