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'Most significant news' coming from Busch Entertainment this Thursday
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove and Aquatica are holding a ceremony at 11 a.m. this Thursday at SeaWorld to announce “the most significant news in our history”. We’ll be there to capture the announcement, but you won’t have to wait on us to report on it here or in our next issue. The event will…
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New Jungala Web site launched
Busch Gardens has launched a full Web site for its new Jungala section of the park. You can read all about Jungala in the Feb./March issue. Jungala.com
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Magnetic track being installed for model train at Epcot
A lot of the model train track at the Germany pavilion at Epcot has been taken up. But don’t worry, the train will be back on new track soon. Some Internet sites were reporting the train was going away. In fact, they did remove the exhibit soon after they first installed it, but they received…
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'Da Coach' opening two Orlando resorts
“Da Coach” Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, will soon celebrate his latest victory with the official grand opening of the first two Mike Ditka Resorts in Orlando, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and Runaway Beach Club Resort. Ditka will be in Orlando Feb. 27 to unveil…
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What's new at Epcot
Besides Spaceship Earth being completed with some new features in the ride and in the post show, there are a few other new things to see at Epcot. (Look for our full story on the newly enhanced Spaceship Earth in our April May issue.) First up is the new Waste Management exhibit in Innoventions West….
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More on Disney's Secret Star Makeover
Fourteen-year-old Gene Trujillo of Orlando transforms into a Hannah Montana-style rock star at Disneys Secret Star Makeover exclusively at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney. Starting Feb. 24, the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique package includes everything a rock star wannabe would need – blonde wig, microphone set, makeup, guitar purse and photo session for $109.95….
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The Ellen Degeneres Show is returning to Universal Orlando
Ellen is returning to Orlando again this year to record her show at Universal. Last year she taped her show at CityWalk and recorded many skits inside the parks. Tickets are available by request but they usually go fast. I requested tickets last year and wasn’t able to get them. So sign up fast if…
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Photos from Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
I got my first chance to go to this year’s Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios last Saturday and I came back with a lot of beads and photos. It was really busy, as it was a three-day weekend, but we had a great time. We arrived around 4 p.m., rode a few rides with…