Posted on June 1, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia, boasts a great lineup of special events scheduled for this summer and beyond. Mark your calendar for the following Busch Gardens Europe festivities:
Glory at the Gardens – June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009
Thirteen popular contemporary Christian bands – including Third Day, TobyMac and MercyMe – will perform over [...]
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Posted on May 13, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Four major Christian Music Festivals have been scheduled at Central Florida theme parks for 2009: Glory at the Gardens, May 16, 2009, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; Waves of Glory, May 30, 2009, at Wet ‘n’ Wild Orlando water park; Night of Joy, September 11-12, 2009, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and Rock the Universe, September [...]
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Posted on April 6, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Another year of excitement featuring world-class roller coasters, amazing live shows, fun-filled attractions for all ages and sensational events has begun as Busch Gardens Europe opened on Saturday, March 28, for its 2009 season. A new attraction (Sesame Street Forest of Fun at Busch Gardens), a new seasonal festival (Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration) [...]
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Posted on March 10, 2009 by westgatedestinations
A multitude of attractions await the entire family in Williamsburg, Virginia, which is home to Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia and the largest history museum in the United States. Williamsburg also offers popular theme parks such as Busch Gardens Europe, championship golf courses and more than 150 [...]
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Posted on February 16, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Explore the world-class theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort . . . Hike along solitary trails through the spectacular Smoky Mountains . . . Stroll through the restored capital of colonial Virginia . . . Tee off at any of the more than 120 championship golf courses along the Grand Strand . . . [...]
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Posted on October 29, 2008 by westgatedestinations
It’s that scary time of year again…Or maybe it’s not as scary as you thought. Seems like there is a mixture of innocent trick or treating mixed in with lots of haunts and ghouls this Halloween. Here is a rundown of some Halloween happenings.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival will be October 31 [...]
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Posted on October 16, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Not Bankrupt
One of America’s largest time-share companies has laid off hundreds of workers and halted much of its sales. Hit by the economy’s downturn, Orlando-based Westgate Resort’s president, David Siegel, told the Orlando Sentinel that the cuts affected all areas of business, from administration to marketing, sales and construction. He said Westgate would be able to pay [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Sesame Street is coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Elmo, Cookie Monster and the rest of the Sesame Street® crew is coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The theme park recently announced plans to expand its children’s offerings with an all new Sesame Street area slated to open within the England section of the park in 2009.
The Sesame [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2008 by westgatedestinations
First Lets Do Some Speculating: Rumors
What’s Next for SeaWorld?
It has been reported that the co-owner of Universal Orlando is considering buying Orlando-based Busch Entertainment Corp., SeaWorld.
U.K. newspaper, The Telegraph, reported that Blackstone, a U.S. private equity firm that owns a 50 percent stake in the world’s second-largest themed attractions operator, is a suitor to buy [...]
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Posted on July 15, 2008 by westgatedestinations
First Time to Williamsburg?
Traditionally Williamsburg, Viriginia is known for its historical reference. Williamsburg offers a glimpse into Colonial life and the people you’ll meet will be in costume and playing a role. Colonial Williamsburg is the nation’s largest living history museum encompassing 301 acres including some 500 buildings, homes, stores and taverns reconstructed and restored [...]
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