First-hand ride review of Toy Story Midway Mania
Editor’s Note: Deborah Brauser did an excellent job on her cover story (Toy Story Midway Mania) for the current issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine. Below are her first-hand thoughts of the ride that we didn’t have room for in the magazine. From entering “Andy’s bedroom” all the way through…
Woody waves goodbye as Space Shuttle Discovery launches with Buzz aboard
Photo by Scott Miller Woody, the sheriff from the “Toy Story” films, waved goodbye to Buzz Lightyear aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as it launched yesterday from Kennedy Space Center. Aboard Discovery is a 12-inch tall action figure of Woody’s pal from “Toy Story,” Buzz Lightyear. Woody joined thousands…
NASA Launches New Education Initiative With Disney Parks and Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear in space teaser: More Information As seven, well-trained astronauts begin an important mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, May 31, one toy astronaut, Buzz Lightyear, will begin a journey to help educate children across the country. The liftoff of space shuttle Discovery kicks off a…
Issue four on its way to subscribers
Issue number four, the June/July issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine has arrived from the printers and is being mailed out to subscribers this week. But please be patient, as the mail may take up to four weeks for delivery. Most subscribers should receive it much sooner than that, but…
SeaWorld announces new ride for 2009 – Manta, Ride The Flying Ray
This morning SeaWorld Orlando announced the next generation of thrills with Manta – a new attraction inspired by the underwater flight of powerful rays. Guests will fly face-down, in a horizontal position, underneath the belly of a coaster train shaped as a giant manta. With a wing span of…
More info on American Idol attraction
A new Web page has been launched by Walt Disney World with a little more information about their American Idol attraction. The site tells three ways to experience the attraction: watch, vote or perform. The perform section has the most details. It says only a few will be chosen…
