NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveiled a replica of his No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet at CityWalk’s plaza stage yesterday in front of a crowd of National Guardsmen and Universal Orlando guests. Earnhardt was a few minutes late but the Universal host kept the crowd entertained with his jokes and by throwing out hats and…
Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, will unveil his No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet at CityWalk’s plaza stage from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in front of a crowd of National Guardsmen and Universal Orlando guests. Those in attendance will get to see Earnhardt live on stage with a replica of the car…
Photos by Kent Phillips “Steeler Nation” shifted the victory celebration east from Tampa to Walt Disney World Monday as thousands of black-and-gold-clad, Terrible Towel-twirling fans of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers lined Main Street, U.S.A. They came to Magic Kingdom to be part of something that has become an iconic moment of post-Super Bowl…
Universal Orlando is promising to “make theme park history” with a Super Bowl commercial this Sunday featuring an “unprecedented offer” that is a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. A sneak peek at some scenes from the commercial show a kid dressed up in a homemade superhero costume running around a city full of business people….
Daisy Fuentes gets up-close with a Budweiser Clydesdale at Busch Gardens during a television shoot on Monday. Fuentes, of MTV and America’s Funniest Home Videos fame, visited the theme park to film segments for a Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials special, which will feature a tribute to the famous horses. The special is scheduled to air…
Volume 2, Issue 2 (February / March 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for pre-order! We’re expecting it back from the printer very soon, so orders should be mailed out this week. This new issue includes: • Solving Top Secret Missions with Kim Possible New adventure at Epcot turns guests into undercover agents. • Vehicular…
From orlandosentinel.com: Attention, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals. You, too, Super Bowl freaks. And even you Al Roker devotees. All those factors will come together Saturday when Roker broadcasts live for NBC’s Today show from Universal Orlando. They’re looking for enthusiastic folks to be in the background, not unlike folks who crowd the plaza in…
Photo by Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Bengal tigers in Jungala at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay get a taste of the excitement that comes with the Super Bowl being held in their city. The tigers are part of Jungala at Busch Gardens, where you can get clear views of the tigers in subterranean caves and underwater windows,…
Universal Orlando Resort is inviting Gator fans to continue their celebration this Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 as it hosts the Gators National Championship Celebration Day with special savings and entertainment throughout the day. Universal will become Gator Country as they congratulate the National Champion University of Florida Gator football team. The festivities will include: •…
The Indy Racing Experience is expanding its operations to the Walt Disney World Speedway beginning Monday, Nov. 17. Race fans and thrill seekers will have the opportunity to both drive and ride in actual cars that were used in past Indianapolis 500 events. Since 2001, the Indy Racing Experience has been giving patrons nationwide the…
