‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 65 for March 1, 2012
Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Lulu Picart for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show:
Change is inevitable – A look at theme park area demolition
The theme parks are always changing, and last year was an interesting one for the demolition of retired attractions. Seen here is the demolition of the original Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, on the night of Oct. 26, 2011.
Overnight schedule for One More Disney Day at Magic Kingdom
For the first time ever, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be open for a full 24 hours from 6 a.m. Feb. 29 to 6 a.m. March 1, 2012 in honor of Leap Year. During the day, the parks will offer their normal schedule with attractions, parades, fireworks, and characters, but…
Photo Finds: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Victory Casino Cruise – Feb. 27, 2012
By Kevin Yee This week we look at minor changes in Fantasyland (new costumes for outdoor vendors, new stroller parking patterns) and see the alternate distribution center for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Echo Lake is being refilled after a quick draining…
A look at Disney’s 2012 Princess Half Marathon – World’s largest women’s sporting event
More than 19,000 women raced in this morning’s Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, making it the world’s largest women’s sporting event. This was the fourth year of the race, and it has grown tremendously. The inaugural run had 8,000 participants.
Emu chicks hatched at Busch Gardens Tampa
The baby boom continues at Busch Gardens Tampa with the birth two emu chicks. They were born just a few weeks ago, one is a male and the other is a female.
