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Photos and video from Epcot's Candlelight Processional with Whoopi Goldberg

Award-winning actress and co-host on ABC’s “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg was the featured celebrity narrator in the Candlelight Processional from Dec. 18 to 20. The Candlelight Processional is a holiday tradition which combines a retelling of the Christmas story accompanied by a 50-piece live orchestra and a mass choir. We were able to attend the…

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Anheuser-Busch merchandise on sale at Busch Gardens

Now that the SeaWorld Parks are no longer associated with Anheuser-Busch, they’re offering some deals on the remaining Anheuser-Busch merchandise they have left. Most of the SeaWorld Parks have shipped their Anheuser-Busch merchandise to Busch Gardens in Tampa. The sale is taking place in the Kenya Canteen Pavilion. There you’ll find apparel, hats, glassware, collectables…

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Out of the Loop: Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park

By Andy Guinigundo With the Christmas holiday upon us, let’s look at a winter festival that takes place at one of the biggest amusement destinations – Six Flags. There are four Six Flags Parks taking part in the “Holiday in the Park” celebration this year. These include The Great Escape (Lake George, N.Y.), Over Texas…

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Muppets to lead a VoluntEARS pre-parade cavalcade at Magic Kingdom

Starting Jan. 8, 2010, Disney’s Honorary VoluntEARS Cavalcade will be coming through the Magic Kingdom (and Disneyland in California) each afternoon just before the daily parade. Muppets characters Kermit, Miss Piggy and Sweetums, along with parade dancers, will join special floats and vehicles celebrating volunteerism and presenting Honorary VoluntEARS serving as grand marshals of the…

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Star Wars Weekends to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios in May 2010

Disney has announced the dates for Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2010 as: May 21 – 23, May 28 – 30, June 4 – 6, June 11 – 13. Prior to today’s announcement, many fans thought Disney might change their usual May/June dates for the annual Star Wars-themed event to surround Star…

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Photos and videos from SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld is featuring some brand new shows for their holiday celebration this year, as well as some old favorites. Here’s a highlight video telling you a bit about each holiday attraction. SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration in Orlando 2009Watch this video on YouTube “Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas” offers a similar plot with some comedy. Clyde…

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Photos and videos of Justin Bieber's concert in Celebration

Radio Disney held a concert in the town of Celebration last Saturday as part of the nightly holiday Now Snowing event. The headliner was 15-year-old Justin Bieber. The corner of Front Street and Market Street was jammed with fans – mostly preteen and teen girls. Whenever someone on stage mentioned Justin’s name, I bet you…

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Musical lineup announced for Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

Now that SeaWorld and Busch Gardens aren’t associated with Budweiser anymore, the former Bud & BBQ event for 2010 will be renamed Bands, Brew & BBQ. Bands, Brew & BBQ will be held each Saturday at SeaWorld and Sunday in Busch Gardens during February 2010. Just like the new name says, the parks will feature…