Archive For November, 2013
MONTICELLO, Ind. — Thomas E. Spackman of Monticello, died November 11, 2013, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. He was 100. Indiana Beach (originally known as Ideal beach) was founded in 1926 by Tom’s father, Earl Spackman. From his youth spent running a soft drink stand on opening day in 1926 to owning the […]
Boeing 737 adorned with beloved Disney-Pixar characters flies four Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington children to Disneyland Resort on inaugural flight SEATTLE, Washington — The newest themed airplane in Alaska Airlines’ fleet flew into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport November 7, featuring one of America’s most beloved and rusty tow trucks. Adorned with the familiar images of Disney-Pixar’s […]
New interactive platform provides 24/7 window into SeaWorld’s animal habitats ORLANDO, Fla. — For nearly five decades SeaWorld® has connected guests to the natural world through innovative animal habitats and inspiring shows. With the launch of AnimalVision™, 24/7, on-habitat cameras stream footage to customized interactive websites, allowing visitors to create a connection right from the […]
Find Out If Santa Thinks You’ve Been Naughty or Nice GRAPEVINE, Texas — Scuba Diving Santa and his elf are back, and ready to take the plunge to entertain you amongst the fish and sharks in Sea Life Aquarium Grapevine’s 145,000-gallon tank. Find out whether Scuba Diving Santa thinks you’ve been naughty or nice this […]
Partnership challenges guests and employees to donate 300,000 boxes Norcross, Georgia — Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) recently kicked off its 2013 Shoebox Challenge with Operation Christmas Child. For the fourth year, HFE is challenging the communities it serves to donate more gift‐filled shoeboxes than ever before. To encourage community support, HFE properties across the country […]
