4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Latest Peppa Pig theme park set to open NEXT WEEK with five new rides and nine play areas for kids
THE latest Peppa Pig theme park is set to open next week with five new rides and nine play areas for kids.
It will be open every day from 9am to 5pm and parking is free.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Peppa Pig theme park opens Saturday, March 1Merlin EntertainmentsGuests should bring swimming costumes if they want to enjoy Muddy Puddles Splash PadMerlin EntertainmentsThe park holds a fun fair and balloon rideMerlin Entertainments
The Dallas-Fort Worth theme park will open Saturday, March 1.
It is located in North Richland Hills at 8851 26 Blvd, USA.
The site will mirror another Peppa Pig theme park in Winter Haven, Florida which opened in 2022.
The theme park will feature play areas, daily live shows, dining, shops, games and music.
Admission starts at $27.99 per person and tickets are available now.
Fans can also add wearable Peppa Pig ears for $4.99.
Superfans can even consider buying an annual pass at $99 per person.
It works at both the theme park and Peppa Pig’s World of Play in Grapevine which is just 20 minutes away.
The park is open to all ages and kids under two-years-old don’t need a ticket to enter.
Its five rides include Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure, Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, Mr. Bull’s High Striker and Grandad Dog’s Pirate Boat Ride.
All riders must be accompanied by someone over 14-years-old and some rides have height requirements.
Two of the nine different play areas include Peppa Pig’s Treehouse and Rebecca Rabbit’s playground.
Guests should bring swimming costumes if they want to enjoy the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad.
They can also bring bottled water and small snacks and meals that do not require heating.
Soft-sided insulated bags are allowed but should be no larger than 8.4 inches wide, 6 inches high and 6 inches deep.
Visitors in need of a break from the outdoor fun can attend The Cinema which shows “Peppa Pig” episodes.
Plus, Peppa Pig and her family perform live every day with songs and games at Mr Potato’s Showtime arena.
There’s also onsite dining at Miss Rabbit’s Diner and fans can grab a souvenir from Mr Fox’s Shop which sells toys, apparel and exclusive merchandise.
All staff have received autism sensitivity and awareness training and the park is a Certified Autism Center.
It also features an accessibility guide which shows reviews of every attraction based on how someone with sensory processing issues may be affected.
The theme park is also cashless and visitors are advised not to bring coolers and bags with wheels, alcohol and glass containers or hard-sided coolers.
Bags and personal items may be searched upon arrival.
One of the rides includes Daddy Pig’s Roller CoasterMerlin EntertainmentsTickets are available now and prices are subject to availabilityMerlin Entertainments
Peppa Pig theme park locations around the world
Günzburg, Germany: Europe’s first single Peppa Pig theme park, next to LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort
Florida: The Peppa Pig Theme Park at LEGOLAND Florida
Dallas, Texas: The Peppa Pig World of Play at Grapevine Mills
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Inside Love Island winner’s Gabby and Casey’s surprise welcome home meal at celeb hot spot with famous friends
LOVE Island winners Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman have revealed they were thrown a surprise welcome home meal at a celebrity hot spot with all of their famous friends.
This week’s tense Love Island All Stars final saw series three star Gabby, 33, and professional bombshell Casey, 28, scoop the £50,000 prize.
SplashGabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman were thrown a surprise party to celebrate their All Stars win[/caption]
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InstagramGabby’s All Stars co-stars Tina and Dannielle helped her celebrate her win[/caption]
The couple won Love Island All Stars on MondayShutterstock
To celebrate their big win, their showbiz pals put together a surprise party for them at London hotspot, Sheesh.
Gabby took to Instagram to reveal her joy at finding out all her best friends had gathered in posh Mayfair to toast to her and Casey’s Love Island Victory.
The reigning All Stars champs looked delighted as they enjoyed yummy food and drank plenty of champers.
At one point Casey got up to do a speech and thank all his friends for being there.
In another clip, Gabby and her man can be seen pulling each other in for a smooch.
They were joined at their party by their star pals, including last year’s All Stars winners Tom Clare and Molly Smith.
Tom is Casey’s best mate, after they both appeared on Winter Love Island 2023.
Other stars at the party included Messy Mitch and his girlfriend Hayley Griffin.
The couple’s All Stars co-stars Tina Stinnes and Danielle Sellers were also their to toast to their victory.
SPLASHING THE CASH
This week the lovebirds scooped an extra £50K to put into their already bursting bank accounts, after their Love Island All Stars victory
Following their big win the couple appeared on The Morning After podcast to speak to host and series five star Amy Hart.
Amy, 31, said: “You’re about to have a little windfall into your bank – fifty grand, twenty five grand each, what are you going to spend it on?”
Gabby replied: “I didn’t even know that was a thing until just now! I didn’t know that’s what you won.”
Amy quizzed: “Did they ask for your bank details, like, ‘we’ll transfer you’.”
InstagramGabby and her friends enjoyed a yummy meal and plenty of champers[/caption]
SplashTina and Dannielle looked stunning as they arrived together[/caption]
SplashCasey’s best pals Molly and Tom were there to help celebrate[/caption]
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A stunned Gabby said: “Yeah! It was literally that.”
Revealing their plans for the winnings, Casey – who appeared as a bombshell on series nine and the first All-Stars spin-off before his late entrance this year – said: “We’ve got to go away.
“Somewhere nice. I think we’ll go to the Maldives.”
Happy with her man’s answer, Gabby nodded and added: “Sexy.”
She continued: “The first thing that came into my head was that I’d like to do something nice with my mum, take her on holiday as well.”
