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Tampa Bay Rays’ Pitcher Alex Cobb Delivers Ultimate Pitch with Dolphin’s Help

SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment / By John Frost

Hey, who says theme parks can’t be romantic. This past weekend, Tampa Bay Rays’ pitcher, Alex Cobb, delivered the pitch of a lifetime at Discovery Cove in Orlando. Immersed in the tropical oasis, Cobb popped the question to his girlfriend, Kelly Reynolds, with the help of an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin carrying a buoy that read, …

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Conneaut Lake Park To Be Sold Off In Pieces

History, Industry News / By John Frost

Sad news for one of America’s shrinking number of amusement parks. Conneaut Lake Park trustees were unable to raise the money to pay off back taxes. Now the park is set to be sold off in pieces. Home to the ‘Blue Streak’ coaster, recently refurbished and designated historic by American Coaster Enthusiasts, Conneaut Lake Park …

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Gatekeeper Roller Coaster POV Front Seat Cedar Point, Sandusky OH

Cedar Point, Roller Coaster POV / By John Frost

Fun video of Gatekeeper roller coaster in HD from the Right Side Front Seat POV at Cedar Point in Sandusky OH. How would you rate this coaster on the THRLLD scale. With 1 being wimpy and 10 being Maximum Thrill?

Despicable Me 2, More Minions

Movies, Universal Orlando / By John Frost

My friend Whit got invited to attend a Despicable Me 2 event at Universal Studios Florida and I didn’t. His write up is now up on DadCentric and my theoretical visit is not. Obviously, you’ll want to go read about his experience A.S.A.P. while I try and contain my jealousy. I do get to go …

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Big Bear Mountain Resorts Opens Summer Thrills Adventure Park

Resorts / By John Frost

Looking for a little extreme adventure this summer? Check out Snow Summit Adventure Park, the first complete outdoor summer adventure park of its kind in Southern California. This year they have new summertime thrills that include the new side-by-side Flying Squirrel Zipline, a new hiking trail and Southern California’s only lift-served mountain bike park with …

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Ender’s Game Trailer

Movies / By John Frost

2013 is shaping up to be a banner year for movies. Oblivion, Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, Star Trek Into Darkness, After Earth, a new Hunger Games, and now add Ender’s Game to that list. The first trailer for the movie version of the seminal science fiction novel that helped many kids discover its …

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SeaWorld Orlando Viva La Musica Ticket Contest

9 Comments / SeaWorld Orlando / By John Frost

We have a fun opportunity for you to enjoy one of the two remaining Viva La Musica Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando. We have a pair (2) of free tickets that you can use to see Grupománia (merengue) on Saturday, April 27 or El Gran Combo (salsa) on Saturday, May 4. All you have to do …

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SeaWorld Antarctica – Over the Fence Update

SeaWorld Orlando / By John Frost

Had an opportunity to visit SeaWorld about a week ago and took a few moments to catch up with the progress on Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin at SeaWorld Florida. It’s set to open May 24th and all indications are that it will give any attraction in Orlando a run for its money in terms …

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Star Trek Into Darkness – Clip 2

Movies / By John Frost

Paramount has released a second clip from Star Trek Into Darkness that shows the team working together in a difficult situation, but still managing some witty banter: Unless these two clips are the only good moments from the film, seems like JJ Abrams has done a good job with the sequel. Previously: Star Trek Into …

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New Star Trek Into Darkness Clip

1 Comment / Movies / By John Frost

Paramount Studios has released a dramatic clip from Star Trek Into Darkness. You get to see most of the crew here. Spock’s in a volcano and be sure to keep your eye out for the giant fish. Star Trek Into Darkness – Clip No. 1 Star Trek Into Darkness opens in IMAX theaters on May …

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