SeaWorld's Manta coaster to open Memorial Day
SeaWorld’s new Manta coaster now has a set opening day of May 25, Memorial Day. They’ve just released this teaser video and promise more info coming to www.RideTheFlyingRay.com
New issue available in Orlando
If you haven’t subscribed yet and you’ll be in the Orlando area, the newest issue (February/March 2009) is now available at the following stores: B. Dalton Booksellers in Pointe Orlando on International Drive. Katie’s Candy Company at Universal CityWalk.
Fear Factor show at Universal closed until spring
From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando will temporarily shut down its Fear Factor Live show and reduce hours at some other attractions across its two-park resort in further cost-cutting steps forced by the nation’s troubled economy. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Wednesday the 3 1/2 -year-old Fear Factor attraction in Universal…
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe
Photo by Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new member of the family over the weekend. A female reticulated giraffe was born in the park’s giraffe barn on Saturday to mother Celina and father Sterling. This is the second calf for Celina, who was,…
SeaWorld and other Busch parks in Dubai postponed
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica parks to be built in Dubai have been indefinitely postponed. They’re saying a scaled back version isn’t being considered and they will resume with their plans when the economic conditions allow them to. The parks…
Super Bowl MVP parades down Main Street with Mickey
Photos by Kent Phillips “Steeler Nation” shifted the victory celebration east from Tampa to Walt Disney World Monday as thousands of black-and-gold-clad, Terrible Towel-twirling fans of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers lined Main Street, U.S.A. They came to Magic Kingdom to be part of something that has become…