The couple revealed how they would spend their winningsYouTube
SMITTEN CASEY
Speaking ahead of their victory on Monday, Casey told Love Island host Maya Jama: “I absolutely adore her.
“She has just blown me off my socks since I got here.
“As soon as that first conversation I had with her, it was game over for me.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m a pro shopper, if you let me near your trolley I’ll immediately swap out 10 items, never bother with butter to start
IF YOU’RE heading out to do your weekly food shop this weekend you can expect to pay a pretty penny.
Rising food prices mean a typical family of 4 now spends a shocking £628 a month on food, equivalent to £157 a week.
GettyA pro shopper has revealed what items you should swap out of your trolley immediately[/caption]
But it needn’t be the case according to one savvy shopper.
Richard Price, professional shopper of Britsuperstore, says you can save over £1,500 a year (or £120 a month), just by making a few simple swaps on your food shop.
Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs or drumsticks (save £431 – £575/year)
One of the easiest ways to cut costs without compromising on quality is swapping chicken breasts for thighs or drumsticks.
For example, Tesco British Chicken Breast Fillets cost £6.84 per kilo, but chicken thighs are just £2.85 per kilo, and drumsticks are even cheaper at £2.35 per kilo.
Thighs and drumsticks are not only more affordable, but they also have a richer flavour, offer more iron and zinc, and stay juicer when cooked.
Swap fresh fruit for frozen fruit (save £262/year)
Sainsbury’s fresh raspberries cost an eye-watering £13.33 per kilo, while the frozen version is only £7.86 per kilo.
You’re getting the same nutrients, but they last much longer, reducing waste. Another tip is to consider the ‘wonky’ version of fruits, sold in supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi – there’s nothing wrong with them, they’re just less perfect in appearance and much cheaper.
Swap beef mince for turkey or pork mince (save £115 – £134/year)
Ground beef is one of the most expensive meats, and I suggest switching to turkey or pork.
While Aldi’s 10% fat British Beef Mince is £6.58 per kilo, their British Turkey Mince is 7% fat at £5.38 per kilo and their British Lean Pork Mince is only £5.18 per kilo with a tiny 5% fat.
With their lower saturated fat content, turkey or pork are a healthier choice for heart health, while still being a good source of protein and B vitamins.
To stretch mince even further, I suggest substituting some of the mince for beans or lentils. Try using just 500g of mince and adding a 400g tin of mixed beans for 69p; not only will you save money, but it’ll also add fibre and reduce fat content.
Swap block butter for spreadable butter (save £43/year)
The BBC reported just this week that Butter has seen the second-highest inflation rate of all groceries over the past year – increasing by a huge 18%. But there’s an easy way to save.
Tesco British Salted Block Butter is currently £7.96 per kilo, but Tesco Butterpak Salted Spreadable is just £4.38 per kilo. The only real difference is a little added oil to make it easier to spread, but the taste and quality remain the same.
Swap ‘protein’ yoghurts for Greek yoghurt (save £163/year)
It’s easy to be sucked in by big ‘high protein’ labels on items, but they can be misleading. Take Aldi’s 0% Fat Authentic Greek Yogurt, for example, priced at £0.38 per 100g, it has a solid 10g of protein per 100g.
In contrast, the Brooklea Protein Raspberry Yogurt Pouch costs £0.45 per 100g but only provides an extra 2.5g of protein per 100g.
Swap jar seasonings for packet seasonings in the world food aisle (save £60 a year)
Spices in regular jars are expensive, but the same seasonings in the world food aisle cost far less. Tesco Ground Cumin in the spice section is 19p per 10g, while East End Ground Cumin Powder is just 12p per 10g.
The same goes for garlic powder, turmeric, and other essentials. Even better, multipurpose seasonings contain several common spices and cost as little as 11p per 10g.
Swap out pre-grated cheese and pre-cut veg (save £152 a year)
Pre-cut and grated items are a hidden expense, where you pay a huge amount more, just for the convenience.
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
For example, Tesco’s British Mature Grated Cheddar Cheese costs £11 per kilo, but buying a block of Tesco British Mature Cheddar Cheese is only £8 per kilo. Similarly, Tesco Carrot Batons are £3.12 per kilo, but loose carrots cost just 69p per kilo.
Swap out pre-made burgers (save £33 a year)
A four-pack of Sainsbury’s Quarter Pounder British Beef Burgers costs £7.16 per kilo, while a 500g pack of Sainsbury’s British 20% Fat Beef Mince costs just £5.80 per kilo.
Making your own burgers takes minutes; simply shape the mince into patties, season, and cook for 5 minutes on each side. You’ll get better quality and save money.
Swap out hummus and make it yourself (save £54 a year)
Homemade hummus is a simple and cheaper alternative to store-bought. A 200g tub of hummus costs £1.40 at Sainsbury’s, increasing to £2.50 for the popular Sabra dip. But, a 400g tin of chickpeas is just 49p.
Blend it with garlic, cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice (ingredients you likely already have at home) and you’ll make double the amount for half the price.
Swap out oven pizza for a homemade pizza (save £57 a year)
Instead of buying a frozen pizza, try making your own using a pack of four Village Bakery Greek Style Flame Baked Flatbreads (£1.49) or Village Bakery Soft White Pittas (8p each!), Cucina Tomato Purée (£0.59), and Everyday Essentials Grated Cheddar Cheese (£2.99 for 500g).
You’ll have enough ingredients to make at least four pizzas, and you’ll avoid the preservatives.
