Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area in Kissimmee
April 25, 2014 Comments Off on Scotty’s Cove Conservation Area in KissimmeeA lot of people traveling to Central Florida immediately think of our world famous theme parks as the place they’d like to hang out when they’re on vacation but there is another side to the area. Central Florida is blessed with some large natural lakes that bring nature right to the doorstep of many travelers. […]
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Disney Parks Invites Guests to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ With 24-Hour Kickoff to Summer on Both Coasts
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Disney Parks Invites Guests to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ With 24-Hour Kickoff to Summer on Both CoastsThe countdown has begun to “Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours” this Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, when guests of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California can enjoy select parks for 24 hours nonstop. Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California […]
Continue reading …Star Wars Weekends Begin May 16th!
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Star Wars Weekends Begin May 16th!The power of the Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for five consecutive weekends (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 15, 2014 for the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends. Guests will enjoy a galactic event jam-packed with out-of-this-universe entertainment and their favorite Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions. More than 60 characters from the Star […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer to play inaugural MLS season at Citrus Bowl in 2015
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer to play inaugural MLS season at Citrus Bowl in 2015Orlando City SC announced today it will immediately begin accepting season ticket deposits for the 2015 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, allowing fans the opportunity to secure their place as part of the historic inaugural season. The $50 deposit per seat is fully refundable and will allow Season Ticket Members to secure their seating priority […]
Continue reading …Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Spring Opening
April 19, 2014 Comments Off on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Spring OpeningA springtime opening is planned for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a rollicking family-style coaster and the crown jewel of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park. The new attraction is expected to open sometime in May and guests will then be treated to an exciting, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds […]
Continue reading …A CGI Ride-Through of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park
April 18, 2014 Comments Off on A CGI Ride-Through of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom ParkThis week, Walt Disney Imagineers released a full version of a CGI video that takes you on a colorful ride through part of the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. A portion of this was shared during “The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” broadcast back in December – check out the full […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SeaLife Aquarium Open Spring 2015 on International Drive
April 17, 2014 Comments Off on The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SeaLife Aquarium Open Spring 2015 on International DriveWith less than a year to grand opening, Merlin Entertainments PLC (Merlin) is gearing up to introduce three of its exciting global brands to the Central Florida region, with the launches of The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE aquarium in Spring 2015 at I-Drive 360 on International Drive. Merlin, the second largest visitor […]
Continue reading …“After Hours Wind Down” Comes To Epcot
April 16, 2014 Comments Off on “After Hours Wind Down” Comes To EpcotI’ve always been bemused by the marketing folks at Walt Disney World who seem happy to let a captive audience escape them. Every night for years the same situation occurs and it seems Disney loses thousands of customers who choose to venture elsewhere after the parks close. Now all of that is about to change […]
Continue reading …Populous, Barton Malow & ICON Venue Group Announced As Core Members for New Orlando City Soccer Downtown Stadium Project
April 15, 2014 Comments Off on Populous, Barton Malow & ICON Venue Group Announced As Core Members for New Orlando City Soccer Downtown Stadium ProjectOrlando City SC and the City of Orlando have announced the selection of Populous as the lead architect and Barton Malow as the construction manager for the new, downtown Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium. Orlando City concurrently announced the selection of ICON Venue Group to serve as the Club’s owner’s representative overseeing the project. The […]
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Bubba Watson, born and raised in Bagdad, Florida, claimed his second Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club. Watson, who won his first major tournament at the 2012 Masters, shot a final-round 69 to finish at eight-under-par 280. Jordan Spieth, a 20-year-old Masters rookie from Texas who began Sunday as co-leader with Watson […]
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