Month: November 2009
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Holidays around Orlando: Walt Disney World
It’s that special time of year at Walt Disney World. Slowly over the last several weeks the parks and resorts have come alive with the Christmas Spirit.
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Give Kids The World: the 8th Wonder of the World
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Pamela Landwirth, President of Give Kids The World. Pamela has an extensive background in the theme park and resort operations industry from her 16 years at the Walt Disney Company. She discussed some of her experiences with Disney including the opening of EuroDisney (now…
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Holidays around Orlando: Gaylord Palms ICE!
I love the Christmas holidays in Orlando. Since moving from the cold North there are moments when I miss the cold weather. Thankfully there is a wonderful attraction here in Orlando where I can remember them. If you are looking for something to do outside the theme parks, this is an attraction the entire family…
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Forever Florida – Orlando Horeseback Riding and Nature Tours
Written by Corene Fry The drive out to Forever Florida in St Cloud set the day up to being a change of pace and something far away from the maddening crowd. It is only 30 miles East and approximately 1 hour drive from Disney, but it feels like a journey back in time before theme…
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The Annual Taping of the Disneyland Christmas Day Parade
Who doesn’t want to be part of the glamour of the television world – the lights, the cameras, the celebrity buzz around the set, the heat of the lights, the screams of “CUT” and “RESET”, watching everyone go back to the beginning for the 17th time, moving on to the next angle shot – two…
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Holidays Around Orlando: Sea World
Sea World has turned their park into a Winter Wonderland. I always hear people saying that you need snow to enjoy the holidays. Personally I think it is great to walk around the theme parks in Orlando listening to the music and enjoying the decorations and shows in my shorts and flip flops.
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Coaster Review: Universal’s New Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Shhhhhh, be vewy vewy qwiet, there’s a new roller coaster in town. That’s what it felt like as I walked up to Universal Studios’ new roller coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. No screams of joy, no squeals, no excitement… I’ve never heard of a roller coaster not causing screams of pleasure or terror. Even the…