Take A Video Tour Of The World Famous Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex~ Have you ever wanted to be a astronaut or have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel into space? I sure have! Living here in Florida has it’s perks and Kennedy Space Center is definitely one of them. Continue reading

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Preview Party!

The Orlando International Pow Wow 2010 special event was held at WWoHP!

The Orlando International Pow Wow 2010 special event was held at WWoHP!

Universal Studios Orlando Resort hosted a special evening event for attendees of the Orlando International Pow Wow 2010.  The annual conference brings together travel and media professionals to see what new and exciting things the central Florida area has to offer.

According to Inside the Magic, the event took place within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWoHP – those bloody lucky prats!) and attendees got the chance to walk through much of Hogsmeade Village, take a trip through part of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey queue line inside of Hogwarts Castle, and got to ride on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster (formerly Dueling Dragons) and Flight of the Hippogriff (formerly the Flying Unicorn.)  Check out these new photos and details: Continue reading

Sea World – NEW Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Pet a shark and a penguin on Sea World's NEW Behind-the-Scenes Tour!

Pet a shark and a penguin on Sea World's NEW Behind-the-Scenes Tour!

Sea World Orlando is offering a new and exciting Behind-the-Scenes Tour that will invite guests to learn about endangered manatees and sea turtles, to pet a shark and a penguin, and to see the polar bear dens.  With the 2nd Day Free and Fun Card options, and with the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Sea World Tickets, you should definitely add on this truly memorable and special experience!

As we will be booking this amazing tour at a discounted price, Sea World was kind enough to offer us a preview – keep reading for more information and pictures! Continue reading

Universal Studios Singapore – Video Preview

Universal Studios Singapore Grand Opening Celebration

Universal Studios Singapore Grand Opening Celebration

Universal Studios Singapore (USS) recently celebrated its Grand Opening this past March.  The park boasts some of the more popular elements from Universal Studios Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Islands of Adventure.  The new Universal theme park also includes never-before seen lands and attractions

Orlando Sentinel occasional correspondent Don has posted a video that he took during the soft opening of the Universal Studios Singapore theme park. It’s fun to see almost-familiar attractions in different settings, from as small as Finnegans to as large as Revenge of the Mummy or Jurassic Park. Take a look: Continue reading

Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends – “Galactic Bounty”

Every year, Disney creates new and unique art for the event.  Boba Fett is featured in this year's event logo.

Every year, Disney creates new and unique art for the event. Boba Fett is featured in this year's event logo.

The Disney Parks Blog has posted an interesting article about Star Wars Weekends “Galactic Bounty,” or merchandise.  The event is taking place weekends at Hollywood Studios from May 21 – June 13.  The Disney Theme Parks Merchandise team creates commemorative goodies and souvenirs that feature new and unique art specifcally designed for the event each year.  Continue reading

Wizarding World of Harry Potter – New Photo Released – The Hog’s Head

WWoHP Hog's Head

*FINALLY* Universal Studios Orlando has confirmed that there will, in fact, be an animatronic hog’s head mounted on the wall at the Hog’s Head Pub.  We heard rumors about this months ago, but never received official word until now.  All of these little tidbits keep building anticipation for the June 18th grand opening of Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure – I am all aquiver!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter – May Photo Update!

The view of Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade Village from across the lake, upon first entering Islands of Adventure
The view of Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade Village from across the lake, upon first entering Islands of Adventure

 

The Grand Opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWoHP) is fast approaching, with June 18th being just over a month away.  This past week, we ventured to Islands of Adventure at the Universal Orlando Resort to check out the construction progress.  The attention to detail within Hogsmeade Village is utterly magical, and uber Potterheads are sure to be awed the moment they pass under the impressive archway.

Check out our photo update: Continue reading

Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic!

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Mainstreet Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Light up your summer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida with Summer Nightastic! from June 6 through August 14, 2010. See Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade, experience the new special effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, thrill to the new Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular, and groove to a dance party and the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.

To pack in all the excitement, summertime park hours are extended. Summer Nightastic! is included with your purchase of Discount Disney Tickets – Buy a 3 Day Base or Hopper Ticket, and get 2 Days FREE! Continue reading