Attractions Magazine: Spring 2016

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WHAT’S NEW ON ATTRACTIONSMAGAZINE.com
In addition to the stories and photos in this magazine, check our website regularly for even more,
plus many videos. Stay up-to-date with all the latest theme park and attraction news through our
weekly video shows, our free iPhone/iPad app and our free e-mail newsletter.
KYLO REN INVADES COASTER HARD HAT TOURS

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
PHOTO BY SUBLIME IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO BY SIDNEY LEE

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens
Tampa are in the midst of building new
Walt Disney World continues to make additions to their Star Wars offerings at Disney’s roller coasters, Mako and Cobra’s Curse
Hollywood Studios. The latest comes in the menacing form of Kylo Ren, the villain respectively. We brought you the first
from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Guests can meet him inside Star Wars Launch look at the ride vehicles for both
Bay and see him appear in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Videos of both coasters, as well as details and a
experiences can be found on our YouTube channel. construction tour for Cobra’s Curse.
Check our YouTube channel and the
GOODBYE NICK HOTEL Feb. 18, 2016 episode of The Show.
RECAP OF HARRY
POTTER CELEBRATION
PHOTOS BY SUBLIME IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY
On April 18, the Nickelodeon

Suites Resort is changing to the
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando
Suites – Waterpark. Our Feb.
25 episode of “Orlando
Attractions Magazine: The
Show” is hosted from the
resort and takes a look back at
its 10 years in Orlando. You
The third annual A Celebration of Harry Potter took place at Universal Orlando from Jan. 29 to
can also visit our YouTube
31. With the passing of Alan Rickman, who portrayed Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film
channel to see all of our videos
series, several tributes were made in his honor during the event from the attending celebrities and
from the Nick Hotel over the
fans. Visit our blog to see the tributes, as well as an event recap and a taste testing of every kind
years.
of Butterbeer available in the Wizarding World.
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VACATION PLANNER
We’ve chosen our favorite upcoming events to spotlight. You don’t want to miss them on your next trip to Orlando.
By Banks Lee
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Location: Epcot
Dates: Now through May 30
Cost: Included with theme park admission
The popular spring festival at Walt Disney World, known for
its edibles, floral displays and topiary creations, expands
from 75 to 90 days. Two new spring-inspired Outdoor
Kitchens, three new Disney topiary characters and a musical
play garden will debut this year and the Garden Rocks
Concert Series will set the beat with familiar tunes each
weekend.
VIVA LA MÚSICA
Location: SeaWorld Orlando
Dates: Every Saturday from April 16 through May 14
Cost: Included with theme park admission
Viva la Música is a Latin music and food festival for the entire family. Guests enjoy concerts
by popular Hispanic artists and bands and authentic Latin flavors specially prepared by
SeaWorld’s very own executive chef, Hector Colon.
SPOOKY EMPIRE RETRO

Location: Wyndham Orlando Resort
Dates: April 1 through 3
Cost: Varies from $30 to $65
Meet and mingle with your favorite horror movie and TV
stars, buy collectibles, see new and up and coming films as
well as old favorites, take part in one of the largest
Zombie Walks ever, get a tattoo and more.

BUSCH GARDENS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa
Dates: Every Saturday and
Sunday through April 24
Cost: Included with theme park
admission
The annual festival returns featuring
new culinary creations, including a
menu of more than 35 dishes
designed specifically for the event;
an expanded line up of more than
120 wines, craft brews and
cocktails; and performances from
musical artists including Andy
Grammer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat
Loaf, The All-American Rejects and
more.
MEGACON
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Dates: May 26 though 29
Cost: Varies from $20 to $100
This year’s convention expands to four days and features celebrities such as Stan
Lee, Kevin Smith, Adam West, John Cusack, and Doctor Who companions Billie
Piper, Freema Agyeman and Jenna Coleman, and others. The show floor will
also include pop culture collectibles and you can take part in costume contests,
panels and meet-ups.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Walt Disney World Resort
disneyworld.com (407) 939-6244
SeaWorld Orlando
seaworld.com/orlando (800) 327-2424
Busch Gardens Tampa
buschgardens.com/bgt (888) 800-5447
Legoland Florida
florida.legoland.com (877) 350-5346
Universal Orlando Resort
universalorlando.com (407) 363-8000
All events and dates are subject to change.

