"Welcome to my Nightmare" is a brand new maze inspired by the menacing tunes of rock legend Alice Cooper.
The images shown below feature concept art of the upcoming ghouls you will face in the terrifying maze.
"Humanary Stew"
"Mr. Alice"
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Exclusive Universal Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights "Welcome To My Nightmare" Concept Art
Given exclusively to Theme Park Adventure is concert art for "Welcome To My Nightmare" - the newest creepy addition to Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights.
"Welcome to my Nightmare" is a brand new maze inspired by the menacing tunes of rock legend Alice Cooper.
The images shown below feature concept art of the upcoming ghouls you will face in the terrifying maze.
"Humanary Stew"
"Mr. Alice"
"Welcome to my Nightmare" is a brand new maze inspired by the menacing tunes of rock legend Alice Cooper.
The images shown below feature concept art of the upcoming ghouls you will face in the terrifying maze.
"Humanary Stew"
"Mr. Alice"
Monday, August 29, 2011
Actor, Director Diego Luna Collaborates with Universal Studios Hollywood To Create Disturbing New “Halloween Horror Nights” Maze, “La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas,” Based on Terrifying Mexican Legend
Universal City, California— La Llorona, the fearful story of melancholy and murder that has terrified Mexican and Latin American children for generations, will have an expanded presence at this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights®” event as Universal Studios Hollywood recruits Mexico-based film star Diego Luna as a creative consultant to design the all-new terror-filled maze, “La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas.” The event begins on September 23 and continues on select nights through October 31.
“La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas,” which translates to “Weeping Woman: Village of Lost Souls,” will feature elaborate sets depicting sites within and around a small Mexican village. The new maze will tell the haunting story of “La Llorona,” doomed to wander the earth forever after drowning her children in a desperate attempt to win a lost love. She then drowns herself when this attempt to win her lost love fails. According to the legend, La Llorona’s dreadful, wailing cries—“My children! Where are my children?”—can be heard eternally piercing the night. La Llorona’s frail, drenched body lurking throughout the dead of night will invariably elicit unwavering dread from the helpless village inhabitants or maze guests as her presence signifies impending death.
Diego Luna said: “Like all Mexican children, I grew up with the story of ‘La Llorona’ and I think it’s a tale with universal appeal. Story-telling is at the heart of all my work and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help present the great ‘La Llorona’ legend in a different kind of medium at the ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event.”
Diego Luna began his acting career before age 12 and came to international attention with his performance in the award-winning film, “Y Tu Mamá También.” Since then, he has shown tremendous versatility as an actor, writer, producer and director. He was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for his role in Universal Picture’s critically-acclaimed, award-winning film “Milk,” served as executive producer of the gritty and much-praised drama “Sin Nombre,” and recently won Mexico’s prestigious Silver Ariel Award for co-writing the movie “Abel,” which he also directed. Diego Luna is currently filming “Elysium,” starring opposite Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. He’ll soon be seen opposite Will Ferrell in the comedy, “Casa De Mi Padre,” and in the thriller, “Contraband,” opposite Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale.
Diego Luna is be a key member of a Hollywood horror “dream team” assembled by Universal Studios Hollywood to create the ultimate “live” Halloween nightmare. The team also includes director, writer, producer and actor Eli Roth, who will present the new maze, “Eli Roth’s Hostel: Hunting Season,” rock-horror legend Alice Cooper, who will present the new maze “Alice Cooper: Welcome To My Nightmare,” and multi-platinum recording artist and filmmaker, Rob Zombie, making an encore performance with his nightmarish 3D world of carnage and chaos in “Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses: In 3D ZombieVision.”
“The Thing: Assimilation,” inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller, and “The Wolf Man: The Curse of Talbot Hall,” inspired by the Academy Award®-winning Universal Pictures film will add to the Hollywood horror clout. An all new terrifying backlot experience, “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life,” based on the latest installment of Wes Craven’s “Scream” film series, will unleash the iconic “Ghostface Killer” on Universal’s famed backlot, the heart of the world’s most famous horror moviemaking studio.
“La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas,” which translates to “Weeping Woman: Village of Lost Souls,” will feature elaborate sets depicting sites within and around a small Mexican village. The new maze will tell the haunting story of “La Llorona,” doomed to wander the earth forever after drowning her children in a desperate attempt to win a lost love. She then drowns herself when this attempt to win her lost love fails. According to the legend, La Llorona’s dreadful, wailing cries—“My children! Where are my children?”—can be heard eternally piercing the night. La Llorona’s frail, drenched body lurking throughout the dead of night will invariably elicit unwavering dread from the helpless village inhabitants or maze guests as her presence signifies impending death.
Diego Luna said: “Like all Mexican children, I grew up with the story of ‘La Llorona’ and I think it’s a tale with universal appeal. Story-telling is at the heart of all my work and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help present the great ‘La Llorona’ legend in a different kind of medium at the ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event.”
Diego Luna began his acting career before age 12 and came to international attention with his performance in the award-winning film, “Y Tu Mamá También.” Since then, he has shown tremendous versatility as an actor, writer, producer and director. He was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for his role in Universal Picture’s critically-acclaimed, award-winning film “Milk,” served as executive producer of the gritty and much-praised drama “Sin Nombre,” and recently won Mexico’s prestigious Silver Ariel Award for co-writing the movie “Abel,” which he also directed. Diego Luna is currently filming “Elysium,” starring opposite Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. He’ll soon be seen opposite Will Ferrell in the comedy, “Casa De Mi Padre,” and in the thriller, “Contraband,” opposite Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale.
Diego Luna is be a key member of a Hollywood horror “dream team” assembled by Universal Studios Hollywood to create the ultimate “live” Halloween nightmare. The team also includes director, writer, producer and actor Eli Roth, who will present the new maze, “Eli Roth’s Hostel: Hunting Season,” rock-horror legend Alice Cooper, who will present the new maze “Alice Cooper: Welcome To My Nightmare,” and multi-platinum recording artist and filmmaker, Rob Zombie, making an encore performance with his nightmarish 3D world of carnage and chaos in “Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses: In 3D ZombieVision.”
“The Thing: Assimilation,” inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller, and “The Wolf Man: The Curse of Talbot Hall,” inspired by the Academy Award®-winning Universal Pictures film will add to the Hollywood horror clout. An all new terrifying backlot experience, “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life,” based on the latest installment of Wes Craven’s “Scream” film series, will unleash the iconic “Ghostface Killer” on Universal’s famed backlot, the heart of the world’s most famous horror moviemaking studio.
MAKE A SPLASH THIS FALL AT ADVENTURE ISLAND
Enjoy Special Student Discounts, Weekend Hours for Plenty More Fun in the Sun
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2011) — Fall is an affordable time to visit Adventure Island Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens’ water park is offering a special $24.99 single-day admission ticket to students of all ages. And there’s still plenty of time to play, including Labor Day and every weekend through Oct. 30.
DEALS Student tickets – for students from elementary to high school – are available for only $24.99 beginning Sept. 10 through the end of the 2011 season. Tickets are available at any Adventure Island ticket window and online at AdventureIsland.com.
College students can receive the same amazing rate now through the end of the 2011 season by showing their college ID at any Adventure Island ticket window when they purchase their single-day ticket. Or to purchase online, simply enter the promo code, COLLEGE online at AdventureIsland.com and present the college ID at the entrance turnstiles when the ticket is redeemed.
HOURS Adventure Island is open Labor Day, Sept. 3 to 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Then, the park is open weekends only Sept. 10 through Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2012 season will kick off March 10.
Adventure Island offers 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun. Within a soothing Key West atmosphere are slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool, a children’s water playground and other family attractions.
Single-day admission tickets for Adventure Island are regularly $42.99 for adults and $38.99 for children ages 3 to 9. Ages 2 and younger are free, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.adventureisland.com for more information.
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2011) — Fall is an affordable time to visit Adventure Island Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens’ water park is offering a special $24.99 single-day admission ticket to students of all ages. And there’s still plenty of time to play, including Labor Day and every weekend through Oct. 30.
DEALS Student tickets – for students from elementary to high school – are available for only $24.99 beginning Sept. 10 through the end of the 2011 season. Tickets are available at any Adventure Island ticket window and online at AdventureIsland.com.
College students can receive the same amazing rate now through the end of the 2011 season by showing their college ID at any Adventure Island ticket window when they purchase their single-day ticket. Or to purchase online, simply enter the promo code, COLLEGE online at AdventureIsland.com and present the college ID at the entrance turnstiles when the ticket is redeemed.
HOURS Adventure Island is open Labor Day, Sept. 3 to 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Then, the park is open weekends only Sept. 10 through Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2012 season will kick off March 10.
Adventure Island offers 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun. Within a soothing Key West atmosphere are slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool, a children’s water playground and other family attractions.
Single-day admission tickets for Adventure Island are regularly $42.99 for adults and $38.99 for children ages 3 to 9. Ages 2 and younger are free, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.adventureisland.com for more information.
Sal Valentino, Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach play at Fairytale Town
Celebrate the end of summer with an evening concert at Fairytale Town. On Wednesday, September 7, performing live on the The Mother Goose Stage will be "The Sal Valentino Trio", and special performances by Alex Nelson, and Hans Erberbach. The concert marks a birthday celebration for Sal Valentino. Both Nelson and Erberbach will help celebrate Valentino's birthday by leading the crowd in a birthday serenade and special joint performances.
Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of the "The Beau Brummels" and "Stoneground" from San Francisco's 1960's rock scene. Sal draws on his years of musical experience and combines the old with the new in his newest CD "Every Now and Then." Sal can also be heard with his own orchestra featuring a full string section.
Opening for Valentino will be Alex Nelson, Sacramento's hottest up and coming artist. Nelson is the guitarist and songwriter of the band, "Walking Spanish", and will be performing solo at Fairytale Town. Nelson plays five instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Hammond B-3, sampler and slide guitar.
Following Nelson is Hans Erberbach, the front man for "The Nibblers," a soul/funk/R&B band. Whether it's a solo show or with his band, Hans brings true soul to every performance. Hans began his career back in the early-90's forming the southern rock band Sweetvine. He spends his time writing original music and continuously performing all over the Sacramento area.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: The Sal Valentino Trio, Special Performances by: Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of the "The Beau Brummels" and "Stoneground" from San Francisco's 1960's rock scene. Sal draws on his years of musical experience and combines the old with the new in his newest CD "Every Now and Then." Sal can also be heard with his own orchestra featuring a full string section.
