31 Aralık 2012 Pazartesi

"Celebrate the Magic" projections (pictures)

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The castle projection show was replaced in early November. Here's a photo recap of what this version includes, as well as the Holiday Tag at the end of it (take particular note of the "cake castle" - also called a Pepto Castle - that was the decorations used at the 25th anniversary celebration).

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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.

... And We're Off !!

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It took a bit of patience, pre-planning, and a whole lotta' labor to put away the graveyard of Shingle Creek Manor this year without resorting to off site storage somewhere. All the while I plotted and planned for something even bigger this next year, of which I'm sure the reality of it not being possible with just the two of us will slap me in the face around mid-Summer. For now, the shop is back to normal and the props have been neatly put away, and the stress of Christmas is upon us...

We hope everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving and found plenty to thankful for. Although Christmas had already found it's way to our store shelves before Halloween had even arrived, the official starting flag was waved today with the ridiculousness of Black Friday. So like many of you we are running the race of gift buying, cookie making, Christmas card sending, food baking,  house decorating, before the big day panic that is Christmas. Good times....!

Plants Vs. Zombies Free 'til Nov. 10th!

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Todd Jepperson

The ADA and PopCap Games have teamed up to STOP ZOMBIE MOUTH this Halloween. From now, 'til November 10th, you can follow this link and grab your free copy of the winner of over 30 game of the year awards, Plants Vs. Zombies!


 There's no limit to how many copies you install, so grab every computer you can get your hands on and share the gift of braaaaaaiiiins.

It's a Zombie Typocalypse!

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Todd Jepperson

Looking for a way to kill time until Friday? Check out this cool online game Zombie Typocalypse! Controls are easy, just type words using the letter keys on your keyboard, switch weapons using the number keys, and switch ammo type using the '[' and ']' keys. Remember, kids, aim for the head!


(if it's too hard to read, follow this link over to Addicting Games)

'Zombie Apocalypse' to air on The Discovery Channel

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Matt Boiselle

   If you are one of the countless souls gathered amongst the masses that when mid-December rolls around,
you have been beaten severely around the head and shoulders area with the never-ending glut of holiday-themed programming coming out of your High-Definition happy boxes.

  Tired of The Grinch ? Sick of Charlie Brown wrecking that damned pathetic looking Christmas tree ? Ready to punch Ralphie from A Christmas Story square in his giblets ? Then rejoice my fellow zombie aficionados, because The Discovery Channel has become the latest to jump on the back of the rampaging phenomenon of the living dead and it's impending holocaust.

    'Zombie Apocalypse', airing Tuesday, December 18th will focus on the stories and disaster-preparation scenarios of 4 different people who, in varying ways are readying themselves for what they feel WILL be the end of all things. The main thing to remember here is that with the title plainly expressed, the show itself seems to insinuate that there can be an apocalypse without the dead rising from the graves, and while that certainly seems feasible......it just wouldn't be as fun if there weren't any zombies shambling around....anyone agree ? Oh well, tune into The Discovery Channel on Tuesday, December 18th - airtime is unlisted as of yet, but it's sure to be in the prime-time hours so check it out !
 

27 Aralık 2012 Perşembe

Lowry Park Zoo Christmas Party (pics)

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Lowry Park Zoo does special events for Halloween and Christmas, with a hard-ticket admission required ($13 adults, $11 kids). 

It's mostly decorations rather than special attractions for Christmas (the Halloween party boasts several mazes). They hang up about a million lights, but not all concentrated in one spot. It's fairly spread out.

The price does include a few regular zoo attractions (kids coaster, spinner rides, carousel) and about ten or so animal exhibits. It's a treat to see the elephants, giraffe, and rhinos after dark.











































































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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.