Monthly Archives: November 2014

Disney changes Christmas Parade name to Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celeberation

1415655121938Here is the ABC News release about the renamed event.

Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration — Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 31st annual Christmas Day parade and TV special.

The star-studded sounds of the season include some of today’s top musical talents lending their voices to celebrate the holidays.

And, from fairy tales to classic Christmas carols, Disney friends and holiday characters spread joy and good tidings through Disneyland Park in California and the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

This year promises some extra Frozen fun with fanciful floats and colorful cavalcades as Santa Claus himself along with his reindeer, wend their holly jolly way down Main Street, USA. (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET; check local listings)

 

Arson suspected at Great Adventure

 

A small fire at an animal enclosure Monday was being investigated as arson at this time.  While firefighters worked on the main fire four other brush fires were discovered.  No animals where injured in the fires.

NBC news Philly reports as five fires.

abc seven reports 7 fires.

VIDEO: Some fun from The Legend’s most recent cruise

Got something a little bit different for you guys today as it is two different videos from The Legend taken on his most recent cruise.  The first is a full tour and review of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship that shows off all of the fun things that can be found on that ship and the second is a walk around Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in the port of Falmouth Jamaica.

Haunt Review: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream

 

I visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg back on October 5th to not only check out the park and to also attend the Howl-O-Scream evening. If you are planning to visit Howl-O-Scream you will only need to plan on purchasing a day ticket to the park as the event is not an extra fee. NO special wrist band. NO park closing at 6pm and reopening for an extra fee. This is all included in your days admission. This is also of course free to Season Pass Holders. (more…)

Hello Kitty theme park set to open

1415241833694_wps_3_A_view_of_the_Hello_KittyA Hello Kitty theme park is nearing the end of construction in china and is expected to bring with it 1 million visitors a year. The park is being constructed by US entertainment design firm Hettema Group  and Japanese company Sanrio who owns the Hello Kitty brand. (more…)

Puxton Park bans single Adults.

The United Kingdom’s Puxton Park has banned adult singles over the fear of pedophile.  The park features an adventure park and animal shows.  The park has instituted the policy o not letting single adults in after the local mayor ended up in jail for possessing indecent images of children.  The park claims the ban is for the protection of children.Read the news article here

Vegas Is Not For Coaster Lovers

I headed over to Las Vegas last week for work for the week. I made it a point to make sure to stop at all the coasters that the area had to offer. I did not get a chance to head to the stratosphere and do the extreme thrill rides it had to offer. I was just focusing on roller coasters.

This was my first trip to Las Vegas and the whole area is just weird. As someone who does not party, drink, visit gentleman’s clubs, or gamble, this town was just not for me. Its a bit of a hole to be honest. Once you get some alcohol in you and your inside the maze of casinos and winding your way through the glitz of the strip I am sure it is a whole other experience. This was not the way I had seen the town. As an outsider of sorts I was there to marvel at the billions of dollars spent on hotel’s, the detail into the architecture and check out a few of the Roller Coasters that were built back in the 1990s.

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The one with Drunk Trick or Treat

The Legend is back from his cruise, and Drew left for Jamaica.  Clint quits his job and becomes a professional podcaster (does not make the show better).  We talk about Kings Islands new ride, Wild Adventures new ride, Skline Attractions new ride, Toyko Disneylands new rides.  We talk a lot about new rides.

PRESS RELEASE: BUSCH GARDENS FUN CARD IS BEST VALUE FOR UNLIMITED THRILLS IN 2015

From world-class rollercoasters and Broadway-style entertainment to one-of-a-kind, up-close animal encounters, Busch Gardens® Tampa continues to deliver some of the biggest thrills found anywhere! In 2015, Busch Gardens is taking those thrills and experiences to new levels with brand new events and exciting entertainment.

You can see it all with a 2015 Fun Card, which lets you Pay for a Day, and get now through 2015 FREE! It’s the best value for again-and-again access to all of the amazing thrills Busch Gardens has to offer. Plus, if you buy your 2015 Fun Card now, you can enjoy visiting Busch Gardens for the remainder of 2014 for no additional cost, including Christmas Town™!

Christmas Town: 23 Select Dates, Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2014

Christmas Town transforms Busch Gardens into a holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas for 23 select dates, Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, 2014. Live entertainment, shopping and more than a million lights will fill guests’ senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors, creating a beautiful tradition for families.

Real Music: Jan. 5-March 6

Busch Gardens’ longest running concert series returns Mondays through Fridays from Jan. 5 to March 6 with incredible live music spanning from the 1950s to today, including swing, blues, pop, jazz and rock ‘n roll:

January 5-9                                         Cornell Gunter’s Coasters

January 12-16                                    The Grass Roots

January 19-23                                    Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

January 26-30                                    The Diamonds

February 2-6                                      Fernando Varela

February 9-13                                    The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Terry Myers Salute to Benny Goodman

February 16-20                                  Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson

February 23-27                                  Shirley Jones

March 2-6                                            Exile & Juice Newton

NEW! Food & Wine Festival: Saturdays and Sunday, March 7-April 26

Busch Gardens is introducing some flavor to its event lineup in spring 2015 with the Food & Wine Festival. The park will be tempting taste buds with a variety of Florida-inspired food, wine and live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays from March 7-April 26. Food and beverage is not included and available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

Wild Days with Jack Hanna: April 18-19

Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna for two days of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet-and-greets when he visits Busch Gardens on April 18 and 19. The internationally-known animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows.

Summer Nights: June 27-Aug. 16

Summer Nights at Busch Gardens is back and hotter than ever with an end-of-night show packed with energizing live musicians, singers, dancers and artists from around the world. Their thrilling performance – along with modern music and fire effects – will pump up the crowd every night in Gwazi Park. Adding to the amazing coasters-after-dark lineup, guests dive facedown throughout the night on North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower, Falcon’s Fury™.

The 2015 Busch Gardens Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2015. Prices are $95 for adults and $90 for children ages 3 to 9. Guests can also purchase a SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens Fun Card for $165.  

Fun Cards, annual passes and single-day tickets are available online at buschgardens.com, at the Busch Gardens’ front gate or by calling (888) 800-5447. Performances are included with any Fun Card, annual pass or daily admission and event dates, times and artists are subject to change.

Visit buschgardens.com for more information, or be the first to know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following the park’s blog at BuschGardensTampaBlog.com, or “Like” the Busch Gardens Facebook page, and follow @buschgardens on Twitter and Instagram.