Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island to become Hyperion Wharf
Today the Disney Parks Blog announced details on their plans for the mostly shuttered Pleasure Island area. The 120-acre area will be rethemed as a restaurant district called “Hyperion Wharf.”
Photo Update: A relaxing day at Discovery Cove
We were recently invited to spend a day at Discovery Cove and readily took them up on the offer. I’d been to the park once before to cover it for our Spring 2010 issue, but I’d never been there as a guest. It was a great day of swimming,…
PARKsaver: College students can save big on Blue Man tickets
Column by Derek Burgan One of Orlando’s most unique attractions is the Blue Man Group show located at Universal Orlando. A visual and audio feast for the senses, a Blue Man Group show may be impossible to describe, but after experiencing it for the first time you’ll not be…
Photo Update: Kennedy Space Center at dawn, plus video from the inaugural Saturn 5K
I had the opportunity to see the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the crack of dawn, and quickly snapped these photos to share.
Duffy Christmas tree at Epcot helps kick off toy drive
Disney has taken Duffy the Disney Bear to new heights at Epcot – literalry. But it’s all for a good cause. Guests at the park can check out the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree made from 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears. The tree starts Disney cast members’ annual collection for Toys for…
Serengeti Night Safari offers a fun, unique Busch Gardens tour
For a unique night of fun and facts, check out the Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens. The tour isn’t offered year-round, so make plans soon if you’d like to experience it.

