Rise in theme park prices fuels Orlando visitors debate
In Orlando and across the country, major parks including Disney Universal Studios Florida and Sea World have raised adult admission by over two dollars to about 44.52 with tax, part of a broader price trend tied to higher wages and new rides. Despite costs, tourism remains strong with discounts and multi-park deals, while visitors like the Timmins family spend thousands on two weeks of parks, travel, and lodging.
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Passion Play Tour to Oberammergau Arranged by Local Church
The Rev. Ron Reaves and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frederick host a 14 day Alpine tour of Germany Switzerland and Austria with a Rhine cruise and visits to Heidelberg Freiburg Lake Lucerne Innsbruck Salzburg Vienna Munich Neuschwanstein and Oberammergau covering August 3 to 16 2000 from Washingtons Dulles Airport A $100 registration secures seating and first class tickets Contact Rev Reaves for a brochure via phone or email signups on a first come basis expected to fill fast.
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Pope's Creek Crabs Draw Summers Lovers and Lore
In Pope's Creek Maryland locals and visitors flock to Captain Billy's Robertson's and Pier One for Maryland blue crabs. The writer recalls Booth and Watergate links, notes rough competition between crab houses, explains eating method, and cites prices about $30 a dozen as supply recovers after tight controls.
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Montreal Jazz Festival Grows Into Multigenre 19th Edition
Montreal prepares for the 19th Montreal International Jazz Festival July 1 12 drawing 15 million attendees. Ray Charles Wynton Marsalis and Roberta Flack headlining with 300 free outdoor concerts 100 ticketed shows across nine indoor stages in a closed off downtown block. Blues Latin gospel Cajun and Africa Fete featured plus a children's village with street performers and a musical playground. Info lines provide reservations and tickets.
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