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Universal Orlando Hosts Auditions For Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
ByDanielle Alley January 2, 2017January 4, 2017

Universal Orlando is holding auditions for Hashtag the Panda–the beloved Tonight Show Character. Auditions are being held this Wednesday, January 4th and the actors chosen will be Hashtag the Panda on the new attraction Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon! Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new ride below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5NoMa0dYxg Actors auditioning for…

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Hershey Chocolate World Welcomes 100 Millionth Visitor
ByDan Hower December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

The Albert family were visiting the Hershey area from Pittsburgh, and decided to make a stop into Hershey’s Chocolate World. The family had no idea that when they arrived in Hershey that they would collectively become the Mayor of Chocolate World for the day. When The Albert family, Shawn, Kirsten, Hannah, and Levi, and Kristen’s dad, Dave…

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Disney’s Most Magical Christmas Celebration TV Special
ByDan Hower December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Following a festive kick-off to the holidays that began back on Thanksgiving Day with two new broadcast specials, Disney Parks will close out 2016 with its most cherished seasonal tradition of all, the annual Christmas Day spectacular! Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida serve as the featured locations for the…

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve At Universal CityWalk’s EVE Event – Orlando’s Largest Outdoor Dance Floor
ByDanielle Alley December 21, 2016December 22, 2016

Universal Orlando has opened a lot of new additions this year and there’s still more to come in 2017! This New Year’s Eve, you can dance 2016 away at Orlando’s largest outdoor dance floor at EVE, Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s celebration. The party starts at 8 p.m. and doesn’t stop until 2 a.m. It features unique party…

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Haunted House | Horror | News | Video

Rob Zombie Gives a Tour of His Basement Filled with Horror Memorabilia
ByDan Hower December 18, 2016January 19, 2017

We love roller coasters, but we also really like Halloween and horror events! Halloween takes us down a path of covering really weird things such as; haunted attraction tradeshows and events, our annual Top Haunts list, and sometimes we even toss up an article about a scary horror movie on our site. All that is good…

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SeaWorld Orlando New Year’s Eve Celebration
ByDan Hower December 17, 2016December 19, 2016

SeaWorld Orlando, like the other major theme parks, is celebrating with a big New Years Eve party! Families and friends can ring in the New Year at SeaWorld Orlando on December 31 as vibrant fireworks fill the night sky and festive entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the park until 12:30 a.m., including craft beers and…

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Oppertunity To Be In A TV Commerical At California’s Great America
ByDan Hower December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Have you ever wanted to be in a theme park TV commercial? Here’s your chance! California’s Great America is filming a TV Commercial on December 28 and December 29 for the parks 2017 WinterFest event. They are looking for a few extras to participate in the film shoot! If you would like to participate in the commercial,…

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SeaWorld Opening New Park Without Orcas in Abu Dhabi
ByDan Hower December 14, 2016April 12, 2018

SeaWorld announced today that a new SeaWorld park will open in Abu Dhabi (in the United Arab Emrates) in 2022, becoming the first SeaWorld owned park outside the United States. Following the announcement earlier this year to end the orca breeding program, this will be the first SeaWorld park without orca whales. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SOtfnyKUU SeaWorld is partnering…

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First Distribution Of Checks From Dollywood’s My People Fund
ByDanielle Alley December 13, 2016December 20, 2016

The first of six distribution of checks from the My People Fund will be distributed this week. The fund was established by Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Foundation to benefit the families who lost their primary residences in the wildfire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains. Families will receive $1000 per month for 6…

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Cedar Point To Potentially Eliminate Souvenir Drink Bottles
ByCoaster Nation Emma December 13, 2016December 14, 2016

When you think of theme parks, you probably think of summer family fun, but for those who purchased an All-Season Souvenir Drink Bottle, they may be a target for thieves. In the past, Cedar Fair parks (parent company of Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds and more) have offered Souvenir drink bottles that included free refills…

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WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks Headed to Kennywood in Pittsburgh
ByDan Hower December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

WWE is in Pittsburgh this Sunday for their “Road Block” Pay-Per-View event at PPG Paints Arena. When WWE is in town (especially Pittsburgh) you can almost guarantee there will be special appearances or meet-and-greet sessions taking place somewhere surrounding the city. Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, is closed for their regular season of thrills, but the park is…

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Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, And More To Perform At Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon
ByDanielle Alley December 11, 2016December 12, 2016

In the wake of the forest fires that recently swept through the Great Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton, with the help of the Dollywood Foundation, The Dollywood Company, and Dolly Parton’s dinner theaters has set up a My People Fund to benefit those families who have lost their homes to the fires. Dolly feels a strong…

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