Orlando Attractions Magazine - The Show, Episode 64

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I have been following Orlando Attractions Magazine The Show since it’s incarnation, and now the team are on episode 64, and better than ever! This week was a great show for me personally as they visited Zipline Safari at Florida Forever which is an attraction I discovered a few weeks back and booked to visit when I come over in June! Also on this week’s episode…

• News in the Queue: Jack Hanna at SeaWorld; D23 Twitter contest; Dreamworks experience at Gaylord Palms; Bands Brew & BBQ and Mardi Gras
• New Blue Man Group show
• Hidden Mickey of the Week
• A look at the costumed fans and more at MegaCon
• Travel Tip: Kids saving for Souvenirs
• Fan Shout Outs
PLUS much more…

Check it out above! 

Orlando Attractions Magazine - The Show, Episode 61

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The UK was hit by a snow blizzard over the weekend, I look out my window to at least a foot of snow right now, but what better to put me in a good, summer mood than another episode of OAM!

Check out this week’s episode including:

• Phineas & Ferb Facebookcontest:
• NASA groundbreaking for space shuttle display
• News in the Queue: Beards allowed for cast at Disney; Entertainment Designer Forum; Braves spring training at Disney; Universal hiring; Legoland California expanding
• Travel Tip: Theme park apps
• Monster Truck interview with Grave Digger driver
• Springtime flowering trees in Orlando’s theme parks
• Preview of Blue Man Group’s new show
• Fan Shout Outs
PLUS much more…

Universal Studios Orlando - NEW FOR 2012 [BREAKING NEWS]

A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are the opening times for their new Dispicable Me attraction and their upgraded Spider-Man ride, plus a new show for the Blue Man Group and more.

The new experiences will begin debuting in February. Universal Orlando will also be marking the Universal Pictures Centennial Anniversary Celebration during 2012 with a series of events to be announced throughout the year.

“We are about to offer our guests a historic range of incredible new entertainment experiences,” said Alice Norsworthy, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Universal Orlando Resort. “This year will be filled with excitement and entertainment for the entire family.”

The new 2012 experiences at Universal Orlando Resort include (click the attractions for further details):

Universal’s Superstar Parade - Opening Spring 2012

Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories - Opening Spring 2012

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem - Opening Summer 2012

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Upgrade - Opening March 2012

Blue Man Group Reworking - Opening February 2012

Family Splash Play Area Wet ‘n Wild - Opening Summer 2012

Hollywood Drive-In Golf - Opening February 2012

New SpongeBob store - Opening Spring 2012

A massive announcement from the guys over at Universal Studios, with 8 brand new events/attractions to look forward in 2012. Thank goodness I booked my ticket already!!

Universal Studios Orlando - NEW FOR 2012 [BREAKING NEWS]

Blue Man Group - Opening February 2012

Universal Orlando’s Blue Man Group show is taking their unique and captivating mash-up of high energy music, comedy, audience participation and collective exhilaration to another level. Featuring a new show environment, new music, new technology and new experiences, the show will allow audiences to join the Blue Men as they discover, engage and explore the world’s obsession with cutting-edge technology. Signature Blue Man Group moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment. New show elements include the curious Blue Men interacting with enormous “GiPads,” a funny and insightful look at contemporary communication vehicles, and a pulsating new finale with an original Blue Man Group music score that will have guests jumping to their feet. Look closely – you may even see the Blue Men take a spin on one of Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions.