Following on from Disney’s newly vamped Studios and the new rides at Universal comes some reviews of 3 more attractions. WHEN the SeaWorld and Discovery Cove folk build a water park, you know it’s going to be swimming in fun. And Aquatica, just down the road from its sister parks, has gone for a real biggie […]
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$20 Million…what price a reputation?
February 27, 2008 Comments Off on $20 Million…what price a reputation?MANAGER Leonard Ellerbe has defended a decision to have his unbeaten boxer, Floyd Mayweather, take part in a professional wrestling program in Florida next month. Mayweather, considered by some to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, claims to have been offered $US20 million ($21.45 million) to take part in Wrestlemania XXIV on March […]
Continue reading …Orlando flexed its muscle to land showcase WWE event
February 24, 2008 Comments Off on Orlando flexed its muscle to land showcase WWE eventCOUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA February 24, 2008 Like true wrestling theater, the City of Orlando knew it had to make a big splash to land WrestleMania 24. Enter Mayor Buddy Dyer, a trip to WWE headquarters and a borrowed catchphrase. Before we tell you how this all unfolded, let’s start from the beginning, to get the […]
Continue reading …Once in a while it’s nice to be treated isn’t it? Well, today was one of those days… we got to take a sneak preview of Aquatica! Yes, SeaWorld’s new water park…. and it’s grrrrreeeeaaaatttttt! Once you set foot into Aquatica, you immediately experience the vastness of nearly 60 acres of lush landscape inspired by the […]
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Continue reading …Veteran pageant runner-up captures Silver Spurs banner
February 17, 2008 Comments Off on Veteran pageant runner-up captures Silver Spurs bannerSamantha Roberts named Miss Silver Spurs and Ryleigh Tyson named Little Miss Silver Spurs Two talented young women from Osceola County have been chosen to represent the rodeo community for the next year. Samantha Roberts, a 19-year-old Kissimmee resident and Osceola High graduate, was crowned Miss Silver Spurs 2008 on Tuesday night at the Silver […]
Continue reading …Surfing and Speedway ORLANDO—Palm trees sway, sand and water sparkle in the early morning light. All is calm while tall, tan Phillipe Neri zips up his wetsuit and jumps in the water. A big kaboom announces the first wave. Neri hops up on his surfboard, switching feet back and forth, hot-dogging the break. A class […]
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Continue reading …The effects of the booming Vacation Home industry are now being felt by the Hotel Industry. All the years of taking customers for granted, treating them like sardines and giving impersonal customer service are now taking a toll … not to say the overpriced rooms … read on from the Orlando Sentinel. Metro Orlando’s hotel-occupancy levels falter […]
Continue reading …FX Show this weekend … Toy Collectors Don’t Miss It
January 25, 2008 Comments Off on FX Show this weekend … Toy Collectors Don’t Miss ItThe FX Show International is on this weekend January 26 and 27 at the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive. Many celebrity guests and toys from every genre, there is even a tattoo convention and wrestling shows every day. Check out www.fxshow.com for more details.
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