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BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating the season of love this February with special activities for the whole family every weekend as well as discounted pricing when you bring a special someone.      Knott’s believes that everything is better when you share it with someone – your friends, your kids, your date, so they invite guests to bring someone they love anytime during

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Award-winning actress Uma Thurman was hosted by Universal Orlando Resort on Sunday, January 15, 2012 while vacationing in Orlando with friends and family. During her visit, she came face-to-face with a mysterious Egyptian guard moments before experiencing the pulse-pounding attraction, Revenge of the Mummy. Thurman is best known for action-packed films such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” and

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New State-of-the-Art Facility Educates Guests, Offers One-Of-A-Kind Access To Park’s World-Class Animal Care TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2012) – Busch Gardens welcomes guests to closely observe and even take part in the animal care experience when the Tampa park opens its new Animal Care Center on Jan. 23, 2012. From nutrition to treatments, X-rays to surgeries, much of Busch Gardens’ animal care will

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Super 78 Nominated for VES Award for Typhoon 360 Race for Visual Effect Award Pits Super 78’s Typhoon Experience Against Disney, Universal Attractions HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2012) – A film by Super 78 Studios for a brand new attraction that brings its audience face to face with the forces of a Southern Pacific Typhoon scored a nomination today from the Visual Effects Society for a coveted

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Universal Orlando Resort hosted television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin today as she explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with friends. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful films such as “Mona Lisa Smile” and “He’s Just Not

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Tampa park welcomes a baby giraffe that will become part of the herd by spring TAMPA, Fla. (December 29, 2011) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby female reticulated giraffe on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. At 5 foot, 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 127 pounds, the newborn is the calf of father, Jafari and mother, Tesa, who has previously given birth to four other calves at

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Universal Orlando Resort hosted actor Josh Hutcherson today as he visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. During his visit, Josh tasted Butterbeer and encountered students from the Durmstrang Institute, one of three schools that compete in the Triwizard Tournament in the Harry Potter books and films. Josh plays Peeta Mellark in the highly anticipated film, “The Hunger Games,” due out in

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LEGOLAND® Florida – Just Add Water! Central Florida’s Newest Theme Park Announces Water Park Details and Unveils All-New Premium Annual Pass WINTER HAVEN, Fla.  – Just six weeks after its official grand opening, LEGOLAND® Florida today released details of its first expansion – LEGOLAND Water Park. Scheduled to open in time for summer 2012, the water park will feature a wave pool, Build-A-Raft

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TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens’ cheetah cub Kasi and his puppy pal Mtani helped their keepers connect with kids about cheetah conservation and wildlife preservation during a series of classroom visits on Thursday, Nov. 17, during The Great American Teach-In. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s famous cheetah/puppy duo teach-In tour included stops at Heritage Elementary in New Tampa, Wilson Middle School in

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CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK WITH LIVE CONCERTS BY TWO, MULTI-PLATINUM BANDS -  SMASH MOUTH AND BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Guests Can Also Enjoy Unlimited Access to Seven of Universal Orlando ’s Hottest Nightclubs, Live Entertainment, All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet Cuisine and More Tickets Are On Sale Now for One of the Hottest Parties of the Year ORLANDO, FL. (November 14, 2011) – On Dec

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SeaWorld Orlando is using a custom orthopedic brace to care for once-stranded pilot whale.  The whale has scoliosis – or curvature of the spine – that prevents her from swimming normally. To treat the whale’s curvature of the spine, SeaWorld Orlando animal experts and veterinarians worked with Orlando-based Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic to develop a custom-fitted brace that could be adjusted slowly

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Interactive Application Puts the Park in Your Hands! Tampa, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2011) – Over the summer, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay put the park in guests’ hands with the launch of its first-ever interactive iPhone application. In response to popular demand, the free app is now available in the Android Market as well. The Busch Gardens app utilizes GPS technology to guide guests through the park. The

