Busch Entertainment Corporation family of adventure parks announced today they will now be known as Worlds of Discovery. “Guests will come to know that through the Worlds of Discovery parks, they will have the opportunity to come closer to the world we share,” says Jim Atchison, incoming president and chief operating officer of Busch Entertainment…
Universal Orlando Resort has released their plans for the holiday season. These include some new things and returning favorites. Most events run Dec. 1 through Jan. 1. Universal Studios: Macy’s Holiday Parade This seasonal favorite is full of authentic balloons and floats direct from America’s favorite parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. You’ll also enjoy festive…
Universal Orlando will soon unveil a new attraction called “Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You.” It will replace the current Earthquake attraction. Earthquake closed permanently today as work began on the new experience. Initial construction has already been underway inside the attraction for several weeks. Disaster is expected to open…
Framed through the lens of renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, more stars are playing out their fantasies, living out their Disney dreams. Actress Rachel Weisz is Snow White, tennis star Roger Federer is King Arthur from “The Sword in the Stone” and actress Julie Andrews is the Blue Fairy from “Pinocchio” with actress Abigail Breslin as…
From orlandosentinel.com:
Universal Parks & Resorts has partnered with the Environmental Media Association to present the week-long “Green is Universal” events in Orlando and Hollywood Nov. 5 to 10. The program will include celebrity kick-off events at both parks, “Eco-Fairs” featuring related information, entertainment and displays, daily events for employees and guests and giveaways of recycled or…
Busch Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch Companies, is planning on moving its corporate headquarters from St. Louis to Central Florida, home to four of the company’s nine theme parks. The transition to Orlando is scheduled for completion by July 2008. Busch Entertainment Corporation has 26,000 employees, $1.25 billion in revenue and operations…
Handy Manny, the popular Playhouse Disney character, is the newest member of the Disney-MGM Studios family. He will begin making regular meet-and-greet appearances in the Disney-MGM Studios theme park the week of Nov. 18. Also, coming in 2008 to the theme park, Handy Manny will debut as part of the cast in a new show…
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I didn’t expect it to open so soon, but the new Kwik-E-Mart is open for business (no loitering). Located in the former Back To The Future building, the store carries all sorts of Simpsons merchandise such as T-shirts, DVDs, mugs, glasses, action figures, and lots more. Even though there’s a sign, you can’t buy Squishies,…