Please check with the proper organization before attending.
Check our calendar section at AttractionsMagazine.com
for up-to-date happenings in the Orlando area.

NEWS IN THE QUEUE
By Quinn Roseboom
CLOSING FOR STAR WARS

AND TOY STORY LANDS
LOCATION: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A number of attractions have closed and are closing soon to make room for the new Star
Wars and Toy Story Lands coming to the park. Already closed are the Cars and Phineas
and Ferb meets. Starting April 2, Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Honey I
Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure, Studio Catering Co., Monsters, Inc. meet and some
merchandise shops will also be closing. No opening date has been set for the two new
lands yet.
WHAT’S A GANACHERY? DINNER, A SHOW, AND A PARTY!

LOCATION: Disney Springs LOCATION: International Drive
Looking for a sweet treat in Disney Springs? Located in The Landing, the story of The
Ganachery goes that the Spring’s old pharmacy closed and became a chocolate shop Mango’s Tropical Cafe brings the party feel of South Beach to Central Florida with food,
where you can “indulge your cravings for sophisticated chocolates and ganache while drinks, live music, dancing and dinner shows. The large building features several bars, indoor
interacting with expert chocolatiers.” The store sells many different handmade chocolate and outdoor dining on both floors and a private Voodoo Lounge with different music and vibe
products, including Disney character-themed chocolate lollipops. from the main stage show.

TIME TO FINISH WHAT HE STARTED ...
Kylo Ren from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is now appearing at the park.
At Star Wars Launch Bay, Darth Vader’s meet and greet has been replaced with
an encounter with Kylo on the bridge of his First Order Star Destroyer, and
across the park, in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, Kylo Ren makes an
appearance, replacing Darth Maul. Kylo isn’t the only Star Wars addition
coming to Hollywood Studios though! Starting April 4, a new live stage show
called Star Wars: a Galaxy Far Far Away will celebrate moments from the saga
each day at the Center Stage area near The Great Movie Ride. Also, at various
PHOTO BY SUBLIME IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY

times each day, Captain Phasma will lead a squad of First Order Stormtroopers
as they march in formation from Launch Bay to the Center Stage in a
demonstration of the First Order’s strength. Coming this summer will be the
CONCEPT ART BY DISNEY

next generation of the current Star Wars-inspired fireworks show. Star Wars:
A Galactic Spectacular will light up the sky each night with fireworks, lasers,
light projections and other special effects combined with Star Wars music,
characters and scenes from throughout the saga.
SHUTTERS & SUGARPLUMS RENOVATING FOR RIVERS OF LIGHT

LOCATION: Universal Studios Florida LOCATION: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests trekking through Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park can now enjoy the new
Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks near the entrance to Expedition Everest. The building it
occupies used to house the FastPass kiosks for Everest, which became obsolete with the
addition of the FastPass+ system. The Trek Snacks menu varies throughout the day, with
pastries in the morning and more substantial bites such as sushi and sandwiches in the
Shutterbutton’s Photography Studio in Diagon Alley has moved into a space on the main afternoon and evening. The Thirsty River Bar features themed specialty cocktails and non-
stretch of the Alley, leaving its old space in Carkitt Market open for a new candy store. alcoholic drinks for climbers returning from their ascent and future viewers of the Rivers of
Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop sells everything from Cauldron Cakes to Shock-O-Choc and Light nighttime show, as it is located right next to a major seating area for the show, which
No Melt Ice Cream to Butterbeer Fudge. Both shops are open daily. begins Aprill 22.

