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 […]
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort coming to Fort Lauderdale in 2015
09/04/2014 by
One of my favorite brands is making its way to another beach location. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort already has a tropical presence on Pensacola Beach, and it will soon be among the soft sand of Hollywood Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Opening in summer 2015, the destination resort and entertainment complex will be situated […]
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, […]
Bindi Irwin Brings Fun to SeaWorld and Generation Nature as a Youth Ambassador
03/10/2014 by
Who better to bring a bit of fun to the learning process than the daughter of one of the most fun conservationists to ever stick his hand in a croc’s mouth? Bindi Irwin, daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin, has just announced her partnership with SeaWorld as a youth ambassador. Bindi, a […]
Celebrate Your Super Disney Side with a Walt Disney World Vacation in 2014
02/13/2014 by
My favorite Super Bowl ad is always the one where some revered player says “I’m going to Disney World! (or Land as the case may be). The folks at Disney sure know what they’re doing because that is always the time of year that I most want to be in a Disney park or resort. […]
Walt Disney World Resort and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Present the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
01/14/2014 by
What could be better than getting to run through a Disney theme park? How about having fun, getting fit, meeting all kinds of great people and helping kids while doing it? That is exactly what Walt Disney World Resort (WDWR) and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) have created with the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. […]
