World Yo-Yo Contest starts today in Orlando
On Aug. 4, 5 and 6, the 2011 World Yo-Yo Contest will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on International Drive.
Out of the Loop: Holiday World announces longest water coaster (again)
By Andy Guinigundo Santa Claus, Ind. – 75 miles west of Louisville, Ky. is the town of Santa Claus, Ind. Fittingly, the amusement park that resides in Santa Claus is named Holiday World. Each different area of the park is themed a different holiday. The water park portion of…
Classic attraction to reopen Aug. 15 as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
The old management is gone and the classic attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be back to its original form when it reopens Aug. 15, 2011. The show formerly known as Tropical Serenade, The Enchanted Tiki Birds, and most recently, The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, will now be…
Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Kennedy Space Center for Juno launch
On Aug. 5, between 11:34 a.m. and 12:43 p.m., the Juno spacecraft will be launching toward Jupiter aboard an Atlas V rocket, and Bill Nye the Science Guy is in town to help send it off.
Construction Update: Buildings and attractions rising at Legoland Florida – Photos/Video
We were invited on another hard hat tour of Legoland Florida yesterday. This was our first that really showed signs of what’s to come. Legoland Florida opens to the public in about two and a half months on Oct. 15 in Winter Haven, Fla. The 150 acre family theme…
Kids can train to be knights this month at Medieval Times
During the summer season, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has been offering something extra special for the the young lords and ladies visiting the castle. Since June 26 and continuing through August, Medieval Times is offering a free new “Train To Be A Knight” experience for children ages 5…