RIP CSI PEAK PRICING
LOCATION: International Drive LOCATION: Walt Disney World Resort
Starting in late February, Disney began a system in which single-day ticket prices vary based
on which day you visit. Dates are divided into one of three “seasons”: Value, Regular or
Peak. Peak dates will see a one-day Magic Kingdom ticket being around $124, and the
other three parks $114. During Regular dates, Magic Kingdom will be $110 and the other
CSI: The Experience, which opened in 2012, is now closed. Guests were able to play the three $102, and Value dates will remain the same as before, $105 at Magic Kingdom and
role of crime scene investigators and solve multiple mysteries. It is unknown what will $97 at the other three parks. Multi-day tickets at Walt Disney World will not be part of the
happen to the space currently, but check our website for any further updates. tiered pricing, but did raise in price. Annual Pass prices were not affected.
SLIME-BE-GONE MOUSE POWERED

LOCATION: Nickelodeon Suites Resort LOCATION: Walt Disney World Resort
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You’ll need to get high up in the air to see the newest Hidden Mickey. With help from Duke Energy and Reedy
Creek Improvement District, Disney developed a five-megawatt solar energy project. The solar farm, made of
48,000 solar panels arranged in the shape of a “not-so-hidden-Mickey,” will help power Disney World.
Starting April 18, the Nickelodeon

Suites Resort will be no more. The resort
will be renamed Holiday Inn Resort
Orlando Suites – Waterpark. The rooms,
Lagoon Pool and Café are being rebuilt as part
of a $30 million renovation. The Nickelodeon
time capsule, which was first buried at
Universal Studios Florida in 1992, then
moved to the Nick Hotel, will be moved to
Nickelodeon Studios, which is currently under
construction in Burbank, Calif.

IN THE CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT
Two new meet and greet

opportunities are starting
soon. The Celebrity
Spotlight will be near Echo
Lake and allow guests to
meet Olaf from Frozen.
The second new meet and
greet location is called
Mickey and Minnie
Starring in Red Carpet
Dreams and will be
situated in the old audition
building for the American
Idol Experience. This is
where guests will meet
Sorcerer Mickey and
Minnie dressed in her
Tinseltown best.
A NEW UNIVERSAL PARK? FUN SPOT TO GET EVEN MORE HUGE!

LOCATION: 450 acres off Universal Boulevard LOCATION: Fun Spot America
RENDERING BY FUN SPOT AMERICA AND FALCON’S CREATIVE GROUP
Fun Spot America has announced a new long-range master plan for their Orlando park. The
expansion will include a new waterpark, roller coaster and other major rides. The plan
includes six new themes that will be applied across the entire park over the next five to 10
Universal Orlando recently purchased a 450-acre stretch of land near Universal Boulevard years. The theme of the newly remodeled park will be Americana: classic American past and
(adjacent to International Drive) from Sand Lake Road down to Rosen Shingle Creek present time periods. The first phase will start with the first of half of a new waterpark to be
Resort. But they haven’t announced any plans for it. Could they be thinking of building a built on vacant land between Gator Spot and the front of the park. This area should open by
third theme park or another “branch” of CityWalk? Or both? Only time will tell. next spring.

SAY HELLO KITTY
LOCATION: Universal Studios Florida
Located near the front

of the park in the
former Lucille Ball
tribute space, a new
Hello Kitty store marks
its official retail debut
at theme parks in
North America. Inside
guests will find
specialty merchandise
including stationery,
home goods, apparel,
accessories and
collectibles. Special co-
branded Hello Kitty
Universal park-exclusive products are expected to be available in the future. Some interactive
experiences and a character meet are also expected to be added soon. Betty Boop and
Universal-branded merchandise are also available in the space, with Hello Kitty only taking
over the area Lucy was in.
A QUEST OF COSMIC PROPORTIONS JUMP FOR JOY

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex LOCATION: Artegon Marketplace
Cosmic Quest, a new interactive game, promises

to immerse young guests in a variety of
adventures while educating them about NASA’s
current and future space exploration endeavors.
Robonaut, a replica of NASA’s real R2 robot
currently working aboard the ISS, serves as a
virtual narrator and guide as trainees use their
“astronaut badges” to interact with touch
screens located throughout each of the exhibit
areas. Cosmic Quest is $24.95, in addition to
the price of admission. All adventures are
included in the price and are good for a year.
METAL DETECTORS ADDED

LOCATION: Theme Parks and Water Parks
All of Orlando’s theme parks have increased security and added metal detectors to scan guests
entering the parks. Disney has also updated their park rules: Toy guns, including toy blasters Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park is now open and offers open jump, a foam pit to jump
and squirt guns, are no longer sold in the parks and are now prohibited from being brought into, volleyball, two basketball hoops, Ultimate Dodgeball and a SkyRobics class. The new
into the parks; and no one older than 14 may wear a costume into Disney parks. park also offers birthday parties, corporate team building and field trips.

