Highway Sightings of SeaWorld’s New Roller Coaster – “Mako”
August 17, 2015 Comments Off on Highway Sightings of SeaWorld’s New Roller Coaster – “Mako”
The first piece of SeaWorld Orlando’s new 200-foot-tall hypercoaster surfaced today as it traveled from the production facility in Ohio to its new home in Orlando. Mako will be Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster, and will reach speeds of 73 mph along 4,760 feet of steel track when it opens in summer 2016. […]
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As part of the largest expansion in the park’s history, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will invite guests into the world of AVATAR, and the entire park will transform after dark with new nighttime entertainment experiences, offering guests longer days than ever before to experience this one-of-a-kind theme park. An update from the D23 convention has more […]
Continue reading …Toy Story Land becomes latest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
August 15, 2015 Comments Off on Toy Story Land becomes latest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The re-imagining of Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues and just announced at the D23 convention in Anheim is the all new 11 acre Toy Story Land. The new area will take guests to infinity and beyond, allowing them to step into the worlds of their favorite films. Guests will become part of the adventurous outdoors of […]
Continue reading …Star Wars Land Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
August 15, 2015 Comments Off on Star Wars Land Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In one or the worst kept secrets around the theme park industry, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim today “the next chapter in the long and exciting history between Disney parks and Star Wars,” the largest land expansion in the Disney theme parks’ history. The 14-acre Star Wars Land will […]
Continue reading …Skipper Canteen to open at Magic Kingdom
August 14, 2015 Comments Off on Skipper Canteen to open at Magic Kingdom
The Jungle Cruise has long been one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions and now Jungle Cruise fans will have even more to look forward to later this year when the brand-new Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant opens in Adventureland. At the Jungle Skipper Canteen, guests will be able to experience “World Famous […]
Continue reading …Universal Pictures’ “The Purge” Lures Guests to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Beginning Friday, September 18
August 11, 2015 Comments Off on Universal Pictures’ “The Purge” Lures Guests to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Beginning Friday, September 18
Beginning Friday, September 18, the annual Purge will commence at “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort as both parks debut all-new disturbingly-real experiences, inspired by Universal’s popular franchise film series created by writer and director James DeMonaco and produced by Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes. Guests will attempt to survive […]
Continue reading …Legoland Florida Becomes First Theme Park to Have Official Currency Listed on an Exchange Board
August 10, 2015 Comments Off on Legoland Florida Becomes First Theme Park to Have Official Currency Listed on an Exchange Board
Money is always a crucial element of a vacation and now one of Central Florida’s many theme parks is making their park currency available at many locations outside the park. Legoland Florida Resort has entered into an exclusive partnership with Travelex, an independent foreign exchange business, to list the resort’s official currency, Legoland Dollars, on […]
Continue reading …Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Announces Upcoming Fall Performances Including Martin Lawrence and Daryl Hall & John Oates
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Announces Upcoming Fall Performances Including Martin Lawrence and Daryl Hall & John Oates
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has just announced some exciting upcoming performances for the 15/16 fall and winter season. Single tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 for Martin Lawrence Live Doin’ Time, Pixar in Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic, One Man STAR WARS® Trilogy – written and performed by Charles Ross, […]
Continue reading …Osceola County Opens 183-Acre Cherokee Point Conservation Area
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Osceola County Opens 183-Acre Cherokee Point Conservation Area
Last week Osceola County opened another area for residents and visitors to enjoy as the 183-acre Cherokee Point Conservation Area became another pillar of Osceola County’s efforts to preserve the environment and add recreational opportunities for residents. “We’re accomplishing two things with this project. This is going to be an excellent spot for families to […]
Continue reading …Village People and Sara Evans Coming to SeaWorld Orlando
August 1, 2015 Comments Off on Village People and Sara Evans Coming to SeaWorld Orlando
This week, the “Celebrating America” Concert Series at SeaWorld Orlando announces Village People and Sara Evans for the final Summer Nights August 8 – 9 weekend. Village People (pictured above) are a one-of-a-kind act synonymous with disco and dance music. These six men combine high-energy choreography with fun and lots of singing and dancing, […]
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