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BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm will have something for the entire family this New Year’s Eve with a variety of dance music, a family friendly comedian, a Beatles tribute band and a live performance by the popular band, The Clueless Remix featuring DJ Reeso.  All this plus Knott’s rides, attractions and a Midnight Mayhem Fireworks Show in Calico Square will make Knott’s New Year’s Eve

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New App Provides Animal, Planning Information for Zoo's Fans and Visitors      Just in time for the holidays, the San Diego Zoo is giving its fans the chance to take the world-famous Zoo with them wherever they travel this season. Launched today, the new mobile application gives users access to animal information, photos and videos.      The app also features real-time streaming of the Zoo's

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Featuring performances by kids’ favorite entertainers, party zone area and more ORLANDO, Fla. (December 2011) – With an all-new festival featuring awesome concerts by LazyTown, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo-Choo Soul and tons of family-friendly fun and activities, SeaWorld Orlando is the place for kids, Saturdays January 14 – February 4. The best way to experience all of the fun, music,

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BUENA PARK, Calif. (January 2012) – With an estimated 400,000 people at risk of facing hunger every month in Orange County, 42% of whom are children, Knott’s Berry Farm has once again partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help the community.  This year marks Knott’s Berry Farm’s tenth year coordinating the food drive that feeds thousands in the Orange County area.            To 

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WHAT: Highlighting some of the most popular residents of the San Diego Zoo, the Discovery Days: Absolutely Apes offers guests a chance to get to know a variety of interesting personalities. Gorillas, orangutans and bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees) are a few of the endangered species highlighted over this long weekend celebration.  Including birthday surprises for one of our oldest primate residents,

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-- Online Consumer Promotion Culminates with $25,000 Grand Prize -- Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2011) -- This December 1 - 25, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) is celebrating the spirit of giving with an online consumer promotion that will feature 25 different prizes. During the “25 Days of Giveaways,” a different prize will be awarded every day, culminating with a $25,000 giveaway on Christmas

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Warner Bros., Universal Parks and Resorts and honored guests celebrated today’s partnership announcement to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the enormously popular themed entertainment environment which debuted in Orlando in June 2010 – to Universal Studios Hollywood, with an official Butterbeer toast. Plans to significantly expand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal

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Warner Bros. and Universal Parks and Resorts to Bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Universal Studios Hollywood Significant Expansion Also Planned for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort Hollywood, CA (Dec. 6, 2011) - Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts today announced a partnership to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the

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CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2011) – Coming this spring, crustaceans will scuttle to SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium at the LEGOLAND® California Resort with the opening of its newest interactive exhibit, “Claws”. The five new displays include Japanese spider crabs, which can grow to 13-feet across, and coconut crabs, named for their ability to crack open coconuts with the power of their claws. For the

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TAMPA (Nov. 9, 2011) — A new Grevy’s zebra was born on Busch Gardens’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain on Friday, November 4.  Within an hour after its birth, the female foal was running with the rest of the herd and nursing from its mother. Just last week, Busch Gardens announced two other additions, a male Cape buffalo, and female Sable antelope. The buffalo was born to mother Semara on Sept. 21. At

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Annual Run Supports Families of Fallen and Wounded Special Operations Forces Soldiers TAMPA, Fla. (November 8, 2011) – For the seventh consecutive year, a team of 25 military personnel, police, firefighters and community leaders will complete a four-day, 550-mile benefit relay run from Duluth, Ga. to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Friday, Nov. 11, to raise awareness for and remember the families of

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Tuesday 8th November 2011 NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 2012 AND 2013 ·         TurtleTrek: Nose-to-nose animal encounters and state-of-the-art entertainment opening at SeaWorld Orlando Spring 2012 ·         Freshwater Oasis: All new tropical rainforest attraction at Discovery Cove, featuring playful otters and curious marmoset monkeys, opening Spring 2012 ·         Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin:

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TAMPA (Nov. 2, 2011) — Busch Gardens’ newest addition, a female Cape buffalo, was born to mother Semara on Sept. 21. Cape buffalos are extremely social; members of the same group will stay in direct contact with each other and will often sleep with their heads resting on one another. At the time of his birth, the calf weighed approximately 45 lbs. The playful and explorative youngster now