PROP SHOP POPPED UP WHO BELIEVES IN DREAMS ANYMORE?
LOCATION: Universal Studios Florida LOCATION: Magic Kingdom
CONCEPT ART BY DISNEY

An all-new stage show is coming to Magic Kingdom this summer, replacing the long-running “Dream Along with
Mickey” show. “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” will take place daily on the Cinderella Castle Stage, where
Mickey Mouse and his pals unite in a tale of friendship featuring songs and characters from “The Princess and the
Frog,” “Tangled” and “Frozen.” The final day to see “Dream Along with Mickey,” which has been running at the
park for almost a decade, will be April 2.
WASTED AWAY AGAIN AT THE

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT
LOCATION: Kissimmee
Jimmy Buffett’s presence in

Orlando will soon expand from a
restaurant to a resort with the
Margaritaville Resort, now under
construction. It will include a
hotel, vacation ownership and
vacation homes. Features will
include a FinCity arcade, St. Somewhere Spa, a planetarium, Son of a Sailor fishing school, paddle boarding
and kayaking, shopping, restaurants and a lake with a beach. The construction site includes the former home
of Splendid China, a theme park that was closed in 2003.
FROZEN FOREVER AFTER

LOCATION: Epcot
A new store called Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop recently opened in

the park. The shop sells antiques, plus signs, costumes and other props Construction continues in the Norway Pavilion, as it has for many months, and it feels like forever since
that were used during special events, in closed attractions and at various Maelstrom closed and we found out it was being replaced by a Frozen Ever After ride. When it opens this
locations around the resort. The store is located inside the former magic summer (pushed back from spring), Queen Elsa will create a winter-in-summer day for the entire kingdom. While
shop in the Beverly Hills area of the park. The magic shop in Islands of it doesn’t feature any new songs, there are several new lyrics written for the ride. The Norway Pavilion is also
Adventure also closed earlier this year and currently houses a store being expanded with the “Royal Sommerhus”, which will reflect the cultural arts and crafts of Norway, and allow
featuring local art. guests to meet Elsa and Anna.

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VERSUS
We put attractions head-to-head.
By Banks Lee
Epcot International Festivals

With the 23rd annual International Flower & Garden Festival currently underway and the International Food & Wine Festival
celebrating its 21st year this fall, let’s take a look at both events and see which you should choose (if you have to).
FLOWER & GARDEN

LENGTH
vs. FOOD & WINE
The Flower & Garden Festival has been extended this year from 75 days to 90, giving guests The Food & Wine Festival will also be extended later this year, from 53 days to 62, offering
more time to enjoy the floral displays, topiaries and foods. more chances to eat and drink your way around the World.
DISPLAYS
Flower & Garden has to be one of the most picturesque events at Walt Disney World. There’s Though the displays around Food & Wine aren’t as picturesque as Flower & Garden, the use
something to look at around almost every corner, from gardens to topiaries and even butterflies. of the festival theme and graphics throughout the park is still fun to see.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Flower & Garden hasn’t been known for specialty food options in the past, but over the last You can’t have a Food & Wine Festival without the food and wine. Last year, the festival expanded
few years, more and more Outdoor Kitchens have popped up. to Future World for the first time, marking more than 30 different food and wine marketplaces.
CONCERTS
Artists such as Starship, The Guess Who and Village People perform at the Garden Rocks With a concert happening every day during the festival, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Concert Series with hits spanning several decades. However, concerts only take place Friday features a wide selection of artists from the oldies to today including David Cook, Smash
through Sunday during the festival. Mouth and Air Supply.
SEMINARS
Inside Flower & Garden’s Festival Center, guests can take part in gardening seminars to create Seminars inside the Festival Center during Food & Wine include mixology, beverage and
a take-home souvenir or get tips from experts on a broad range of topics. culinary demonstrations. Some big names have been known to stop by to host a seminar,
including beer brewers and musical brothers, Hanson.
The main Dolphin Lagoon at Discovery Cove provides a spectacular backdrop
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AT THE BOATHOUSE
One of the best new additions to the Disney Springs area has,
without a doubt, been The Boathouse. It’s an upscale restaurant
that you can spend a pretty penny on dining inside — but it’s
outside where you can really drop the big bucks. For only $125,
up to three people can take a ride around Village Lake in a
vintage Amphicar. Your tour starts on land before your car pulls
into the water for a 20-minute “drive” around the lake in style.
DINE AT A
CELEBRITY
CHEF
RESTAURANT
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There are now nearly as many celebrity chef-run restaurants
around Orlando as there are E-Ticket rides in the parks! From
Morimoto Asia and two Wolfgang Puck locations at Disney
Springs to two Emeril’s locations at Universal Orlando to Todd
English’s Bluezoo at the Dolphin Resort (just to name a few),
you can’t go far without bumping into a dining location run by
some of your favorite chefs. All of these locations will cost you
a little more than a regular restaurant, but the experience is
absolutely worth it.

