Everyone’s favorite blue alien is back to cause mayhem for the summer, as the seasonally-operating attraction Stitch’s Great Escape will be open now through August 19. [Read more…]
Stitch’s Great Escape reopens for the summer at Magic Kingdom
Snowfall turns Disneyland Paris into a winter wonderland
Over the past week, Disneyland Paris found itself in “deep, deep, deep, deep snow.” The park was entirely blanketed in ice and snow, something most guests would believe was the work of Queen Elsa of Arendelle. [Read more…]
Festive holiday shopping and more begins Nov. 10 at Disney Springs
Starting on Nov. 10, Disney Springs will bring the holidays to life with sparkling decor, unique gift ideas, treats, special entertainment and more. [Read more…]
Stars in the Parks: Daniel Dae Kim and Lilo at Hollywood Studios
Actor Daniel Dae Kim, star of the ABC series Lost and currently starring on the new CBS series Hawaii Five-0, posed today with Lilo from Disney’s animated film Lilo and Stitch at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Kim, who was born in South Korea and grew up in New York and Pennsylvania, currently lives in Hawaii. [Read more…]
See it while you can: Stitch's Supersonic Celebration closing for good
We previously brought you video and photos from Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration, a new video and stage show playing daily in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Our upcoming Summer 2009 issue also features a story and a one-on-one interview with Stitch himself about the show. Now that issue is already something of a collector’s item. Just after the issue is officially released, Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration will be closing for good.
A Disney spokesperson confirmed today that June 27 will be the last performance of the show. The cast has all been notified and there are no plans to rework or reopen the show or for any other shows at that location. The spokesperson added that the stage will most likely be used for special events.
When asked what prompted the closing of the show, they said they are regularly evaluate the entertainment offerings to provide the best possible experience for their guests. They also emphasized that Magic Kingdom’s many other exciting and interactive attractions will continue.
Summer 2009 Issue Now Available for Preview and Pre-Order
The Summer 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order.
It’s our first quarterly issue and the first of our new and improved editions featuring nearly 20% more pages, thicker paper, more high-quality photography, and more articles than ever before.
Feature articles in this issue include:
• COVER STORY: Hitch a Ride on a Giant Stingray
with SeaWorld’s Manta, Florida’s First Flying Roller Coaster.
• Slip Slide Away at Disney’s Water Parks
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach offer cool retreats year-round.
• Skipper Ben’s Top 10 Ways to Beat the Heat
• Magical Memories
Contest winner looks back at his year as Disney’s Chief Magic Official.
• Africa, Animals and Art
Kidani Village expands upon the culture found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
• Africa meets India at Sanaa
Disney’s newest restaurant dishes up African cuisine with Indian flavors.
• Stitch invades Tomorrowland in Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration.
And if you subscribe now at our new low price of $19.99, you’ll be among the first to receive the new Summer 2009 issue when it begins to mail out next week. But hurry or you’ll miss it!
Again, you can preview and pre-order the Summer 2009 issue here.