Out of the loop: NASA Goddard in Maryland, and the upcoming James Webb telescope
By Don Gworek The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is where many spacecraft are designed, built and tested.
American Idol winner Philip Phillips visits Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The newest American Idol, Phillip Phillips, surprised a theater-full of park guests Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 when show host Greg Hutson introduced him at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Military father’s return surprises daughter at SeaWorld Orlando
Earlier this week, Army Specialist Eric Espinosa reunited with his 4-year-old daughter for the first time in a year at SeaWorld Orlando’s Shamu Stadium. Specialist Espinosa of Cocoa Beach, Fla. has been serving in Afghanistan.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2013 go on sale August 9
The D23 Expo will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug. 9 through 11, 2013. On Thursday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. Eastern, D23 will begin selling tickets for the next Expo. The D23 Expo is the largest Disney fan celebration around the world
‘Penn and Teller New(kd) Las Vegas’ 3D haunted house revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 2012
Universal Studios Orlando revealed their fourth haunted house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event earlier this morning. For the first time ever, the famous magician duo, Penn & Teller, are bringing their entertainment to life in an all-new 3D haunted house dubbed “Penn & Teller New(kd) Las Vegas” 3D.
News In The Queue: Aug. 2, 2012 – Fantasyland, surfing, Sorcerers and more,
Host Banks Lee brings you this week’s attractions news
PARKsaver: Receive three months free with annual pass purchase at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Universal
Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando are currently offering three months extra with a purchase of their one year annual pass. This offer is available for a limited time only so be sure to check out all the details below.
August 2012 Attractions – The Show: Harry Potter and arcade cons, Ripley’s, Discovery Cove and more
Join hosts Heather Leonardi and Mike Carr from Ripley’s Believe It or Not on International Drive as they bring you these stories:
Free wireless Internet access now available at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is the first of Central Florida’s theme parks to offer free Wi-Fi service. Following Disney’s free Internet access at its resorts, the Magic Kingdom theme park now offers free Wi-Fi. Disney’s other theme parks and Downtown Disney will also offer free access in the coming months.
WaZoo beer festival comes to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo this weekend
The WaZoo Beer Fest is back at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa for the 17th year in a row. The WaZoo Beer Fest is recognized as one of the “10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country” by USA Today and takes place this Saturday, Aug. 4 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.