8 SHOP AT ART
OF DISNEY
Sometimes, a pair of Mickey ears just aren’t
enough to remember your trip to Disney World.
No, sometimes you need a large painting of your favorite ride, a two-foot-tall
sculpture of The Beast or an actual animation cel from a classic animated movie.
These are some of the items you can find at various Art of Disney stores around
Walt Disney World. It’s the only place in the world where you can spend
thousands of dollars and charge it all to your MagicBand, where credit card charges
are as make-believe as Pixie Dust and talking snowmen.
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TAKE A
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CRUISE ON
GRAND
1 YACHT
Sure, anyone can find a spot on
Main Street to watch the Wishes fireworks show, but why stand in a crowd when you can
stand out from the crowd on a yacht. The Grand 1 sets sail from Disney’s Grand Floridian and
takes you out on Seven Seas Lagoon to watch Wishes in style. The 45-foot Sea Ray yacht
holds up to 18 guests and comes with a captain, deckhand and, if you order food and drinks,
a butler. A one-hour rental costs more than a season pass to Walt Disney World, putting this
cruise on the highest level of elite experiences.
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DINE AT VICTORIA
& ALBERT’S
It’s the restaurant that you’ve always heard of, but never dined at
(probably because you didn’t pack your nicest suit or dress with you
to take to a theme park), but Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand
Floridian continues to be the pinnacle of fine dining in Orlando. The
AAA Five Diamond restaurant is as classy as it gets. You will be served
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main dining room will run you $150 per person, or if you are lucky
enough to land a spot at the super-exclusive Chef’s Table, the price
jumps to $250 per person, and that’s before you order any wine.
Enjoy!

STAY IN A
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One of the newest resort options at Walt Disney
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World is also one of the priciest, which means it’s the perfect place to spend a little
extra cash. The Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort put you right out on
the waters of Seven Seas Lagoon for a beautiful
view of the Magic Kingdom. Each
bungalow sleeps up to eight people
and has two bedrooms, two
bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room,
living room, wrap-around deck and —
the coolest part — your own private
“plunge pool.” A stay in one of these
exotic units starts at just over $2,000
a night.
BUY A DVC
PROPERTY
You know you do it. You walk right past those
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) kiosks in the parks as
4
you hurry to your next attraction. But what if you actually stopped to find out about
the “best kept secret” at Disney World? If you have the extra cash, and really want
to vacation with Disney for the better part of the next 50 years, then buy a Disney
Vacation Club property. An initial 100-point purchase into the vacation ownership
program will run you at least $14,000, but it’s a small price to pay for the joy of
being greeted with a warm “welcome home” every time you arrive to your home
resort during your vacation.
3 BUY A THEME
PARK PROP
Do you love a particular ride or
resort so much that you want to
take a piece of it home with
you? Well, guess what? You
can! Theme Park Connection, located near The Florida Mall, has small
items, like cast member name tags and resort pillows, that can fit any
budget — or you can splurge on big ticket items, such as authentic
windows and doors from Main Street that have a price tag of $1,995
each. Universal Studios Florida recently opened Williams of Hollywood
Prop Shop, a store that sells props from retired Universal attractions and
events, such as items from Twister: Ride It Out and Hollywood Horror
Nights. These are the perfect shops for people who want more than an
attraction T-shirt.

