"Happening in the World" Week 1

By Zach Cooper

It's been about a year since my last "Happening in the Parks" blog posts. I thought it would be better to start something similar up again, this time more about TV, film and other news. "Happening in the World" articles will be posted every Friday.

 

SUPER BOWL XLVII: This years Super Bowl was held in New York, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. In the end, Seattle took home the win from 43 to 8.
 

 

After the game, Disney released this small commercial of Seahawk Malcolm Smith shouting the famous line "I'm Going to Disney World."  

 

The halftime show was a 14-minute jam between Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The beginning was really awesome with a bunch of kids singing and Bruno Mars on a drumset. Later, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers joined in. I was disappointed because it seems like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers didn't really have a spotlight in the show, as they were only on for a few minutes.


 

 

Criss Angel MAGIC JAM: This week, Criss Angel premiered the winter edition of 'MAGIC JAM' at the Luxor. Usually, his stage is set to the show of Criss Angel BELIEVE, but for about a month, he is letting other magicians take the spotlight. He is also doing this because he is recovering from surgery.

You can purchase tickets to this special event by going to  www.reservations.mgmmirage.com/crissangelmagicjam  

 

 

 

Tomorrowland Filming at Disneyland Park: On February 4th and 5th, Disneyland Park was in full swing, as they filmed parts of the Tomorrowland Movie at the "It's a Small World" attraction.

Later, Brad Bird came out and greeted some of the Optimists, who were out watching the shoot. Thanks @BradBirdA113 for meeting us, and getting a photo @DisneylandToday. #TheOptimists #PlusUltra #Tomorrowland pic.twitter.com/LVFNzogab3

— Hastin Zylstra (@hastin) February 4, 2014

Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food: On February 5th, Universal Orlando's City Walk opened up Antojitos,a fine and affordable restaurant.  It's opened up nightly at 5PM and closes at midnight.

 

 

Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood: From January 25th through February 9th, Universal Studios Hollywood one big celebration for Lunar New Year. This event was held at the all new Universal Plaza inside the park, featuring décor and even MEGATRON from 'Transformers: The Ride-3D'.

 

 

"As a world-class entertainment destination, we are very excited to bring one of the most celebrated holidays in Asian culture to our theme park,” said Larry Kurzweil, President of Universal Studios Hollywood. “We’re pleased to share our unique Lunar New Year tribute with visiting guests from China and around the globe.”