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Give the gift of SeaWorld this holiday season – pay for a day, come back and enjoy the park’s events all year ORLANDO, Fla. (November 2, 2011) – The perfect gift for friends and family this holiday season is the gift that keeps on giving all year long -– a SeaWorld Fun Card! It’s SeaWorld’s best value, just for Florida residents: Pay for a day’s admission and come back again and again – with no

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December 10, 2011 - 11AM to 3PM  Father Christmas will be making a special holiday stop this season at Fairytale Town  for its Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, December 10. Father Christmas will take the center stage, listening to holiday wish lists, and welcoming families to take holiday pictures for $5 each. The Children's Theater will become Santa's Workshop filled with holiday

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Start a New Family Tradition This Season at Universal Orlando with Grinchmas, Macy’s Holiday Parade, The Holiday Village and Nightly Holiday Music Enjoy the Timeless Classics by Holiday Music Masters Mannheim Steamroller as they Return for Six Concerts on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 ORLANDO, Fla. (November 1, 2011) – There’s no better place to enjoy the Holidays with your family this year

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Guests Can Pay For a Day, Come Back All Year For Exciting Acts and Non-Stop Excitement with a 2012 Fun Card TAMPA, Fla. (November 1, 2011) – Some of the biggest names in country, Latin and classic rock are coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2012. It’s our biggest lineup yet, including music’s most memorable acts at Real Music, rock legends at Bands, Brew & BBQ, and Viva La Música’s

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WHAT: LEGOLAND® California is proud to announce local skateboarding legend Tony Hawk as this year’s special guest to light the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree at the family theme park’s ninth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony honoring the Tony Hawk Foundation. Hawk, father of four and life-long Ambassador Pass Member to LEGOLAND, launched the Tony Hawk Foundation in 2002 with the goal to

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WHAT:      Today marks a major milestone in the construction of Manta: the first section of track was set into place! A total of 98 sections will be placed in the coming months, with most of the sections installed by the end of the year.  Manta, SeaWorld’s new double launch coaster shaped like a giant manta ray, will open to guests in spring 2012. WHEN:    Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 WHERE:   

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TAMPA, Fla. (October 28, 2011) – Actor Michael Roark, who was featured in the recurring role of Frank on TV’s The Vampire Diaries, faces a sin-city clan of bloodsuckers in the new Ultimate Gamble: Vampire Casino haunted house at Howl-O-Scream. The actor, who also a graduated law school at the University of Florida, visited Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream on Thursday night with friends. He is also

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TAMPA, Fla. (October 27, 2011) – Actually, cheetahs are strict carnivores, but the residents of Busch Gardens’ Cheetah Run were curious to explore the new smells and textures that three oversized pumpkins provided. Busch Gardens’ zookeepers introduced the pumpkins to the cheetah habitat on Tuesday for some special Halloween-themed enrichment for Kasi and Mtani, and Cheetah Run’s adolescent

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People who donate $250 for animal enrichment will be recognized on Candy Cane Lane during  San Diego Zoo's Jungle Bells holiday celebration      People who love animals, or just love the San Diego Zoo, can treat the roaring, squealing, snorting wild things to some holiday cheer this year --- and be recognized with a 5-foot-tall candy cane for a $250 donation. All money raised in this

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Tampa, FL (Oct. 18, 2011) –  Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders Karen Bittinger, Elisa Eichbauer, Darla Faye Nolan, Milly Figuereo, Kelli Jones, Meagan Praden, Lauren Rasys and Amber Rehman took a break from the sidelines to visit Howl-O-Scream 2011 at Busch Gardens over the weekend. During their evening at the nationally ranked event, the cheerleaders toured the brand-new Zombie Mortuary,

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Last month, we announced that Busch Gardens will debut its biggest ice show ever on 2-2-12. Starting February 2, a cast of 20 will bring to life an all-new adventure filled with world-class skaters, amazing aerial performances, master puppetry and live animal stars, with shows daily in the Moroccan Palace. Busch Gardens and Advanced Entertainment Group is now casting for the two starring acting

