SeaWorld Orlando is preparing to build a roller coaster billed as the theme park’s most ambitious and expensive attraction yet. It will be part thrill ride and part animal attraction, a theme that visitors will experience from the time they take their place in line until the time they leave the post-ride area, said Joseph […]
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It doesn’t get any better than Orlando
March 10, 2008 Comments Off on It doesn’t get any better than OrlandoBy: Adam Singleton The area surrounding Orlando, Florida is one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations, welcoming almost 50 million visitors per year. Its literally hot too, with a subtropical climate – summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F (32°C), while even in winter they rarely drop below 50°F – and hundreds of unique theme parks and […]
Continue reading …Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Hidden Tranquility
March 4, 2008 Comments Off on Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Hidden TranquilityI made one of my frequent forays to Animal Kingdom this past weekend, and discovered an area that offered good food, a great view of the park and a place that provided all the tranquility of a Zen garden. Between Asia and DinoLand you will find the Flame Tree Barbeque counters. After purchasing your food, […]
Continue reading …Where Are Americans Headed for Summer Vacation?
March 3, 2008 Comments Off on Where Are Americans Headed for Summer Vacation?ASTA’s 2008 Summer Hot Spots Survey Reveals Top 10 Choices Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12, 2008– For the sixth year running, Orlando (17.5%) and Las Vegas (15.4%) were named the most popular domestic summer travel destinations booked by travel agents, according to ASTA’s 2008 Hot Spots for Summer survey. Overseas, the top four international destination cities […]
Continue reading …Following on from Disney’s newly vamped Studios and the new rides at Universal comes some reviews of 3 more attractions. WHEN the SeaWorld and Discovery Cove folk build a water park, you know it’s going to be swimming in fun. And Aquatica, just down the road from its sister parks, has gone for a real biggie […]
Continue reading …So SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are expanding eastward — to Dubai. Dubai intrigues me, I haven’t been there yet but several people I know have and all of them love it. This news, released yesterday by the Anheuser-Busch Companies and Nakheel, a major Dubai real estate developer, is sure to send shockwaves around Central Florida, San […]
Continue reading …We all know where the mind wanders when a project that includes the words “adult” and “night” is planned. Add the word “Disney” to it and the very meaning of those two words together can go for a toss. Yes, the beans have been spilled: Disney is planning a $520 million, adult theme park called […]
Continue reading …Once in a while it’s nice to be treated isn’t it? Well, today was one of those days… we got to take a sneak preview of Aquatica! Yes, SeaWorld’s new water park…. and it’s grrrrreeeeaaaatttttt! Once you set foot into Aquatica, you immediately experience the vastness of nearly 60 acres of lush landscape inspired by the […]
Continue reading …Surfing and Speedway ORLANDO—Palm trees sway, sand and water sparkle in the early morning light. All is calm while tall, tan Phillipe Neri zips up his wetsuit and jumps in the water. A big kaboom announces the first wave. Neri hops up on his surfboard, switching feet back and forth, hot-dogging the break. A class […]
Continue reading …Universal’s revamped Earthquake ride is now open … thrills and spills galore. The Rock was present at the opening. Look for cameos from him and Christopher Walken in the show. Location: Universal Studios Florida® Category: Live Action Ride Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride…Starring YOU Learn the secrets of disaster films, experience special effects […]
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