Harambe Nights coming to Animal Kingdom … at night!
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on Harambe Nights coming to Animal Kingdom … at night!Walt Disney World has announced today, a new night time offering for Disney’s Animal Kingdom called “Harambe Nights.” The separately-ticketed event will take place on Saturdays in the park’s new Harambe Theater, the home to the recently relocated Festival of the Lion King show. It begins June 7 and is available through August 9 2014, […]
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Rivers of Light Lagoon show announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on Rivers of Light Lagoon show announced for Disney’s Animal KingdomNight time entertainment is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Earlier today at a press event, George Kalogridis (pictured below), President of Walt Disney World, announced a new “Rivers of Light” show that will be produced at the theme park. The show will combine live music, floating lanterns, water screens and animal imagery and […]
Continue reading …Seven Dwarfs Mine Train dedicated at Magic Kingdom
May 2, 2014 Comments Off on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train dedicated at Magic KingdomThe Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the last piece of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom, was dedicated early this morning by Tom Staggs – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman together with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Staggs said “Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is both literally and figuratively the centerpiece of New Fantasyland, so […]
Continue reading …Earlier today Walt Disney World revealed the last piece of New Fantasyland as they allowed invited media guests to preview Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Snow White’s Scary Adventures closed in 2012 and since then fans have eagerly awaited the return of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The new ride is the centerpiece of New […]
Continue reading …Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, in the Enchanted Forest of New Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom), is a family coaster inspired by the film classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” that takes Walt Disney World Resort guests into the famous mine, glittering with diamonds, rubies, and other precious gems, where the Seven Dwarfs sing happily as they […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer 3 Tampa Bay Rowdies 0
April 30, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer 3 Tampa Bay Rowdies 0In front of a crowd of just over 4,000 fans, Orlando City SC secured a 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the first leg of the I4 Derby at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex earlier this evening. The victory is the fourth consecutive victory […]
Continue reading …Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: A Rocking, Rollicking Family-Friendly Roller Coaster Crowns New Fantasyland!
April 30, 2014 Comments Off on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: A Rocking, Rollicking Family-Friendly Roller Coaster Crowns New Fantasyland!The lovable world of Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy and Dopey comes excitingly to life in spring 2014 when the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train takes New Fantasyland guests on a rollicking, musical adventure into the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” The “crowning jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train represents the […]
Continue reading …War on I4 Continues – Orlando City Soccer vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Tonight!
April 30, 2014 Comments Off on War on I4 Continues – Orlando City Soccer vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Tonight!The I4 Derby is back and tonight Orlando City Soccer and Tampa Bay Rowdies will get the chance to draw first blood in what is sure to be another entertaining two match series. The last time the clubs met, the goals flowed. Orlando ran out 3-2 winners in both their home game and in the […]
Continue reading …Sneak Peak at Falcon’s Fury 335 Foot Drop!
April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Sneak Peak at Falcon’s Fury 335 Foot Drop!North America’s tallest drop tower is nearly complete at Busch Gardens so we decided to take a more detailed look at the latest attraction to come to the Tampa area. The ride reaches a height of 335 feet (102m) and is the first drop tower to feature 90 degree tilting seats …and that means riders […]
Continue reading …Today is World Penguin Day. Question: So where did the penguin get it’s name? Answer: The first bird actually called a ‘penguin’ was the now-extinct Great Auk found in the North Atlantic. The great auk, Pinguinus impennis, is one of the most powerful symbols of the damage humans can cause. The species was driven extinct […]
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