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Cobra Starship and Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will Play an Exciting Role in this Special Night Devoted to Graduating High School Seniors. Tampa, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2011) - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is excited to host its first annual 12th Grade Grad Nite on Friday, April 27, 2012. This once-in-a-lifetime experience for graduating high school seniors is not your average daytime “walk in the park.” This

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San Diego Zoo animals were stretching their wings and warming up their legs Tuesday afternoon in preparation to join the "Team Up and Jump Around the World" attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.      The Zoo wants to engage guests and join First Lady Michelle Obama as well as California Association for Health, Physical Education,

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Fire and Police Personnel and One Guest Get in FREE November 24 thru December 18 BUENA PARK, Calif. – As a thank you to all the men and women who assist in protecting life and property, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is proud to offer  Fire and Police Recognition Days.  Starting Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through Sunday, December 18, Knott’s will once again extend free Park admission to all

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CHALLENGE GRANT I hope that by now many of you have heard the wonderful news that the Museum received a $10,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor.  This donor wanted to challenge the museum and its supporters to raise $10,000 by October 31st.  This generous person will match every dollar we get until then, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!  As we are right in the middle of our annual

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SeaWorld Orlando is launching SCVNGR, the social mobile app game for Halloween Spooktacular where guests can win a cool prize after completing three fun and exciting challenges.  Check out our blog for all the details http://bit.ly/nUWzOF SEAWORLD ORLANDO LAUNCHES SOCIAL MOBILE APP GAME SCVNGR FOR HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular is about to become even more

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TAMPA, FL (October 2011) – For the Hill children – 6-year-old Chrislyn, 4-year-old Christopher and 1-year-old Christian – the “A is for Africa” show at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun recently featured a surprise ending that was many months in the making. The children’s father, Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Hill, had been deployed to Zabul Providence, Afghanistan since early

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Friday, November 25 from 10AM to 4PM (families who donate canned goods receive free admission) Fairytale Town is offering Free Admission to families who bring a canned or packaged good for donation on Friday, November 25, 2011 - the day after Thanksgiving. Fairytale Town is serving as a donation site for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. 

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     What are the top environmental challenges for our region? Who is working to address these challenges? How can museums become involved? These are some of the questions to be posed on Friday, October 14, 2011, by a group of museums meeting at the San Diego Zoo to discuss how museums can inform their communities about environmental challenges and inspire action. San Diego Zoo Global and the

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-- November 1-24, 2011 -- BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 22 nd annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s

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TAMPA, FL (October 3, 2011) – An all-new offer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay lets Florida Residents experience the off-road adventure of a Serengeti Safari free with the purchase of a single-day admission! The 30-minute Serengeti Safari is an open truck tour that offers guests a unique look at Busch Gardens’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain habitat, featuring hundreds of exotic, free-roaming African animals

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TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2011) — Families can celebrate Halloween at a special holiday party on Oct. 22 at Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens. Your child can do the Monster Mash, meet the Count, parade in costume and enjoy a spooky lunch. The lunch is from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and includes delicious food served buffet-style, with items sure to please both parents and kids alike. A full

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Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan encountered deceased souls while making her way through the Winter’s Night: The Haunting of Hawthorn Cemetery haunted house at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 tonight. Hosted this year by Universal Orlando, Estefan and her family are avid fans of Halloween Horror Nights and have been coming to the event since its

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Dee Snider, legendary rocker, entertainer and front man for Twisted Sister, came face-to-face with three savage, blood-thirsty banshees while experiencing the Nightingales: Blood Prey haunted house at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 21. Named “the country’s best Halloween event” for four years in a row, Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights brings to life guests’ most

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Animal care experts from SeaWorld Orlando released Caleb the manatee at Blue Springs today (September 29, 2011). Caleb was a 460-pound manatee suffering from cold stress at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Fla. when he was brought to SeaWorld Orlando by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) on January 21, 2011. While being cared for, Caleb gained 230 lbs and weighed a total of

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San Diego Zoo Global announced today, Thursday September 29, that it is launching a new baby panda iPad app.  The app, called Baby Panda's New Home, was created by Zentro Media and includes content from the well known Zoo.      Baby Panda's New Home tells the remarkable story of Zhen Zhen's birth and childhood at the San Diego Zoo and her eventual journey to China to live in the natural habitat

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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park wants kids to lace up their running shoes when they visit during "Kids Free" in October. Each day at 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, one child at Shiley's Cheetah Run will be given the chance to see how their running speed compares to the fastest land mammal. The young volunteer will run before the cheetah takes to the track and will be timed by the animal trainers.

