While the Great American Race, which takes on a slightly new stage format this year, is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, February 26, the action at Daytona starts much sooner than that. Here’s a complete look at the schedule of events for the 2017 Daytona Speedweeks: Saturday, February 25 10:30 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying,…
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After 14 years, the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at the Disney Magic Kingdom will say goodbye on May 11, 2017 to make way for a new show beginning May 12th, 2017. Happily Every After, the new replacement for Wishes, will premiere at the Magic Kingdom on May 12. The show will feature the latest fireworks and…
The Tapu Tapu devices, a waterproof wristband, will be used at Universal’s new Volcano Bay for everything from reserving your place in a virtual queue for the rides to activating special effects throughout the park. Soak up the sun on Waturi Beach, watch your friends speed through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge in The Reef leisure…
Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, has today announced that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27 2017. Guests can wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants and join the Na’vi on two executions, including the Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage. Guests at…
Know your presidential trivia to celebrate the holiday. Interesting Presidents’ Day Facts: It was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday James Madison and George Washington are the only presidents who signed the Constitution. It is still officially called Washington’s Birthday by the federal government James Monroe was the 5th president, but…
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, the largest quick-service restaurant in Disney Magic Kingdom, is currently undergoing remodeling. The work will include a remodel and expansion of the restrooms as well as expanding exterior covered seating areas. The expansion is planned to be complete by Spring 2017.
When a weekend trip to Italy just isn’t possible, relish the next best thing during Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Set under the twinkling lights of the picturesque Harbor Piazza, Harbor Nights invites locals and visitors to enjoy the starlit sights, sounds and flavors of Italy without leaving Orlando. Included…
The Universal Orlando passholders were invited via email with a link that explained the restrictions and details of the bead throwing experience. Those who want to participate have to be at least 18 years old and at least 48 inches tall. Universal will randomly select those who sign up to participate three days in advance….
Now it’ll cost you $109 and up for a one-day ticket to enter the Disney Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, there are several money-saving strategies you can use anytime to make the most of the money you spend on Disney World tickets and your Disney vacation in general. 1. Visit On…
Last past spring we found out that Paddlefish is coming to Disney Springs in the former location of Fulton’s Crab House. The new restaurant will focus on seafood as well as chops and steaks and a new oyster shucking bar! Well, it’s getting a multimillion-dollar bow-to-stern renovation and will reopen this winter as Paddlefish, a…