I have to congratulate the good people at PEZ for their excellent signage. I had no intention of spending any time or money on candy, but when we spotted signs for the PEZ Visitors' Center in Orange, Connecticut, we thought it was worth a closer look. I was driving from ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Roadside America: PEZ Visitors' Center, Orange, Connecticut
I have to congratulate the good people at PEZ for their excellent signage. I had no intention of spending any time or money on candy, but when we spotted signs for the PEZ Visitors' Center in Orange, Connecticut, we thought it was worth a closer look. I was driving from ...SeaWorld Brings Antarctica To Florida
SeaWorld Orlando is expanding with their largest-ever project. Continuing a travel industry focus on making all things experiential, Antarctica-Empire of the Penguin is the anchor to a host of new offerings set to open in January. The new ride will have a family adventure ...New Disney World Attractions To Bring Immersive Experience
Walt Disney World in Florida has some new attractions on the way. The new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom park will be home to the Enchanted Forest, a new park within a park, inspired by the popular Disney films "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast." The Enchanted ...See The World's Longest Snake And A Live Gator At America's Scariest Haunted House
There are thousands of haunted house attractions that open up in cities around the country each year around this time but there's only one place where you can see the world's longest snake in captivity, nearly get your leg chomped off by a live alligator and slide five ...New York Ferris Wheel To Be Tallest In The World
New York is going after more tourist business in a big way, building the world's tallest Ferris wheel along the waterfront in Staten Island. To be called the New York Wheel, at 625 feet it will be 5 feet taller than the planned High Roller wheel for the Las Vegas Strip, ...A Gallery Of Roller Coaster Camera Trolls
Roller coasters race up and down tracks at county fairs and theme parks around the world, bringing hair-raising thrills to children of all ages. Sometimes called "scream machines," roller coasters have been the main attraction wherever they are for more than a century. ...United Kingdom Amusement Park Ride Is Designed To Cure Hangovers
After seeing a 250% increase in people puking on rides, the staff at Thorpe Park in Surrey decided to do something about it. And with the help of science, they've created the United Kingdom's first winged roller coaster, the Swarm. Not only that, but it's designed to ...
Space Shuttle Atlantis Move Scheduled, Public Invited
Space Shuttle Atlantis will make one more trip in November. No engines will fire. No astronauts will be on board. No visit to the International Space Station will be made. Still, the last voyage of Atlantis will a memorable one and NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor ...Space Attractions Down To Earth In California
Space Shuttle Endeavor arrives at the California Science Center soon and space exploration is on the minds of local and visiting space travel fans. Visitors to Los Angeles can see a variety of historical and futuristic space exhibitions and attractions within driving ...Six Flags Steps Up Entertainment, Cirque Style
California's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom this week announced a partnership with Cirque Productions' Neil Goldberg and his Cirque Dreams entertainment brand to add a new cutting edge dolphin show featuring Cirque Dreams in spring 2013 titled Cirque Dreams Splashtastic - ...Insider Secrets No Secret To Disney World Cast Members
Frankly, the best insider secret on how to get the most out of a visit to Walt Disney World is to go with a Disney cast member. They know exactly where to be at any given time for no wait on the best rides. They know what venues have the best food and, if something ...Space Center Adds Up-Close Tours
While Kennedy Space Center will not be launching space shuttles anymore, the 39-acre complex in Florida has not shut down for lack of anything to do. In addition to ongoing space programs, travelers visiting the Space Coast of Florida have some new options with up-close ...Artist Campaigns To Convert Abandoned Detroit Neighborhood Into A Zombie Theme Park
While Detroit, Michigan, doesn't exactly have the best reputation when it comes to safety and quality of life, Mark Siwak wants to help change that. The artist has made a request on Indiegogo, asking for help with a new idea to turn an abandoned Detroit neighborhood into ...
Exploring Newport, Rhode Island's Famed Mansions
A recent visit to Newport, Rhode Island, allowed ample time to tour the city's famed Gilded Age mansions, palatial summer "cottages" once owned by robber barons and business titans with names like Astor and Vanderbilt.
I couldn't get enough of the historic homes ...Google Street View Helps Visualize Cool Summer Attractions
As summer blazes on, travelers are looking for cool places to go. A quick escape from summer heat to a water park, beach or lake might be just what they have in mind too. But how about a look first? Google Street View can give us a panoramic view from positions along ...Best Roller Coasters Featured On New Travel Channel Show
Roller coasters are the highlight of any amusement or theme park for many visitors. High-speed thrills, twists and turns make for good times and have coaster enthusiasts claiming their favorites around the United States. Now, a new show starting Sunday on the Travel ...Magic Kingdom Worker Gives Candid Interview About Crazy Guests And Working For Disney
During an IAmA (I am a...) discussion on Reddit, a turnstile and parade audience control worker for the Magic Kingdom at Disney World allowed people to ask uncensored questions about crazy guests and what it's like to work at Disney. Read below to learn what happens when ...5 Free Things To Do In Orlando That Are Not Theme Parks
Travelers planning a trip to Orlando usually have plenty of things to do – for a price. Central Florida attractions draw millions of visitors every year spending billions in travel dollars. Often saving up for years to make a magical Florida vacation reality, families ...World's Highest Roller Coaster Opens In Colorado
A new world record has been broken, as the world's highest roller coaster is now open at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Called "Cliffhanger," the adventure coaster sits on the edge of the 6,890-foot-high Iron Mountain.
Because of its ...15 Crazy And Daring Ideas For Your Next Trip
While you may think you've done some crazy things on your travels, you'll probably change your mind after reading this list. Planning your own kidnapping? Paying someone to torture you? Getting into a tank with giant saltwater crocodiles? These experiences are definitely ...
