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Voice Actor Extraordinaire Jim Cummings on Star Wars, Pooh, and Talking with Himself

Legendary voice actor Jim Cummings will appear at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends, May 24 – 26, 2013, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I jumped at the chance to speak with Jim…

10 Great Places to Celebrate Sports History in New York State

Women in flamboyant broad brimmed hats cheer. The bugler trumpets the “Call to Post” and gleaming thoroughbreds prance past the wooden Victorian club house and grandstands with their iconic red…

Win a Trip for 25 to Great Wolf Lodge During the Wolf Your World Tour

Recently, Great Wolf Lodge announced the largest resort-wide expansion in their history. Well, that wasn’t all they had up their sleeves. Do wolves have sleeves? I guess these wolves do,…

Musical Acts for 2013 Universal Orlando Summer Concert Series

Universal Orlando recently released the lineup of performers to take the stage at the 2013 Universal Orlando Summer Concert Series each Saturday night June 1 through July 6. The series…

The Hunger Games Catching Fire Throws a Capitol-Worthy Party at Cannes

Lionsgate rolled out the red carpet for studio executives at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, and showcased The Hunger Games Catching Fire at an over-the-top beach party worthy of the…

VIDEO: 2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This morning, Friday, May 17th, was the beginning of the 2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This special event, which is included in your park ticket, takes place…

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0May 21, 2013
10 Great Places to Celebrate Sports History in New York State

Women in flamboyant broad brimmed hats cheer. The bugler trumpets the “Call to Post” and gleaming thoroughbreds prance past the wooden Victorian club house and grandstands with their iconic red…

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10May 20, 2013
Win a Trip for 25 to Great Wolf Lodge During the Wolf Your World Tour

Recently, Great Wolf Lodge announced the largest resort-wide expansion in their history. Well, that wasn’t all they had up their sleeves. Do wolves have sleeves? I guess these wolves do,…

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0May 20, 2013
Musical Acts for 2013 Universal Orlando Summer Concert Series

Universal Orlando recently released the lineup of performers to take the stage at the 2013 Universal Orlando Summer Concert Series each Saturday night June 1 through July 6. The series…

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1May 17, 2013
VIDEO: 2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This morning, Friday, May 17th, was the beginning of the 2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This special event, which is included in your park ticket, takes place…

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0May 17, 2013
Attraction Review: Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation at Busch Gardens Tampa

Review and photos by Cristen Curley-Edwards If you like to move it, move it, then Busch Gardens Tampa’s new show Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation is the place to be! Adventures…

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0May 17, 2013
Inaugural Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food and Wine Festival Starts May 2013

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opened in March for their 2013 season. While 2012 saw the addition of Verbolten, the indoor/outdoor, multi-launch roller coaster to their attraction lineup, the “World’s Most Beautiful…

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0May 16, 2013
2013 New Theme Park Attractions for the Northeastern United States

This is the first in a series of articles on the 2013 new theme park attractions. Nearly 200 new rides and attractions will open this summer across the United…

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0May 15, 2013
Adorable Custom Penguin Cup at SeaWorld Orlando with Coke Freestyle

OK, normally I wouldn’t share information about a drinking mug, but you have to check out this refillable penguin cup available for SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Coca-Cola Freestyle…

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2May 15, 2013
Shells, Serenity, and Sanctuary: Spring Break on Sanibel Island, Florida

Sanibel Island, Florida, a pristine sanctuary that’s easily accessible with rarely crowded beaches. Our family visited at the height of the winter tourist season, and even though bumper to bumper…

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Voice Actor Extraordinaire Jim Cummings on Star Wars, Pooh, and Talking with Himself

Posted on May 22, 2013 | 1 Comment
Legendary voice actor Jim Cummings will appear at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends, May 24 – 26, 2013, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I jumped at the chance to speak with Jim...
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The Hunger Games Catching Fire Throws a Capitol-Worthy Party at Cannes

Posted on May 19, 2013 | No Comments
Lionsgate rolled out the red carpet for studio executives at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, and showcased The Hunger Games Catching Fire at an over-the-top beach party worthy of the...
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Friday Freebie: Cedar Point GateKeeper Messenger Bag Giveaway

Posted on May 17, 2013 | 15 Comments
Cedar Point recently opened their 16th roller coaster, GateKeeper, and entirely redesigned the main entrance of the park to do it. GateKeeper is the fastest, longest, and biggest drop of...
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