I received a marketing piece from Visit Austin with a special offer on Cabana Rental on selected rooftop pools in the city. The definition of Cabana is ‘a hut, cabin or shelter at a beach or swimming pool but it seems to be the trendiest ticket in town at the moment. After getting my breath back looking at the Austin prices even after the 15% discount … Continue reading Cabana Day Rentals
Having been in darkness for the previous 6 months a corner of the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is due to re-open on 17 July 2024. The popular Country Bear Jamboree has had a make over and is now called the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. The well loved bear characters are singing interpretations of well known Disney songs including ‘A Whole New World’ from Aladdin and ‘The … Continue reading The Magic Kingdom – Country Bear Jamboree Re-opens
I am returning to Texas in September based in Round Rock and checking where my nearest Buc-ee’s is going to be and came across the exciting news that very recently Buc-ee’s have opened their 50th and largest travel centre yet. For those folks who have never heard of Buc-ee’s have a look at a previous post about this most amazing experience. Located between Austin and … Continue reading Buc-ee’s Opens World’s Largest in Texas
Hey America did you know that the USA are c0-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup? And that USA beat Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over match this week? Not normally a sport associated with America but now there is a programme to promote the sport within schools on the back of the T20 being played in the USA. Baseball is rumoured to have been created … Continue reading USA – Cricket World Cup 2024
The re-imagining of Splash Mountain at Disney World as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has an opening date for expectant fans. Disney reveal that 28 June is the big day and will be later in the year at Disneyland. Tiana is a recent Disney Princess and starred in the animated The Princess and the Frog film in 2009. The film is set in New Orleans of the … Continue reading Disney Announce Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Although Brightline’s Orlando International brand new train station has been completed it will still be a month or so before the proposed service that will join Tampa with South Florida’s cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Tickets will be going on sale in May. Having this high speed rail option to travel through the Sunshine State will be a great addition to … Continue reading Orlando International Airport Brightline Train Station is Officially Opened
Are you visiting Walt Disney World this Easter? If you find yourself looking for something free to experience and to get a break from the masses why not jump on the Monorail and alight at the Grand Floridian Hotel. The annual Easter Egg Display is located in the lobby. The very talented culinary team of chocolate crafterteers have been busy creating the most amazing Easter … Continue reading Walt Disney World Easter Egg Display
Central Florida continues to attract increasing numbers of visitors annually. In 2021 is was reported that there were around 57 million visitors, the majority are US domestic travellers but 2 million are from overseas. Numbers are going up and certainly recovering from the impact of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Would travelling through the Sunshine State by rail be an option for anyone instead of flying … Continue reading Florida – Rail Options
Opening the summer of 2022 is Finding Nemo – ‘The Big Blue …. and Beyond!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A re-imagined show with puppets, singers and other performers set in the underwater world of Pixar and Disney’s Finding Nemo. The show was launched back in 2007 and the opportunity to update it was taken during the park’s closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Finding Nemo – Animal Kingdom
Airlines across the skies announced that the wearing of masks whilst on board have been relaxed and it now a choice. A Federal Judge struck down President Joe Biden’s mask mandate and for the time being whilst the White House works out how to respond to the ruling it has allowed airline operators and train operators to announce that mask wearing is no longer mandatory. … Continue reading Coronavirus – Masks on Mass Transport
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