SeaWorld and Guy Harvey Partner for Shark Conservation and Ocean Health

While his name may be known for colorful clothes and detailed murals, Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer whose passion for the ocean and its inhabitants has created a global brand with a worldwide following. Guy Harvey has recently partnered with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in an […]

Eight Reasons to get your Busch Gardens/Water Country USA 2-Park Fun Card

It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about spring and summer time plans and activities. I, for one, am already counting down the days until my favorite theme parks open for the season. For a limited time, guests can now purchase a Busch Gardens/Water Country USA 2-Park Fun Card for $77, which is […]

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2016: New and Expanded

Epcot’s 2016 International Flower & Garden Festival is celebrating its 23rd season by expanding from 75 to 90 days and featuring new culinary offerings, beautiful floral displays, dazzling topiary creations, and the Garden Rocks concert series. The event takes place March 2 – May 30, 2016. The 2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival will feature […]

Peyton Manning Celebrates Super Bowl 50 win by going to Disneyland

True to tradition, Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, celebrated the team’s Super Bowl 50 win by taking a ride down Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland. Manning, along with his children Mosely and Marshall, were accompanied by a few familiar faces in this very fun event as they smiled and waved to the cheering crowd. […]

Schnitzel, Schnaps, and lots and lots of Bier: Oktoberfest Bier Fest at Busch Gardens

One of my travel dreams is to explore the castles, towns, and traditions of Germany and Austria and to attend Oktoberfest in Munich. Well, Munich and Austria are not happening in my very near future, so I jumped at the chance to live out a bit of my Bavarian background (my maiden name is Eisentrout […]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2015: Future World Marketplace Expansion

The always popular International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot is quickly approaching. Presented by Chase, the event is in its 20th year and takes place September 25 through November 16, 2015. Along with sample-size foods and beverages from around the world, which can be found at kiosks located throught the park, the Orlando theme […]

Catch the Magic Sweepstakes 2015: Win a Walt Disney World Vacation with Take Me Fishing

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its Take Me Fishing campaign have announced the launch of “Catch the Magic” sweepstakes, which will send one lucky family on a magical Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort vacation. From now through July 19, 2015, boaters, anglers, and Disney fans can visit Disney.com/CatchTheMagic to enter for a […]

Universal Orlando Planning Volcano Bay Water Park

Speculation has been brewing for quite a while, and Universal Orlando has just put the rumors to rest. The resort is indeed planning its third completely new theme park. Joining Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be the Volcano Bay water park. At this time, there aren’t a whole lot of details […]

Theme Park News and Announcements 2015: Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Universal Orlando

Maybe because it’s National Tourism Week, or maybe I’m just paying more attention than normal, but there are all kinds of interesting announcements coming from the theme park world lately. From partnerships between competing parks to reduced tickets and major brand partnership announcements, it has been a newsy couple of days. Granted, I live for […]

Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015: New Gardens, Menu Items and Music

The already lush landscape of Disney’s Epcot gets a floral boost during the International Flower & Garden Festival, March 4 through May 17, 2015. This year’s event feature a host of new gardens, character topiaries, menu items and musical performances. Special weekend festival events will offer surprises for families, art lovers and gardening buffs. Epcot’s […]

Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015: Garden Rocks Concert Series Line-Up

One of my favorite events at Disney’s Epcot is the annual International Flower & Garden Show. I just love walking among all of those creatively constructed topiaries, flower gardens, and butterfly displays while enjoying the warm (okay, “hot”) Florida sun. This year’s event is March 4 through May 17, 2015 and will feature a host […]