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April 2010

Killer Whale Trainers at SeaWorld Examined

Reports and interviews created during an investigation of SeaWorld’s Orca Training program by the federal department OSHA provides what might be the most in depth look at what dangers trainers face yet. The Orlando Sentinel has some of the details, but summarized it says that… Read More »Killer Whale Trainers at SeaWorld Examined

Coco Key Water Resort now open in Orlando

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A new resort has opened this week in on International Drive in Orlando, and with it, a piece of Disney history is being preserved. The CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort-Orlando is at 7400 International Drive, miles from Walt Disney World. But Disney historians will… Read More »Coco Key Water Resort now open in Orlando

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Episode 6

It’s the final episode of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, and the first episode I’ve watched on our new over-the-air HD antenna (instead of through our evil cable connection). So it’s double excitement night for me!

In the previous 5 episodes of the show, Jamie succeeded in several areas. He taught 1,000 people to cook. He won over school cooks and administrators. And he even won over the vitriolic DJ Rod. But he still needs to get funding to train the school district’s cooks. And looking forward, the show teases that the whole revolution is going to fall apart. Bring on the drama!

See how it all ends, after the jump!Read More »Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Episode 6

Brighthouse Customers get SeaWorld Discount

On April 24th SeaWorld Orlando guests can experience Nat Geo WILD. But any Brighthouse customer can save on admission purchased now through June 30th. Visit SeaWorld Orlando on Saturday, April 24 and watch as Nat Geo WILD animal experts Casey Anderson and Mireya Mayor get… Read More »Brighthouse Customers get SeaWorld Discount

New Florida Law to protect theme parks from Lawsuits

A new law has been passed that prevents Florida attractions from being sued by customers. The legislation (SB 2440) is designed to overturn a December 2008 state Supreme Court ruling that invalidated parental waivers, which have long been used by businesses around the state that… Read More »New Florida Law to protect theme parks from Lawsuits

Thoughts on Disneynature’s ‘Oceans’

Tomorrow is Earth Day 2010, opening day for Oceans, the second picture released in North America under the Disneynature banner. The documentary is directed by French filmmakers Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud and features never-before-seen views of the world’s oceans captured using the ‘latest in… Read More »Thoughts on Disneynature’s ‘Oceans’