Casey Jr. Splash and Soak Station

Summer time is here and wow its hot. Welcome to Florida. The new Fantasyland expansion is coming along nicely. We took some time to visit the new Casey Jr. Splash and Soak station this week. If you are looking for a way to cool off then this is the right place to do it. Water is going everywhere. The train is packed with animals from the Disney's Dumbo film. They are all shooting water at you as you walk through. Splash N Soak hmmmm, good name. This area is great for children who need to run and play and the roller coaster is perfect for young coaster enthusiasts. The new Fantasyland Train station will take you to Main Street or Frontierland. The new Dumbo ride has a indoor que, so you can cool off there while you're waiting to ride. Grab your fastpass for Dumbo at Mickey's Philarmagic and head over to the Tea Cups for some Disney style fun.

LEGOLAND Water Park now open

Legoland in Florida has opened a NEW water park. This is a great way to cool off in the afternoon while you are visiting the park. Just like Legoland, this water park is perfect for children. We had a great time, thank you Legoland for having us. Kissimmee Guest Services sells discount tickets to Legoland and other Orlando attractions. Call us at 1-877-273-5636 or check us out on the web kgstickets.com

Turtle Trek at Sea World Orlando

Turtle Trek

     Sea World has opened Turtle Trek the world's first 3D 360 dome theater experience. In the film you follow a sea turtle from birth through life. As she makes her quest across the ocean she has encounters with a variety of other sea life. Against the odds she makes it past all the crabs and birds to make it into the ocean. There she will face new challenges. Sharks are not the only dangers turtles face. Even plastic bags pose a threat. They resemble tasty jelly fish as they float by and if eaten it can be fatal.  The film is action packed and exciting. Sea World has also done a live action documentary called Turtle: The Incredible Journey. Attempting a perilous odyssey its ancestors have undertaken for millions of years, one loggerhead turtle swims from a beach in Florida across the Atlantic Ocean, encountering stunning sea creatures as well as serious hazards created by modern man.
     The line had holding areas with large viewing windows into the Manatee rescue habitat. Then you move to the next area where you get to see live sea turtles that have been saved by Sea Worlds rescue program. This area is narrated by a host who shared some great insights into what Sea World's rescue efforts over the years. From there it's time to get your 3-D glasses and head into the dome. All viewing areas are good but we liked the area between the podium in the center and the door. The 3-D is good and gives you a real feeling of being immersed in the world of sea turtles. 

    After the film there is an area with an above the water view of the habitats you just were viewing. You can also play Race for the Beach Game for the kids to play. Be sure to get your picture taken with the life size statue of the manatee Mother and her calf.

Star Wars Weekends 2012

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Dates: May 18, 2012–June 10, 2012
Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, The Clone Wars. Join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

Join the Fiesta This Saturday at SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica

Join the fiesta at SeaWorld every Saturday, April 14 through May 5 during Viva La Musica, Central Florida’s can’t-miss Latin food and concert festival. Viva La Musica blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with popular Latin cuisine and authentic arts and crafts.

All concerts are included in park admission and begin at 3 p.m. This year’s musical artists include:

· April 14: Elvis Crespo

· April 21: Grupo Niche

· April 28: RKM & Ken-Y

· May 5: Gilberto Santa Rosa

And, what’s a Latin festival without great food? With more than 20 years’ experience in a professional kitchen – and a lifetime enjoying countless Caribbean and Latin dishes – SeaWorld’s own Executive Chef Hector Colon has brought new flavors to Viva La Musica.

“Viva La Musica goes to my heart and soul. I’m able to share a taste of my heritage and many of the same recipes I grew upeating at Latin festivals with our park guests.”

Chef Hector’s passion for cooking is tasted in every dish he creates. During Viva La Musica, guests can sample a variety of foods from the Caribbean, Mexico and all of Latin America such as Lechon, arroz con gandules y pasteles, arroz con pollo, habichuelas rojas y maduros, mofongo con carne frita, alcapurrias and bacalaitos.

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SeaWorld Orlando Now Caring for Two Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings

SeaWorld Orlando animal rescue team received two hawksbill turtle hatchlings earlier this week. They are approximately two months old.

The first was found at Melbourne Beach by a tourist and was dropped off at the Sea Turtle Preservation Society in Melbourne Beach, Fla. It weighs only 2 ounces and is nearly 3 inches long. The turtle was in lethargic and weak condition when it arrived.

The second turtle was found in Cocoa Beach and also brought to the Sea Turtle Preservation Society. It weighs 2.5 ounces and is just over 3 inches long.

This turtle was covered with algae and fauna, as seen in the photo.

Both hatchlings were brought to SeaWorld for examination and continued care, including, feeding, giving fluids and around-the-clock observation and monitoring.
Because of their age and size, they’re living in a small brooder where the temperature is kept at a constant 84 degrees. They are in the water several times throughout the day but also spend time dry in order to conserve their energy. The turtles are taken home in their brooder each night by a turtle expert (aquarist) for middle-of-the-night feedings.
It’s a tough journey ahead but both turtles are looking better and are showing positive signs.Hawksbill turtles are endangered due to human exploitation and habitat degradation.This year, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 10 sea turtles and released three. For more than 45 years, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has helped animals in need -- ill, injured and orphaned. More than 20,000 animals have been rescued by our experts. SeaWorld's animal rescue team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

There is a new game to play at the Magic Kingdom. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is a collectable card game that has people questing about the park doing battle with some of the Disney film villains. The card game is free to play and you can trade cards with other guests while in lines. The concept is that you must find portals placed throughout the park and do battles with the cards in your deck. Some cards make combos that can do more damage and some villains have weaknesses to certain attacks.So head out to the Magic Kingdom and get ready to have some fun.

Quick Facts:

Its free! You get a map, 5 cards, and a portal key.

The game starts at the fire station on Main street.

Use you key card to start each battle.

Each person can get a pack of tickets so you can build a deck with them all.

Combo's are the way to defeat villains fast.

There is a easy and hard mode.

If you beat the easy mode you will get more cards. (After defeating the last boss)

There is only one portal per location so be ready to stand in a short line.

The Sorcerers Crest is the back of the a card.
If you get lost, just place your key card at a portal to find where to go next.

Cards are color coded so you know how to make combos.

Stand on the Seal to do battle.