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March 19, 2020 By Seth Kubersky Leave a Comment

Retro photos reveal Universal Orlando’s first Marvel Super Heroes show

Marvel Super Hero Island has been a keystone of Islands of Adventure since the park opened, and a new Avengers Campus is under construction at Disney California Adventure. But did you know that there was another long-forgotten Marvel attraction that predated both of them? An Orlando-area reader recently posted an archive of retro photos from Universal Studios Florida’s original Marvel Super Heroes Showdown show, and gave us permission to share them in all their goofy glory.

Take a look back at Universal’s very first Marvel Super Heroes attraction.
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Filed Under: Marvel, Slider, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tagged With: iron man, Marvel, Marvel Super Heroes Showdown, retro, Spider-Man, stunt show, Universal Studios Florida, X-Men

November 15, 2019 By Brittani Tuttle Leave a Comment

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to host retro ‘Holidays in Space’

This year’s Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will welcome guests to the 1960s with a retro-inspired bash.

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Filed Under: Event, Holiday, Kennedy Space Center Tagged With: 1960s, featured, Holiday, Holidays in Space, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, retro

July 5, 2019 By Seth Kubersky Leave a Comment

NostalgiaCon’s Retro 80s Road Trip wraps up with Anaheim meet-up on July 13

To rev up for its inaugural 1980s pop culture convention in September, NostalgiaCon is currently on a cross-country Retro 80s road trip that will culminate on July 13 at Anaheim’s Decades Bar and Grill.

NostalgiaCon Retro 80's Road Trip Anaheim July 13.
Ride along online with NostalgiaCon’s Retro 80’s Road Trip through July 13.
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Filed Under: Event, Slider Tagged With: NostalgiaCon, retro, road trip

September 23, 2017 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

Disney has a day of fun planned for Epcot’s 35th Anniversary

Retro graphic celebrating the 35th anniversary of Epcot. Graphic by Disney

This Oct. 1, Epcot will celebrate their 35th anniversary at Walt Disney World. From Walt Disney’s vision of a perfect city, to the ever expanding park that now stands for his ideals, Epcot continues to head towards the future. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, Epcot, Event, Slider, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tagged With: 35, 35th anniversary, anniversary, birthday, Epcot, Epcot 35th, Experimental prototype community of tomorrow, retro, spaceship earth

April 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Ralph Macchio and C. Thomas Howell to appear at Spooky Empire mid-season convention

Spooky Empire Ralph Macchio
Spooky Empire has added Ralph Macchio and C. Thomas Howell to the guest lineup at this month’s retro-themed convention.

Fans of classic 1980s teen films can meet two of their favorite stars in Orlando later this month when Ralph Macchio and C. Thomas Howell appear at the Spooky Empire mid-season convention. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Event, Slider Tagged With: C. Thomas Howell, convention, Outsiders, Ralph Macchio, retro, Spooky Empire

March 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Spooky Empire brings retro horror icons to Orlando in April

Spooky Empire Retro
Spooky Empire is going retro at the Wyndham Orlando Resort this April.

Get ready for a taste of Halloween in the middle of spring as the Spooky Empire convention reunites retro horror icons at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on April 1-3.
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Filed Under: Event Tagged With: convention, featured, horror, retro, Spooky Empire

August 20, 2014 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Photo Finds: Film Vault Store at Universal & Disney Springs Construction Update – August 19, 2014

The Film Vault at Universal Orlando

By Nick Russo

This week on Photo Finds, we give you an inside look at Universal Orlando’s newest store, The Film Vault. Plus, we check in on the Disney Springs construction in Downtown Disney, and more!

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Filed Under: Photo Finds Tagged With: attractions, construction, disney springs, Downtown Disney, featured, film, Florida, fun, Merchandise, news, Orlando, Photo Finds, progress, retro, Shopping, store, theme park, Universal Orlando, vault, Video, Walt Disney World

April 3, 2014 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Attractions – The Show – April 3, 2014 – Universal’s Cabana Bay, Playlist Live, plus latest news

Orlando Attractions Magazine - The Show logo

Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]

Filed Under: The Attractions Show Tagged With: 1950s, 1960s, attractions, cabana bay beach resort, celebrities, convention, featured, Florida, fun, gathering, history, interview, new, news, open, Orlando, Playlist Live, pool, retro, show, theme park, Travel, Universal Orlando, Video, YouTube

March 31, 2014 By Banks Lee 1 Comment

Universal Orlando opens their newest hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the latest place to stay at Universal Orlando, officially welcomed its first guests on March 31, 2014. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Resorts, Universal Orlando Tagged With: bowling alley, cabana bay beach resort, family, featured, hotel, new, open, pool, resort, restaurant, retro, slide, suite, Universal Orlando

December 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Ron Schneider tells of being the Dreamfinder and other theme park tales in his autobiography

Long-time theme park performer and show developer Ron Scheider has released an autobiography. Entitled, From Dreamer to Dreamfinder: A Life and Lessons Learned in 40 Years Behind a Name Tag, the book is currently available in paperback and ebook formats from all major retailers. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Epcot, Merchandise, Theme Parks Tagged With: autobiography, biogrophy, book, Dreamfinder, Epcot, Epcot Center, Figment, retro, Retro Orlando, Ron Schneider

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