IMAX 3D at Universal CityWalk Orlando
April 22, 2010 Comments Off on IMAX 3D at Universal CityWalk OrlandoCityWalk movie-goers now have a new option with the addition of IMAX at AMC Universal Cineplex 20. The new theater actually opened on Dec. 18, with the James Cameron film, “Avatar” in 3D but we thought we’d include this in our blog as we’ve recently been asked where’s the best place to go to see […]
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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 …Stuck in Orlando because of the Icelandic Volcano… Time To Play!
April 17, 2010 Comments Off on Stuck in Orlando because of the Icelandic Volcano… Time To Play!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 …Boating in Florida By Nigel G. Worrall Planning to go to Florida this vacation? Then do not miss out on some great boating adventures while you are in the area as they are sure to be a part of a memorable vacation. Make the most of the sunshine and warm climate as Florida is the […]
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 …Watch the FIFA World Cup 2010 in Orlando
April 13, 2010 Comments Off on Watch the FIFA World Cup 2010 in OrlandoThe countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is on and millions of people all over the globe will be glued to their TV sets as the action takes place. There’s absolutely no event like it…totally and utterly unique. In the US we have “The World Series” in Major League Baseball and […]
Continue reading …Phil Mickelson capped a turbulent year with a superb 4 days of golf to deservedly win the Masters from England’s Lee Westwood. Westwood was very magnanimous at the end saying “great champions make the shots” and that’s exactly what “Lefty” did at the 13th hole when he hit the shot of the tournament in hitting […]
Continue reading …Master’s weekend always makes me envious that I can’t be there…how about you? When you think of world class golf courses you always reference Augusta, and maybe portions of the west coast and a few tropical islands, but here in Kissimmee we have some great golf to offer as well. In Central Florida it is […]
Continue reading …Aquatica is the home to a new ride Omaka Rocka. The new ride is now open and it’s a ride which features half-pipe maneuvers through three funnels (think extreme sports/skateboarding), and is the water park’s first expansion since it opened in early 2008. Here are some details about Omaka Rocka: + It shares a platform with […]
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