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Summer Nights at SeaWorld Orlando
Enjoy even more fun with Summer Nights at SeaWorld When the sun sets at SeaWorld Orlando, there’s still plenty of fun ahead. The annual celebration, Summer Nights at SeaWorld returns every evening at the theme park from June 22 to August 11, 2013. Guests of Summer Nights at SeaWorld will enjoy special nighttime shows, including [...]
The Island in Pigeon Forge offers great views of the Great Smoky Mountains
The Island in Pigeon Forge Opens June 21 You may not find yourself surrounded by water, but visit an all-new shopping and attraction area called The Island in Pigeon Forge and you’ll be surrounded by fun. You’ll also find one of the great views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Island, opening June 21, 2013 [...]
SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration Will Offer Guests a Sea of Surprises
SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration: Special 18-month party begins March 21, 2014 After 50 years, it’s time for a party – SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration! SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ announced a multi-park celebration to commemorate the company’s history since the original SeaWorld® park opened in March 1964 in San [...]
Introducing Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa introduces a new thrill ride – Falcon’s Fury Get ready for Falcon’s Fury! Straight up. Straight down. Busch Gardens® Tampa’s newest thrill ride, Falcon’s Fury, will let riders soar and dive like the magnificent bird of prey that is its namesake. The falcon is the fastest [...]
New Orlando Attractions Abound
Experience the Excitement of New Orlando Attractions With an assortment of new Orlando attractions in place or coming soon, the Big 3 of Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando keep getting bigger, and better! Visitors to Central Florida have always been able to find ample adventure and excitement. But new Orlando attractions at [...]
Enjoy a New Interactive Pirate Adventure at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Play pirate with Disney’s interactive pirate adventure game Ahoy Mate. A swashbuckling new interactive pirate adventure game has been created in Adventureland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas is a fun-filled new pirate scavenger hunt, based on Captain Jack Sparrow and the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean movies. [...]
Food and Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Food and Wine Festival offers treats from around the world The world’s most beautiful theme park is also one of the tastiest these days as Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates with an all-new Food and Wine Festival. The mouth-watering Food and Wine Festival takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from now through June 23. Admission [...]
Universal Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 1
Summer Concert Series Features 6 Exciting Shows Summer fun at Universal Studios® means more than rides and attractions. The Orlando theme park also brings in plenty of big name performers for its popular Summer Concert Series. This year’s Summer Concert Series event, held every Saturday night from June 1 thru July 6, kicks off [...]
Bonecrusher is back at Gatorland Attraction
Bonecrusher is back at Gatorland. Gatorland has added dozens of new critters to its long list of reptiles. The Orlando area theme park received more than 70 animals from Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs which recently closed. Animals new to Gatorland include alligators, crocodiles, rattlesnakes, pythons, boa constrictors, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoons and scarlet [...]
Universal announces new Simpsons-themed area opening this summer
The Simpsons – Springfield is Coming! Expansion seems to be the word of the day at Universal Orlando Resort. The theme park giant announced that it will be adding a collection of themed shops and restaurants based on the animated television show, “The Simpsons.” Universal Studios Florida already has “The Simpsons” ride. This accompanying expansion [...]