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"I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down!" said the Big Bad Wolf in the children's story "The Three Little Pigs."  Beginning Wednesday, September 28,  that story will become even more popular as Fairytale Town debuts the latest addition to their barnyard family - three little piglets! The 10-week old baby pigs, are Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs and are affectionately known as Wynken

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THE WAIT IS OVER… UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 21 NOW OPEN The Country’s Best Halloween Event Returns with All-New Horrifying Experiences: Eight Haunted Houses, Six Scarezones, Two Shows…and Lady Luck ORLANDO, Fla. (September 23, 2011) – Screams will fill the darkness tonight as Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 officially opens at Universal

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All-New Holiday Snow Days Celebration Nov. 19 through Jan. 2 CARLSBAD, Calif.  (Sept. 26, 2011) – The holiday season is always special at LEGOLAND® California Resort and this year is no exception. The family theme park is gearing up for biggest, brightest and coolest holiday celebration ever with Holiday Snow Days Nov. 19 through Jan. 2. The Holiday Snow Days celebration begins with the

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·         Full-size LEGOLAND® Florida Explorer created from more than 380,000 LEGO makes its debut at Chicago Assembly Plant; model took more than 2,500 hours to create ·         New LEGOLAND Florida theme park is the second in the U.S. and the fifth and largest LEGOLAND park in the world; it’s comprised of more than 50 million LEGO bricks ·         Ford Driving School at LEGOLAND Florida

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BUENA PARK, Calif.  – Knott’s Berry Farm will be filled with the magic of the season this year as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm and celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade starting Thanksgiving day and running through December 30, 2011.     Now a holiday tradition

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Guests Can Enhance Their Visit To “The Country’s Best Halloween Event” Using Key Feature Including Interactive Park Maps, GPS Navigation, Event Information and More App is Available as a Free Download for Apple and Android Mobile Devices WHAT: This year, guests can enhance their experience at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 with the first-ever official mobile application

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During the month of October, children 3 to 11 years old receive free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Throughout the month the Zoo and the Park are offering extra on-grounds presentations on the weekends, a coloring contest and all new online activities on the San Diego Zoo Kids Free site. There's even the chance to "race" against a cheetah at the Safari Park!

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Conservation enthusiasts, animal lovers, scientists, students, parents and anyone with an interest in wildlife now has direct access to a world that only scientists and zookeepers once had. On Monday, the new website, www.sandiegozooglobal.org, launched with the first-ever live web camera in a California condor nest.      The web cam is the first for the nonprofit organization in eight years.

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Late morning on September 16, 2011, beachgoers at New Smyrna Beach, FL found a stranded Risso’s dolphin. Volunteers kept it wet, shaded and cool until research scientists from Hubbs/SeaWorld Research Institute arrived to help care for the animal. Around 3:30 p.m., the animal rescue team from SeaWorld Orlando arrived and loaded the large dolphin into a large truck for the hour-long drive to the

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Universal City, CA— “Scream” stars David Arquette and Jamie Kennedy will join Rainn Wilson, star of Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses,” “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” star Bailee Madison, “Final Destination 5” actress Emma Bell and legendary rocker Alice Cooper as honorees at the 2011 “Eyegore” Awards, the opening night ceremony for “Halloween Horror Nights®”  at Universal Studios HollywoodSM.

