Tag: san diego

  • DIS Unplugged Podcast – 07/04/13 – Disneyland Show

    DIS Unplugged Podcast – 07/04/13 – Disneyland Show

    In this week’s show, the team discusses this week’s Disneyland news, including an accident on Main Street involving a Disneyland horse, plus Mary Jo tours campgrounds and RV parks in the Disneyland area and the team helps special guest John Thompson plan a Southern California vacation for him and a buddy. Check out our contact…

  • Roaring, Snoring, and Touring at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    Our family has seen “The Lion King” countless times – in the theater, on stage, in 3D, and at home.  We rushed to see Disneynature’s African Cats and help “Save the Savanna.” Therefore, when we had a chance to see the big cats during a sleepover experience at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, we couldn’t resist.  Continue after the…

  • SeaWorld Has Passion For Turtles With New Film And Reef Opening

    Taking a page out of Disneynature’s book, SeaWorld launched a new initiative called SeaWorld Pictures.  The first film released by the division is “Turtle: The Incredible Journey”, which premiered in 3D on Tuesday, June 21 at SeaWorld San Diego.  The film’s premiere also corresponded with the grand opening of the new Turtle Reef exhibit also…

  • Profile of an Animal Trainer – SeaWorld’s Jennifer Fuhs

    On my recent trip to SeaWorld San Diego, I was able to chat with one of the killer whale trainers, Jennifer Fuhs (pronounced “foos”).  Now I’ve observed animal behavior for parts of my career, but nothing on this scale – so I had a tinge of jealousy towards Jennifer.  However, I put that jealousy aside,…

  • Celebrity Dining SeaWorld Style

    It’s not often you get to dine with a superstar.  I had the opportunity recently, and I jumped at it.  I was at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, and booked the Dine with Shamu lunch so I could meet SeaWorld’s most famous celebrity up close.  I invite you to join us for lunch, and read…

  • San Diego’s Wild Animal Park

    On our last visit to Southern California in April 2008, Walter and I took a trip to the Wild Animal Park in San Diego – part of the San Diego Zoo.  I figured that since Walter is such a good sport about being dragged thru any number of Disney theme parks on either coast, the…