Comparing Main Street in the Magic Kingdom to Disneyland Paris
By Don Gworek Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World and in Disneyland Paris have a lot in common. For example, they both recently refurbished the facades of their Confectionery shops. Above is a photo from May 2010 in Disneyland Paris, and below is a photo from the Magic…
A look at what Orlando’s theme parks have planned for July 4, 2011
Central Florida’s theme parks will be crowded on the Fourth of July. In fact, Orlando was named the number one destination for the July 4 Weekend by Travelocity. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun watching the special events and fireworks shows. Here’s what each theme park is…
New Sky Trail Ropes Course opening this summer at MOSI in Tampa
This June, MOSI, the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa, will introduce a new Sky Trail Ropes Course, which features a 12- to 36-foot-high, multi level course with 36 different elements. The ropes course is designed for all ages and does not require a minimum number of people…
D23 Expo – the official convention for Disney fans, returns to Anaheim this August
No one knew what to expect when the first D23 Expo was held in 2009. Most fans who attended left amazed and wondering when the next Expo would be held. Now, two years later, the second D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Aug. 19…
Summer 2011 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine now available
The Summer 2011 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available to order. The magazine will be shipping out this week. Look for it in our iPad app soon, and in major bookstores nationwide sometime in July. Subscribers should receive their copy within the next four weeks. Here’s a…
Universal celebrates one-year of Potter with a special moment in the Wizarding World
By Darcie Vance Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 9:23 a.m. – the exact time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010.
