Posted by Ashley McChesney on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 @ 04:51 PM
It takes 24,000 cast member hours to make the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival happen. But that's just a number until you're able to actually see the work behind it all - so, how about an exclusive peek? Take a look at overnight time-lapse video featuring the creation of an area containing three of the more than 70 Disney character topiaries in the park this year.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 @ 04:48 PM
What better way to begin a week than with a stunning first image of the newest member of the family at Disney's Animal Kingdom - a critically endangered western lowland gorilla. And the best part is that you can see the newborn gorilla now at the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.
The newborn gorilla (photographed by Gene Duncan) is doing well and has already become an integral part of the gorilla family group that includes first-time mother, Kashata, father Gino and two other females. Since Kashata has been holding the baby close to her body, animal keepers have yet to determine the baby's gender.
The new baby is the third gorilla born at Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan which manages genetic diversity among species through detailed records of individual animals. Disney's Animal Kingdom also participates in AZA Species Survival Plans for several other animals, including elephants, cotton-top tamarins and okapi.
The first gorilla birth occurred in 1997 before Disney's Animal Kingdom opened, and the second baby arrived in 1999.
Via:
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 @ 04:37 PM
The PlayStation Pavilion at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex showcases an evolving line-up of the latest PlayStation games including player favorites. The PlayStation Pavilion will play host to some of the biggest titles and PlayStation exclusives such as UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, MLB 10: The Show, inFAMOUS, Buzz! Quiz World, LittleBigPlanet, and MAG all on 40" TVs in glorious HD. The Pavilion is also outfitted with its own stage where you can grab the mic and jam to your favorite tunes.
Playstation will also be working with Disney to host on-site tournaments and "gamer nights," where leader boards positioned throughout ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will keep you apprised of the latest standings and give others a chance to challenge your high score.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 @ 09:52 AM
The Harlem Globetrotters performed at the grand opening of the ESPN Wide World of Sports (formerly Disney's Wide World of Sports). See video of the event below!
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 @ 10:15 AM
Universal Orlando Resort home to the biggest and most authentic Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans is showing you how to bring the flavor of The Big Easy to your kitchen by sharing its popular Mardi Gras jambalaya recipe.
In this all-new video, award-winning Universal Parks and Resorts Executive Chef Steven Jayson shares the step-by-step process that he uses to make the delicious jambalaya that has become a must-taste for Mardi Gras guests. The full recipe is included at the end of the demo.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 @ 10:08 AM
SeaWorld was nice enough to share their amazing recipe for pulled pork with the world!
Bands Brew & BBQ Pulled Pork
Makes 10 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 ounce carrot, diced
- 1 ounce celery, diced
- 1 ounce onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon jerk spice
- ½ cup water
- 3 ounces beer
- ½ fluid ounce vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. Heat large sauce pot; add oil, then pan-sear pork on all sides until golden brown.
2. Add vegetables and sauté for two minutes on medium heat.
3. Add garlic and jerk spice.
4. Add water and beer, bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover.
5. Cook for two to three hours or until pork begins to fall apart. There should be very little liquid in pan when pork is cooked.
6. Drain the rest of the liquid and shred pork until all pieces are bite size.
7. Enjoy on a sandwich or on biscuits. Use this sauce as a condiment or a dipping sauce.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 @ 03:54 PM
Willie Nelson performed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Valentines Day 2010 for Bands Brew and BBQ.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 @ 02:37 PM
New Orleans Saints' quarterback and Super Bowl LXIV MVP Drew Brees stars in a parade at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort on Monday, February 8.
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 @ 02:28 PM
It's raining baby animals in Orlando, Florida! This is the third birth announcement coming for major Orlando theme parks this month. Meet the newest addition to the animal families at Disney World's Animal Kingdom.
The male baby gibbon was born last week and has not been named. You can see baby, mom (Melaka) and the baby's two sisters, Suki and Tuyen, in their habitat near Kali River Rapids.
White-cheeked gibbons, an endangered species, spend their lives in the tops of trees. They produce offspring about once every 2-3 years after 7 to 8 months of gestation. Infants have the ability to cling to their mothers immediately after birth, which allows females complete range of motion while moving about the forest with their offspring.
Disney's Animal Kingdom participates in a gibbon Species Survival Plan program coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Posted by Ashley McChesney on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 @ 02:28 PM
It's raining anteaters this week! The second baby anteater addition to a SeaWorld Park was added just a few days ago.
A lesser anteater or tamandua was born mom, Cypress, at Discovery Cove, in Orlando, Florida.
The youngster will hitch a ride on mom's back for the first part of his life until he's able to walk and find food on his own. Tamanduas are native to the forests of Mexico to South America.
They use their sharp claws and 16-inch-long tongue (41 cm) to eat up to 9,000 ants in a single day.
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