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New Disney Dream Job Contest! Chief Magic Official (CMO)
CareerBuilder has just launched a new Dream Job contest that’s VERY different from last year’s.
Dixie Stampede Closes
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Orlando will no longer be open for business as an offer was made and accepted to purchase the high-visible property on which it sits. The details of the purchase, including the dollar amount and buyer, have not been released. Dixie Stampede’s owners say that this is not the last we’ll…
Cypress Gardens breaks the trend and lowers prices
Bucking the trend of Orlando theme parks, Cypress Gardens has not only added more attractions, they’ve lowered their daily admission prices by $10. You can visit the park for a day for $34.95. This include all of the rides, animals, botanical gardens, daily shows, concerts, special events and unlimited access to their water park (open…
Polar Express Experience Opening Video Posted
The new Polar Express Experience recently opened at SeaWorld Orlando as a holiday overlay to SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic attraction, featuring a motion-simulator taking you on a ride on the train from the holiday film, The Polar Express. We were there for the official opening and have posted a video and pictures featuring a brief introduction…
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Pardoned turkeys proclaim gobble gobble (We're Going to Disney World)
Pilgrim Mickey and National Turkey Federation Chairman Ted Seger present the two saved birds at Ten Star Ranch in Dubois, Ind. Two turkeys will receive presidential pardons from President George W. Bush at The White House on Tuesday, in the 60th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. Following their presidential pardons, the two turkeys will join…
Space Shuttle Discovery launch photos and video
I was recently lucky enough to be invited by my neighbor to visit Kennedy Space Center to watch the Space Shuttle take-off this past Tuesday. We not only got to be at the Center, but we were able to watch from the closest spot anyone’s allowed to stand. While I’ve watched launches from my Orlando…
Universal celebrating 'Green is Universal' Nov. 5 to 10 – Arrive in a hybrid for special treatment
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…