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Attractions – The Show – Nov. 28, 2013 – Christmas at Disneyland, Light Up...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • News In The Queue: World’s tallest roller coaster coming to Florida; Florida resident...
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Celebrate ‘Holidays in Space’ 2013 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Now through Jan. 5, 2014, you can help celebrate the third annual Holidays in Space event at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. From ray guns and space ships to coin banks and cosmic action...
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Legoland Florida’s 2013 holiday celebrations to be held each weekend in December
Legoland Florida is celebrating the 2013 holidays with the return of their annual events Christmas Bricktacular, Countdown to Kids’ New Year’s Eve and Kids’ News Year’s Eve Bash. Christmas...
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D23 launches ’23 Days of Disney Christmas’ with daily artwork and giveaway
Just in time to celebrate the season, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has brought back “23 Days of Disney Christmas,” a gorgeous collection of work contributed by artists from nearly every corner of...
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PARKsaver: Enjoy holiday savings at Universal, Gaylord Palms and Disney World
By Beci Mahnken and Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio It’s the time of year for giving thanks, and what better way to give thanks than a family vacation in Florida? There are some great deals to be had which...
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Attractions – The Show – Dec. 5, 2013 – IAAPA Expo, SeaWorld Christmas plus...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • News In The Queue: Arabian Nights closing after 25 years; Hogwarts Express begins...
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Wild Wonderland returning to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is transforming into a world of holiday magic for Wild Wonderland on select nights, starting today. On Dec. 7, 13-15, 17-23 and 26-30, more than a million twinkling lights will...
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Day two of filming for the 2013 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade – Photos/Video
by Banks Lee The first full weekend of December each year brings us the filming for the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on ABC. We were there for the second day, and have some photos and...
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Photo Finds: What’s This? edition – Christmas Town, Universal, Epcot and more
By John Kurowski Relive the magic Jack Skellington felt by visiting an actual Christmas Town, in Busch Gardens, that is. Then stop by Universal Orlando to greet another character infamous for stealing...
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Collect holiday cards from characters around Magic Kingdom for Limited Time...
Santa Duffy is visiting the Magic Kingdom until Dec. 15 as part of Secret Santa Week. But Duffy isn’t the only one celebrating this Limited Time Magic event. Characters all around the park are...
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Merchandise Review: Meet Master Moves Mickey – AKA M3
By Scarlett Litton Master Moves Mickey is a new, interactive Mickey Mouse toy from Fisher Price and Disney that talks, dances and plays music. Master Moves Mickey has over 15 unique moves, including a...
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‘Merry Madagascar’ themed Ice! is the highlight of Christmas at Gaylord Palms...
Brrr! Do you feel that chill in the air? It’s time to bundle up in those cozy winter coats, hats and scarves and slip on over to Central Florida’s coolest one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction: Ice!...
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Photo Finds: IAAPA, Legoland Star Wars and SeaWorld Christmas – Nov. 20, 2012
By Kevin Yee There aren’t many slow seasons in Orlando, but the holiday months are certainly not it. We visit the industry trade show IAAPA, the SeaWorld Orlando Christmas offerings (plus a few shots...
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Daytime holiday festivities kick off at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa’s annual daytime holiday festivities kicked off this past weekend. Festivities include the shows; Christmas On Ice, Christmas Celebration, Christmas From The Heart; and festive...
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Take a walk in a ‘Winter Wonderland’ at Lowry Park Zoo
Each holiday season, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo transforms into a Wild Wonderland. Guests can stroll through the Zoo in a different way, illuminated with holiday lights, sights and sounds on select...
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Christmas Bricktacular to bring holiday cheer to Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida will be celebrating the holiday season with family-friendly fun during its second annual Christmas Bricktacular. Holiday music and decorations will fill The Beginning and Fun Town...
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Attractions – The Show – Nov. 29, 2012 – Mickey’s Christmas Party, SeaWorld...
Join hosts J.L. Knopp and Banks Lee as they bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news and much more. On this week’s episode: • News in the Queue – Fun Card is back; Christmas events begin...
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Lego Santa and NSYNC member help light Legoland Florida’s Brickmas tree
After thawing out the switch brought from the North Pole by Lego Santa, Chris Kirkpatrick from the former boy band NSYNC lit the Lego Christmas Tree to begin Christmas Bricktacular 2012 at Legoland...
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Busch Gardens extends Christmas Town for more holiday cheer – extra date and...
This holiday season, Busch Gardens set out to create the newest tradition for Tampa families and now the park is adding even more holiday cheer to its calendar. To respond to enthusiastic consumer...
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Guest Editorial: ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’– My 20-year tradition
By Banks Lee “Children, evergreens and sleigh rides too. Carols, shining lights and joy brand new. This is a magic time when dreams do come true, you have a sparkling Disney Christmas party. Castles,...
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Attractions – The Show – Dec. 20, 2012 – Splitsville, Disney Legend Q&A,...
Join hosts J.L. Knopp and Banks Lee as they bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news and more. On this week’s episode: • Doofinslurper; RFID card entry, purchasing and FastPass+ at Disney...
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Don’t forget to watch the 29th annual ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’
When the 29th annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade airs on ABC on Dec. 25, 2012, hosts Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez will lead a two-hour telecast featuring top musical acts. Grammy Award-winning...
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Frosty the Snowman to visit Gaylord Palms as part of this year’s ICE! event
Starting Nov. 23., Gaylord Palms Resort brings the icy North Pole to Central Florida and everyone’s favorite snowman will be joining the festivities. Frosty the Snowman will be featured in a...
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Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise to become the Jingle Cruise for the holidays
For the first time, the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom will receive a seasonal change this November when it becomes the Jingle Cruise. According to Jennifer Fickley-Baker, social media manager on the...
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What’s happening for the holidays at Walt Disney World 2013
Walt Disney World is bringing their annual holiday events earlier than ever this year starting on Nov. 8, 2013. At the Magic Kingdom, there are 20 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, at...
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Photo Finds: Holiday decorations at Disney, plus updates at Universal – Nov....
This week we start by looking at the many decorations at the Disney parks, stop by for a bite at the new Hollywood Brown Derby patio, then head to Universal Orlando for a look at Wizarding World...
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Attractions – The Show – Nov. 14, 2013 – Very Merry Christmas Party, Veterans...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • News In The Queue: Name announced for new Aquatica slide; SeaWorld launches new...
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Out of the Loop: World of Color: Winter Dreams debuts at Disney California...
World of Color: Winter Dreams, a new holiday version of the popular World of Color show at Disney California Adventure has now premiered, adding even more to the holiday season at the Disneyland...
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See where the season meets the sea at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld Orlando really gets into the holiday spirit with their Christmas Celebration. The event takes place on select dates Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, 2013 and is included with park admission. New to...
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Attractions – The Show – Dec. 12, 2013 – ICE at Gaylord Palms, Christmas Town...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • News In The Queue: Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade filming; It’s a Small World: The...
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