GET MARRIED AT DISNEY’S
WEDDING PAVILION
A wedding at Walt Disney World is an elegant experience you and your
guests will never forget. A small, intimate wedding, or vow renewal at a 2
Disney resort starts in the $5,000 range, but if your dream is to have a fairy
tale wedding in Disney’s romantic Wedding Pavilion near the Grand Floridian, you will be looking at spending a
minimum of $12,000, and it only goes up from there. But where else in the world can you ride to your
wedding in Cinderella’s horse-drawn carriage or have a wedding reception on the waters of World Showcase
Lagoon for your own private viewing area for IllumiNations? Happiness has a price, but the memories are
priceless.
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The ultimate way to live it up and spend a lot of money at Disney or Universal is to rent out an entire section OR HAVE A SUGGESTION
of a park to yourself (ok, and some of your friends and family — if you want). This can actually be done FOR A FUTURE TOP TEN?
and it is done on a relatively regular fashion, especially by businesses and corporations holding special
events. But you can do it too. Just be sure you have a big enough credit card to cover the expenses. Diagon Let us know at
Alley is a popular place for private events, where all of the shops, restaurants and rides are fully operational
info@attractionsmagazine.com
during your private time, and you can opt for unlimited Butterbeer too. If you have the cash, there might not
be anything more outlandish you could spend it on than having a piece of a park all to yourself.

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PHOTOS BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
With its color and style, La

Nouba is simply a celebration
of the imagination and
audacity of the human spirit.

By Simon & Susan Veness
T he combination of Disney and

Cirque du Soleil has been a
winning one ever since the 1998
expansion of the old Downtown Disney
area into the West Side introduced the
world-famous circus company in its eye-
catching purpose-built theater.
Cirque’s specially-designed show, La
Nouba, has been an institution ever since,
running twice a night, five times a week
in front of breathless audiences and to
PHOTO BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

standing ovations. It remains as fresh
today as it was 18 years ago, and one of
the reasons for that is the careful process
of change and evolution it has undergone
over the years.
For anyone who hasn’t seen it, La New opening act the B-Boys bring a sense of
Nouba is nothing less than a celebration urban flair as well as hip-hop dance moves
of the imagination and audacity of the and energy to the show. The trio, above, from
human spirit, a feel-good exercise in what left, are known as Incredible Josh, Bebo and
can be accomplished with creativity, Flying Buddha in their stage guise, and off-
PHOTO BY VENESS TRAVEL MEDIA

grace and no small amount of physical stage, pictured right, from left, as Jean Carlos
daring. Lloret, Dmytro Li, and Josh Ortiz without their
And, for those who have seen it, there Cirque make-up and costuming.
are now three wonderful reasons to visit
again, over and above the simple joy and
excitement it provides.
The evolution has taken a distinct
turn for the dramatic in recent months, Ross. “So we brought in two new acts. We and the trio’s own influences from Ukraine,
though, as Cirque has given its Orlando wanted to stay with the urban feel of the Puerto Rico and the Bronx.
production a real shot in the arm with the show’s ethos, so we felt it was time to try The threesome bring a burst of vibrant,
biggest change in the show’s line-up something else from street culture and physical joie de vivre to the opening act,
since it first started. have kept the opening urban and power- adding genuine street cred to Cirque’s
Over the previous 18 years, the nine ful with dance.” effortless vitality, highlighted by La
main acts have been switched out several Nouba’s Head Coach Matthew Sparks,
times, but never to the extent of the cur- Breakout Act who said, “The B-Boys segment fits in like
rent ‘re-imagining’, with Artistic Director Enter the B-Boys, Josh Ortiz, Jean it has always been there. They have a feel-
Daniel Ross reckoning that almost the Carlos Lloret and Dmytro Li, otherwise ing in the performance that they are part of
first third of La Nouba is now brand new. known as Incredible Josh, Bebo and Flying the show’s urban world but they are
“We thought the opening of the show Buddha for their break-dancing, B-boying already something different. They drive the
needed to have a little revision,” said act that draws on 30 years of hip-hop dance energy of the show early on.”

