January 2012
Elvis Crespo to kickoff Viva La Musica in Sea World
January 2012 -- SeaWorld Orlando has released the lineup of performers for its Viva La
Musica festival, which celebrates Latin music and culture and begins April 14.
First up will be Puerto Rican merengue star Elvis Crespo.
Subsequent Saturdays will feature salsa group Grupo Niche (April 21), reggaeton duo RKM &
Ken-Y (April 28) and salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa (May 5).
The shows are included in regular SeaWorld admission. Concerts will be at 3pm
July 2011
Disney, Universal Studios
raise ticket prices again
Disney and Universal Orlando
recently hiked its theme park admission prices, raising the gate
price of a one-day, one-park ticket from $82 to $85, an increase
of 3.7 percent.
Both resorts also have raised prices for multi-day, multi-park tickets.
Disney's increases also include annual passes and Florida resident
tickets, while Universal held the line on prices in those two categories. The price of a one-day, one-park Florida resident
ticket for Universal Orlando which is purchased online will remain at $73.99. All annual pass prices will remain the same.
Universal is still drawing crowds with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, which was a big draw in 2011.
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January 2011
10 EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR
CONDO MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Energy costs, like everything else, have been rising
dramatically, and there seems to be no end in sight. But there is good news. There are simply things a home owner can do to upgrade
their home and save a substantial amount of money.
As an owner of several properties which are being used as
investments, I'm always looking for a way to cut cost and to increase my bottom line. I'm also thinking about what's coming in the
future and simple ways to increase the attractiveness of my units.
One simple way is to classify your home to prospective renters
and buyers as "energy efficient."
Here are 10 simple ways you could save money on your electric
bill without spending lots of money:
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April 2010
Wizarding
World of Harry Potter' to officially open June 18
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 25, 2010) -
One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment
experiences ever created - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
at Universal Orlando Resort - is set for a public grand
opening on June 18.
Today, Universal Orlando Resort
also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most
exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter
and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed
attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including
Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This
all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular
new technology so effectively that guests will be completely
immersed in the experience.
And as they live their adventure,
guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park
attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film
like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing
special effects - and have an adventure only possible in Harry
Potter's world.
The new attraction lies deep within
Hogwarts castle, a majestic structure that towers over The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter - the only place in the world
where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter
books and films comes to life.
March 2010
'Give
a Day, Get a Disney Day' Reaches Goal of 1 Million Volunteers
LAKE BUENA
VISTA, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif., March 2010 -- "Give a
Day, Get a Disney Day" - a first-of-its-kind program of
Disney Parks - reached its goal of inspiring 1 million people in
2010 to give back to their communities through volunteer service
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Since the
program started just 10 weeks ago, on Jan. 1, a million people
already have volunteered or have committed to volunteer in their
communities, according to Disney Parks and HandsOn Network, the
nation's largest volunteer network and a facilitator of "Give
a Day, Get a Disney Day."
To
celebrate the good deeds of these individuals, Disney Parks
offered each volunteer who completed an eligible project a free
one-day admission to one theme park in Walt Disney World Resort in
Florida or Disneyland Resort in California. Although registration
is now closed and the program has ended, those who volunteered
have until Dec. 15, 2010, to redeem their free park ticket
(certain block-out dates apply).
"By any measure, the 'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' program
exceeded our expectations," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts. "These one million volunteers
touched their communities with their hearts and hands. Their
commitment to service is truly worth celebrating, and there's no
better place to celebrate than at Disney Parks."
Officials at HandsOn Network credited the "Give a Day, Get a
Disney Day" program for increasing volunteer activities this
year.
"The innovative nature of this program has exponentially
increased our capacity to both invite and excite people about
volunteerism," said Michelle Nunn, co-founder of HandsOn
Network and CEO of Points of Lights Institute. "The
overwhelming participation of families - and youth especially - is
a testament to a growing trend. Many of these volunteers are
serving for the first time, and some will develop into service
leaders who help change the face of our nation."
Encouraging that kind of commitment was one aim of the Disney
program, Staggs said.
"The goal of the 'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' program was
to lay the groundwork for a new spirit of volunteerism," he
said. "The need for volunteers across the country is ongoing.
We look forward to more people, especially families, carrying on
the momentum and giving back to their communities through
volunteerism."
Neighborhoods in need were the big beneficiaries of "Give a
Day, Get a Disney Day" - from San Juan to San Diego, Vero
Beach to Vancouver.
In Puerto Rico, 500 volunteers cleaned the beaches of Vaciatalega
and La Perla located in the vicinity of Old San Juan. In Oakville,
Ontario, a neighborhood center got new shelving and a spruced-up
mural.
In Jacksonville, Fla., volunteers painted murals and spruced up
rooms at a home for women and children, while in Pittsburgh they
took on construction tasks - tiling, sanding, staining and
painting - to help create affordable housing.
Although the program has ended and a free Disney theme park ticket
will no longer be provided, those still interested in volunteering
may search for opportunities through HandsOn Network at http://HandsOnNetwork.org,
or in Canada, http://govolunteer.ca.
