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

Sea World After Dark – Summer Hours and Shows

After Dark

Sea World Orlando is gearing up for summer season, where guests can enjoy longer opening hours and additional shows!  Starting May 29th and running through August 15th, Sea World will invite guests to “Stay for the Encore” with Sea World After Dark. 

Sea World After Dark transforms daytime favorites into nighttime spectacles, showcasing the park in a whole new light!  Guests will enjoy a nighttime rock n’ roll extravaganza, a high-energy Shamu show, a hilarious sea lion show and a mystifying fireworks finale. Continue reading

Magic Kingdom – Wishes Fireworks Special Experiences

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to not one, but two of the most spectacular fireworks displays you’ll ever witness.  Epcot Center offers nightly showings of Illuminations and Magic Kingdom also offers its Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks display nightly.

With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Disney Tickets, you can make your Disney vacation even more memorable by adding on a special dining experience.  Magic Kingdom offers two that highlight the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular show: the Wishes Dessert Party and the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage. Continue reading

Busch Gardens Tampa – Tribute to Moms Video

Happy Mother’s Day from The Official Ticket Center!  Check out this video by Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – A Tribute to Moms!  Sea World and Busch Gardens are also posting adorable picture of Moms with their babies on their Twitter accounts.  Too Cute!

Disney Unveils Lots-o-Huggin Bear at Hollywood Studios

Lots-o-Huggin Bear from Toy Story 3 - New Character at Hollywood Studios

Lots-o-Huggin Bear from Toy Story 3 - New Character at Hollywood Studios

As we reported previously, Walt Disney World is introducing a new character at Hollywood Studios starting May 9th!  Lots-o-Huggin Bear (‘Lotso’) is a new character from the soon-to-be-released Toy Story 3 movie. 

 “Lotso” will be greeting Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the meet-and-greet area inside The Magic of Disney Animation and he’ll be part of the “Block Party Bash.”  Check out this new trailer, showcasing Lots-o-Huggin Bear! Continue reading

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Update

Construction is still very much underway at Hogsmeade Village

Construction is still very much underway at Hogsmeade Village

Attractions Magazine has posted their final (probably) construction update of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to open June 18th at Islands of Adventure.  The theme park blog has posted numerous photos, taken from the current Lost Continent area and the Dueling Dragons queue line and ride.  They’ve also posted a video of the construction update, posted below. Continue reading

Kennedy Space Center – A Great Value!

Astronaut Encounter is included with Kennedy Space Center General Admission

Astronaut Encounter is included with Kennedy Space Center General Admission

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida offers guests the chance to walk the grounds and experience the journey of the pioneers of space exploration.  During these hard economic times, Kennedy Space Center is committed to offering its guests the best value for their money. 

Discount Kennedy Space Center Tickets include the 2-hour Bus Tour into NASA, two one-hour IMAX movies, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Astronaut Encounter Theater, and the Shuttle Launch Experience.  Kennedy Space Center also offers a FREE 2nd Day within 7 Days, FREE Parking, FREE Wheelchair and Strollers, and FREE Kennels. Continue reading

Universal Studios Orlando Resorts Offer Mother’s Day Brunch

Treat Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch at Portofino Bay Hotel

Treat Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch at Portofino Bay Hotel

Celebrate Mother’s Day at one of the world-class hotels at Universal Orlando Resort! On Sunday, May 9, each hotel’s signature restaurant will feature a brunch that includes all of Mom’s favorites prepared by world renowned chefs.   With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Universal Studios Tickets, treat Mom on her special day by adding on a dining experience!  Continue reading

Universal Studios Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series Logo

Fire up your summer at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! On Saturday nights, you can catch some of music’s biggest stars in the Summer Concert Series (June 12–July 17). Only here will you find Train, Pitbull, Rob Thomas, and more performing live!

The Summer Concert Series is included with general park admission and with your purchase of Discount Universal Studios Tickets. Continue reading