Amy VandenBoogert

Funko Games has been crushing it with their Disney-related releases lately. Last year saw the release of the gorgeous It's A Small World, The Rocketeer, and Mickey and the Beanstalk games (just to name a few). Stunning artwork and...

After years of waiting, the time has finally come. Iron Gwazi has awakened from long delays and is ready to thrill guests at Busch Gardens Tampa! The original Gwazi roller coaster, built by Great Coasters International (GCI), opened in 1999....

The holidays are a fading memory, but there's always something to look forward to at Busch Gardens Tampa. This delightfully complex park, just an hour from Orlando, has a lot going on. Between the Mardi Gras celebrations, the opening...

Let the music play! The Real Music Series concerts are returning to Busch Gardens Tampa in 2022 and offers a little something for everyone, from 50s doo-wop and R&B, to disco and yacht rock, to classic rock & roll! The...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Town has returned to Busch Gardens Tampa for another season of festivities. This year's event started earlier than ever on November 12 and runs every day through January 2, 2022....

Is that the sound of Christmas bells in the distance or your stomach grumbling? Either way, nothing sets the mood for the holiday season quite like food, and Disneyland has plenty of seasonal eats and holiday treats to enjoy....

It hasn't been a great few years for Hong Kong Disneyland, which has had to deal with social and political unrest, dwindling attendance, and a long closure (like just about everything else). But with the new year coming up...

Sleighbells are ringing, do you hear them? Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa is returning for another year of festive holiday magic! This year's event starts earlier than ever with millions of twinkling lights, a new fireworks show, and a...

The holiday season is fast approaching and you know what that means... special Disney holiday food! Walt Disney World has revealed the seasonal goodies on the way to Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs.  10/29/21:...

Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary is upon us, and one of the best parts of such a milestone event? The special food offerings! Across all four theme parks, the resorts, as well as Disney Springs, Disney chefs and mixologists have...

It's time to step back into the misty nightmares of Busch Gardens Tampa's Howl-O-Scream. We were in attendance on opening night to experience the frightful fun. There's a lot to see, let's step into the fog... Return of the Haunted...

We are back with another update from Busch Gardens Tampa, which is celebrating its annual Bier Fest event. We also got our first sightings of Howl-O-Scream, and... some Iron Gwazi news! Busch Gardens Bier Fest First up, Bier Fest! If you...

The Rocketeer. Who remembers this one? The movie did modestly well when it was released in 1991, but has since become a bit of a cult classic.  Set in 1938 Los Angeles, California, The Rocketeer tells the story of stunt...

It's a doubleheader of Halloween freights for Howl-O-Scream in Florida this year.  Busch Gardens Tampa's premiere haunt event, Howl-O-Scream, is back for its 22nd year, and new now SeaWorld Orlando gets into the act with their own version of this...

A lot of our park coverage comes from weekday visits. But what are the parks like on the weekends? Well, I recently visited the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on a Saturday (it was my birthday weekend, and...

Busch Gardens Tampa's Bier Fest is returning for a 4th year of brews and bites. Guests can sip seasonal beverage offerings and savor new recipes featuring fan-favorite breweries. Let's take a look at what's ahead at Bier Fest! Beer will...

We're back with an update from Busch Gardens Tampa! The park recently invited us to check out their annual Summer Nights event, which runs through September 6th. Let's see what's new with food, entertainment, and fireworks! During Summer Nights, the...

The popular Summer Nights event is coming back to Busch Gardens Tampa for another season of electrifying entertainment, extended park hours, fireworks and more! This year's event begins Memorial Day weekend (May 28) and will run through September 6 for...

We were recently invited by Funko Games to have a sneak peek at all the new Disney games they're releasing this year. Lots of amazing new games filled with fun for all ages. Although we can't talk about EVERYTHING...

We're back with another update from a very crowded Busch Gardens Tampa. There's a lot for us to see and discuss. Some good, and some unfortunate. But there's so much to look forward to... The Shows Will Go On Busch Gardens...