Dreamfinder Forever's Theme Park Photo Updates http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/ 7 rows en-gb 60 Busch Gardens Africa/Seaworld Orlando Updates http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1539839.html A large update from Busch Gardens Africa and Seaworld Orlando Tuesday 1 July 2008: A large update from Busch Gardens Africa and Seaworld Orlando

The new Orangutan towers rise above the Jungala skyline. Welcome to Jungala! Following the escape of an orangutan, Busch Gardens closed the habitat to update its interior. During this time, most of the enclosure walls were re-paved to prevent the animals from gripping possible escape points. The Tiger enclosure is extremely large compared to the previous iteration surrounding The Python. Jungle Flyers seems to be much like the Pteradon Flyers. Like Islands of Adventure's ride, it suffers from a limited audience and lengthy wait times. The Wild Surge has Moser Rides written all over it! Looking out through the Tiger Pop-Up Scene, we came close to this beauty. Welcome to the large construction site of Manta. Kraken looks a good as ever. One our favorite ride maneuvers in process... Shamu Stadium just finished its final seating installation on the right side with an extra back section, now symmetrical to that of the left. Shamu's Happy Harbor has been updated over the last year and a half to include new rides and updated facades to bring the area up to the park standards. From the Sky Tower you can see Epcot, the Swan and Dolphin and more landmarks of Walt Disney World. Behind the Renaissance Resort, Space Mountain can be seen. Wild Artic received its Polar Express Experience overlay for the holiday season which is set to return this year. Bayside Stadium hasn't had a daytime show (aside from the temporary Sesame Street show) for quite some time. It is currently host to a new show made specifically for Seaworld After Dark. Here is the overflow construction center in the parking lot, designed to allow for construction entry for Manta. Overview of Manta's construction. Shamu Stadium's new seating. The new seating was installed in preparation for the upcoming attendance increase expected as a result of the opening of Manta and the two Seaworld hotels that will open within the next three years. We saw Believe for the first time. An obligatory Shamu shot. We're definitely excited!

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]]> Tue Jul 1 2008 Walt Disney World Updates http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1484989.html A series of updates from around Walt Disney World taken on March 28, 2008. Friday 28 March 2008: A series of updates from around Walt Disney World taken on March 28, 2008.

Welcome to Garden Town! Much of the former pavilion is still untouched. Wonders of Life has quickly become Garden Town.

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]]> Fri Mar 28 2008 Walt Disney World Updates http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1469193.html A long overdue Walt Disney World update covering Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Monday 3 March 2008: A long overdue Walt Disney World update covering Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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]]> Mon Mar 3 2008 Aquatica Preview Part 1 http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1468645.html Part one of our preview of Seaworld Orlando's new water park, Aquatica! This part of the tour was walking only. Part 2 will pick up with the wet-tour. Wednesday 27 February 2008: Part one of our preview of Seaworld Orlando's new water park, Aquatica! This part of the tour was walking only. Part 2 will pick up with the wet-tour.

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]]> Wed Feb 27 2008 Halloween Horror Nights 17 at Universal Orlando http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1399077.html My first time at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights brings many "firsts" to the table! Wednesday 31 October 2007: My first time at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights brings many "firsts" to the table!

Poseidon's Fury (at Islands of Adventure) has many hidden paintings on its queue walls, that due to the dim lighting, you normally miss. We decided to try the famed Mythos for the first time. The restaurant is beautiful. The plates and utensils are custom themed, adding to the overall elegance of the meal. Even the mugs are themed... To start we had this amazing flatbread... And this One amazing steak dish... One amazing stuffed chicken and risotto dish... And this incredible mushroom penne pasta dish! And for dessert... So beautiful... Apparantly these scanners run on Windows 98 technology... The last remaining trace of Back to the Future... The scare zone didn't go into effect until night... Not so scary...Yet.

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]]> Wed Oct 31 2007 Celebration 25 http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1386789.html Our amazing event recap! Thursday 11 October 2007: Our amazing event recap!

The original creative team of Celebration 25 together for the first time! Morning sign ins started up quite early Sunday morning... Charlie Ridgway was an honorary guest at Celebration 25. John Corigliano's History Walk was a complete success! We love Epcot! Jenn, Adam, John and Matt after the first history walk! The first family of Celebration 25 (they were first to sign in on Sunday). I want this shirt! Charlie Ridgway and Adam The entrance wasn't changed for the 25th... Spaceship Earth was closed on the park's anniversary... Wonders of Life is now the Festival Center for the Food and Wine Festival... At least it is in use. The sign is somewhat out of place, but anything looks good in front of the pavilion. The old Wonders of Life sign is gone. At least this is still here... The map was actually updated for the new Festival Center. Much of the old pavilion is sitting unused during the Festival Center's duration. At least the old restaurant is in use now. Cranium Command has been stripped of its marquee... The curtains at the exit are fully open. Frontiers is still closed off. The exit of Body Wars is now unmarked. The old MetLife computers are still there. Coach's Corner was covered with a few trees... The Making of Me's theater was used to show a film about wine production... They had a few seminars here during the day. The sign is still here, though the mural is gone. The entrance to the attraction is mainly intact. The old [moldy] sign inside of the Body Wars queue was removed. The new vineyard is here. Still pretty empty... Always has been... Not surprised one bit... Ready to leave... Some crude welding was done to get this sign on the old fountain base. The History Walk group was quite large. Everyone listened attentively to the interesting information about the various pavilions. The group in front of Mission:Space... John before the end of the first History Walk. Everyone had a great time! He really did a great job! A new area was added for the Food and Wine Festival... Along with a few new countries... And a few new exhibits... A special anniversary pin for cast members only... Australia's lamb chop still impresses! Jim Macphee (Vice President of Epcot) and Dreamfinder Forever's Adam Roth atop the Fountain of Nations stage!

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]]> Thu Oct 11 2007 The New World of Coca Cola http://dreamfinderforever.fotopic.net/c1341268.html We take a trip to see the new World of Coke museum! Saturday 4 August 2007: We take a trip to see the new World of Coke museum!

Finally, we are at the new World of Coke in Atlanta! The signature Coke bottle is triumphantly displayed at the entrance of the building. The pre-pre-show lobby feeds into the pre-show room. The room was filled with Coke memorabilia that had been stored in vaults for years. After the second pre-show room, you go into this theater to watch a documentary/mockumentary. Then, in a very Poseidon's Fury-esque effect, the screen rises, allowing you entry into the main lobby. So cool! This building is just beautiful! You can even get a photo with the famous Coke Polar Bear. The original Soda Jerk from the former World of Coke returns (in some form). Here are the Coca Cola Olympic torches. The 3-D glasses are included with your entry into the 4-D attraction. This 4-D film is included in your admission. We thought it wasn't too great- definitely not better than Shrek 4-D. The famous story of What we were waiting for! Our favorite Melon Fanta was present. This room is designed much like Club Cool... Except for the fact that each column represents a different continent to which Coca Cola Co. distributes its sodas.

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