Thursday, February 28, 2008

SeaWorld-owner Busch Entertainment will build in Dubai


Dubai_whaleSeaWorld Orlando-owner Busch Entertainment Corp. announced this morning that it will build a mammoth new resort in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates city that is rapidly emerging as one of Orlando’s biggest rivals on the global tourism stage.

Busch and UAE-based developer Nakheel will together build a SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove and Aquatica water park on a man-made island in Dubai. The resort will also include hotels, spas, shops and restaurants and the first phase will open in 2012. The island will even be re-shaped in the form of a killer whale.

Orlando Sentinel Info CLICK HERE

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

I-Ride trolley extends route

The I-Ride Trolley on International Drive expanded its route to include Sea World’s Aquatica waterpark, that is scheduled to open Saturday.

Service was added to The Point Orlando Resort, & Westgate Palace Resort. The trolley’s Main Line will extend to Aquatica, and the Green Line will service both resorts.

15 trolleys with service from 8 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. daily.

Fare is $1 per ride;
Senior fare (65 and over) is 25 cents.
Children under 12 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Day passes and multi-day passes are also available.

I-Ride Trolly


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Disney Dining Plan Changes...

I have seen many discussions about the changes. Most being upset about the gratuity no longer being included.

I still see a value in the DDP, if the family is average to big eaters. There is no way you can eat at Disney for such a low pp cost, not even at McDonalds. Not to mention being able to eat at places that you wouldn't ordinarallyeat at, due to the cost. If your family tends to eat like a bird. Then DDP, even with gratuities included is not for you.

What do you think?
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New Reedy Creek fire station at WDW

The fire department that serves Walt Disney World, Reedy Creek, is preparing to replace its first fire station, which serves the Magic Kingdom and the resorts that surround it, with a new one designed and built with Bahamian architecture.

Both stations are on a public but little-used road that swings around behind the Magic Kingdom, connecting the Contemporary Resort with the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The switch could come as early as this weekend, if a few construction details are finished in time.


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Click Here for full details


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House of Tomorrow returning to Disneyland

Disneyland will team with Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and others to bring the $15-million Innoventions Dream Home to Tomorrowland in May, according to the Associated Press.

The two-bedroom demonstration home with a kitchen, living room, dining room, study and backyard (but no bathroom) will feature current and near-future technology, including:

* Closets that help select clothes and suggest matching outfits.
* Touch-screen kitchen countertops that recognize groceries and make menu recommendations.
* Digital artwork that adjusts to personal preset preferences.

CLICK HERE


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15 story tower next to Contemporary

Walt Disney Co. to sell time shares in 15-story tower next to Contemporary Resort
High-rise will ultimately contain 281 units, but there's no rush to sell.


Construction

The Walt Disney Co. has won approval to begin selling time shares in a 15-story tower the company is erecting next to its famed Contemporary Resort, a $110 million addition that Disney has named "The Kingdom Tower."

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