Attractions – The Show – MegaCon; Disney Grand Marshal interview; latest news – Apr. 16, 2015
Hosts Banks Lee and Jessie Reitz bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:
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Photo Finds: Captain EO closure, Vision House’s final days & Studios construction
By Gavin Hatch This week we look at the theater where Captain EO just had its last showing, as well as some closures planned in Innoventions East. We also look at the new Lava pool at the Polynesian and some construction in Hollywood Studios.
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Orlando sets a record with 62 million tourist in 2014
The Visit Orlando organization has revealed that more than 62 million people visited Orlando in 2014, marking a new all-time record for the U.S. travel industry. Visitation grew five percent from 2013 as visitors from around the world came to experience all that is new across the city.
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The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – MegaCon, Cruise Line meetup – Apr. 13, 2015
By Banks Lee A look back at the week of Tweeted photos from @Attractions Twitter feed
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High wire daredevil to walk on top of Orlando Eye wheel
Nik Wallenda, “King of the High Wire,” may have agreed to what could be his most dangerous and unique walk yet, and it’s happening right here in Orlando.
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Out of the Loop: Hatbox Ghost returning to Haunted Mansion, plus other Disneyland enhancements
Several Disneyland attractions are getting ready to receive some upgrades in time for their Diamond Celebration, including the long-awaited reappearance of a popular grim grinning ghost.
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Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions to perform at Dr. Phillips Center
Tickets can be purchased now for Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, a national concert tour stopping at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 4.
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New exhibit about Leonardo da Vinci coming to International Drive
In April 1452, Leonardo da Vinci, a man of immeasurable genius and vision was born. In April 2015, he will make his way to Orlando, sort of.
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Attractions – The Show – Radio Disney concerts; da Vinci exhibit; latest news – Apr. 9, 2015
Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:
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Photo Finds: Exploring SeaWorld’s Dolphin Cove, recent additions, & demolition
By Gavin Hatch This week we head to SeaWorld to check out lots of recent additions such as the Manta Soft Serve location, Journey to Atlantis, and even some demolition.
