My mom on the local news!

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Well everyone, I have something totally different to share with you all today! My mom lives in Vermont, where I was born and raised. She lives in an elderly type apt. home. Her apartment in way at the end, right by a corner where two roads meet.

Well a few days ago some kid was driving fast through town around 2 AM in the morning. A cop started to chase him and he drove down toward where my mom lives.

He lost control of the car, went right between two trees and hit the back side of her apartment right where her bedroom is! It punctured a small hole in the wall and knocked everything around inside.

My mom happened to be sleeping out in the living room so she was not hurt, just shook up. Anyways the local news crew came over that day and did a little story about it with my mom. So please check out the video above and see my mom! :)

Star Wars Weekends 2013

Star wars weekends for 2013

Tens of thousands of people are waiting for the Star Wars Weekends. This summer event celebrates the spectacular “Star Wars” universe created by George Lucas.

Each weekend starting from May 17th you will be able to meet your favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy fabulous shows at Disney Hollywood Studios! The event runs for four consecutive weekends, so you have plenty of time to make plans and attend this annual celebration.

For Star Wars fans, this fun filled event is like a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. From Friday to Sunday each weekend, you can have fun and blast into the Star Wars universe. Coming face to face with an armed robot is not uncommon! Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor will return as celebrity hosts, a role they have performed for the last two years.
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Disney’s Magic Kingdom Celebrate the Magic show video

Once again it’s time for me to show you all some things I took from the holidays over at Disney! This Youtube video is one I took of the new Disney “Celebrate the Magic” night time show at the Magic Kingdom.

I took this during the Christmas holidays. What they do is transform Cinderella’s castle into a giant screen they project many different Disney characters, movies and other fun things.

It’s really amazing to see this in person, a video does not do it much justice. Seeing the whole castle jump and dance, transform into different colors and shapes is really something.

It is also done with music, which you can hear in the video. Plus they add a few fireworks and stuff. Actually they have their main fireworks show right after this show. It’s something you want to be sure to see if you go.

They only do this on select nights, or peak season. So check to see if it is being played and plan a night to go when it is. You’ll be really glad you saw this amazing show!

Disney’s new Splitsville bowling lanes at downtown Disney

Disney's Splitsville bowling at Downtown Disney

Disney’s new Splitsville, the retro-themed bowling center, has opened its doors to the public. This upscale bowling, dining, and entertainment venue features 30 bowling lanes, live music, amble seating, pool tables, and several bars where guests can enjoy their favorite foods and drinks.

This brand new entertainment center is a welcome addition to Downtown Disney’s WestSide. Discover 50,000 square feet of retro interior with fabulous food, dancing, outdoor patio dining, two sushi bars, and over 60 flat screen TVs.

This retro-style bowling center is designed to give families a sense of their own private space. Splitsville combines bowling with billiards, music, dining, and nightlife. The onsite restaurant features a menu created by one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2008.
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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2013

Disney's flower and garden festival 2013

The 20th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will boost flowering fun and culinary creations to a whole new level. The event runs from March 6 through May 19 and boasts whimsical topiary displays featuring your Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Pluto and other popular characters.

Guests will discover a new garden and children’s play area inspired by the Disney film “Oz the Great and Powerful,” admire colorful garden displays, and attend weekend concerts.

Disney’s own wonderful landscaping is enhanced by illuminated gardens, new topiary additions, and Disney character-shaped shrubs.
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Disney’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights picture gallery

Disney Hollywood Studios Christmas pictures

Each year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park they turn a few streets into a gigantic Christmas lights display. It’s the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights display, over 6 million Christmas lights!

They also play music which the lights dance to every 15 minutes or so. Plus you even get to see some fake snow falling on you. I took some pictures of this years show for 2012.

You can see them all below. Pictures really can’t do justice to this amazing display however, they look much better in person. The dancing lights set to music is really something to see also.

