Monthly Archives: June 2011
Hard Knocks: Free-combat day set for Sunday
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
Hard Knocks, the indoor combat simulation attraction, is holding its annual free combat day Sunday at its Oviedo facility. The event, held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., is without charge for participants with active Hard Knocks memberships, but newbies can get a $ 10 “DEFCOM4” status to participate and that will cover their membership…
Universal Orlando Raises Ticket Prices – June 2011
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
After Walt Disney World’s ticket prices increase, it is time for Universal to make the move. Indeed, the Orlando Sentinel reports that Universal has followed Disney in this ever-going race to increase the admission prices of their theme parks. Read more, from the Orlando Sentinel’s article: Universal Orlando raises ticket prices, matches Disney World’s 1-day…
Orlando Science Center: Laser Light Shows return July 1
| June 18, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
The Orlando Science Center’s Laser Light Shows will return for a limited engagement: Fridays and Saturdays from July 1 to Aug. 19. The shows, an Orlando tradition of sorts, will be in the Dr. Phillips CineDome and will feature classic jams, 28,000 watts of stereo sound and laser effects. The July lineup will be Laser…
Old Town’s Wave Swinger Sold to Brazilian Park
| June 18, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
One of our readers kindly gave us some additional information regarding the huge Wave Swinger attraction, which has recently been disassembled (you may see some pictures of it in our latest update, found here). According to the Brazilian Club of Roller Coasters, the Wave Swinger, a Zamperla attraction, is moving to Mirabilandia Brazil, a South American theme park, which…
Star sighting: Pat Travers at Orlando Science Center
| June 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
Famed guitarist Pat Travers visited the Orlando Science Center this week and checked out the new exhibit called “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World.” Travers, a native of Canada but a current Central Florida resident, posed with this PRS Dragon III from the display. The inlay on the neck of the instrument includes 238…
Islands of Adventure – Triceratops Trail News & More
| June 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
This week we’ve got a new Islands of Adventure photo-update with some great news, involving one of the nicest attractions in the Jurassic Park area of the park: Triceratops Discovery Trail! So, let’s not loose any more time, and let’s start checking out the park: The Adventure Begins: The Port of Entry area is really…
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: New show in the works
| June 13, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
There’s a sea change underway at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, the dinner show near International Drive in Orlando. The show is being revamped and enhanced with special effects in preparation for a June 29 debut, attraction officials said Friday. The new story, called “The Curse of Poseidon’s Treasure,” will involve modern-day explorers who stumble upon the ship.…
Magic Kingdom General Update – June 7, 2011
| June 13, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
After our enormous Fantasyland Update, it is time to post our pictures of the other lands of the Magic Kingdom park! Let’s see if there’re something new… I really like this “Let the Memories Begin!” banner: The new Town Square Theater is always beautiful: And Mickey Mouse is still very accessible! That’s great!: Work continues…
Weekend outlook: Star Wars, Star Trek, guitars, Go-Gos
| June 10, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
We have quite a handful of beginnings and endings in the coming days at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions. + We’re in the final days of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Special guests on Friday, Saturday and Sunday include Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Ray Park (Darth Maul) and Tom Kane, who voices Yoda on…
Fantasyland Video-Updates
| June 10, 2011 | Posted by admin under Orlando |
After our huge Fantasyland Update, posted just yesterday, we’ve got a couple of short videos that show you how they’re working in the new area! Let’s start with a video of the demolition of the Skyway: Pretty sad to see the Skyway in this state, huh? But as we said many times, it is very…
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