New Downtown Disney Restaurant Gets a Name: Paradiso 37
The Mexican / South American restaurant from E-Brands Restaurants that is currently under construction at Downtown Disney is officially going to be called Paradiso 37. The restaurant is being installed into a former Pleasure Island club location. Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco at Epcot is partially owned by Rashid Choufani…
Downtown Disney Virgin Megastore to close this summer
From orlandosentinel.com: Virgin Megastores around the country — including the one in Downtown Disney — will close this summer, a company spokeswoman confirmed Monday afternoon. Link Update: It was originally reported that Virgin’s last day at Downtown Disney would be May 31. Now it’s been changed to May 12,…
MegaCon 2009 photo gallery is online
MegaCon, the comic book/fanboy convention ends today at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. We were attended yesterday and brought back lots of photos of some very cool and creative costumes, celebrities signing autographs and other cool things. I’ve posted a few of my favorites here, but…
Track Rita online, the largest manatee ever released by SeaWorld
SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team recently used a crane to released Rita, the largest manatee the park has ever cared for. The 12-foot-long, 3,000-pound female was released into Blue Springs on Thursday, Feb. 26. Due to her immense size, SeaWorld’s rescue team had to utilize the heavy piece of machinery…
Last weekend for Bud & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
Jason Aldean This is your last weekend to enjoy smokin’ hot food and fired-up music during Bud & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. The parks have present a line up of live performances by award-winning country and classic rock artists, paired with barbeque and ice-cold Budweiser. At SeaWorld,…
Fanboy favorite MegaCon starts today
MegaCon, the sci-fi, comic book, toy, collectable, and other general fanboy stuff, convention starts today and runs through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. Besides the show floor full of comics and collectables, the event includes celebrity autograph signings (From sci-fi TV shows to cartoon…