The Boys were brought together indi- mother and Korean father in Novosibirsk Above the Crowd
vidually for the show and are equally eager and grown up in the city of Kharkiv, which Following the dynamic B-Boys is the
to make an impression as the first genuine is now in the Ukraine. “I have been dancing second new act in La Nouba, the Aerial
hip-hop act in any Cirque performance. since I was 16 and love what I do. I am so Bamboo ballet of Alexander and Ekaterina
Jean, born in Puerto Rico but raised in glad I have this job and get to work with Abramov. The Russian duo hail from two
Boston, said, “We grew up watching each these two guys. This culture came from the completely different cities, Alexander from
other on YouTube as there is a whole cul- streets and gave people something positive Moscow and Ekaterina from Chelyabinsk
ture centered around the hip-hop world.” to believe in, and we want to bring it to a in the Ural Mountains. They have been
Amazingly, his ‘So You Think You Can wider audience. The best for us is when the together for 15 years and initially worked
Dance’ audition video has had more than a crowd screams and shouts.” on different routines before combining for
million views. Josh, who hails from the Bronx, is this long-established aerial act in 2004
Dmytro has the most diverse back- equally delighted to be able to bring the act when Cirque was auditioning for a couple
ground, having been born to a Russian to the Cirque format. He said, “I come from to pick up the tradition.
a family of B-Boys so I have been around it Alexander started doing gymnastics at
since I was very young. I trained in the six, and at 11 joined a circus doing a teeter-
streets for years and years until I was ready. board routine. Then he went into the army,
“I have done some amazing jobs, and and came back to join Cirque, doing teeter-
happened to meet Matthew Sparks when I board and trampoline. After meeting
was working on a cruise ship. Five years Ekaterina, they started working on the aer-
later he called me and I got the job and the ial bamboo when another couple who per-
chance to meet these incredible guys. The formed it were looking to retire.
chemistry is perfect and they are like broth- Ekaterina told us, “I knew this other
ers to me. It has been an incredible journey husband and wife, and they wanted to
and I know this is our time, and we will pass it on to someone else who was just
take it to its limits.” as passionate about it as they were. Every
time I saw them perform, I wanted to cry
because it was such an emotional feeling.
Now I hope our audiences feel the same
thing as we would like them to take
something good from this show.”
The grace and flair of the duo is clear
to see, along with no small amount of
nerve and physical strength. Their combi-
nation of aerial gymnastics is totally
breathtaking, and just what Artistic
Director Ross was hoping to add.
He explained, “The Aerial Bamboo
act used to be done on a piece of bamboo,
hence the name, but we are more modern
and efficient so we use a stainless-steel
bar. This act is less common now and we
thought it was a good fit for this position
in the show, because the second act has
always been more poetic and we didn’t
want to lose that, as well as wanting to
keep the traditional circus idea of being

up in the air. It is a love story, basically,
that they actually put on stage every

day.”
Russian husband-and-wife act Alexander and Ekaterina Bring in the Clowns

Abramov have 12 years of experience performing the Winding in and out of the show – and
breathtaking and daring Aerial Bamboo routine and acting as a hilarious pre-show among the
are equally as graceful off-stage. audience – are The Pablos, a pair of crazy
clowns who were introduced just over a
year ago in place of Balto and Sergey, the
previous clown duo who had been with
La Nouba since the start.

The eye-catching Cirque du Soleil theater remains one of the
most striking and iconic landmarks on the Disney Springs
horizon. It’s a testament to the company's unique style.
The addition of the Pablos helps to

underline the all-new nature of the open-

ing segments and create a freshness about
the show that doesn’t mask its essential
integrity and energy.
Ross added, “As the show evolves,
there is a lot of room for your imagination
to fill the gaps. Cirque shows are very The recent addition of the zany clown duo, the Pablos, helps to give La Nouba another extra shot of energy and freshness that is still
organic, there is a lot of space. Even in keeping with the show's integrity and enormous sense of fun.
though your senses are over-stimulated,
there is not a straight narrative.
“The cleaning lady is a central charac-
ter but there is a sense that the fairytales
around her break out of the boring, birthday party and other acts that lead nating in the big Power-Track finale that
everyday world, with love stories, a you through a range of emotions, culmi- is just one big party. The urban compo-
nent gives way to characters that are
more lively and colorful.
“We start from that urban world and
slowly break out of it. There are so many
little details and action happening all
over the stage, it is worth paying atten-
tion to that depth of the show. I like to
look out for the four little girls who per-
form the Diabolo act as they appear on
stage at other times in the background
and doing different things. It shows how
much there is to take in.”
Indeed there is. Which is why, even if
you have seen the show before, there is
plenty more to enjoy. And, with the B-
Boys, Aerial Bamboo and the Pablos, La