But the picture gallery below gives you a little taste of what to expect. If you visit Walt Disney World during the Christmas holidays I highly recommend you see the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Hollywood Studios! :)

To use this picture gallery of Disney’s the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, click on the first picture and the picture show will start. Click the arrow in the right bottom corner to go to the next picture. Click inside the picture at any time to exit the picture gallery. Hope you enjoy these pictures from Disney’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights 2012!

SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew & BBQ event for 2013

SeaWorld's Bands, brew and BBQ event

Take your family and friends, and enjoy the hottest weekends of the season! SeaWorld Orlando brings you the Bands, Brew & BBQ festival, an annual event that is held on Saturdays and Sundays, from Feb. 9 to March 17 2013.

If you enjoy country and classic rock music, you will love this fun-filled event! Over 100 specialty beer selections and dozens of food tents will be available for your enjoyment.

Party lovers who attend the SeaWorld Bands, Brew & BBQ festival will have access to incredible concerts with award winning artists, including Styx, The Beach Boys, Rodney Atkins with Uncle Kracker, Chris Young with Jerrod Niemann, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Third Eye Blind and other popular bands.
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Disney Christmas Electrical Parade Youtube video 2012

I took a lot of pictures and videos during the holidays at Disney. Frankly it’s very crowded during those times and I’d rather not be there. But it’s the only time you can get pictures and videos of the cool holiday decorations.

Above is a video I made of Disney’s Electrical Parade at the magic kingdom. It was during this years Christmas holiday. I don’t think it really changes that much from any time of the year.

I took this video right at the start of the parade as they come out of the back area in the front of the park. In hindsight it would have looked better if I had taken it in a different location.

I’ll do that next time! Anyways if you’ve never seen Disney’s Electrical parade at the Magic Kingdom, this gives you a good idea what to expect. It looks much better in person, a video really can’t do it Justice. Enjoy! :)

Disney’s Epcot Soarin’ ride review

Disney's Epcot Soarin' ride review

Soarin’ Over California is the newest ride addition to The Land pavilion at Disney’s Epcot. This hang-gliding simulator flies you over various landmarks of California. Many guests say that this is the most popular ride in the entire Walt Disney World theme park.

The attraction opened in 2005. Gentle tilting of the seats and wind effects create a simulated flying sensation. The three rows are designed to hold 87 guests. Two theaters double the capacity.

This popular ride uses state of the art technology to lift you 30 to 50 feet in the air while projecting panoramic images of the Golden State of California. The journey starts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
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Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2013

Disney princess half marathon weekend

Are you looking for a way to put a little magic into your weekend? Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is an annual event that celebrates women’s health and fitness. This event is part of the successful Walt Disney World Marathon.

The first competition took place in 2009. In its second year, over 13,000 participants competed against each other in the marathon. This event brings women of all ages together to celebrate their strength, perseverance, commitment, and determination.

The money raised will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting against blood cancers.
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Universal Studios Mardi Gras parade 2013

Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2013

Very soon it will be time for Universal Studios Mardi Gras parade 2013! This year you can celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios with performances by Miami rapper Pitbull, pop star Demi Lovato, Sean Kingston, Lifehouse and other great artists!

This annual event will take place on select nights from February 9 to April 20. Guests can enjoy colorful street performances, dazzling parades, live concerts, and delicious food.

Are you ready to party? Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration brings 14 of music’s biggest names live in concert on the stage! The whole family will enjoy this fun filled event! You can dance along with dozens of street performers, watch the spectacular parade, and eat authentic Cajun food.
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Give leather roses for Valentines day this year!

leather roses
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Very soon it will be Valentine’s Day. This year why not give your sweetheart the type of rose that will last forever instead of just a few days? I’m talking about handcrafted, quality leather roses!

A dozen leather roses or even a single one is a very unique gift for Valentines day. In fact lots of people don’t even know they make leather roses, not ones that look like real ones anyways.

These leather roses come in long stem design with real leather making the rose petals. A bouquet of a dozen or half dozen red leather roses come in a clear plastic long stem rose box with ribbon, tissue and glitter.
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