Virginia Beach Fun Blog

War will soon break out at Jamestown Settlement. Okay, not really. But the interactive colonial site will host over 300 military re-enactors engaging in mock skirmishes March 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The when more than 300 military re-enactors arrive depicting soldiers who fought from the eleventh century and on.

"Military Through the Ages" exhibition will give visitors a live depiction of how soldiers dressed, fought, and lived during wars from the 11th century to the present.

The special event is included in the regular admission fee. For details, call 757-253-4838 or go to www.historyisfun.org. To learn how to save money on admission, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

Jamestown Settlement is located southwest of Williamsburg on Route 31. Admission to the event is $13.50 for adults and $6.25 for children under 12.

For more information call 757-253-4838 or visit www.historyisfun.org.

March 4, 2008 11:07 - Colonial Williamsburg's "Revolutionary City" Debuts March 17th

Want to debate politics with Thomas Jefferson? You can...or the next best thing to it, at Colonial Williamsburg's Revolutionary City, a unique, interactive experience that brings history alive. Revolutionary City begins its third season on March 17th.

The two-hour street theater productions feature actors in authentic costumes acting out real events from the revolutionary era along Duke of Gloucester Street, the main drag in the Historic area. This year's productions will be more interactive than ever, encouraging observers to feel as if they're part of the actual events.

New for 2008, they’ve added a morning program, Revolutionary Stories. These mini-programs featuring juicy tales based on fact (like colonial love stories) are designed to whet visitors’ appetites so that they’ll stay for the main shows in the afternoon.

For more information, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 4, 2008 11:15 - Titanic "Sinks" Again in Virginia Beach

"Titanic," the winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, will soon berth in Virginia Beach. The musical will run March 27-30 at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach.

"Titanic" showcases the lives and stories of those aboard the fatal voyage of the world's most famous ocean liner. Critics have lauded the musical as "the finest and most important new musical in over a decade."

For tickets, call the Sandler Center at (757) 340-5446. For reviews of where to eat before the show, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 4, 2008 11:21 - Only 3 Weeks Left for Whale Watching at Virginia Beach

Wintertime means whale-watching time at Virginia Beach...a time-of-your-life chance to see rare fin and humpback whales-- some up to 85 feet long and weighing 70 tons.

But time is running out.

Only three weeks remain in the 2008 whale-watching season. But it's not too late to take advantage of fantastic Whale Watching Packages starting at $77. Now through March 31, packages include:

• Two nights accommodations


• Two-hour Virginia Aquarium Whale Watching Excursion


• Admission to the Virginia Aquarium, including the 3D IMAX® Theater


• Daily breakfast (available at some hotels)

For more information, call the Virginia Beach Whale Watching Information Hotline, toll free, at 1-866-59 WHALE (866-599-4253). Or go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 10, 2008 10:45 - Kings Dominion Opens March 22 - Get Ticket Deals Here

When Paramounts Kings Dominion opens March 22, visitors will be in for a shock. The park has raised prices so much that a family of four may pay an additional $30 over 2007 prices just to get in.

But you can still find discount ticket deals. Travel site Virginia Beach Family Fun has put together details on the best ticket options and season passes, plus how to find significant ticket discounts.

They also have the details on Paramounts Kings Dominion's newest ride, Dominator, tips for saving money in the park, upcoming events, and more.

To go to Virginia Beach Family Fun, click here.

March 10, 2008 11:17 - Luray Caverns Admission Discounts

Luray Cavern is the largest and most popular cavern in the eastern United States. With 1.23 miles of cave to tour, it's big enough to give you a full appreciation of its magnificent stalagtites and stalagmites, but not so big that or hilly to be strenuous. It's also a nice retreat from a either a hot summer day or a cold winter's morning, having a constant temp of 54 degrees Farenheit year round.

