UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS MAJOR ATTRACTION NEWS

Orlando, Fla. (May 19, 2011) – Universal Orlando Resort today announced that its newest attraction will be based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster 3-D-CGI feature “Despicable Me,” bringing minions, mayhem and a whole new level of 3-D family fun to its guests. The “Despicable Me” experience will replace the Jimmy Neutron attraction at Universal Studios Florida. Continue reading

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 10 Year Master Plan

NASA officials announced on 4/12/11 that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been selected to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis upon retirement of the Space Shuttle Program. Atlantis, one of three orbiters in the space shuttle fleet, will fly the last scheduled space shuttle mission before being retired in 2011. 

 

The $100 million exhibit for Atlantis will be the marquee element of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s 10-year master plan. Initial design concepts for the 65,000 square-foot home for the space-flown orbiter include viewing the space shuttle “in flight,” showing how the spacecraft worked in space and providing a unique vantage point for guests to look at the complex vehicle up close. Complementing the orbiter display will be interactive features reflecting major accomplishments of the Space Shuttle Program, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station.

 

Officials with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex plan to break ground on Atlantis’ new home in 2012 with a grand opening planned for 2013. The orbiter home will be located in the Shuttle Plaza at the main Visitor Complex; incorporating the Shuttle Launch Experience attraction. To purchase your Kennedy Space Center Tickets, please call our office toll free at 1-877-406-4836 TODAY.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ~ Hard Hat Tour of Cheetah Hunt Site

Virtual Hard Hat Tour of Cheetah Hunt Site

Virtual Hard Hat Tour of Cheetah Hunt Site

 

Picture perfect weather at Busch Gardens in Tampa, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day for our Hard Hat Tour of Cheetah Hunt, that we held for a select group of blogging media. Continue reading

Busch Gardens ~ Show your Love By Spending Time with your Child at Busch Babies

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Spend Time With The Kids at Busch Gardens

 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ~ If you know a child between the ages of 2 and 5 who loves animals, here is a great way to spend 3 days in February: sign up for the “Busch Babies” series.

What is “Busch Babies”? It’s a special 3-week series designed for you to spend quality time with the 2-5 year old child in your life that combines crafts, story time, and of course up-close and personal visits from special animal friends. It’s something fun and educational that you can do together with your child. Continue reading

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ~ Gwazi Opens with New Trains

The new trains provide the smoothest way to ride a wooden coaster!

The new trains provide the smoothest way to ride a wooden coaster!

 

In 1999, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay unleashed Gwazi, the Southeast’s largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster featuring 1.25 million feet of twisting lumber. On Saturday, Jan. 22, Gwazi will reopen to fans outfitted with new Millennium Flyer trains designed by Great Coasters International, Inc., the coaster’s original manufacturer. Continue reading

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ~ Motown Hits added to 2011 Entertainment Lineup

Motown Entertainment at Busch Gardens Tampa

Motown Entertainment at Busch Gardens Tampa

 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay introduces a new show to its already amazing daily entertainment lineup. Sweet Music: The Sounds of the Motor City features more than a dozen singers and dancers paying tribute to popular songs of the Motown era. Continue reading

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Big Thrills and Big Names for 2011 Events

Exciting Line-Up For The 2011 Season

Exciting Line-Up For The 2011 Season

 

Big names in country, Latin, contemporary Christian and classic rock, plus a NEW extreme sports series and Florida’s first triple launch coaster are coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2011. Continue reading

Sea World Orlando Unveils New Roller Coaster For Busch Gardens and a New Reef for it’s Discovery Cove

SeaWorld Orlando Unveils New Roller Coaster For Busch Gardens and a New Reef for it's Discovery Cove

SeaWorld Orlando Unveils New Roller Coaster For Busch Gardens and a New Reef for it's Discovery Cove

 

Sea World Orlando unveiled new additions for two of its Florida theme parks on Wednesday: a saltwater environment dubbed “Grand Reef” for Discovery Cove in Orlando, and a launch-style roller coaster called “Cheetah Hunt” for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Continue reading

Orlando Theme Parks and Their Upcoming Holiday Events

 

Holiday Celebrations Abound at the Orlando Theme Parks

Holiday Celebrations Abound at the Orlando Theme Parks

 

 

While Florida is famous for its Orlando theme parks, what many people do not know is that we are famous for the holiday events that are held within them. With Halloween in full swing here in Orlando; the theme parks are gearing up to put on holiday festivities that would make Norman Rockwell glisten with glee. Probably the most elaborate of all of the seasonal Orlando theme parks to put on an event of epic proportions has to be Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Not only do they put on a fabulous Thanksgiving celebration that is still filmed and televised around the world, but they put on a Christmas celebration that is hands down the best celebration in Orlando. Continue reading

Busch Gardens Tampa Unveils the New Cheetah Hunt Roller Coaster Today

Cheetah Hunt Soon to Open at Busch Gardens, Tampa

Cheetah Hunt Soon to Open at Busch Gardens, Tampa

 

Busch Gardens officials pulled back a little more of the curtain on their next big roller coaster, a massive new thrill ride to be called Cheetah Hunt, which accelerates horizontally with a launch technology envisioned for heaving planes off aircraft carriers. Continue reading