We're less than a week into December, but Christmas is already in full effect at our area theme parks. I had a chance last week to check out this year's seasonal offerings at Universal Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa. Universal's mainstay Macy's Holiday Parade has returned to the Studios for a 12th annual outing,...
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When I was growing up in New Jersey during the prehistoric ante-Best Buy era, the popular local electronics chain Crazy Eddie (Slogan: “His prices are INSANE!”) advertised an annual “Christmas in August” sale. The owner Eddie Antar ended up in the slammer for securities fraud, but his spirit lived on in Tampa this past...
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Many theme park fans dream of going behind the scenes at their favorite attractions, but those VIP backstage tours are priced out of reach for many. This Friday night, you can experience the next best thing for a lot less, and support a good cause at the same time. On Feb 24th, downtown Orlando’s...
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This time of year marks a valley in the cyclical tourist traffic season. That makes January and February a convenient time for Central Florida’s theme parks to introduce new attraction, getting the bugs out before big Spring Break crowds arrive. It also makes this a great time to check out said new attractions without...
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You ever have one of those days? You know, the kind of day where you drive all the way to Tampa (at $3.70 a gallon, not an inexpensive outing) to experience a brand-new rollercoaster, only to find out that the ride is broken down? And then you film some great interviews with the park President...
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