Photo Finds – ‘Mako Walls Down & New Jungle Book Show’ – May 31, 2016
This week we see the walls come down at Mako and then we see parts of the new Jungle Book show at Animal Kingdom.
New partnerships and expansions coming to Fun Spot America
Fun Spot America has just announced a new partnership with Old Town USA as well as several expansions for their theme parks. The partnership with Old Town USA will see Fun Spot America relocating several rides to Old Town’s new entertainment district as well as taking over operations of a new ferris wheel, scheduled for…
Daycation Kingdom – ‘Animal Kingdom at Night’ – Episode 38 – May 30, 2016
This week the Daycation Kingdom crew head to Animal Kingdom for the FIRST EVER nighttime closing. They experience Kali River Rapids, Primeval Whirl, Kilimanjaro Safari, and Expedition Everest…all at night!
Florida E-Ticket – ‘NEW Theme Park Merchandise’ – May 28, 2016
This week we go shopping around Universal, SeaWorld, and Disney as we look at some of their newest merchandise.
‘Frozen Live at the Hyperion’ now open at Disney California Adventure
Fans of Disney California Adventure’s long-running Aladdin musical may not be done mourning yet, but that didn’t stop the Anaheim park from being mobbed this morning by guests hoping to see an premiere performance of Frozen Live at the Hyperion, which debuted today in DCA’s Hollywood Land.
Military families get free MOSI admission all summer
Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) and USAA are teaming up to honor those who serve by offering military families free MOSI admission all summer, starting this weekend.
Miniature Golf industry celebrates 100th birthday with Give Kids the World fundraiser
Whether you call it miniature golf or putt-putt, Orlando’s favorite outdoor sport is turning 100 years old, and the mini-golf industry is celebrating its centennial by supporting Give Kids the World with a nationwide fundraising event.
Celebrate Speak Like a Whale Day on June 11 at Disney parks
Fans of the forgetful blue tang from Finding Nemo can follow in her linguistic footsteps (or finsteps?) as the Disney parks celebrate Speak Like a Whale Day on June 11, ahead of the June 17 premiere of Finding Dory in theaters.
2015 TEA/AECOM theme park attendance report released
The major theme parks don’t release official attendance statistics, but the newest edition of the next best thing has arrived. The 2015 TEA/AECOM Theme Index report has just been released, revealing the Themed Entertainment Association’s best estimates of how many guests visited each attraction last year.
Vacation With Your Best Friend Sweepstakes to award Disney Springs stay for winner and their pet
If you love your cat or dog as much as you love visiting Walt Disney World, this contest might be right up your alley: seven Disney Springs hotels are offering a 4-night stay to one lucky winner and their pet through the ‘Vacation With Your Best Friend’ sweepstakes.