My father was the guy who never allowed me to have soft-serve ice cream because “they don’t clean the machines.” He was the guy who would only eat at a handful of restaurants he knew were clean. When it was time to make the sauce and meatballs for Sunday dinner,… Read More "“A Requiem for Necco Wafers,” Or, “Is This the End of the Nostalgic Candy We Love to Hate?”"
Category: Ramblings
Scorpion Roller Coaster at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay certainly has its share of unique and thrilling roller coasters. One of them dates back to the 80’s and is one of three of its kind left in the world today – the Scorpion. It may not be the longest, it may not be the fastest,… Read More "Scorpion Roller Coaster at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay"
Geyser Point Bar & Grill, Orlando
Geyser Point Bar & Grill is located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Since it’s at one of the resort’s hotels, park admission is not required to have a drink or grab a bite to eat. I first stopped here when it opened about a year… Read More "Geyser Point Bar & Grill, Orlando"
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dancing at Disneyland
One of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel is one that I happened to take during a trip to Disneyland in February 2017. As I entered the park and started walking onto Main Street U.S.A. the Straw Hatters, made up of members of the Disneyland Band, were playing… Read More "Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dancing at Disneyland"
2018 Magic Kingdom Easter Parade at Walt Disney World
Easter was celebrated this weekend at Walt Disney World with a special Easter Parade in the Magic Kingdom. Held about 15 minutes before the start of the daily Festival of Fantasy Parade, the Easter Parade ushered in Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny and featured Daisy Duck leading the Azalea Trail… Read More "2018 Magic Kingdom Easter Parade at Walt Disney World"
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Orlando
One of the most anticipated restaurants to open at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk entertainment district in the not too distant past is the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. Nestled between the entrance of Islands of Adventure and the Hard Rock Cafe, this steampunk themed eatery serves an all-day… Read More "Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Orlando"
SeaWorld Orlando Extends 2018 Seven Seas Food Festival by Two Weekends
If you haven’t made it over to the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld in Orlando yet, you still have time! The theme park announced that the popular event has been extended by two weekends. Originally scheduled to wrap up April 15th, the event will now run through April 29th… Read More "SeaWorld Orlando Extends 2018 Seven Seas Food Festival by Two Weekends"
Universal Studios Orlando 2018 Mardi Gras Parade – Full 4K HD Video!
One of the most popular events held annually at Universal Studios Orlando is their Mardi Gras celebration. The event which runs February through April features live concerts, authentic Cajun food, New Orleans jazz bands and of course… a parade! Each evening during Mardi Gras, the streets around Universal Studios fills with… Read More "Universal Studios Orlando 2018 Mardi Gras Parade – Full 4K HD Video!"
New “Redhead” Scene Debuts in Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World
The “politically correct” redhead scene in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World debuted this week. It was announced in mid-2017 that the scene would be updated to have loot being auctioned off instead of women as has been the case since the attraction opened in 1973. As… Read More "New “Redhead” Scene Debuts in Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World"
Photo Tour: 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – Part 2 of 2
It’s time to continue our journey around the World Showcase for the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. In part one, we stopped in Future World before crossing the bridge into the World Showcase to begin our journey at Mexico before ending the tour at France. Today, your humble… Read More "Photo Tour: 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – Part 2 of 2"