Be one of 67 people to win a trip to Orlando for World Smile Day
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau has decided to prove the axiom, “smile and the whole world smiles with you.” The Orlando CVB has launched a global search for 67 smiling people who will win a vacation to Orlando for World Smile Day on Oct. 1. Sixty-seven is the…
Retro Orlando: New column takes a look at Disney's Monster Sound Show
By Audrey M. Brown For the first Retro Orlando column, let’s take a look back at “Monster Sound Show,” an attraction that no longer exists at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In fact, when it did exist (1989-1997), Disney’s Hollywood Studios was still Disney-MGM Studios. Theme parks are mysterious organisms that…
Disney, Universal and many others offering specials for stranded travelers
We previously reported that SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica were offering free admission to European travelers stranded in Orlando because of the Icelandic volcanic ash in the air. Now the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Walt Disney World and Universal are also offering free admission today and tomorrow. Disney…
Talk to top theme park designers for a good cause – plus rare items auction
If you’re interested in how the creative ideas for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Halloween Horror Nights and other theme park attractions are created, you’ll want to attend the Entertainment Designer Forum this Friday night. And you’ll be helping a good cause as well. Billed as an evening…
Writer describes new Harry Potter ride as 'Spiderman meets Soarin'' – Ride's length given
An article by Lisa Oppenheimer in the May edition of AAA Car & Travel reveals some new information about the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. The story gives the length of the ride (four minutes)…
Free access to Aquatica, SeaWorld or Busch Gardens for stranded overseas travelers
Overseas guests stuck in the area because of the Icelandic volcanic ash don’t have to just sit at the airport. They can take a ride on the new Omaka Rocka slide in Aquatica, fly on Manta at SeaWorld or check out the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun area…
