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Michael Phelps at the Magic Kingdom 2008 Olympic champion and swimming star Michael Phelps visited the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World today, August 29, 2008. He rode down a balloon-adorned Main Street USA in grand fashion, with guests waving American flags as red, white, and blue confetti flew into the skies. This was his first public appearance in the United States since the Beijing Olympics. You can download a high-quality version of this video on our web site: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php Be sure to visit our photo gallery for some pictures from today's special event: http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com/gallery/5827690_phy3w Tags: Michael Phelps Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom 2008 Olympics Beijing Swimming Star Champion Gold Medal |
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Halloween Horror Nights 2008 Bloody Mary The theme of this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando is Bloody Mary. They're also promising eight new haunted houses, six scare zones and three live shows. The two of the three lives shows will be new productions of Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure and Rocky Horror Picture Show - A Tribute. The third live show is that of "shocking magician" Brian Brushwood. The names of the haunted houses are: Reflections of Fear Scary Tales - Once Upon a Nightmare "Creatures" Interstellar Terror Dead Exposure Doomsday The Hallow Body Collectors - Collections of the Past Scare Zones are called: Streets of Blood Asylum in Wonderland Fractured Tales The Path of the Wicked The Skoolhouse American Gothic For more details, visit: http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/ and www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando Tags: Halloween Horror Nights HHN Universal Studios 2008 Bloody Mary |
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2008 Pokemon World Championships in Orlando, Florida Finalists from more than 20 countries converged in Orlando on Aug. 16 and 17, 2008 to compete for the ultimate title of Pokémon Trading Card Game World Champion and competitors from the U.S. and Japan competed in the Pokemon Video Game Showdown as well. Here are highlights from the opening ceremony and day one. Visit http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com for a photo gallery from this pokemon event. Tags: pokemon pokémon trading card game video tournament orlando florida nintendo champion diamond pearl opening |
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Pokémon Championship qualifier event in L.A. The 2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships and the first-ever Pokémon Video Game Showdown qualifying event took place in L.A. The finals will take place on Aug. 16 and 17, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Video submitted by bhimpact.com Tags: pokemon Pokémon event video game trading card orlando finals championship winner |
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Gatorland - Orlando's First Major Attraction Be sure to check out Issue 5 of Orlando Attractions Magazine to read all about Gatorland's return from near-ruin after a fire destroyed much of its history. http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/vol1issue5.php Tags: Gatorland Fire Orlando Attraction Giant Alligator Gator Wrestling |
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Warbird Adventures Orlando - Fly airplanes without training! In Orlando, anyone can take the controls of a real airplane without a pilot's license or even any previous flight training. It all happens at Warbird Adventures. Watch this video of Ricky Brigante, Orlando Attractions Magazine Creative Director, as he pilots a World War II-era T6/SNJ. Read more about Warbird Adventures and other flight-related attractions in Issue 5 of Orlando Attractions Magazine: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/vol1issue5.php Watch a high-resolution version of this video on our Videos page at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php Tags: Warbird Adventures Orlando Kissimmee Airport T6 SNJ Flight Flying Airplane World War II Pilot |
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SkyVenture Orlando Indoor Skydiving Join the staff of Orlando Attractions Magazine in an indoor skydiving adventure at SkyVenture Orlando. SkyVenture Orlando is located near Wet 'n Wild just off of International Drive and is the only indoor skydiving facility in Florida. Read more about SkyVenture Orlando and other flight-related attractions in Issue 5 of Orlando Attractions Magazine: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/vol1issue5.php Watch a high-resolution version of this video on our Videos page at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php Tags: SkyVenture Orlando indoor skydiving Florida International Drive |
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Hot Import Nights HIN 2008 Orlando, Florida Hot Import Nights (HIN) 2008 hit Orlando, FL on July 19, 2008. Hot Import Nights is the country's largest touring automotive lifestyle event and one of the leading influencers in the sport compact car market. In addition to the dazzling display of numerous customized show cars, the pop culture experience also featured live music and dance performances in a lights-out, nightclub atmosphere. Guests were treated to product displays from sponsors such as Boost Mobile, NOS Energy Drink, The Army National Guard, Pioneer, Envizio, Bridgestone, GM Tuner Source and more. The touring festival boasts 21 shows in the U.S., attended by almost half a million auto enthusiasts. Visit our Photo Gallery for more than 60 pictures from the event: http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com Tags: Hot Import Nights HIN 2008 Orlando Florida Cars Girls |
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Brendan Fraser at Universal Studios Orlando for The Mummy Brendan Fraser made an appearance at Universal Studios Orlando on July 11, 2008 to promote The Revenge of The Mummy attraction as well as his new film, The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor, the third in the series. Read more, see photos, and watch a full, unedited, high-quality 18-minute video of the event on the Orlando Attractions Magazine web site at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=690 Tags: Brendan Fraser The Mummy Revenge Tomb Dragon Emperor Universal Studios Orlando |
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Disney's Celebrate America - 4th of July Concert in the Sky Fireworks light up the sky and illuminated image projections create a patriotic canvas on the exterior on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on July 1, 2008. It was all part of a surprise preview for Walt Disney World theme park guests of the Fourth of July fireworks show entitled, "Disney's Celebrate America - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky." Visit the Orlando Attractions Magazine Web site at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php for a higher quality, uncut version. Tags: landmark events fireworks disney magic kingdom cinderella castle fourth 4th |
