Archive for February, 2009

Have "Your Pizza, Your Way" from Hungry Howie’s (at a Steal, Too)

Hungry Howie�s Pizza wants everyone to have happiness in their tummies and their wallet which is why they�ve launched the �Your Pizza, Your Way� promotion. Save on the wallet and keep peace in the house with this deal. For the budget price of $3.99, get a personal 10-inch pizza with a choice of Read More

Poseidon’s Not Too Furious

Someone asked me about what’s going on at Poseidon’s Fury in Universal Studios Florida. Seems they write a blog dedicated to Jeffrey Combs , the actor who plays Lord Darkenon in the attraction. So here’s the skinny: Poseidon’s Fury is a shodaw of its former self. The Read More

Theme Parks Lobby, Too

So Universal shuts down two attractions until Spring, SeaWorld cuts out free beer, and then we learn this . New state records show that Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando spent at least $390,000 � and as much as $750,000 � lobbying the Florida Read More

Hollywood Bowl Opens

The spiffy new Hollywood Bowl performance venue at Universal Studios Florida debuted with a performance by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It replaces the empty space that used to be The Boneyard. DeWayne Bevil has the scoop (with pics).

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MouseFest 2009 Cancelled

Walt Disney World is not the focus of this blog, but you might be interested to know that MouseFest, the biggest gathering of Disney nuts in the world, has thrown in the towel for 2009, seemingly a victim of it’s own success. Details here .

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Peabody Expansion Progresses

The Peabody Hotel, which I covered in depth in SeaWorld, Discovery Cove & Aquatica , is making progress on its new tower addition. Now the project is finally under construction and well under way, and this time � in the middle of the worst recession in decades � hotel officials say the Read More

Twister Closing at Universal Studios Florida

Universal is shutting another attraction — at least until “spring” (whenever that might be). Last week it was Fear Factor , this week it’s Twister. Two thoughts: 1. They are educating people that coming during the slow periods is a bad idea, since the park will be Read More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Early at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (and it’s Great for the Budget)

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? This year February 14 falls on a Saturday. Here’s an idea to avoid the crowds and shower your love a little longer. Take advantage of Carrabba’s Dal Cuore Nights , Feb. 11 & 12, 2009. “Dal Cuore” means “from the Read More