Opening for Valentino will be Alex Nelson, Sacramento's hottest up and coming artist. Nelson is the guitarist and songwriter of the band, "Walking Spanish", and will be performing solo at Fairytale Town. Nelson plays five instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Hammond B-3, sampler and slide guitar.
Following Nelson is Hans Erberbach, the front man for "The Nibblers," a soul/funk/R&B band. Whether it's a solo show or with his band, Hans brings true soul to every performance. Hans began his career back in the early-90's forming the southern rock band Sweetvine. He spends his time writing original music and continuously performing all over the Sacramento area.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: The Sal Valentino Trio, Special Performances by: Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
Universal Orlando's Grad Bash 2012 Announces Live Performances By Chart-Topping Music Stars - Pitbull and DJ Khaled
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO ’S GRAD BASH 2012 ANNOUNCES LIVE PERFORMANCES
BY CHART-TOPPING MUSIC STARS – PITBULL AND DJ KHALED
High School Seniors Can Also Enjoy Exclusive Access to Two Thrilling Parks for One Unforgettable Night
Reserve Your Tickets to Orlando’s Hottest Grad Party with Your High School Senior Advisor
WHAT: Universal Orlando ’s Grad Bash 2012 is Orlando ’s only high school graduation event where graduates can celebrate with exclusive access to two world-class theme parks, street entertainment and live performances by some of today’s most popular musical artists.
This year’s talent lineup features Reggaeton rapper Pitbull, who has scored four Top 10 singles including his most recent smash hit, “Give Me Everything;” and DJ Khaled who has topped the Billboard Rap Charts with his single, “I’m On One.” Together, these unstoppable artists lay claim to 9 platinum and multi-platinum singles. High school graduates can enjoy these live performances on the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida on April 20, 21, 27 and 28, and May 4.
Students also get late-night access to pulse-pounding rides and attractions at both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They can soar above Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, speed through darkness on Revenge of the Mummy and rock out at 65 mph on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
High schools that book their spot at Universal Orlando’s Grad Bash by Oct. 1 receive a $5 discount per student ticket. High school seniors can purchase tickets from their senior advisor.
For more information on the event, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash or contact Group Sales at 1-800-YOUTH-15.
WHERE: Universal Orlando Resort
Concerts will be held on the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida
WHEN: April 20, 21, 27, 28; May 4
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
BY CHART-TOPPING MUSIC STARS – PITBULL AND DJ KHALED
High School Seniors Can Also Enjoy Exclusive Access to Two Thrilling Parks for One Unforgettable Night
Reserve Your Tickets to Orlando’s Hottest Grad Party with Your High School Senior Advisor
WHAT: Universal Orlando ’s Grad Bash 2012 is Orlando ’s only high school graduation event where graduates can celebrate with exclusive access to two world-class theme parks, street entertainment and live performances by some of today’s most popular musical artists.
This year’s talent lineup features Reggaeton rapper Pitbull, who has scored four Top 10 singles including his most recent smash hit, “Give Me Everything;” and DJ Khaled who has topped the Billboard Rap Charts with his single, “I’m On One.” Together, these unstoppable artists lay claim to 9 platinum and multi-platinum singles. High school graduates can enjoy these live performances on the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida on April 20, 21, 27 and 28, and May 4.
Students also get late-night access to pulse-pounding rides and attractions at both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They can soar above Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, speed through darkness on Revenge of the Mummy and rock out at 65 mph on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
High schools that book their spot at Universal Orlando’s Grad Bash by Oct. 1 receive a $5 discount per student ticket. High school seniors can purchase tickets from their senior advisor.
For more information on the event, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/GradBash or contact Group Sales at 1-800-YOUTH-15.
WHERE: Universal Orlando Resort
Concerts will be held on the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida
WHEN: April 20, 21, 27, 28; May 4
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Busch Gardens Reveals “The Dark Side Of the Gardens” at Howl-O-Scream 2011
Florida’s Top-rated Halloween Event Shares all of the
Undead Details at TheDarkSideOfTheGardens.com
Undead Details at TheDarkSideOfTheGardens.com
Even the streets themselves aren’t safe... for zombies live here, and insatiable hoards pour forth from every shadow, hungry to show fans the most horrifying Howl-O-Scream yet. It will leave you begging for mercy… and screaming for more.
General admission is $77.99 plus tax. Reduced advance-purchase rates and special offers are available for Busch Gardens Pass members at TheDarkSideOfTheGardens.com. Savings on general admission tickets are available in advance at participating Publix Supermarkets or with promotional codes found on select Pepsi Max and Mountain Dew products and at participating Taco Bell, Applebee's and Lifestyle Family Fitness locations in Central Florida.
The event runs Thursday through Saturday nights, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29. Freaky Preview lets those who cannot wait to face the darkness experience the event a week early on Sept. 23-24 for discounted rates as low as $32.99. Operating hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. during Freaky Preview and on Thursday nights. Friday and Saturday hours are 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
From the master of gothic horror to the darkest secrets of a sinister casino, Howl-O-Scream 2011’s new haunted houses are designed to touch every aspect of terror:
* NEW! Nevermore - Beating hearts, swinging pendulums and a raven’s cries haunt the manor of Lenore, creating a demented and twisted nightmare. Step inside to experience the gothic terror that maddens the lord of the house. and feel delusion overcome reality. Find your way out of this horror story before paranoia authors your final chapter.
* NEW! Zombie Mortuary - No one remembers how the epidemic started, but now, zombies live here. The undead that infest this small town funeral home feed on the fresh flesh and brains of mortuary mourners to satisfy their insatiable hunger. Avoid the walking dead or you may find yourself deeper than six feet under.
* NEW! Ultimate Gamble: Vampire Casino - Fanged fiends entice you to test your luck in this sultry hangout straight from Sin City. The seductive games and high-stake thrills at Reviver Casino are sure to get your blood pumping, but will you escape before your luck gets drained? Just stay away from the killer All-THEY-Can-Eat buffet.
Some of the most demented houses ever are back by popular demand with some horrible new twists:
Alone… (A personal experience in horror) – The deranged Master Alexander Daedal us opened Minotaur Storage to house his vast collection of “cultural” remains. But now his sinister obsession with hoarding has expanded to stockpiling people. Escape this lunatic’s labyrinth or you will become part of his collection. Can you make it out ALONE?
Note: Alone is a unique, all-alone experience through the haunted house. Admission is $40.00 per reservation, and each reservation can accommodate you and up to 3 additional victims. Pass member discount does not apply. Not included with any other VIP tour or upgrade product. Howl-O-Scream admission is required, but not included.
* Nightshade Toy Factory – By day, the old Nightshade Toy Factory appears abandoned. But as night falls, the mysterious manufacturing plant glows and hums as it creates the diabolical dolls, terrible teddy bears and possessed playthings of your childhood nightmares. These twisted toys are alive…and they are coming after the adults who have forgotten them.
* Death Row Vengeance: Fear the Dead – The inmates of Grey Echo Penitentiary are slated for execution. But as a zombie plague infests the crumbling cells, those prisoners left alive must decide which is worst: facing the firing squad, death by electric chair or an eternity of torture at the hands of their undead captors.
* Deconstruction: The Doctor Is Out of Control – Dr. Edger VonAngst has the skill and technology to make you over…but what will you become? This mad reconstructive surgeon has fallen one notch deeper into insanity and is putting human parts back together with mechanical pieces, combining flesh, bone and steel in the most hideous ways.
After braving bone-chilling coasters in the dark such as Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu, Gwazi and Kumba, you can catch your breath at these twisted live shows:
* NEW! Midnight Hour – The music industry can be a devilish business to break into, especially when your road to fame leads to the Hellfire Club. Don’t believe the club’s shadowy owner when he promises his panel of sinister celebrity pop-culture coaches will help make you a star! Performing nightly at the Desert Grill
* Fiends – Is there a doctor in the house? These captivating creatures of the night will infect you with dance fever and keep your pulse pounding with their deranged dance party. But when Dr. Freakenstein’s naughty nurses start operating, the diagnosis is always “code pink.” Performing nightly at the Stanleyville Theater.
Looking for a sick party or the perfect souvenir to round out your evening of evil?
* Club Virus – Escape the hordes and head to the transformed Marrakesh Theater to join the killer party at Howl-O-Scream’s exclusive dance club. This adults-only nighttime playground keeps the energy pumping all night long with non-stop music, premium signature cocktails, drink specials and exclusive appearances by Howl-O-Scream's most terrifying personalities.
* Howl-O-Scream Shop of Horrors – Remember your evening of evil with the perfect Howl-O-Scream souvenir, including toys, tees and other Halloween-themed gifts. Then, smile through the pain and snap the perfect pic at an exclusive Dark Side of the Gardens photo op that’s not for the faint of heart.
Take advantage of the best way to see Howl-O-Scream with all-inclusive VIP Packages, which include event admission and a tour guide. Three levels of terrifying special treatment: include Super, Mega and Ultimate. The Super experience is a three-hour group tour of haunted houses that includes front-of-the-line access. The five-hour Mega experience adds reserved show seating, front-of-the-line access to several roller coasters and preferred parking, and the Ultimate experience adds the Fright Feast dinner buffet, meet and greet with the Howl-O-Scream creative team and a $5 games card. All tours include commemorative photos, merchandise discounts and complimentary beverages. Packages start at $79, and Passport Member discounts are available.
For those who prefer to self-guide themselves through the event but want the front-of-the-line perks, there’s the Front Line Fear pass for $35, which grants no-wait access to seven houses, excluding Alone. The Front Line Fear Extreme pass ups the access and also lets guests skip the line at five freaky coasters for $50.
The Thrills & Chills Weekend Pass lets true Halloween fans face their fears over and over again with a long weekend (Thursday through Sunday) of unlimited access to Busch Gardens’ thrills by day and Howl-O-Scream’s chills by night – all for just $79.99!
