Highlights of Busch Gardens' Elephant Keeper Experience
By Don Gworek One of the “Up Close Tours” offered by Busch Gardens is the Elephant Keeper Experience. It’s a 90-minute visit with the five Asian elephants that live there.
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Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers makes good on his promise to go to Disney World – Photos/Video
Super Bowl XLV’s Most Valuable Player, Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, made good on the promise he made just minutes after his win. He arrived at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2011, and rode through the park with Mickey Mouse.
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New SeaWorld show to replace Believe in late April
SeaWorld will debut a brand new killer whale show in about three months. “One Ocean” will feature many “Shamu’s” performing together with a newly designed backdrop of bright colors and fountains.
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Chilean miners welcomed at Magic Kingdom by mayor and other Disney characters – Photos/Video
The Chilean miners and some of their rescuers hopefully replaced some bad memories with wonderful new ones as they paraded through the Magic Kingdom yesterday. Along Main Street U.S.A. they were greeted by cheers of guests and their family members waving Chilean flags in their honor.
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Local 5K relocates to Universal Orlando – Participants run through both theme parks – Video/Photos
By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at this morning’s run.
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Photo Finds: Construction update for Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at Busch Gardens
By Don Gworek Construction of Busch Gardens’ new roller coaster, Cheetah Hunt, is well under way for a Spring 2011 launch. The site meanders in the Edge of Africa area of the Serengeti, between the Crown Colony House and the Rhino Rally. A good amount of the track is now in place, and it is…
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Disney Dream cruise ship launches with fanfare and flair
You wouldn’t expect Disney to launch their third ship with just a boring speech and a small bottle of champagne. The grandest of expectations were met last week during the christening of the Disney Dream with characters, celebrities, singers, dancers, fireworks and a 16-foot-tall champagne bottle.
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Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode Nine for January 27, 2011
Jan. 27, 2011 – Join our hosts as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode.
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Landscaping in the Parks: Camellia blooming season begins at Leu Gardens
By Don Gworek One of the highlights of spring in Orlando is being able to enjoy the very large collection of Camellia Japonica and Camellia Sasanqua at Leu Gardens. Harry P. Leu Gardens is located in a residential neighborhood just north of downtown Orlando. It is actually an Orlando city park.
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Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode Eight for January 20, 2011
Jan. 20, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode.