Hard Rock Theme Park Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Hard Rock Park has closed for the year after losing a whole lotta money. The new Hard Rock Theme Park cut its inaugural season short but owners plan to regroup and reopen next year. The owner of the Myrtle Beach amusement park filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection [...]
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Orlando is making waves for all the new services and experiences that are being offered.
From new areas of the country that Orlando will be serving to new experiences and the end of an era at Walt Disney World to annual scary events, there is a lot going on in Orlando despite the travel trends. [...]
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It’s almost that time of year when the weather begins to shift to cooler temperatures, kids return to school and the landscape changes. In celebration of this time of year many communities hold Fall Festivals or other special events.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
If you’re coming to the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains, and [...]
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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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It’s Hot Outside. How Can You Beat the Heat? Go to a Water Park!
Water parks have exploded in popularity. Even so much that the weather isn’t even a factor anymore. With indoor water parks popping up across the U.S. one can enjoy the cool watery fun even in the winter.
Hot Fun in Mesa, AZ
Arizona is [...]
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Christian Music Festivals
It’s summer and that of course means time for music festivals. Orlando, FL isn’t new to them with venues across the county to host the throngs of people that flock to hear the various musical acts. There is one weekend annually that is known for the Christian music festivals, the weekend after Labor [...]
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International Drive Addition
The Great Wheel Corp., a company based in Singapore, is planning to build a massive observation wheel in Orlando, similar to the famed London Eye. The Great Orlando Wheel will weigh 4,200 tons, tower 400 feet over Orlando’s main tourist district, and cost an estimated $200 million. Riders travel in large, glass capsules [...]
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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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