For out-of-town guests, Wicked Weekend Vacation Packages include Howl-O-Scream admission for two, plus one-night accommodations at one of Busch Gardens’ preferred partner hotels. Prices start at $90.00 per adult, tax inclusive, based on double occupancy. Stay two nights as part of the Thrills and Chills Weekend Package, and get in to Busch Gardens day and night, and enjoy two nights of accommodations. Prices start at $183.00 per adult, tax inclusive.
And if there’s one thing worse than being terrified, it’s being terrified on an empty stomach. Fright Feast is the most deranged dinner show in town, featuring a buffet of monstrous main courses and devilish desserts, plus an exclusive performance of The Midnight Hour. Fright Feast guests are also the first to brave the dark with a half-hour of early access to the all-new haunted houses and front-of-line privileges until 8:30 p.m. Fright Feast is $25.00 per person, with group rates and discounts for Passport and Fun Card members available.
Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. For guest information, visit TheDarkSideOfTheGardens.com or call 1-888-800-5447.
Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This year's event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood.
The Untold Stories of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Guests strolling through Hogwarts castle will encounter the house points hourglasses. Featured in the Harry Potter films, the hourglasses record the points earned or lost by members of the four Hogwarts houses throughout the school year – scarlet represents Gryffindor, blue represents Ravenclaw, green represents Slytherin and yellow represents Hufflepuff. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the most spectacularly-themed entertainment experience ever created.
Laying the Foundation for Education at LEGOLAND® Florida
Central Florida’s Newest Theme Park Takes Teaching out of the Classroom
Winter Haven, FL (August 17, 2011) – What does 50 million LEGO® bricks plus an exciting educational curriculum equal? An educational field trip to LEGOLAND® Florida!
When LEGOLAND Florida opens its gates on October 15, the fun is just beginning with 50 rides, shows and attractions. From learning about how structures are made and what makes them strong in Tall Towers to Amazing Machines where students build their own amazing machine equipped with gears, levers, pulleys and motors, teachers can find just the right program to match what they’re learning about in the classroom.
“By showcasing math and science in a fun and interactive way at LEGOLAND Florida, we are aiming to change the way our students view these sometimes difficult subjects,” said Kim Isemann, Director of Sales and Marketing. “LEGOLAND Florida is a hands-on, interactive theme park and we think education should be no different.”
With seven educational programs incorporating STEM and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, LEGOLAND Florida is dedicated to affordable extracurricular education. Each of the seven programs is seasonally priced and starts at $5 per student and includes a 45-minute educational session and a full-day at the park. Field trips start in November. Programs can be booked now by appropriate school officials by calling 1.877.350.LEGO.
Earlier this year, LEGOLAND announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with University of South Florida Polytechnic that offers every 2nd grade public school student in Polk County the chance to participate in one of the seven programs free of charge.
Also just announced is a complimentary Standard Annual Pass for all active Florida teachers. This Annual Pass allows Florida teachers to experience first-hand the benefit of adding a LEGOLAND field trip into their curriculum. Teachers must visit http://florida.legoland.com/freeteacherpass to register for the Pass and for redemption instructions. Teachers can receive their pass on specially designated Annual Pass Processing Days at LEGOLAND Florida, September 16, 17, 23 & 24 from 10a.m. – 5 p.m. and September 18 & 25 from noon – 5 p.m.
Field trip programs include:
v Tall Towers (Grades K-3): Students learn about how structures are made and what makes them strong and then test their creation on an earthquake table.
v Funtastic Gears (Grades K-2): Students build a theme park ride using gears to alter the speed and direction.
v Get Moving (Grades 2-5): Students build a car and predict which car will win the race and why – all while learning about friction, inertia and wind resistance.
v Energy Lab (Grades 2-6): Students build a solar-powered car where they collect, store and transfer the solar energy to power their vehicle.
v Amazing Machines (Grades 3-6): Students build their own amazing machine equipped with gears, levers, pulleys and motors.
v Dr. Heartbeat (Grades 3-6): With students at the helm, “Dr. Heartbeat” and other NXT-bots complete in a variety of life-saving operations and medical procedures using a computer, light & sound sensors and motors.
v Adventure Bot (Grades 3-6): Students can go on a mission using Adventure-bots to retrieve golden marble treasures and hide them from the treasure hunters using a computer, light and sound sensors and motors.
Winter Haven, FL (August 17, 2011) – What does 50 million LEGO® bricks plus an exciting educational curriculum equal? An educational field trip to LEGOLAND® Florida!
When LEGOLAND Florida opens its gates on October 15, the fun is just beginning with 50 rides, shows and attractions. From learning about how structures are made and what makes them strong in Tall Towers to Amazing Machines where students build their own amazing machine equipped with gears, levers, pulleys and motors, teachers can find just the right program to match what they’re learning about in the classroom.
“By showcasing math and science in a fun and interactive way at LEGOLAND Florida, we are aiming to change the way our students view these sometimes difficult subjects,” said Kim Isemann, Director of Sales and Marketing. “LEGOLAND Florida is a hands-on, interactive theme park and we think education should be no different.”
With seven educational programs incorporating STEM and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, LEGOLAND Florida is dedicated to affordable extracurricular education. Each of the seven programs is seasonally priced and starts at $5 per student and includes a 45-minute educational session and a full-day at the park. Field trips start in November. Programs can be booked now by appropriate school officials by calling 1.877.350.LEGO.
Earlier this year, LEGOLAND announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with University of South Florida Polytechnic that offers every 2nd grade public school student in Polk County the chance to participate in one of the seven programs free of charge.
Also just announced is a complimentary Standard Annual Pass for all active Florida teachers. This Annual Pass allows Florida teachers to experience first-hand the benefit of adding a LEGOLAND field trip into their curriculum. Teachers must visit http://florida.legoland.com/freeteacherpass to register for the Pass and for redemption instructions. Teachers can receive their pass on specially designated Annual Pass Processing Days at LEGOLAND Florida, September 16, 17, 23 & 24 from 10a.m. – 5 p.m. and September 18 & 25 from noon – 5 p.m.
Field trip programs include:
v Tall Towers (Grades K-3): Students learn about how structures are made and what makes them strong and then test their creation on an earthquake table.
v Funtastic Gears (Grades K-2): Students build a theme park ride using gears to alter the speed and direction.
v Get Moving (Grades 2-5): Students build a car and predict which car will win the race and why – all while learning about friction, inertia and wind resistance.
v Energy Lab (Grades 2-6): Students build a solar-powered car where they collect, store and transfer the solar energy to power their vehicle.
v Amazing Machines (Grades 3-6): Students build their own amazing machine equipped with gears, levers, pulleys and motors.
v Dr. Heartbeat (Grades 3-6): With students at the helm, “Dr. Heartbeat” and other NXT-bots complete in a variety of life-saving operations and medical procedures using a computer, light & sound sensors and motors.
v Adventure Bot (Grades 3-6): Students can go on a mission using Adventure-bots to retrieve golden marble treasures and hide them from the treasure hunters using a computer, light and sound sensors and motors.
DON’T MISS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY
The award-winning cirque show closes its curtains for the last time over Labor Day weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa, Fla. (August 15, 2011) - After 971 shows, the limited-engagement show Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is coming to end at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The final show will be September 5 at the Moroccan Palace Theater.
The groundbreaking theatrical, acrobatic and musical adventure opened December 3, 2010. For the past eight months Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy has resided in Busch Gardens’ majestic Moroccan Palace, performing multiple shows daily.
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy was created and directed by renowned theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg as a Broadway show. The show debuted at the Broadway Theatre in June 2008, and the original storyline remains intact in the Busch Gardens’ rendition of the show. The lead character, Mother Nature, leads her “Jungle Boys” through an adventure of sound, light and movement as the vibrant jungle comes to life with award-winning costumes and an original score. Some highlights include artists trained at the State School of Contortion in Mongolia reenacting flexible lizards; rhythmic jugglers from Cuba and Russia portraying frogs, and aerialists from Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan soaring over the audience as graceful butterflies. All this added to Cirque Dreams’ signature production style and whimsical audience participation has made the show a feast for the senses and a wild entertainment experience for Busch Gardens’ guests.
Over the next six weeks, the Moroccan Palace will be transformed for a special holiday show for 2011. And stay tuned for a special announcement on September 8 of the next cool show coming to Busch Gardens in 2012.
Tampa, Fla. (August 15, 2011) - After 971 shows, the limited-engagement show Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is coming to end at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The final show will be September 5 at the Moroccan Palace Theater.
The groundbreaking theatrical, acrobatic and musical adventure opened December 3, 2010. For the past eight months Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy has resided in Busch Gardens’ majestic Moroccan Palace, performing multiple shows daily.
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy was created and directed by renowned theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg as a Broadway show. The show debuted at the Broadway Theatre in June 2008, and the original storyline remains intact in the Busch Gardens’ rendition of the show. The lead character, Mother Nature, leads her “Jungle Boys” through an adventure of sound, light and movement as the vibrant jungle comes to life with award-winning costumes and an original score. Some highlights include artists trained at the State School of Contortion in Mongolia reenacting flexible lizards; rhythmic jugglers from Cuba and Russia portraying frogs, and aerialists from Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan soaring over the audience as graceful butterflies. All this added to Cirque Dreams’ signature production style and whimsical audience participation has made the show a feast for the senses and a wild entertainment experience for Busch Gardens’ guests.
Over the next six weeks, the Moroccan Palace will be transformed for a special holiday show for 2011. And stay tuned for a special announcement on September 8 of the next cool show coming to Busch Gardens in 2012.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sal Valentino, Alex Nelson, Hans Erberbach in Concert
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sal Valentino, Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach play at Fairytale Town
Celebrate the end of summer with an evening concert at Fairytale Town. On Wednesday, September 7, performing live on the The Mother Goose Stage will be "The Sal Valentino Trio", and special performances by Alex Nelson, and Hans Erberbach. The concert marks a birthday celebration for Sal Valentino. Both Nelson and Erberbach will help celebrate Valentino's birthday by leading the crowd in a birthday serenade and special joint performances.
Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of the "The Beau Brummels" and "Stoneground" from San Francisco's 1960's rock scene. Sal draws on his years of musical experience and combines the old with the new in his newest CD "Every Now and Then." Sal can also be heard with his own orchestra featuring a full string section.
Opening for Valentino will be Alex Nelson, Sacramento's hottest up and coming artist. Nelson is the guitarist and songwriter of the band, "Walking Spanish", and will be performing solo at Fairytale Town. Nelson plays five instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Hammond B-3, sampler and slide guitar.
Following Nelson is Hans Erberbach, the front man for "The Nibblers," a soul/funk/R&B band. Whether it's a solo show or with his band, Hans brings true soul to every performance. Hans began his career back in the early-90's forming the southern rock band Sweetvine. He spends his time writing original music and continuously performing all over the Sacramento area.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: The Sal Valentino Trio, Special Performances by: Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach.
WHEN: September 7, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sal Valentino, Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach play at Fairytale Town
Celebrate the end of summer with an evening concert at Fairytale Town. On Wednesday, September 7, performing live on the The Mother Goose Stage will be "The Sal Valentino Trio", and special performances by Alex Nelson, and Hans Erberbach. The concert marks a birthday celebration for Sal Valentino. Both Nelson and Erberbach will help celebrate Valentino's birthday by leading the crowd in a birthday serenade and special joint performances.
Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of the "The Beau Brummels" and "Stoneground" from San Francisco's 1960's rock scene. Sal draws on his years of musical experience and combines the old with the new in his newest CD "Every Now and Then." Sal can also be heard with his own orchestra featuring a full string section.
Opening for Valentino will be Alex Nelson, Sacramento's hottest up and coming artist. Nelson is the guitarist and songwriter of the band, "Walking Spanish", and will be performing solo at Fairytale Town. Nelson plays five instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Hammond B-3, sampler and slide guitar.
Following Nelson is Hans Erberbach, the front man for "The Nibblers," a soul/funk/R&B band. Whether it's a solo show or with his band, Hans brings true soul to every performance. Hans began his career back in the early-90's forming the southern rock band Sweetvine. He spends his time writing original music and continuously performing all over the Sacramento area.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: The Sal Valentino Trio, Special Performances by: Alex Nelson and Hans Erberbach.
WHEN: September 7, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
New Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
New “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life” Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
Sets “Ghostface Killer” Loose on the World-Famous Backlot
During “Halloween Horror Nights”
Sets “Ghostface Killer” Loose on the World-Famous Backlot
During “Halloween Horror Nights”
Universal City, California— “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life,” based on the latest installment of Wes Craven’s “Scream” film series, will unleash the iconic “Ghostface Killer” on the world-famous backlot during Halloween Horror Nights® at Universal Studios HollywoodSM. Mirroring the “Scream 4” film concept of a “movie-within-a-movie” theme, the “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life” experience will introduce guests to the fictional “Stab” slasher film franchise and beckon them to visit the production of “Stab 8,” currently “shooting on location on the backlot.”
The fantasy world of movies collides with reality when “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life” guests are transported through Universal’s famed backlot—-the heart of the world’s most famous horror moviemaking studio—and find themselves being stalked by one of the most dangerous slashers in horror history: Ghostface.
“Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life” casts guests as victims in this living horror film and elevates the “Halloween Horror Nights” experience to astounding new levels of blood-curdling realism.
To create the ultimate “Halloween Horror Nights” nightmare, Universal Studios Hollywood assembled a horror “dream team” of filmmakers and stars who are serving as creative consultants to Universal’s Creative Director, John Murdy. The team includes director, writer, producer and actor Eli Roth, who will present the new maze, “Eli Roth’s Hostel: Hunting Season,” the legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who will present “Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare,” and multi-platinum recording artist and filmmaker Rob Zombie who returns with “Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses: In 3D ZombieVision.” “The Thing: Assimilation,” inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller, will add to the Hollywood horror clout.
“Halloween Horror Nights” 2011 will bring unprecedented star power to an array of unrivaled, film production quality mazes uniquely themed to today’s most definitive horror properties and deliver the most compelling, spine-chilling, haunted attractions. All-new terror filled “scare zones,” original shows and the popular “Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life” will be among the “Halloween Horror Nights” offerings.
The theme park’s favorite thrill-ride attractions will also remain open for “Halloween Horror Nights,” one with a menacing twist. “Jurassic Park® In the Dark” makes its seasonal debut, while guests can still enjoy favorites like “The Simpsons RideTM” and “Revenge of the MummySM – The Ride.”
Updates on “Halloween Horror Nights” are available at Halloween Horror Nights.com and also on Twitter and Facebook, as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Fans are invited to follow John Murdy on Twitter at: Twitter.com/HorrorNights or via Facebook at: “Halloween Horror Nights - Hollywood (Official).”
“Halloween Horror Nights” will take place on select nights beginning September 23 and continue on September 24, 30; October 1,7, 8,9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Knott’s Halloween Haunt Site Has Risen From the Dead
Buena Park, CA – Knott’s Scary Farm is preparing for its return promising more scares, more mazes, and more entertainment than any other Halloween event in the world!
Interested victims need not wait until the opening night on September 23, they can go to http://haunt.knotts.com to find out about Halloween Haunt’s 13 mazes, seven shows and four scare zones. They can visit the site for upcoming video releases that will give them a behind-the scenes look at the preparation that goes into producing this monstrous event. They can meet the designers that bring the horror home. They can enter contests that can win them VIP tickets to the event and access to special Haunt activities. Most importantly, guests can purchase tickets to Knott’s Halloween Haunt, reserve their pre-scare dinner and book their Gruesome Getaway at the Knott’s Resort Hotel.
Knott’s Halloween Haunt is celebrating its 39th year and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. It has become a tradition for Halloween enthusiasts, both locally and internationally.
Interested victims need not wait until the opening night on September 23, they can go to http://haunt.knotts.com to find out about Halloween Haunt’s 13 mazes, seven shows and four scare zones. They can visit the site for upcoming video releases that will give them a behind-the scenes look at the preparation that goes into producing this monstrous event. They can meet the designers that bring the horror home. They can enter contests that can win them VIP tickets to the event and access to special Haunt activities. Most importantly, guests can purchase tickets to Knott’s Halloween Haunt, reserve their pre-scare dinner and book their Gruesome Getaway at the Knott’s Resort Hotel.
Knott’s Halloween Haunt is celebrating its 39th year and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. It has become a tradition for Halloween enthusiasts, both locally and internationally.
"Mary Poppins" Movie Night
MOVIE NIGHT AT FAIRYTALE TOWN
featuring
Disney's "Mary Poppins"
August 28, 2011 - 6:30PM
Fairytale Town will feature the classic children's movie Mary Poppins on Sunday, August 28. Fairytale Town is pleased to show a new generation of children this classic movie on a big outdoor screen under a canopy of trees and stars.
In the movie Julie Andrews, portrays a magical nanny, who takes two young children on an exciting adventure into playful worlds filled with eccentric characters. Since its 1964 release, this classic movie has been popular among children and families. The Walt Disney Production earned Julie Andrews the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mary Poppins and the film also won Oscars for Best Film Editing, Original Music Score, Best Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee," Best Visual Effects, and received a total of 13 nominations. The movie is based on the Mary Poppins books series by P. L. Travers.
This event is lawn seating and low beach style chairs are okay. No outside food or beverages will be allowed. Tickets are $5 each, and Fairytale Town members are $4, children 1 & under are free. Tickets are available online at www.fairytaletown.org
Movie Night Event Details
What: Fairytale Town's Movie Night - Disney's Mary Poppins
When: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
Cost: Tickets: $4 members/$5 members.
Children 1 and under are free. Tickets available online at www.fairytaletown.org
Contact Phone: 916-808-7462
Contact e-mail: mail@fairytaletown.org
Website: www.fairytaletown.org
featuring
Disney's "Mary Poppins"
August 28, 2011 - 6:30PM
Fairytale Town will feature the classic children's movie Mary Poppins on Sunday, August 28. Fairytale Town is pleased to show a new generation of children this classic movie on a big outdoor screen under a canopy of trees and stars.
In the movie Julie Andrews, portrays a magical nanny, who takes two young children on an exciting adventure into playful worlds filled with eccentric characters. Since its 1964 release, this classic movie has been popular among children and families. The Walt Disney Production earned Julie Andrews the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mary Poppins and the film also won Oscars for Best Film Editing, Original Music Score, Best Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee," Best Visual Effects, and received a total of 13 nominations. The movie is based on the Mary Poppins books series by P. L. Travers.
This event is lawn seating and low beach style chairs are okay. No outside food or beverages will be allowed. Tickets are $5 each, and Fairytale Town members are $4, children 1 & under are free. Tickets are available online at www.fairytaletown.org
Movie Night Event Details
What: Fairytale Town's Movie Night - Disney's Mary Poppins
When: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
Cost: Tickets: $4 members/$5 members.
Children 1 and under are free. Tickets available online at www.fairytaletown.org
Contact Phone: 916-808-7462
Contact e-mail: mail@fairytaletown.org
Website: www.fairytaletown.org
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band in Concert
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band
A 5-piece ensemble from Sacramento, the Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band, has been entertaining Northern California audiences since 1995. They, will be performing at Fairytale Town on Wednesday, August 24 on the Mother Goose Stage.
The Freilachmakers have defined what may be called "the Sacramento sound" in klezmer and Sephardic Jewish music, using a particularly infectious blend of strings and reeds, with vocals in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English. The band has issued two critically acclaimed CDs, "The Flower of Berezin" (1998) and "And I in the Uttermost West" (2005), and has just released its third album, Klezmer at the Confluence (2010).
Guests will be treated to an evening of fun music sutiable for the entire family. Lawn seating is available and low style beach chair are welcome. Adult beverages will be available for purchase, as well as items from the Dish & Spoon Cafe.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band
WHEN: August 24, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band
A 5-piece ensemble from Sacramento, the Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band, has been entertaining Northern California audiences since 1995. They, will be performing at Fairytale Town on Wednesday, August 24 on the Mother Goose Stage.
The Freilachmakers have defined what may be called "the Sacramento sound" in klezmer and Sephardic Jewish music, using a particularly infectious blend of strings and reeds, with vocals in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and English. The band has issued two critically acclaimed CDs, "The Flower of Berezin" (1998) and "And I in the Uttermost West" (2005), and has just released its third album, Klezmer at the Confluence (2010).
Guests will be treated to an evening of fun music sutiable for the entire family. Lawn seating is available and low style beach chair are welcome. Adult beverages will be available for purchase, as well as items from the Dish & Spoon Cafe.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band
WHEN: August 24, 2011
TIME: Gates open at 5:30PM/Concert Begins at 6PM
COST: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under are Free.
Fairytale Town and Capital Public Radio members receive two for one discount.
TICKETS: Available online at www.fairytaletown.org; Fairytale Town Box Office
PARKING: Free
WHERE: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
PHONE: 916-808-7462
Granparents Day - Free Admission @ Fairytale Town
Celebrate Grandparents with
Free Admission to Fairytale Town
Let Grandpa and Grandma have fun too! Honor your grandparents on National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 11 by including them in a trip to Fairytale Town. In honor of this special day, Fairytale Town will give grandparents FREE admission when accompanied by a child age 12 and under. After all, what grandparents want most is to see their grand-kids play!
Grandparents will relive their youth, and let their imaginations begin to takeover as they engage with the kids through their adventure in Fairytale Town. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun. This event is made possible in part by support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan and Eskton.
General Admission prices are $4.50 on weekends and Children 1 & Under are free. For more information about Fairytale Town visit www.fairytaletown.org.
Free Admission to Fairytale Town
Let Grandpa and Grandma have fun too! Honor your grandparents on National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 11 by including them in a trip to Fairytale Town. In honor of this special day, Fairytale Town will give grandparents FREE admission when accompanied by a child age 12 and under. After all, what grandparents want most is to see their grand-kids play!
Grandparents will relive their youth, and let their imaginations begin to takeover as they engage with the kids through their adventure in Fairytale Town. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun. This event is made possible in part by support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan and Eskton.
General Admission prices are $4.50 on weekends and Children 1 & Under are free. For more information about Fairytale Town visit www.fairytaletown.org.
ORLANDO, FL (August 2011) – Leon, a 6-month old king penguin chick, steals the spotlight from Dania Ramirez, star of HBO’s hit series Entourage. While visiting SeaWorld Orlando, Dania ditched her Hollywood crew and chilled out with an entourage of 200 penguins inside the park’s Penguin Encounter.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S ROCK THE UNIVERSE RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR NAMES IN CHRISTIAN ROCK
Tickets Are On Sale Now for the Biggest Christian Music Event in Florida, Featuring Concerts by Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Relient K and More
Guests Can Also Enjoy an All-New Fan Zone, Complete with Autograph Sessions, Band Merchandise and Live Performances by Emerging Christian Artists
Guests Can Also Enjoy an All-New Fan Zone, Complete with Autograph Sessions, Band Merchandise and Live Performances by Emerging Christian Artists
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 11, 2011) – On September 9 and 10, Rock the Universe 2011 – Florida’s biggest Christian music festival – will take place at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests will enjoy a faith-filled weekend featuring performances by 17 hit artists, an all-new fan zone, inspiring guest speakers, nightly candlelighting ceremonies, access to some of the world’s best theme park experiences and more.
This year’s sensational lineup features some of the biggest names in Christian rock, laying claim to a combined total of 71 Dove awards and 39 No. 1 singles. More than a dozen hit bands will take the stage, including Switchfoot – who was named “Best Christian Band” by the 2009 Top in Rock awards; Grammy award-winning group and Daytona Beach natives Casting Crowns; rock group Relient K who have sold more than two million albums; and Third Day who have topped the Christian music charts with 14 No. 1 singles. The full lineup is below.
ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 LINEUP
ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 LINEUP | |
| Friday, September 9 | Saturday, September 10 |
| Switchfoot | Casting Crowns |
| David Crowder Band | Third Day |
| anberlin | Relient K |
| Grits | RED |
| Family Force 5 | Tenth Avenue North |
| Rhema Soul | Brandon Heath |
| Hyland | Live Fish |
** Names in bold indicate headlining acts.
Click here to see a special video message from Relient K, one of this year’s headline acts.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, this year’s event features guest speakers who survived the attacks that day. Retired Navy Captain Tom Joyce, who survived the attack on the Pentagon, and Sujo John, who worked on the 81st Floor of the North Tower in New York City , will share their inspirational stories about how their faith helped guide them through that tragic time.
Rock the Universe guests will also get to experience an all-new fan zone, featuring autograph sessions with performing acts, band merchandise, and a first-ever New Artists’ Stage where they can enjoy live performances by three emerging artists: former American Idol contestant Jason Castro, for King & Country and Dara Maclean.
Plus, guests can enjoy the thrilling attractions found only at Universal Studios. They can rock out to hit songs at 65 mph on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, laugh along with America’s favorite animated family on The Simpsons Ride and speed through darkness on the world’s first psychological thrill ride – Revenge of the Mummy.
There are a variety of ticket options for Rock the Universe 2011. The best value is the “Rock Your Weekend” ticket, which includes admission to both nights of the event and three days’ admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. This ticket is only available until Sept. 2 and will not be sold at the front gate.
ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 OFFERS
(prices do not include tax)
BEST OFFER
“Rock Your Weekend” Ticket
Must Be Purchased On or Before Sept. 2
* Groups of 10 or more: $95.99 per person
* Individuals: $105.99
· Three days’ admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure to use throughout the event
· Admission to both nights of Rock the Universe 2011
· Access to Sunday Morning Worship services
Rock the Universe 2011 Two-Night Ticket
Advance Pricing:
* Groups of 10 or more: $71.99 per person
* Individuals: $84.99
Day-of: $85.99 for both
· Admission to Rock the Universe 2011 on both Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10
Rock the Universe 2011 One-Night Ticket
Advance Pricing:
* Groups of 10 or more: $46.99 per person
* Individuals: $51.99
Day-of: $59.99 for both
· Admission to Rock the Universe 2011 on either Friday, September 9 or Saturday, September 10
For more complete details about Rock the Universe 2011 and to purchase tickets, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com or call 1-866-RTU-INFO (1-866-788-4636).
Actor Atticus Shaffer at LEGOLAND Florida
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA -- Actor Atticus Shaffer who plays adorably quirky “Brick” on ABC’s “The Middle,” worked his first-ever summer job at LEGOLAND® Florida, an all-new family theme park under construction just outside Orlando. Calling it his “best day ever,” Shaffer tested rides, built LEGO® models and whipped up kid-inspired snacks with the park’s executive chef. Opening October 15, 2011, LEGOLAND Florida will provide interactive entertainment for families with children ages 2-12.(PHOTO/LEGOLAND Florida, Merlin Entertainments Group, Chip Litherland).
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Universal CityWalk's Plugged In Series Continues This Weekend
Friday, August 12th
8pm: 98.7 FM Presents “Close to Home,” a series of live showcases on Friday nights at CityWalk. Southern California’s homegrown up-and-coming bands will receive a grant from 98.7 FM designed to help the band grow and succeed. This Friday features rock music from Eastern Conference Champions
Saturday, August 13th
8pm: Vybration (A Cappella)
9pm: The Backbeats (A Cappella)
Sunday, August 14th
7pm: Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2: Goyo Gastelum, Patrulla 81, Grupo Escolta, Noel Torres, Odisea del Chino, Cuates De Sinaloa (Latin Regional)
8pm: 98.7 FM Presents “Close to Home,” a series of live showcases on Friday nights at CityWalk. Southern California’s homegrown up-and-coming bands will receive a grant from 98.7 FM designed to help the band grow and succeed. This Friday features rock music from Eastern Conference Champions
Saturday, August 13th
8pm: Vybration (A Cappella)
9pm: The Backbeats (A Cappella)
Sunday, August 14th
7pm: Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2: Goyo Gastelum, Patrulla 81, Grupo Escolta, Noel Torres, Odisea del Chino, Cuates De Sinaloa (Latin Regional)
ENDANGERED SPECIES "TAKIN" IN DIGS AT SAN DIEGO ZOO'S PANDA TREK
Visitors to the San Diego Zoo on Tuesday were surprised with a special treat: views of seven Sichuan takins balancing on rocks and a red panda climbing trees during the opening of the new Panda Trek exhibit.
The takins, including 1-month-old Duli, followed the sounds of a cow bell down a hillside into their new home. These shaggy animals, which look half goat and half antelope, were trained by Conny Carson, senior keeper, to shift from one yard to another using a bell. She applied this training to lead the herd - with the help of biscuits - through a tunnel, a hillside habitat and finally into one of two yards designed especially for them.
The ¾-acre Panda Trek was constructed in what was previously a space that housed a trailer with office space. The $2 million project created new living space that mimics China's bamboo forest for the takin, red panda and Mang Mountain pit viper. Meandering past these animals, as well as eight species of bamboo, visitors can learn more about the diversity of plants and animals found within the giant panda's forest home before reaching the black-and-white bear.
The takin depends on the same mountainous habitat as the giant panda and is also considered a national treasure in the People's Republic of China. The takin habitat in Panda Trek includes hillsides that mimic its natural environment, giving the animals places to climb and jump as Duli, the young calf, did on Tuesday.
The San Diego Zoo received a small group of takins in 1987 and 1988. Duli, the young female calf, is the 51st takin born at the Zoo since 1989, when the Zoo celebrated the first Sichuan takin birth outside of China. Within China, the takin has been given full protection under its laws and two reserves have been created for their protection.
The giant panda also shares its native habitat with the red panda. Like the giant panda, the red panda's diet consists mostly of bamboo, however, the red panda also eats fruit, roots, acorns and eggs. Both are classified as carnivores. The first red panda arrived at the San Diego Zoo in 1940, and in 1941 the first red panda was born. The Zoo will continue its participation in the Species Survival Plan breeding program when a male red panda joins the Zoo's female, Lily, later this year. The Zoo also contributes financially to red panda conservation programs.
Panda Trek will also be home in the near future to another special Chinese animal most zoogoers do not see: the Mang Mountain pit viper. This snake's vibrant green-and-brown markings give it camouflage in the forest vegetation.
The takins, including 1-month-old Duli, followed the sounds of a cow bell down a hillside into their new home. These shaggy animals, which look half goat and half antelope, were trained by Conny Carson, senior keeper, to shift from one yard to another using a bell. She applied this training to lead the herd - with the help of biscuits - through a tunnel, a hillside habitat and finally into one of two yards designed especially for them.
The ¾-acre Panda Trek was constructed in what was previously a space that housed a trailer with office space. The $2 million project created new living space that mimics China's bamboo forest for the takin, red panda and Mang Mountain pit viper. Meandering past these animals, as well as eight species of bamboo, visitors can learn more about the diversity of plants and animals found within the giant panda's forest home before reaching the black-and-white bear.
The takin depends on the same mountainous habitat as the giant panda and is also considered a national treasure in the People's Republic of China. The takin habitat in Panda Trek includes hillsides that mimic its natural environment, giving the animals places to climb and jump as Duli, the young calf, did on Tuesday.
The San Diego Zoo received a small group of takins in 1987 and 1988. Duli, the young female calf, is the 51st takin born at the Zoo since 1989, when the Zoo celebrated the first Sichuan takin birth outside of China. Within China, the takin has been given full protection under its laws and two reserves have been created for their protection.
The giant panda also shares its native habitat with the red panda. Like the giant panda, the red panda's diet consists mostly of bamboo, however, the red panda also eats fruit, roots, acorns and eggs. Both are classified as carnivores. The first red panda arrived at the San Diego Zoo in 1940, and in 1941 the first red panda was born. The Zoo will continue its participation in the Species Survival Plan breeding program when a male red panda joins the Zoo's female, Lily, later this year. The Zoo also contributes financially to red panda conservation programs.
Panda Trek will also be home in the near future to another special Chinese animal most zoogoers do not see: the Mang Mountain pit viper. This snake's vibrant green-and-brown markings give it camouflage in the forest vegetation.
SEAWORLD FACEBOOK FANS RECEIVE A FROZEN FRUIT SLUSHEE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 2011) – Have you been following Summer Nights at SeaWorld on Facebook? If so, you know the park has been rewarding fans with in-park goodies like free Shamu ice cream bars and awesome glow necklaces.
Remember, there are still a few weeks left before kids go back to school. Why not enjoy night time fun at SeaWorld’s Summer Nights. You only have one short week left to experience the parks fantastic night shows, thrilling coasters under the stars and a nightly fireworks and fountains finale because Summer Nights ends August 14.
If you haven’t “liked” SeaWorld’s Facebook page yet, it’s not too late – the park is planning it’s last summer freebie on Saturday, August 13! For a FREE non-alcoholic frozen fruit slushee topped off with a collectable spiral Shamu straw, visit Parrot Ice Frozen Beverage on Summer Nights Central between 6 -7 p.m. To receive the complimentary drink show you “like” SeaWorld on your mobile device or bring a print out of SeaWorld’s Facebook post promoting the giveaway.
Guests can choose from two great ticket offers:
· Adults pay the kid’s price and get a second day free, a perfect option for families looking for an all-day adventure.
· The Summer Nights After-3 p.m. ticket for only $49.99 brings more flexibility, fun and value to Orlando’s best nighttime theme park entertainment.
For Summer Nights insider tips and cool giveaways “like” SeaWorld’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/SeaWorld.
Remember, there are still a few weeks left before kids go back to school. Why not enjoy night time fun at SeaWorld’s Summer Nights. You only have one short week left to experience the parks fantastic night shows, thrilling coasters under the stars and a nightly fireworks and fountains finale because Summer Nights ends August 14.
If you haven’t “liked” SeaWorld’s Facebook page yet, it’s not too late – the park is planning it’s last summer freebie on Saturday, August 13! For a FREE non-alcoholic frozen fruit slushee topped off with a collectable spiral Shamu straw, visit Parrot Ice Frozen Beverage on Summer Nights Central between 6 -7 p.m. To receive the complimentary drink show you “like” SeaWorld on your mobile device or bring a print out of SeaWorld’s Facebook post promoting the giveaway.
Guests can choose from two great ticket offers:
· Adults pay the kid’s price and get a second day free, a perfect option for families looking for an all-day adventure.
· The Summer Nights After-3 p.m. ticket for only $49.99 brings more flexibility, fun and value to Orlando’s best nighttime theme park entertainment.
For Summer Nights insider tips and cool giveaways “like” SeaWorld’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/SeaWorld.
Enjoy the beauty of the Botanical Gardens at LEGOLAND® Florida with a Senior Garden Pass
Park launches weekday annual pass for the senior set
Winter Haven, FL (August 5, 2011) – In true tribute to the generation that adored Cypress Gardens, LEGOLAND® Florida has announced an annual pass for any guests 60 years of age and older. The Senior Garden Pass allows our mature guests access to all of LEGOLAND Florida for less than the cost of a single-day admission ticket. When LEGOLAND Florida opens on October 15, the interactive family theme park will be 150-acres of more than 50 rides shows and attractions geared towards families with children ages 2-12 – and grandparents too!
For just $60 plus tax, seniors can enjoy the beauty of the botanical gardens at LEGOLAND Florida year-round. This weekday annual pass includes parking and access to the park Monday-Friday for an entire year.
“We are thrilled to offer our distinguished guests an annual pass tailored just for them,” said Kim Isemann, Director of Sales & Marketing. “At LEGOLAND Florida, we are incredibly proud of our heritage and especially the beautiful gardens. This specialty pass was designed to allow seniors the experience they’ve told us they wanted – access to the botanical gardens.”
The Senior Garden Pass is now available online at www.LEGOLAND.com. When the park opens on October 15, guests will also be able to purchase at the park’s front gate.
Winter Haven, FL (August 5, 2011) – In true tribute to the generation that adored Cypress Gardens, LEGOLAND® Florida has announced an annual pass for any guests 60 years of age and older. The Senior Garden Pass allows our mature guests access to all of LEGOLAND Florida for less than the cost of a single-day admission ticket. When LEGOLAND Florida opens on October 15, the interactive family theme park will be 150-acres of more than 50 rides shows and attractions geared towards families with children ages 2-12 – and grandparents too!
For just $60 plus tax, seniors can enjoy the beauty of the botanical gardens at LEGOLAND Florida year-round. This weekday annual pass includes parking and access to the park Monday-Friday for an entire year.
“We are thrilled to offer our distinguished guests an annual pass tailored just for them,” said Kim Isemann, Director of Sales & Marketing. “At LEGOLAND Florida, we are incredibly proud of our heritage and especially the beautiful gardens. This specialty pass was designed to allow seniors the experience they’ve told us they wanted – access to the botanical gardens.”
The Senior Garden Pass is now available online at www.LEGOLAND.com. When the park opens on October 15, guests will also be able to purchase at the park’s front gate.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Join Worlds of Fun in the Fight Against Hunger
KANSAS CITY, Mo. − Worlds of Fun amusement park and Harvesters--The Community Food Network team up for the third consecutive year to fight hunger with Cans for Coasters, a month long canned food drive that offers donors a huge discount on admission. Through August 28, guests bringing non-perishable canned goods to the parks can purchase Worlds of Fun tickets for only $32.99 plus tax, Oceans of Fun tickets for $25.99 plus tax, or Ride & Slide for $47.99 plus tax.
Harvesters feeds as many as 66,000 people every week in 26 counties by collecting food and household products, distributing those products to those in need, and offering educational programs to increase community awareness to hunger. In just two years, Cans for Coasters has provided over 160,000 meals to all ages, children to senior citizens, through Harvesters network of food pantries, kitchens, and shelters. Harvesters is our regions only food bank and is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network.
Park visitors also have another way to access the special savings provided by Cans for Coasters. Guests may make an online donation $2 to the Harvesters "Cans For Coasters" virtual food drive, at http://www.worldsoffun.harvesters.org/, and receive a coupon valid for one discounted Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, or Ride & Slide admission.
These All-Day Regular Admissions offer a savings of $12 off the Worlds of Fun gate price, $6 off the Oceans of Fun gate price, and $9 off the Ride & Slide gate price. Guests simply bring at least two can goods for each discounted ticket, and there is no maximum on the number of tickets purchased. This special offer is valid every operating day in August, and tickets must be used on date of purchase. Visit worldsoffun.com for more information.
Harvesters feeds as many as 66,000 people every week in 26 counties by collecting food and household products, distributing those products to those in need, and offering educational programs to increase community awareness to hunger. In just two years, Cans for Coasters has provided over 160,000 meals to all ages, children to senior citizens, through Harvesters network of food pantries, kitchens, and shelters. Harvesters is our regions only food bank and is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network.
Park visitors also have another way to access the special savings provided by Cans for Coasters. Guests may make an online donation $2 to the Harvesters "Cans For Coasters" virtual food drive, at http://www.worldsoffun.harvesters.org/, and receive a coupon valid for one discounted Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, or Ride & Slide admission.
These All-Day Regular Admissions offer a savings of $12 off the Worlds of Fun gate price, $6 off the Oceans of Fun gate price, and $9 off the Ride & Slide gate price. Guests simply bring at least two can goods for each discounted ticket, and there is no maximum on the number of tickets purchased. This special offer is valid every operating day in August, and tickets must be used on date of purchase. Visit worldsoffun.com for more information.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Launches New Park App
Interactive iPhone and Android Application Puts The Park In Your Hands!
Tampa, Fla. (August 4, 2011) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is putting the park in the guests’ hands by launching an interactive iPhone and Android application. The free app is now available in the iTunes App Store and will be coming soon to the Android Market.
This will be the first time that Busch Gardens has utilized GPS technology to guide guests through the park. The free app is designed to make the guest experience even better by giving them park details at their fingertips and helping them get the most out of their day.
An interactive map will show guests where they are in the park and allow them to highlight the quickest real -time route to their next destination by clicking the “Take Me There” button on any destination page. Whether the destination is a restaurant, show, roller coaster or animal habitat, the app can give details on its location, menu, restrictions, wait times and more. Guests can also search for the nearest restrooms, lockers and ATMs.
It will be as easy as searching the word “Cheetah” to find a path to the new Cheetah Run habitat. Guests can find fun facts about our animals and even snap a few photos without leaving the application by using the in-app camera. They can also connect to social media sites to share their photos with friends and keep up with Busch Gardens’ Facebook and Twitter feeds.
New Busch Gardens App Features:
* Interactive real-time map
* Updated ride wait times and height requirements
* Detailed information pages for all major shows, rides, habitats and restaurants
* In-App camera
* Important phone numbers to make reservations or schedule tours
* Ways for guests to connect to social media sites
* General park information and operating hours
* “Find My Car” pin drop locator
* Live local weather and forecast updates
* A link to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund site
To download the free app, search the keyword “Busch Gardens” in the iTunes App Store.
We want to know what you think about the app! If you have any comments or suggestions, please email our digital team at BGTdigital@BuschGardens.com. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Tampa, Fla. (August 4, 2011) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is putting the park in the guests’ hands by launching an interactive iPhone and Android application. The free app is now available in the iTunes App Store and will be coming soon to the Android Market.
This will be the first time that Busch Gardens has utilized GPS technology to guide guests through the park. The free app is designed to make the guest experience even better by giving them park details at their fingertips and helping them get the most out of their day.
An interactive map will show guests where they are in the park and allow them to highlight the quickest real -time route to their next destination by clicking the “Take Me There” button on any destination page. Whether the destination is a restaurant, show, roller coaster or animal habitat, the app can give details on its location, menu, restrictions, wait times and more. Guests can also search for the nearest restrooms, lockers and ATMs.
It will be as easy as searching the word “Cheetah” to find a path to the new Cheetah Run habitat. Guests can find fun facts about our animals and even snap a few photos without leaving the application by using the in-app camera. They can also connect to social media sites to share their photos with friends and keep up with Busch Gardens’ Facebook and Twitter feeds.
New Busch Gardens App Features:
* Interactive real-time map
* Updated ride wait times and height requirements
* Detailed information pages for all major shows, rides, habitats and restaurants
* In-App camera
* Important phone numbers to make reservations or schedule tours
* Ways for guests to connect to social media sites
* General park information and operating hours
* “Find My Car” pin drop locator
* Live local weather and forecast updates
* A link to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund site
To download the free app, search the keyword “Busch Gardens” in the iTunes App Store.
We want to know what you think about the app! If you have any comments or suggestions, please email our digital team at BGTdigital@BuschGardens.com. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
SUMMER NIGHTS AT SEAWORLD ENDS AUGUST 14
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 2011) – Even though summer’s nearly over and kids will soon be back in school, there’s still time to experience Summer Nights at SeaWorld.
SeaWorld’s summer nighttime adventures continue through Sunday, August 14. The park is open until 10 p.m. giving guests even more time to experience SeaWorld’s fantastic shows, thrilling coasters under the stars, and a nightly fireworks and fountain finale.
Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com for more.
Guests can choose from two great ticket offers:
· Adults pay the kid’s price and get a second day free, a perfect option for families looking for an all-day adventure.
· The Summer Nights After-3 p.m. ticket for only $49.99 brings more flexibility, fun and value to Orlando’s best nighttime theme park entertainment.
For Summer Nights insider tips and cool giveaways “like” SeaWorld’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/SeaWorld.
SeaWorld’s summer nighttime adventures continue through Sunday, August 14. The park is open until 10 p.m. giving guests even more time to experience SeaWorld’s fantastic shows, thrilling coasters under the stars, and a nightly fireworks and fountain finale.
Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com for more.
Guests can choose from two great ticket offers:
· Adults pay the kid’s price and get a second day free, a perfect option for families looking for an all-day adventure.
· The Summer Nights After-3 p.m. ticket for only $49.99 brings more flexibility, fun and value to Orlando’s best nighttime theme park entertainment.
For Summer Nights insider tips and cool giveaways “like” SeaWorld’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/SeaWorld.
Freak Fair Job Fair on Saturday, August 13
WHO: Worlds of Fun amusement park
WHERE: Worlds of Fun amusement park, Kansas City, Mo.
WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2011 (6 - 10 pm)
WHAT: Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt Job Fair
Calling all freaks! Worlds of Fun is looking for gremlins and ghouls to fill over 500 Halloween Haunt positions including Screamsters, make-up artists, and technical personnel.
The park will host a job fair on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Freak Fair is your chance to...
* Fill out a Halloween Haunt Job Application
* Learn about our available positions
* Talk with Halloween Haunt staff regarding wardrobe and characters selection
* See the make-up and costuming process up close
Use the Worlds of Fun Business Entrance located just past the Main Entrance on Worlds of Fun Avenue. Park in parking lot A and enter the Worlds of Fun Administration Building on the west side.
Save time and apply online at worldsoffun.com!
WHERE: Worlds of Fun amusement park, Kansas City, Mo.
WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2011 (6 - 10 pm)
WHAT: Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt Job Fair
Calling all freaks! Worlds of Fun is looking for gremlins and ghouls to fill over 500 Halloween Haunt positions including Screamsters, make-up artists, and technical personnel.
The park will host a job fair on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Freak Fair is your chance to...
* Fill out a Halloween Haunt Job Application
* Learn about our available positions
* Talk with Halloween Haunt staff regarding wardrobe and characters selection
* See the make-up and costuming process up close
Use the Worlds of Fun Business Entrance located just past the Main Entrance on Worlds of Fun Avenue. Park in parking lot A and enter the Worlds of Fun Administration Building on the west side.
Save time and apply online at worldsoffun.com!
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights Now Lights Up the Sky at LEGOLAND California
CARLSBAD, Calif. (Aug 3, 2011) – LEGOLAND® California is taking the biggest kids’ Halloween celebration in San Diego to new heights this year! Fireworks are being added to the already “brick-tacular” line up that Brick-or-Treat Party Nights offers every Saturday night in October. Returning fan favorites include the interactive show “Mail Order Monsters,” Brick-or-Treat Trails and, of course, SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium gets into the spirit with its own Brick-or-Treat Trail Bonus station.Every Saturday and Sunday in October (Oct. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 and 30), children 12 and under can trick-or-treat on the Brick-or-Treat Trail in the Enchanted Walk gathering goodies such as LEGO® Club Magazine, delicious treats and other surprises. This kid-sized cul-de-sacs features seven LEGO-themed treat stations and offer a safe, fun and entertaining trick-or-treating experience.
Then every Saturday in October from 5 to 9 p.m., the family theme park transforms into a not-too-spooky Halloween haven for Brick-or-Treat Party Nights featuring costume contests, nighttime trick-or-treating on one of two Brick or Treat Trails, festive music, entertainment, interaction with the “Boo Crew”, the animated light show “Spirits of Halloween” after sundown and fireworks cap off the night at 9 p.m. Several monstrously fun areas of LEGOLAND are open late for Party Nights Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, including Land of Adventure, Castle Hill, the Imagination Zone and Park favorites Coastersaurus, Safari Trek and Fairy Tale Brook. Children can also enjoy ghoulish activities like Hubble Bubble’s Dance Party, the Haunted Hideaways and a LEGOLAND pumpkin patch building activity plus glow-in-the-dark treats for nighttime fun. Children will also love interacting with the “Boo Crew” including Silly Scarecrows, Howlin’ Howie, Jester Funny Bones and Count Brickula as they “boo-gie” down during Party Nights.
At SEA LIFE Aquarium, the Southern California Tide Pool is spooked with a bonus Brick-or-Treat station. Kids will receive candy and other surprises while learning about the “monsters” of the deep every Saturday and Sunday in October.
The much-anticipated costume contest returns to Brick-or-Treat Party Nights where children 12 and under show off their costumes in three categories including Heroes, LEGO-themed and Creative. Prize packages including LEGOLAND Resort Memberships and souvenirs, LEGO toys and gifts are awarded to the winner in each category.
In the live stage show, “Mail Order Monsters”, 10-year old Princess Playwright orders some delightfully scary monsters for the Brick-or-Treat celebration but the mischievous Jester Funny Bones conjures up a spell to make the monsters as sweet as candy. Guests have to help the Princess retrain her monsters and break the spell − all in time for the big Halloween celebration!
Every day throughout the month of October, families can climb aboard a giant LEGO jack-o-lantern to capture a fun and memorable photo. The jack-o-lantern, which is more than 7 feet wide, is made of 22,000 DUPLO® bricks and weighs 850 pounds!
All Brick-or-Treat and Party Nights festivities are included in the price of regular one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. During Brick-or-Treat, LEGOLAND is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. SEA LIFE is staying open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays for those wanting to explore the Aquarium after dark. Guests can pre-purchase Brick-or-Treat tickets online which include SEA LIFE for $55 and receive a complimentary second-day ticket valid through December 25. Guests planning to attend Brick-or-Treat Party Nights only can purchase special tickets online or at the front gate in advance for just $25 at www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO.
American Eagle Coaster Goes Backwards
Gurnee, Ill. (August 2, 2011) – Go Big, Go Backwards. Get ready to race down the tallest, fastest and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world, facing the opposite direction. Six Flags Great America announces plans to run the blue side of the American Eagle coaster backwards, Monday, August 8 through Saturday, September 17. For thirty years, the racing wooden coaster has given passengers a vast, eagle's-eye view of the park. Now fans of the double-tracked coaster can experience the 147-foot drop at 66 miles per hour from a different view.
“No matter how many times you have been on the American Eagle nothing compares to the thrill of racing down the 15 story drop facing the other direction. Riding the coaster backwards, not knowing what turn or drop is coming next, it’s a completely different experience,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flag Great America Park President. “The last time American Eagle went backwards was in 2005. Due to popular demand, we brought back the experience to celebrate the coaster’s 30 year milestone.”
American Eagle is the tallest, fastest and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world. The iconic coaster features a 147ft drop, is 4,650 feet in length, travels at 66 mph and spans an area of 237,000 feet, nearly 5 football fields back-to-back. American Eagle has delivered over 45 million thrilling rides to families since it was built in 1981 and is home to “Tiny” the famous 200 lb. spider that makes her return to the side of the coaster every Fright Fest.
Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a FREE water park, spectacular shows and three children’s themed areas.
“No matter how many times you have been on the American Eagle nothing compares to the thrill of racing down the 15 story drop facing the other direction. Riding the coaster backwards, not knowing what turn or drop is coming next, it’s a completely different experience,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flag Great America Park President. “The last time American Eagle went backwards was in 2005. Due to popular demand, we brought back the experience to celebrate the coaster’s 30 year milestone.”
American Eagle is the tallest, fastest and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world. The iconic coaster features a 147ft drop, is 4,650 feet in length, travels at 66 mph and spans an area of 237,000 feet, nearly 5 football fields back-to-back. American Eagle has delivered over 45 million thrilling rides to families since it was built in 1981 and is home to “Tiny” the famous 200 lb. spider that makes her return to the side of the coaster every Fright Fest.
Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a FREE water park, spectacular shows and three children’s themed areas.
SAN DIEGO ZOO TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY OF ITS YOUNGEST PANDA
Animal Care Staff to Give Yun Zi Ice Cake for his Second Birthday
WHAT: The San Diego Zoo will celebrate the second birthday of giant panda Yun Zi on Friday, August 5. Zoo staff has created an elaborate cake for the youngster made of ice, bamboo and some of his favorite fruits.
Animal care staff will put the cake in the panda’s exhibit on Friday morning just as the Zoo and the panda exhibit open at 9 a.m. Yun Zi, whose name means “son of cloud,” is the offspring of mother Bai Yun and father Gao Gao.
Guests are encouraged to get to the panda exhibit early on August 5 to witness the 2-year-old climb, eat and play with his birthday cake.
Giant pandas are on a research loan to the San Diego Zoo from the People’s Republic of China. The San Diego Zoo began its long-term loan in 1996 and since then has celebrated five panda births, the most of any zoo in the nation.
WHERE: The San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Exhibit
WHEN: August 5, 2011
9:15 a.m., just after the Zoo opens
COST: Free with admission or Zoo membership
MORE INFO: www.sandiegozoo.org
WHAT: The San Diego Zoo will celebrate the second birthday of giant panda Yun Zi on Friday, August 5. Zoo staff has created an elaborate cake for the youngster made of ice, bamboo and some of his favorite fruits.
Animal care staff will put the cake in the panda’s exhibit on Friday morning just as the Zoo and the panda exhibit open at 9 a.m. Yun Zi, whose name means “son of cloud,” is the offspring of mother Bai Yun and father Gao Gao.
Guests are encouraged to get to the panda exhibit early on August 5 to witness the 2-year-old climb, eat and play with his birthday cake.
Giant pandas are on a research loan to the San Diego Zoo from the People’s Republic of China. The San Diego Zoo began its long-term loan in 1996 and since then has celebrated five panda births, the most of any zoo in the nation.
WHERE: The San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Exhibit
WHEN: August 5, 2011
9:15 a.m., just after the Zoo opens
COST: Free with admission or Zoo membership
MORE INFO: www.sandiegozoo.org
13TH AUGUST COULD PROVE LUCKY FOR ROLLERCOASTER FANS IF THEY VOTE TH13TEEN IN ALTON TOWERS RESORT’S ‘ALL TIME GREATS’ ELECTION
1st August 2011: With over 60,000 votes cast so far in Alton Towers Resort’s Rollercoaster Election, “old timer” Nemesis (launched in 1994) is nudging ahead in the race to become “King of the coasters”. But to liven things up as the contest reaches its final stages bosses at the Resort have announced a special offer that could boost the chances of the newest of the “big five” candidates. 13 lucky fans of free fall coaster TH13TEEN (launched 2010) who cast their votes at exactly 13.13pm on 13th August will win a free weekend break for two at Alton Towers Resort – and, of course, the chance to ride their personal ‘All Time Great’.
Fans like TOWIE’s Amy Childs will be delighted their ride could be shooting up the leader board – “I absolutely love rollercoasters and for me, TH13TEEN is the ultimate! It’s got so many different elements and the free fall drop is terrifying!”
With just 31 days til voting closes anything could happen – and as well as the special TH13TEEN offer, there are a number of special prizes up for grabs, including the once in a life time chance to help create ATR’s next big coaster for 2013.
To find out more and get your vote in before polling closes go to www.altontowers.com OR hit the button for TH13TEEN at 13.13pm on 13th August for the chance of a free weekend break.
The Big Five are Nemesis, Air, Oblivion, Rita and TH13TEEN.
Fans like TOWIE’s Amy Childs will be delighted their ride could be shooting up the leader board – “I absolutely love rollercoasters and for me, TH13TEEN is the ultimate! It’s got so many different elements and the free fall drop is terrifying!”
With just 31 days til voting closes anything could happen – and as well as the special TH13TEEN offer, there are a number of special prizes up for grabs, including the once in a life time chance to help create ATR’s next big coaster for 2013.
To find out more and get your vote in before polling closes go to www.altontowers.com OR hit the button for TH13TEEN at 13.13pm on 13th August for the chance of a free weekend break.
The Big Five are Nemesis, Air, Oblivion, Rita and TH13TEEN.
Fairytale Town Hosts its Second Annual Moonlight Costume Ball: Arabian Nights
Get your tickets for the hottest fundraiser in town today! Fairytale Town hosts its second annual Moonlight Costume Ball, Arabian Nights this Saturday, August 6 from 7PM-11PM. Tickets are $10 presale and $15 the day of the event. Tickets are available at www.fairytaletown.org . As a non-profit focused on inspiring the imaginations of children and their families, this event is truly unique. This event is an opportunity for adults to experience the park without children. The proceeds raised at the event directly support Fairytale Town park improvements and its programs for children.
Enjoy live entertainment all night long as HOT103.5's Supa Mike hosts the event. Catch live belly dancers and fire throwers from Sacramento's favorite belly dance troupe UNMATA at 7:30PM. Followed by live music from the hottest up and coming rock band in the area Hero's Last Mission. Dance the night away as DJ Brian, from A&A Music Events, spins the hottest music on the dance floor. Wander over to the Kasbah, to enjoy live authentic Middle Eastern music and dance provided by Flowers of the Nile.
Costumes are required and prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Best Genie, $45 Gift card to Target; Grand Sultan, $45 Gift Card to Wal-Mart; Desert Goddess, $200 Gift card to Endless Tanning; King and Queen of the Gypsies, lunch & a movie for two at Tower Café & Tower Theater; and Band of Thieves, a raft rental for four at American River Raft Rentals. Guests can purchase raffle tickets for prizes from local businesses including Gold Rush White Water Rafting, a two night stay at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Dinner for two at Grange Restaurant and more!
Two bars to quench your thirst, Desert Oasis and Palm Tree Tavern will be open with signature cocktails provided by Palm Bay Spirits and local brews from Lost Coast Brewery and Mendocino Brewing Company. Food will be available to purchase courtesy of Mama Kim's Catering, Shaz Indian Restaurant, and East West Junction. All food and drink is no host.
Many thanks to this year's sponsors: Hot 103.5, Digital Gear, A&A Music Events, Pomegranate Designs, 901 Silver Tequila, Cavit Collection Wines, Voli Light Vodkas, Santa Rita Wines, Aperol, Mendocino Brewing Company, Lost Coast Brewery, Classic Party Rentals, Gold Rush White Water Rafting, Arctic Glacier Ice, Members in Black Security, and Pho Xe Lua Restaurant.
All guests must be 18 years of age and older and must present a valid ID upon entry. This is no mirage, tickets are disappearing fast, get your tickets today!
Enjoy live entertainment all night long as HOT103.5's Supa Mike hosts the event. Catch live belly dancers and fire throwers from Sacramento's favorite belly dance troupe UNMATA at 7:30PM. Followed by live music from the hottest up and coming rock band in the area Hero's Last Mission. Dance the night away as DJ Brian, from A&A Music Events, spins the hottest music on the dance floor. Wander over to the Kasbah, to enjoy live authentic Middle Eastern music and dance provided by Flowers of the Nile.
Costumes are required and prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Best Genie, $45 Gift card to Target; Grand Sultan, $45 Gift Card to Wal-Mart; Desert Goddess, $200 Gift card to Endless Tanning; King and Queen of the Gypsies, lunch & a movie for two at Tower Café & Tower Theater; and Band of Thieves, a raft rental for four at American River Raft Rentals. Guests can purchase raffle tickets for prizes from local businesses including Gold Rush White Water Rafting, a two night stay at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Dinner for two at Grange Restaurant and more!
Two bars to quench your thirst, Desert Oasis and Palm Tree Tavern will be open with signature cocktails provided by Palm Bay Spirits and local brews from Lost Coast Brewery and Mendocino Brewing Company. Food will be available to purchase courtesy of Mama Kim's Catering, Shaz Indian Restaurant, and East West Junction. All food and drink is no host.
Many thanks to this year's sponsors: Hot 103.5, Digital Gear, A&A Music Events, Pomegranate Designs, 901 Silver Tequila, Cavit Collection Wines, Voli Light Vodkas, Santa Rita Wines, Aperol, Mendocino Brewing Company, Lost Coast Brewery, Classic Party Rentals, Gold Rush White Water Rafting, Arctic Glacier Ice, Members in Black Security, and Pho Xe Lua Restaurant.
All guests must be 18 years of age and older and must present a valid ID upon entry. This is no mirage, tickets are disappearing fast, get your tickets today!
Selena Gomez Visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Famed teen singer and actress Selena Gomez visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort with family and friends on Friday, July 29, stopping at the Hogwarts Express to meet the Conductor in Hogsmeade. Hosted by Universal Orlando, Gomez and her backup singers (from left to right) Ashley Cook, Lindsey Harper and Katelyn Clampett also sipped on Butterbeer in Hog’s Head pub, rode the Hungarian Horntail coaster on Dragon Challenge and spent the day enjoying Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. Gomez was in Orlando after kicking off her “We Own The Night” tour on July 28 in Boca Raton , Fla.
Monday, August 1, 2011
A Peek Inside Grimes Castle...
TPAer AJ Dana took a peek inside Grimes Castle's maze, The Dungeon, in Carson City, Nevada. Luckily, he survived to share this video clip with the rest of you! Billed as one of Northern Nevada's premiere haunted attractions, Grimes Castle is definitely something you should check out if you're in the area come Halloween time! Be sure to tell them you heard about them on Theme Park Adventure - not that it will increase your chances of survival much!
A special thanks to AJ and the folks at Grimes Castle for allowing us to come inside - happy haunting!
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