Today is St George’s Day and while it is celebrated by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint, St George’s Day is mainly known as England’s National Day. 23rd April is the traditionally accepted date of Saint George’s death in 303 AD and it should also be […]
Continue reading …More good news for those folks currently stranded in Orlando because of the volcano in Iceland. Both Bok Tower Gardens and WonderWorks. Here’s the details: When: April 20-27, 2010 (or until normal flight schedules resume) Where: Bok Tower Gardens LAKE WALES – Bok Tower Gardens will offer free admission to tourists stranded in Florida due […]
Continue reading …Today is Earth Day. It is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. The first Earth Day was in 1970. Central Florida Earth Day 2010 will be […]
Continue reading …2011 promises to be a great year for Central Florida as we are about to add a new member to our theme-park club: Legoland. Merlin Entertainments Group, the British amusement operator that bought Cypress Gardens for $22.3 million , has announced plans to convert the old Polk County attraction into a theme park based on […]
Continue reading …News just in… our overseas guests who should be flying home in the next week but are stuck in the Orlando area because of the Icelandic volcanic ash don’t have to just sit at the airport. Instead they can enjoy a ride on the new Omaka Rocka slide in Aquatica, fly on Manta at SeaWorld […]
Continue reading …I had some fun this morning as I went to a presentation by SeaWorld/ Busch Gardens staff on the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun. It’s Busch Gardens’ newest land filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures. Fly through the desert with Grover. Climb in Elmo’s Tree House. Splash in […]
Continue reading …Under pressure from Congress and space boosters from across the country, President Barack Obama is visiting Kennedy Space Center today and in a huge about turn he is expected to announce that he plans to revive part of the Constellation moon program, start a new heavy-rocket development project and create a $40 million initiative to […]
Continue reading …Orlando Vacation Magic By Nigel G. Worrall The economic recession is responsible for many unfortunate situations today. It has affected salaries by making them smaller, investments by cutting their value and retirement funds have shrunk as well. The current, as well as future, employment scenario looks as grim as it has done for several years […]
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