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At a glance: * A safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience for families * FREE with SeaWorld park admission ORLANDO, Fla. – (August 30, 2011) – Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular, the ultimate family-friendly event featuring an ocean of Halloween fun where children can trick-or-treat, dance with whimsical sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and

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Includes Unlimited SeaWorld Pass Through January 2012 WHAT:   There's never been a better time than now for Florida residents to experience an exciting fall getaway. With Discovery Cove special savings now available through December 31, 2011, Florida residents can enjoy a perfect day for $199 plus tax per person for Dolphin Swim Day Resort admission and $129 plus tax for Day Resort admission. 

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Universal Orlando Gives Fans the Chance to Experience the Event with Steve Tango and Dave Gonsalves Plus, Guests Can Attend a Q&A and Autograph Session on Oct. 6 WHAT:  Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango, from SyFy Channel’s highest rated reality TV show “Ghost Hunters,” will test their luck at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 on October 6. And for the first time ever, five “

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Busch Gardens’ Biggest Ice Show To Date Will Take the Ice on February 2 TAMPA (September 8, 2011) — For more than five decades, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has set the industry’s standard for delivering unforgettable entertainment experiences, with Broadway-style stage spectaculars like KaTonga: Musical Tales From the Jungle and innovative ice shows like World Rhythms on Ice. This winter, the park

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·         La Llorona – According to legend, La Llorona is a woman doomed to wander the Earth forever consumed with the guilt of drowning her children and then herself. This spine-chilling maze takes you through the remains of a haunted Mexican village – and beware, for those who hear the screams of La Llorona are marked for death!    ·         Alice Cooper: Welcome to

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Right before heading out on her five city "’MODELLAND’ Book Tour - A Fierce Experience!" Tyra Banks spent some down time at Universal Orlando Resort with her family over the Labor Day weekend. While there, Tyra came face-to-face with Lady Luck, the blood-thirsty seductress and force behind Halloween Horror Nights 21. Named “the country’s best Halloween event” for three years straight, Universal

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September 24 & 25, 2011   ------ Featured Author: Olympic Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi  Another story is set to come alive at Fairytale Town during the 11th annual ScholarShare Children's Book Festival, a two day event  on September 24 and 25.   In its 11th year, the ScholarShare Children's Book Festival features numerous activities including; dynamic presentations from children's authors and

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Universal City, California—Tickets are now on sale for “Halloween Horror Nights®,” taking place at Universal Studios HollywoodSM on select nights from September 23 through October 31.             Tickets to this year’s event are available for purchase at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/hhn, including a Front of Line ticket option that enables guests to enjoy priority entry at each maze and

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YOUR FATE IS IN HER HANDS Lady Luck Reigns Over Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 21 The Country’s Best Halloween Event Returns with More Nights, Plus All-New Haunted Houses, Scarezones and Shows ORLANDO, Fla. (August 31, 2011) – You seek her… hoping she’ll be on your side.  She appears…an enchanting seductress…and you decide to take a chance. But the more chances you take, the more

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(Driving) School is In Session! Rides at LEGOLAND® Florida Receive All A’s WINTER HAVEN, FL - Even though students are just getting back to the classroom, Central Florida’s newest theme park LEGOLAND® Florida has gotten its marks by the toughest critics – Kids! Scheduled to open to the public on October 15, LEGOLAND has more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all geared toward families with

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Researchers, Keepers and Veterinarians Conclude Pregnancy Monitoring      Female giant panda Bai Yun will return to the north panda exhibit at the San Diego Zoo starting Wednesday, August 31, 2011. The 20-year-old panda has been off exhibit since breeding with panda male Gao Gao in April. For the last 19 weeks, animal care staff monitored Bai Yun's behavior and hormone levels, performed regular

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Florida’s Top-rated Halloween Event Shares all of the Undead Details at TheDarkSideOfTheGardens.com TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2011) – This fall, a new type of terror takes root in the Dark Side of the Gardens at Howl-O-Scream 2011. For 17 select nights, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be overgrown with NEW haunted houses, thrilling live shows, the return of Alone – Busch Gardens’ revolutionary idea in

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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” 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

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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.

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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 ORLANDO, Fla. (August 11, 2011) – On September 9 and 10, Rock the Universe 2011 – Florida’s biggest Christian

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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,

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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