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…
Disney's 2010 promotion offers volunteers a free day in the park
Today Disney announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a…
Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping
The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping! Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal…
Video: John C. Reilly and costars discuss 'The Vampire's Assistant' movie
Just before the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 19, Universal Studios Orlando held a promotional event for the upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie’s stars, John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia and Josh Hutcherson, were in attendance. They premiered two clips for the audience and answered…
