Month: July 2010
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“Weird Al” Yankovic Performs At Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Live
“Weird Al” Yankovic is the king of pop culture parody, and has sold more comedy records than any other artist in history. In a career spanning over three decades, he has amassed 30 Gold and Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum-certified home videos and 3 Grammy Awards (with another 11 nominations). “Weird Al” Yankovic is…
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Looking back 55 years – Photos from Disneyland’s Opening Day
What does everyone have at an Anniversary Party these days? Food? Family? A nice book to sign? Flowers? Yep, yep, yep, and it depends on allergies. All kidding aside, it seems like every Anniversary bash you go to these days, there is some sort of slideshow retrospective. It’s there to show you where the celebrants…
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A Walk around the “World”: Blizzard Beach
I’ve noticed lately that a lot of people don’t seem to do much planning or research when they visit the great attractions here in Central Florida. To remedy this, I thought I would do a series of blogs about the different theme parks and attractions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Sea World for…
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Passing Time between Disney Vacations
It’s the last day of your Walt Disney World vacation. The sun is rising and your alarm sounds loudly next to you. Thirty seconds later your phone rings. It’s your wake-up call with the sound of Mickey Mouse reminding you to get your day started. But, there’s a problem; you don’t want your day to…
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The Shopping Theme Park: Prime Outlets Orlando
You conquered a roaring Yeti, flying elephants, and spitting camels. You met a 6-foot mouse, bedazzled princesses, and a bear named Pooh. You splashed each other in the resort pool, sped down waterslides, and maybe even rode on a water mouse. So what’s left to do? Maybe you forgot Central Florida’s other theme. Of course…
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Culinary Quest: Breakfast at Steakhouse 55
The very first blog I ever wrote professed my love for Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. I had heard that Steakhouse 55 served breakfast too, but had never really thought about partaking in it. One morning, as my wife and I were cruising the resort on a dining fact finding mission, we happened upon…
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Disney Comes Home to Hawaii at its New Aulani Resort
Hawaii. Warm tropical breezes, rich cultural tradition, and that spirit of “ohana” (family) that makes even the most stalwart visitor melt in the warmth of this island paradise. Walt Disney felt that way too and now, decades later, his company is constructing its third “off-property” resort in the Ko Olina Resort area of Oahu, on…