My various versions of a “happy place” have just collided in a big tropical way. The fun and adventure of Walt Disney World and the tranquility and relaxation of crystal clear Caribbean waters … What could be better than that? Disney Cruise Line has just introduced two new Caribbean destinations – Tortola, capital of the […]
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort to open at Universal Orlando in 2016
11/03/2014 by
The Caribbean is coming to Orlando. Universal Orlando, to be exact. I love a good theme, and if I can’t be in the actual Caribbean, staying somewhere that looks like the Caribbean is the next best thing. Being so close to the magic of Universal’s theme parks (which includes Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts) […]
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients
10/21/2014 by
The SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has just announced its plans to fund 57 wildlife conservation projects around the world. Just over 1$ million is being distributed among multiple projects, bringing the amount awarded since the Fund was created in 2003 to more than $11 million. A majority of the grants awarded this year, as with […]
Win a Walt Disney World Vacation Through TakeMeFishing.org’s Phineas & Ferb Reel in the Fun’Sweepstakes
10/01/2014 by
“Hey Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today.” Who isn’t familiar with that line? Everybody’s favorite adventure-loving brothers are ready to give some lucky soul the trip of a lifetime. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to bring the fun of recreational boating and fishing to […]
‘All American Amusement Parks’ to Feature Busch Gardens Coaster on First Episode
09/30/2014 by
As many of you may know, I serve as a “Thrill Chaser” with Busch Gardens’ Ambassador Blogger program. I take my title very seriously and spend as much of my time chasing as many thrilling adventures as I can. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it! I tell the world about the best […]
SeaWorld Announces new Whale Environment and new Funding for Research and Conservation
09/15/2014 by
SeaWorld always does things in a big way, and its recent announcement just might be its biggest endeavor yet. From the press release … SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has announced plans to build a new, first-of-its-kind killer whale environment as well as fund new programs to protect ocean health and killer whales in the wild. The […]
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Coca-Cola Create Earth-Friendly Refillable Cup
07/10/2014 by
You all know how much I love the refillable cup. Every year, my first purchase at my local theme park is a cup that can be used all season long for .99 refills, and I’ve got a cabinet full of them to prove it. Not only do they save a bit of moolah on drinks, […]
Zillow Names the Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home Based Upon Interests
07/08/2014 by
Who hasn’t taken a trip and wanted to just stay? I know I have. For anybody that might be in the market for a vacation home, Zillow has just come out with its summer edition of “Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home,” categorized by proximity to various vacation types. For the 2014 summer […]
Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival 2014: Menus and Pictures
06/19/2014 by
Busch Gardens’ second annual Food & Wine Festival is going on now through June 29 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Guests at the Williamsburg, Virginia theme park can purchase sample-size portions of native food and beverage items from a variety of countries and regions. Most of last year’s culinary regions have returned. Austria is one […]
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation brings ‘Take Me Fishing’ campaign to Walt Disney World Resort
05/28/2014 by
Projects, assignments, and family vacation time have made me MIA for the past couple of weeks. Those are all good things, and you can check out one of the fun adventures I’ve been on by clicking right here. After completing my various projects, I realized that I had so many press releases and cool news […]
‘It’s a Small World’ and ‘Carousel of Progress’ poster art t-shirts from the Disney Store
04/23/2014 by
This is going to be a short and sweet post, but I just can’t pass up wishing a happy birthday to two of my favorite attractions in the World. It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Disney’s ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction. I’ve written about it and even have the happy song […]
