Universal Orlando holiday concert series to feature Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, Natalie Cole
As part of their holiday celebration this year, Universal Orlando Resort is launching a new concert series featuring performances by Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, and Natalie Cole. Mannheim Steamroller (pictured above) performs for the second year in a row at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak will perform on Dec. 12 and Natalie…
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular starts Saturday
From pumpkin fishes to friendly sea witches, Halloween will meet the sea during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. It’ll be an underwater “fantasea” where children can dance with an ice DJ, play with sea fairies and learn from a school fish. Included with park admission, Halloween Spooktacular begins at noon each…
38 Years of Magic: Happy Birthday to Walt Disney World
On Oct. 1, 1971, exactly 38 years ago, Walt Disney World first opened to the public. The resort at the time featured just one theme park, the Magic Kingdom, and two hotels, the Polynesian Village Resort and the Contemporary Resort. Today, the ongoing celebration at Walt Disney World is…
Video: Interview with Halloween Horror Nights 19 designers
On opening night (Sept. 25, 2009) of Halloween Horror Nights 19, we caught up with Universal Orlando Resort show director Michael Roddy and director of art & design T.J. Mannarino to get their thoughts and feelings on how this year’s Halloween event came together. Here’s what they had to…
Q&A Extra: Author Cory Doctorow discusses Disney
By Audrey Brown Cory Doctorow is the author of several books, one of which takes place in the Walt Disney World of the future. It’s called “Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom“. It not only displays Doctorow’s keen insights on the future of entertainment, but also his true…
Out Of The Loop: Halloween around the Disney parks
By Andy Guinigundo Halloween is a fun definitely a fun time at the Magic Kingdom in Florida with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. It’s inevitable that you’ll get caught up visiting the many candy stations around the park. One might assume that Halloween at Disneyland in California, Paris…
