Posted on November 25, 2008 by westgatedestinations
The Sundance Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2009.
The annual Sundance Film Festival, held each January in Park City, Utah, is widely recognized as the premier showcase for American and international independent film and is considered one of the top five film festivals in the world (alongside Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Berlin). [...]
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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 20, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Gatlinburg to Host Film Festival
Gatlinburg’s 1st film festival, Gatlinburg ScreenFest, will feature the work of area filmmakers, and be held March 13-15, 2008 at the River Terrace Resort and Convention Center. Festival Director Jessee Black came up with the idea of having a film festival in the resort town while working at the River Terrace [...]
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Posted on October 7, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Louisiana Sets Stage at Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu announced that the State of Louisiana will take part in the 2008 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, which is taking place now through November 9. This marks the 13th year of the festival, which is hailed as one of the largest [...]
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by westgatedestinations
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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Posted on September 15, 2008 by westgatedestinations
When the tourists come to Orlando, Florida they are looking for fun things to do. Usually this includes some sort of theme park, shopping or golf. But to those in the know, i.e. residents, we know there are lots of other great things to do in town. Today the focus is on the other entertaining [...]
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Posted on August 28, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Tunica, MS – Not just a place to gamble
If you happen to be in the area of Tunica, Mississippi this Fall be sure to check out some of the area’s festivities. There are also many different horse shows being held as well.
The Tunica Arena and Expo Center hosts numerous horse shows in the Fall. The [...]
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Posted on August 20, 2008 by westgatedestinations
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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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 August 6, 2008 by westgatedestinations
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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