Is the Luray Cavern tour worth the price? Yes, especially with an admission discount. They're nearly impossible to find, but travel site Virginia Beach Family Fun has found one. Here's how to get in for less, their review of the cavern, its Garden Maze and Car Museum, and a fantastic, narrated video that will show you exactly what you'll see deep in the bowels of the earth during your tour. Go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 11, 2008 08:33 - Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums Celebration Events

Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of special events. The costumed drum and flute corps, which feature school-age boys demonstrating 18th-century military field music, perform in the Historic Area daily. Special 2008 events include:

-- Drummers Call, May 16-18
-- July 4th, Fifes and Drums Reunion Concert
-- Grand Illumination Concert, Dec. 7

For a picture of the Drum and Fife group, click here.

For the "6 Best Sites to See at Colonial Williamsburg" and the free guide, "Secrets of a Cheap Colonial Williamsburg Vacation," go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 11, 2008 08:40 - John Adams Miniseries Shot at Williamsburg Airs on HBO

"John Adams," a seven-part miniseries on the life of America's second president which was shot at Colonial Williamsburg and Richmond will begin airing this week on HBO.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "John Adams" by David McCullough, and produced by Tom Hanks, the series will debut on March 16 and run through April 20. It stars Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti as John Adams.

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine notes "This is a big year for America with the presidential race we're all thinking about...I think a movie like this would be good for Americans to watch to reconnect with really important values."

For information about visiting Williamsburg, including the "6 Best Sites to See at Colonial Williamsburg" and the free guide, "Secrets of a Cheap Colonial Williamsburg Vacation," go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 11, 2008 08:51 - Busch Gardens Season Pass Preview Day

Season pass holders are invited to Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Season Pass Preview Day on Sunday, March 16. The park will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. All 1-Park (formerly Silver), 2-Park (formerly Gold) and Platinum Pass members (but not Virginia Fun Card holders) are invited.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens for the 2008 season on Friday, March 21. It has been voted the world's "Most Beautiful Theme Park" for 16 consecutive years by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA). Plus, it was named the "World’s Best Theme Park" in the 2006 Theme Park Insider Awards.

Virginia Beach Family Fun has scoured the web to find discount ticket secrets that can save you significantly per ticket. For details, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

March 26, 2008 09:41 - Illinois Shaped Cornflake Now at Ripley's in Williamsburg

The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, is now the proud owner of a cereal flake. Not just any cereal flake, though. This is the famous flake shaped like the state of Illinois which drew national attention when it was auctioned off on Ebay.

Chesapeake's Melissa McIntire sold the funky Frosted Flake to Jon Wolfe of TriviaMania.com for a whopping $1,350. Wolfe has in turn given (or sold) it to Ripley's.

The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum is located at 1735 Richmond Road in Williamsburg, not far from Prime Outlets
Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg.

For details on Ripley's, as well as information on other Williamsburg attractions, go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.

Source: PilotOnline.com

The winning bid came about 11:20 p.m. Friday. McIntire, 23, and her sister Emily, 15, found the flake, thought it was shaped like Illinois, and decided to sell it on eBay.

March 26, 2008 09:58 - Williamsburg and Jamestown Celebrate First Germans in America

Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown are celebrating the contributions of the first Germans in America with a series of special events April 18 to 20.

Events at Jamestown include guided tours of the just-discovered original James Fort, a ceremony at the Jamestown Glasshouse by the Ambassador of Germany, a German banquet, and a special German music concert.

Colonial Williamsburg will offer lectures on German contributions to America on Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, at the Conference Center.

For information on the first German at Jamestown, as well as a link to the itinerary for the weekend, go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.

www.germany.info/relaunch/culture/new/jamestown/Jamestown_Brochure_final.pdf

March 26, 2008 10:45 - Carnival Offers Deal on Norfolk, VA Cruise to Nowhere

Carnival Cruises is offering a special deal on its two-day "Cruise to Nowhere" which departs from Norfolk, Virginia on June 7th. You can enjoy two days of pampering, relaxation, entertainment, casinos, and fabulous food on the luxurious Carnival Victory starting at only $299 per person.

Carnival also offers 6-day Bahamas cruises which leave from Norfolk and stop in Freeport and Nassau. Cruises start at $639.

For details, call 1-888-CARNIVAL or go to www.carnival.com. For even more cruise deals leaving from Norfolk, go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.