Long necks stick together at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain is home to herds of giraffe, zebra, rhino, African antelope and many species of birds. Just as they do on Africa’s plains, the animals usually hang out with their own species. But recently, zoo keepers noticed an unlikely pair. Bea, a three-year-old…
Stars in the Parks: David Cook at Magic Kingdom
Singer, musician and American Idol season seven champion David Cook took a ride aboard the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction at the Magic Kingdom earlier today. Joining Cook on the family vacation were his nieces and nephews: Pictured are Gracie, age 6 and Marshall, 18 months. Photo by Garth…
Out of the Loop: Holiday World to build largest water coaster
Even if Orlando is center of the amusement park universe, there are great and wonderful happenings everywhere. These amusements occur in little towns with names like West Mifflin, Penn. and big cities like the greater Los Angeles area. Fun is had in exotic locales like Dubai and Australia. There…
Stars in the Parks: Dan Rather at Epcot
Journalist and TV anchor Dan Rather visited with Mickey Mouse today, Aug. 16, 2009 at Epcot. Rather was on vacation at the Walt Disney World theme park. Photo by Matt Stroshane
Cat Cora's Kouzzina now open at Disney's BoardWalk – Photos
Yesterday was the opening of Cat Cora’s Kouzzina restaurant (Kouzzina is Greek for “kitchen” and pronounced “koo-zee-nah”). It’s in the spot where Spoodles used to be on Disney’s BoardWalk. Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network show “Iron Chef America,” is a Mississippi native…
Universal Studios' Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster finally opens to guests – Video and Photos
After months of delays and a brief employee test phase, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios opened to park guests on August 15, 2009 at a few minutes before 6 p.m. Around 30 minutes prior to the new ride’s opening, guests (including myself) began to…
