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Park Paradise
Today is the start of my 10 day trip to Orlando, Florida! It has been a long time coming and I plan to visit all the major theme parks including Walt Disney World (both theme parks and water parks), Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens and a little bit of Discovery Cove!
There will be minimal blog posts while I am away :)
See you soon!
Orlando Attraction Magazine - The Show!
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Yes, it’s back for another helping in June! The Orlando Attractions Magazine, the show is back with a new opening credit sequence which is very flashy, and some great footage from all the current events going on in Orlando, including Star Wars Weekend…
Also on this week’s episode…
• Universal’s new parade and nighttime lagoon show
• Spooky Empire convention and Zombie Walk
• Magic Show on 192
• New Legoland Water Park
• SeaWorld’s TurtleTrek
• SeaWorld’s animal rescue team behind the scenes
Plus much more! This great episode will help you escape your day or plan your vacation to Orlando.
Countdown to Orlando
So, it is less than 30 days until Orlando and I thought I would mark each day closer to my holiday with a reason why I love Orlando….
Reason 9: Disney at night has to be a reason to love Orlando. All the Disney parks and even the other parks including Universal, Sea World and Busch Gardens have an incredible atmosphere at night - something we don’t have in the UK. Disney parks almost become a totally different park when the sun has set, the streets and rides are lit in bright, magical colours and the nighttime entertainment begins.
The Magic Kingdom tends to stay open until 12am when I visit in the summer, which is an incredible experience, 15 hours in a theme park is an achievement. The lasting moment walking out the Magic Kingdom as most other people have left is something I will never forget, so calm in comparison to the day time. A totally different experience at night!
21 days until Orlando!
Orlando Countdown Continues…
30 Days!!
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Verbolten
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is gearing up for the debut of the new Verbolten roller coaster on May 18, releasing new video of the ride in action.
An official video of the coaster undergoing testing is embedded above. The park has also revealed further details of Verbolten’s plot, which is designed to offer significant “re-ride” value to guests.
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read on if you do not wish to know the plot of Verbolten in advance of riding it.
Verbolten’s ride building, which will contain a freefall drop element similar to that seen on Thirteen at Alton Towers, will feature three different sequences. One of these will be selected at random for each ride, encouraging guests to ride again to experience them all.
The three potential scenarios will be:
Orlando Attractions Magazine - News in the Queue
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Check it out, not only do we get the officially return of Orlando Attractions Magazine the show this week BUT we also get another episode of the informative News in the Queue. On this week’s episode…
• Turtletrek opens at SeaWorld
• SeaWorld’s next attraction
• No more plastic bags at SeaWorld parks
• Give Kids the World celebration
• Sounds Like Summer at Epcot
• More info on the next Test Track
• New Fantasyland’s opening dates
• Summer version of Magic Memories and You
• Epcot Flower & Garden
• Viva La Musica
Orlando Attractions Magazine - The Show!
@attractions
Guess what, ITS BACK!! The show finished last month from it’s regular weekly jaunt to begin a monthly affair instead and the first episode in it’s new format has FINALLY arrived (it has felt like an eternity!).
So guys, sit back and enjoy the show. Coming up on this month’s episode…
So much in one show!!
Orlando Attractions Magazine - News in the Queue
@attractions
I have to admit that I am a bit late in posting this new feature from the guys over at Orlando Attractions Magazine, but never fear because it is here now!
Check out the brand new segment from OAM which replaces the weekly Show as it will now stand as a monthly feature instead (sad faces!).
Stay up to date with all the latest news!
Busch Gardens - Verbolten Testing
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has begun test runs of Verbolten, the new multi-launch roller coaster that will open at the park on May 18, 2012.
Verbolten was caught on camera by a visitor to the park on April 21, with footage captured of the ride’s trains traversing several sections of its circuit. The trains can be seen racing around several outdoor elements, and being launched into the ride’s show building, which will contain a secretive set-piece.
Busch Gardens - Cheetah & Dog Friends
It may seem like an unlikely pair, but its been a year since Busch Gardens Tampa park guests got to see an 8-week-old male cheetah cub and 16-week-old female yellow labrador puppy play together. They were first snapped for the blogging world to see last April when I published the adorable pics on this very blog, and after a year Busch’s animal experts are expecting their friendship to last a lifetime.
The pair, who were later named Kasi (cheetah) and Mtani (dog), spent only supervised play times together at first. Now, a year later, they live together full time at the park’s Cheetah Run habitat and even travel together to schools, events and more as animal ambassadors.
Park guests can see Kasi and Mtani daily at Cheetah Run, where they spend a portion of each day playing together and training.
It is not really related to coasters or general theme park news, but it is stupidly adorable and amazing, so enjoy the snap!
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