Nouba now boasts a whole new range of
emotions, thrills and downright world-
class entertainment that maintains circus’
long-standing tradition as the Greatest
There's no mistaking that all-action street dance flair of the B-Boys as they highlight the show's opening act among the original Show On Earth.
characters and performers who populate the brilliantly inventive world of La Nouba.

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PHOTOS BY VENESS TRAVEL MEDIA
Inside, the detail - both large and small -

is just as convincing, with nods to the
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Room.
The exterior of the Skipper Canteen is a beautiful re-purposing of the former Adventureland Veranda, which previously served as a character meet-and-greet for Pixie Hollow as well as being a counter-service
restaurant in the Magic Kingdom's early days. Now it has a whole new lease on life, but looks like it has always been a part of Adventureland.

Table SERVICE
By Susan and Simon Veness
Try the World Famous Jungle Cruise

Cuisine at Skipper Canteen
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JUNGLE NAVIGATION
CO. LTD. SKIPPER CANTEEN
Location: Adventureland in Magic Kingdom

Appetizers: $7.50 - $11
Entrees: $17 - $34
Desserts: $8
Kid’s Entrees: $9.50 - $12.50
Phone: 407-939-3463
Online: disneyworld.com
Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.;
Dinner 3 - 9:30 p.m.
Skipper Canteen is on the Disney Dining Plan. Remember to check out all the detail packed into the decor and artwork, with some wonderful period touches from the 1920s and
‘30s, as well as photos that reference the Jungle Cruise and its trademark sense of humor.

By John Green & Pat Lewis

1. Unikitty’s horn is shorter. 2. Unikitty grew a fourth eyelash on her right eye. 3. The Legoland logo has disappeared from the back wall (top right
center of photo). 4. Risky Business (fourth person from the left side) has turned his smile to a frown. 5. Wyldstyle (third person from the left side) has
transposed her two hair colors (pink and blue). 6. Wyldstyle now has a longer zipper on her coat. 7. Emmet (second person from left side) has a vertical
stripe on his suit which is now thinner. 8. Emmet is missing one of the black blocks from the bottom of his suit jacket. 9. The logo on Benny’s chest (first
person on left) has moved down. 10. Benny now has a logo on his helmet.

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Can you spot the 10 differences in these two photos?
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Contents AttractionsMagazine.

com | Spring 2016 | Volume 9 | Issue 2

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KYLO REN INVADES COASTER HARD HAT TOURS

PHOTO BY SIDNEY LEE

On April 18, the Nickelodeon

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EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL

SPOOKY EMPIRE RETRO

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All events and dates are subject to change.

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CLOSING FOR STAR WARS

WHAT’S A GANACHERY? DINNER, A SHOW, AND A PARTY!

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PHOTO BY SUBLIME IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY

CONCEPT ART BY DISNEY

SHUTTERS & SUGARPLUMS RENOVATING FOR RIVERS OF LIGHT

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SLIME-BE-GONE MOUSE POWERED

Starting April 18, the Nickelodeon

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Two new meet and greet

A NEW UNIVERSAL PARK? FUN SPOT TO GET EVEN MORE HUGE!

RENDERING BY FUN SPOT AMERICA AND FALCON’S CREATIVE GROUP

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Located near the front

A QUEST OF COSMIC PROPORTIONS JUMP FOR JOY

Cosmic Quest, a new interactive game, promises

METAL DETECTORS ADDED

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CONCEPT ART BY DISNEY

WASTED AWAY AGAIN AT THE

Jimmy Buffett’s presence in

FROZEN FOREVER AFTER

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An opening night even

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