【推荐2】Four Amusement Parks in Orlando

Opened in 1999, it is a unique amusement park with eight distinct themed islands for visitors to explore. There are countless rides, activities, and shows to be found throughout the islands. Costumed characters can often be found wandering through the park, making for some excellent photo opportunities. Both single day and annual passes are available, and visitors can also purchase tickets that provide access to both this park and Universal Studios Florida.

If you’re a big movie fan, visiting it is a dream come true. The grounds are jam-packed with all sorts of exciting rides and attractions. The level of detail in the park is incredible, and visitors will feel like they’ve been transported into their favorite fictional worlds. The park is also an operational movie and TV production facility, meaning that lucky visitors might even have the chance to see a real film crew at work.

With its many world-class aquariums (水族馆), it is one of the best places in the city to get up close and personal with the incredible marine life that lives in the waters around Florida. One of the biggest attractions in the park is an orca known as Shamu, but visitors will also have the chance to see dolphins, sharks, turtles, flamingos, penguins, and even sloths. It also offers roller coaster rides for children, plenty of dining options, and valuable information about wildlife conservation.

Sitting on a 335-acre property in Tampa, it offers thrilling amusement park rides, live entertainment for all ages, and one of the largest zoos in the United States. More than 12,000 different animals live in the park. Many of these animals are native to Africa, and visitors can take exciting safari-style tours if they want to see the animals up close. Special events on how to protect wildlife are held throughout the year, and both daily and annual passes are available.

【推荐1】Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars: “Cinderella”(《灰姑娘》).

“Cinderella” made more like $70 million in ticket sales when it opened last weekend. But the movie got a mixed reaction. David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter praised the movie and said, “Anyone will find something to enjoy in it.” Steven Rea of The Philadelphia Inquirer called the movie “a winning re-do.” Richard Corliss of Time magazine wrote that “Disney finally got Cinderella right.” Other people were not as happy with the movie. Sara Stewart of the New York Post wrote, “This Cinderella is all dressed up with nowhere very interesting to go.”

Although different people think differently towards the movie, what is clear, however, is the movie’s business success. It is not only popular in the theaters but also in sale. And Disney has widened its usual market for “Cinderella” products.

There are products connected to the Disney movie targeted(面向) not only at little girls, but women, too. For example, the famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo worked with Disney to create “Cinderella’s shoes.” You can buy them for about $5,000. At that price, you would not want to lose one at the party, even if that is the way you get your prince(王子).

The makeup(化装品) company MAC quickly sold all its products connected to “Cinderella.” HSN is a popular website selling clothing and objects for the home. The marketer is now also selling “Cinderella” products.

So, is there anything left for the children, those people we think of as the traditional audience for the age-old tale? Yes, you can find toys and other children’s products at the American store JC Penney. Of course, you can also visit a Disney store.

【推荐1】Museum of International Cultures

A Center for Global Awareness and Understanding

International Film Series

The International Film Series is a year-long celebration of various cultures.

The series is held on the 4th Saturday of a month, alternating with the Cultural Dinner & Lecture Series every other month.

Both the film series and cultural dinner and lecture series begin at 7:00 p.m.

The International Film Series is hosted by Anne & Tim Perry.

Cost is Free.

CEF Workshop

The Chemical Education Foundation (CEF) is a professional development workshop designed to provide educators with methods for teaching chemistry concepts through hands-on learning and real-world connections.

To register for the free workshop, please send email to penny@acm.org with the following information: your name, your email address and telephone number, your school or group and its address, the grade levels you teach.

This free workshop for educators will be held on Saturday January 20, 2020. Sign-in starts at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Recharge Conference

This is a rolling one-day conference featuring community experts sharing information on health, finances, education, cooking, exercise tips, self-development, manhood, marriage and job searches.

Speakers include:

Clarence Davis, Opening Message on Connection;

Tonya Brown, “Trickeration 101,” with a message of strength and hope;

Darren Murphy, “Bug Straight Talk,” on overcoming addiction and restart new life;

Quinecka Ragsdale, “Demarcus Jones and The Solar Calendar,” on time travel and African/African American history;

Pastor Barry Jerking, “On The Road to Glory,” finding your life’s purpose as a man in society;

Oscar Ellis, on financing your business.

Cost is $10 in advance; $15 at the door, plus applicable fees.

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Fables and Fairytales.com is a non-profit site for visitors from all over the world to share and read fables and fairy tales.

Our main objective is to promote the importance of such stories in developing culture, imagination and creativity. We believe that reading the fables and fairy tales from different cultures allow us to build a greater understanding and appreciation of the diversity around the world.

We organise storytelling sessions around the world. Watch out for our monthly “Fable and Fairy Tale” writing competition for different age groups. We also run the permanent “Fable and Fairy Tales” museum in Hanau, Germany, at the home of the Brothers Grimm.

Contact us at museum@fablesandfairytales.com to arrange your visit!

The museum is open to all individuals and school groups with a booking. A multilingual guide is available on request. No charges for guides and admissions but donations are much appreciated.

Ongoing Event: Find a Storyteller Listen to a story come to life with some of best storytellers in the world. Choose from enthusiastic performers who will sing and act out a famous story for you, or an elderly grandmother who will charm the audience with her voice alone. We have more than 150 amateur and professional storytellers in our list. Join us as a storyteller! If you are passionate about being a storyteller, send us a video of a reading to storyteller@fablesandfairytales.com. Most of our storytellers are amateurs who do it for the love of the stories. Some are professionals who do charge for their services. Do contact to find out the cost, if any, for their services.

Put up a great performance and we will include you in our list!