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Halloween Horror Nights 18 Preview Trailer for 2008 Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 18 at Universal Studios Orlando have gone on sale. Details on this year's theme are vague at this point, though the 2008 version of this popular annual Halloween-time gathering is said to be the most chilling and psychologically intense Halloween Horror Nights in history. This year, there will be all-new haunted houses, scarezones and shows. The star of Halloween Horror Nights 18 promises to be someone new, whom you've never met before but long-feared and someone who inflicts fear beyond comprehension. Get Halloween Horror Nights 18 tickets at www.halloweenhorrornights.com To relive 2007's Halloween Horror Nights 17, check out photos from last year's event in our photo gallery at http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com You can also download our high-quality 2007 HHN opening night video on our Videos page athttp://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php or watch it streaming here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0SzRzMBgU9w Tags: Halloween Horror Nights 18 2008 Universal Studios Orlando Haunt Haunted House |
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Pleasure Island Clubs Closing at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Resort unveiled a new vision for Downtown Disney, with new shopping, dining and other experiences including a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island. Also planned are numerous enhancements to popular Downtown Disney locations, as well as additional theming and storytelling by Imagineers. To make way for the new offerings, all of the clubs currently on Pleasure Island (8 Trax, The Adventurer's Club, Mannequins Dance Palace, BET Sound-Stage Club, Motion and The Comedy Warehouse) will close on Sept. 27. More information: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=580 Tags: Walt Disney World Downtown Pleasure Island Closing |
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Prince Caspian Attraction Grand Opening at Hollywood Studios An attraction based on the second film in The Chronicles of Narnia series, Prince Caspian, officially opened on June 26, 2008 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In attendance at the opening were Prince Caspian, who rode in on horseback, Warwick Davis, who plays Nikabrik in the film, and Dave Hoffman, Walt Disney Imagineer and Art Director for Disney's Hollywood Studios. After a short introduction, guests find themselves within Aslan's How, a chamber that plays a prominent role in the film. The attraction is targeted toward fans of the Narnia series who already know the story of Prince Caspian. A full plot summary is delivered via movie clips, touching on most of the major twists and turns in the film. If you haven't yet seen the film or read the book, this attraction may spoil it for you (just as many other Disney movie-based attractions could for their respective films). You can find photos from the opening of the Prince Caspian attraction at http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com A high-resolution version of this video is available at: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php Tags: Chronicles Narnia Prince Caspian Disney's Hollywood Studios MGM Attraction Aslan How Warwick Davis Imagineer Interview |
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Nickelodeon Family Suites Hotel New 4D Movie Experience The Nickelodeon Family Suites Hotel by Holiday Inn in Orlando, FL recently added a $3 million addition of a new 4D theater. This state-of-the-art theater held its grand opening on June 24th, 2008, premiering several 4D films including one featuring SpongeBob SquarePants. In-theater effects include seat vibration, neck & face air, leg ticklers, water mist, seat poke, and multiple scents (including a very accurate pickle smell!). Find out more about Nick Hotel at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com You can get higher-resolution versions of this video at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php Tags: Nickelodeon Nick Hotel Family Suites 4D 4-D Experience Film Movie SpongeBob SquarePants SimEx Iwerks Orlando |
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The Great Orlando Wheel announcement Great Wheel Corporation will begin construction on the Great Orlando Wheel. Scheduled to open in 2010, the Great Orlando Wheel will tower 400 feet. The Great Orlando Wheel will sit on 20 acres next to the Orlando - Orange County Convention Center. Tags: wheel london eye great orlando ferris landmark |
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Dancing with the Star Wars stars - Hyperspace Hoopla! See Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller", the princesses dance to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and Chewbacca and a Jawa dance to "Footloose," and more. Join all of your favorite Star Wars characters as they participate in all the fun and intergalactic antics of the day's closing event at Disney's Hollywood Studios "Star Wars Weekends." For a higher quality version of this video and many pictures from Star Wars Weekends, visit http://www.attractionsmagazine.com Tags: star wars dance vader darth weekends disney stormtrooper princess chewbacca jawa |
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Toy Story Midway Mania Press Event Grand Opening Ceremony Toy Story Midway Mania officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 15, 2008. The press event included an abridged Block Party Bash parade performance and an introduction to the attraction by Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton. Visit http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php for higher-quality versions of this video. Read Issue 4 of Orlando Attractions Magazine for more in-depth information about Toy Story Midway Mania. Find it at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com Tags: Toy Story Midway Mania Press Event Grand Opening Disney Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park Ceremony Meg Crofton |
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Toy Story Midway Mania Queue, Attraction/Ride and Interviews It's a ride that's a game and a game that's a ride... or so Mr. Potato Head tells us. Visit Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios in this look at the queue and attraction, complete with interviews with some of Disney's Imagineers. Visit http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/video.php for higher-quality versions of this video. Read Issue 4 of Orlando Attractions Magazine for more in-depth information about Toy Story Midway Mania. Find it at http://www.attractionsmagazine.com Tags: Toy Story Midway Mania Queue Attraction Ride Interview Disney Disney's Imagineer Sue Bryan Lori Coltrin Spring Shooter |
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Test Track ride-through at Epcot at night A ride-through of the Test Track ride at Walt Disney World's Epcot after dark. Brought to you by Orlando Attractions Magazine. For more Theme Park and Orlando Attractions videos, visit http://www.attractionsmagazine.com Tags: auto crash disney dummy epcot gm park ride test theme track |