Blog - Ice Wooder

09Apr 2022 by Sean No Comments

Will The Real Phillie Phanatic Please Stand Up

Will the real Phillie Phanatic please stand up? That's right, the imposter Phantic is gone with all of his extra-ness, and the 44-year old fan-favorite is back in 2022! The Phanatic went through a makeover back in 2020 due to a legal dispute. His new look included feathers on his arms, star-shaped eyes and a light-blue tail. He also rocked blue socks with red shoes. Although the changes were rather subtle, fans weren't fooled. Now in 2022, the beef between the Phillies and the mascot’s co-creators has been squashed, and just in time for opening day. So, how do you re-introduce a beloved fan-favorite? By having him jump out of a plane of course! ...

26Nov 2021 by Sean No Comments

LumiNature Lights Up The Philly Zoo

Events

LumiNature first debuted at the Philadelphia Zoo back in 2019. Since then, it's gotten bigger and brighter each and every year. So, this year, I decided to take the family to see what all the hype was all about and it delivered! LumiNature lights up the Philly Zoo and, lucky for you, I've documented the whole experience. LumiNature shimmers again! A fantastical light experience, LumiNature is set to transform the Zoo into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring 14 illuminated zones, LumiNature takes guests on a magical journey of lights, sounds, and surprises, offering lively displays and newly enhanced installations designed to inspire and delight guests this holiday season. In 2021, LumiNature doubled the amount of lights in it's display, using…

16Nov 2021 by Sean No Comments

The 2022 76ers City Edition Jerseys Are Now Available (Sort Of)

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After a much anticipated wait, the 2022 Philadelphia 76ers City Edition jerseys are now available (sort of)! The new design, which honors the late great Spectrum, is the nicest I've seen in years, especially after last year's Boathouse Row debacle. In fact, the new gear is so popular that it sold out in mere minutes. So, yes, the new City Edition jerseys are available, but good luck finding them. Quick recap on the new City Edition design Celebrating the pastThe 2021-22 76ers City Edition uniform celebrates the NBA’s 75th Anniversary and our franchise’s storied history by honoring our beloved home from 1967-1996, the Philadelphia Spectrum. The front of the jersey features a variation of the art-deco style “Sixers” wordmark that…

13Nov 2021 by Sean No Comments

Make An Impact: Grab The All-New BDawk Impact Burger At Chickie’s & Pete’s Today!

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https://chickiesandpetes.com/ Philadelphia legend Brian Dawkins AKA BDawk AKA Weapon X has teamed up with local eatery, Chickie's & Pete's, to release a new mouth-watering burger for a good cause. Not only does the burger look delicious, but a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation. So, make an impact! Grab the all-new BDawk Impact Burger at Chickie's & Pete's today! A great burger from an Eagles great The BDawk Impact Burger is a local grass-fed burger with jerk spices, provolone and a Caribbean spiced pineapple sauce. It's topped with arugula, a fried egg and a jalapeno chimichurri and served with a side of Chickie's famous crabby fries with a cinnamon maple sauce. Like I said,…

15Oct 2021 by Sean 1 Comment

Mustard On A Philly Cheesesteak? Say It Ain’t So!

Entertainment

Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Mac and cheese. These things belong together, but mustard on a Philly cheesesteak? Say it ain't so! Sixers foward Tobias Harris has openly admitted to putting mustard on his cheesesteak. Sounds gross, right? Well he's not alone. According to various sandwich shops around Philly, an increasing number of customers are asking for the yellow condiment on their steaks. But why ruin a good thing? I've heard of mayo, I've even heard of green peppers (although frowned upon), but mustard on a Philly cheesesteak? Come on Tobi! You're better than that! However... curiosity has gotten the best of me. So, I decided to try it for myself. https://youtu.be/N3gtg__ehR0 For my experiment, I added 3…