Author: Scott Sanfilippo

Florida’s tallest launch coaster, Tigris, is set to open at Busch Gardens in Tampa on April 19, 2019.  The latest addition to the theme park will take riders on a frontward and backward ride through twists and turns at 60 miles per hour, beginning with a 150-foot launch to the… Read More "Tigris – Florida’s Tallest Launch Coaster – Opens April 19, 2019 at Busch Gardens Tampa"

Sunny Day Sweepin’ the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street… Opening day at Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando didn’t start off sunny.  Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds were present for the… Read More "VIDEO: Opening Day Sesame Street Party Parade at SeaWorld Orlando"

It was a rainy start to a day of celebration at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  But strong winds and heavy thunderstorms didn’t postpone what many have been anticipating for the past 18 months – the opening of Sesame Street! The famed street, a new 6-acre land which… Read More "PHOTOS & VIDEO: Opening Day on Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando"

Spring has arrived at Epcot!  Today is the first day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and the park is all a-bloom with colorful gardens, character topiaries, and of course, plenty of eats. Running now through June 3, 2019, the festival features daily live concerts, outdoor kitchens throughout… Read More "Photo Tour of the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival"

Get ready to meet your new neighbors, Orlando!  Sesame Street is officially opening at SeaWorld on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The park made the announcement this morning on Fox 35 where Burt, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby Cadabby were on hand for the big news. Sesame Street at SeaWorld… Read More "Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando to Open March 27, 2019"

The shuttered wooden rollercoaster, Gwazi, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is set to come back to life in a big way! The park, as part of their 60th-anniversary celebration, officially announced that Rocky Mountain Construction will covert the coaster, which closed in 2015, to a wood-steel hybrid model which will… Read More "Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Break Record with New Roller Coaster"

It’s that time again!  Time to head to Walt Disney World in Orlando for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.  From March 6 – June 3, 2019 Epcot is transformed with a bevy of blooms, tons of topiaries and copious amounts of food and drink. The festival runs… Read More "2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Dining Guide"

The 2019  Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld in Orlando runs each weekend beginning February 9, 2019 thru May 5, 2019.  Enjoy local craft beers and exciting new flavors while you explore culinary marketplaces throughout the park, Fridays beginning at 4pm through Sundays, plus enjoy live performances every Saturday and Sunday from… Read More "2019 Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando"

The 5th annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival gets underway in Tampa Bay March 16, 2019 and runs every weekend through April 28, 2019. The festival features more new and exciting dishes than ever, plus a large selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails. Some of the biggest acts in… Read More "2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Menus & Info"

One of the most iconic rides at a Disney theme park has to be it’s a small world – the “happiest cruise that ever sailed.” First “launched” at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, it’s a small world takes visitors on a boat ride through various countries of the world… Read More "VIDEO: it’s a small world Holiday at Disneyland Park"