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With the pandemic, so many people have lost their wanderlust. Being on a plane is too confined, and buses and trains are no different. RVing, or traveling with a motorhome or travel trailer has become way more popular over the last year because of its ability to travel without being stuck next to a person who decided to take their shoes off mid-flight.
Always wanted to visit The King’s home? Graceland is now offering live virtual tours of Elvis Presley’s estate, including the mansion, the Lisa Marie jet, and Elvis Presley’s Memphis exhibit and entertainment complex.
Blue Man Group co-founder Chris Wink has opened a new, immersive entertainment experience, Wink World: Portals into the Infinite, at AREA15 in Las Vegas. Meant to open back in September, the psychedelic 1,500-square-foot art house opened on Jan. 7.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Discovery Cove has partnered with local hotels to provide guests with new, romantic couples’ packages.
From Jan. 8 through March 7, Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. will once again host Pirate and Princess Weekends, with family-friendly activities will be happening throughout the resort and at Cypress Springs Waterpark.
With the holidays around the corner, people are buzzing to get their Christmas presents on time. Because of the pandemic, many are opting out of their usual holiday shopping at local malls. This year, Disney store and Instacart are teaming up for fans to receive gifts with earlier shipping cut-offs and no need to be around crazed shopper crowds! Same-day delivery is also an option for Santa’s very busy “helpers” this year.
On Dec. 31, Las Vegas enthusiasts can bid goodbye to the worst year ever online with a livestream countdown featuring a live DJ and epic sights, replacing the city’s usual New Year’s celebrations. Visitors to the livestream event can submit what they’re looking forward to the most in 2021 for a chance to win trips to the destination in the new year.
Starting Dec. 13 through May 2021, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting Disney Movie nights almost every Sunday evening in Orlando as part of the Frontyard Festival, sponsored by Walt Disney World resort and supported by Experience Kissimmee.
From Jan. 7-9, Graceland will be honoring Elvis Presley for what would be his 86th birthday. Starting Jan. 7 at Graceland’s AAA four-diamond rated resort The Guest House, “Blue Hawaii” will be kicking off The King’s birthday. Later in the evening, Graceland’s Vice President of Archives Angie Marchese and “Gates of Graceland” host Tom Brown will perform an exclusive after-hours tour of Presley’s home, offering inside scoops not usually seen on regular tours.
A perfect mix of a holiday flick with a hint of Disney magic, “Godmothered” is a great choice to watch while setting up the Christmas tree. The best way to describe this movie is “Enchanted” meets “Elf;” not only can it be a great movie to watch for the holidays, but really any time someone is in need of a pinch of magic.
