Thursday, December 30, 2010

Wishing Orlando Visitors and Residents a Happy New Year.

Even though it is the busiest time of the year and things may take a little longer to achieve, it is the most spectacular and enjoyable time to be in Orlando. A time for making many happy and lasting memories.

We wish you a very Happy New Year and enjoyable 2011.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Universal Studios Orlando at Christmas

MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE and GRINCHMAS SHOW

December 4th 2010 until January 2011

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Orlando Christmas at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Orlando

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, & 19, 2010

Epcot Walt Disney World, Orlando

CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION

November 26th to December 30th 2010

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

THE OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS

November 2010 to January 3rd 2011

Disney’s parades

From November 2010 to January 3rd 2011

Animal Kingdom

MICKEY’S JINGLE JUNGLE

Magic Kingdom

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARADE

Epcot celebrates

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

November 2010 to December 30th 2010

Downtown Disney

FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS

Meet Santa in his Chalet.

November 2010 to December 24th 2010

Downtown Celebration

‘SNOW’

November 2010 to December 31st.2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Feasting

When the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around.

Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together,
Pleasant pictures from past times appear
To dwell in each heart and each mind--
Then Thanksgiving is finally here!

The kitchen has scrumptious aromas,
The dining room looks oh, so fine,
Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys,
And now we are ready to dine!

First the napkins are placed on our laps;
Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed,
Then we stuff the good food in our tummies,
And we hope for it all to digest!

By Joanna Fuchs

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

‘ICE’ at Gaylord Palms Resort!

At Gaylord Palms Resort twenty minutes from Orlando International airport and five minutes from Walt Disney World you can witness a spectacular Christmas Wonderland, visit the holiday scenes carved from ice, ice sculptures made by artisans from china, ice slides 30feet tall, Christmas trees with amazing lighting and a story theme from the classic ‘Twas the night before Christmas’

Open daily from November 2010 to January 2011

Booking a ticket in advance is recommended.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Veterans Day Orlando Florida

For news on what’s happening for Veterans Day in Orlando go to:- http://www.cityoforlando.net/executive/communications/events/veterans/index.htm

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

There is still time to visit this culinary festival which is open until November 14th 2010.

At Epcot theme park WDW Florida.

For more information:- http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/

Friday, October 29, 2010

Routes from Orlando International Airport

If you need help getting from the airport to your holiday destination in Orlando Florida,

Click here..http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/british/airport_routes.htm

Monday, October 25, 2010

Forever Florida

Step into the real wilderness by visiting ‘Forever Florida’ it has all kinds of wildlife, alligators, deer, black bears and beautiful birds, set in wonderful scenery with wetlands, pastures, streams and forest in it’s 4700 acres of wildlife conservation.

There is horseback riding and overnight horseback safari’s, camping under the starry Florida sky.

Also camping and cabin rental is available.

Situated near St. Cloud Florida.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Public Holidays in Florida

If you are a visitor to Orlando it may be handy to know when special ‘days’ occur, then you can plan your holiday around these dates.

JANUARY 1st --New Years Day

3rd MONDAY in JANUARY--Martin Luther King Day

3rd MONDAY in FEBRUARY--Presidents Day

LAST MONDAY in MAY--MEMORIAL Day

4th JULY--INDEPENDENCE DAY

1st MONDAY in SEPTEMBER--LABOUR Day

2nd MONDAY in OCTOBER--COLUMBUS Day

11th NOVEMBER--VETERANS Day

4th THURSDAY in NOVEMBER--THANKSGIVING

25th DECEMBER--CHRISTMAS Day

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Halloween in Orlando Florida

Here are a few events happening for Halloween in the Orlando area.

1. Walt Disney World are holding ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’.

Tickets are required for this special event held from September through to November 2010.

For more info

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-events/

2. At Fort Wilderness you can go on a spooky carriage ride whilst listening to the story of ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

The journey starts at Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness

October !st to November !st 2010 Evening rides from 7.30 to 10.30pm.

3. Sea-World are hosting Halloween Spooktacular

Spooky fun for all the family.

October 9th -October 31st-2010

For more info. http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swfspook.html

4. Universal Studio’s are hosting ‘Halloween Horror Nights’

Maybe too scary for young children!!

October – November [check the dates].

Opening hours are 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. until midnight other nights.

http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/

5. For something different why not try……. The Haunted Hangar Walking Tour at Fantasy of Flight Polk County.

Daily at noon from October 1-31, 2010

For more info www.fantasyofflight.com/calendar.asp?C=17758&D=103110

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Star Tours for Refurbishment

Fans of Star Wars may need to be informed that the Star Tours ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios is being closed today for a refurbishment. It is due to re-open sometime in 2011.

Friday, August 06, 2010

Toy Story 3 on Ice.

Disney on Ice are presenting Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 at the Amway Arena Orlando

September 10th, 11th, 12th 2010

For more information.

http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/#

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Disney Cruise Ships

I’ve just watched the video for the new Disney Dream cruise liner and if I was thinking about going on a holiday cruise I would love to experience this one!

It starts sailing January 2011 form Port Canaveral Florida to the Bahamas.

It looks amazing and caters for all ages.

For a look at the video and more information go to….. http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Long Queue’s for Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

Well Harry Potter seems to be popular!

Plan your day carefully if you are visiting this attraction it seems you may have to wait in a very long line.

Universal are trying to make it easier and quicker for people, by giving out paper tickets to stop people from jumping the line.

Extra drink and merchandise carts have been set up to ease the crowding in the shops.

Friday, July 09, 2010

Legoland in Florida Soon.

Legoland will be opening a new park in Winter Haven Florida 2011.

At the site of Cypress Gardens in Polk County.

For more information go to http://www.legolandfloridaresort.com/

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Independence Day celebrations in Orlando.

Here are a few events that are happening around the Orlando area for 4th July 2010

Downtown Orlando is holding ‘Fireworks at the Fountain’

At Lake Eola park starting at 4pm Sunday July 4th, fireworks at 9.30.

There will be entertainment, food, fun, and music.

 

In Kissimmee at Lakefront park there will be entertainment and a free concert with music from the 50’to the 80’s.

Festivities begin at 5.00pm until 9.30pm.

Ending with a firework display.

 

At Celebration a ‘Flashback 4th July’ a tribute to the 1950’s.

The fun begins at 5.30 and to end the celebrations, fireworks at 9.30.

There will be games, food, entertainment, music and a chance to dress up in 50’s clothes.

Parking and admission free.

 

At the theme parks

Magic Kingdom has ‘Celebrate America’ with fireworks at 9pm.

Then afterwards quests can enjoy ‘Main St. Electrical Parade’.

Park hours on July 4th are 8am to 1am.

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will have fireworks at 9.50pm to a rock and roll soundtrack.

Park hours on July 4th are 9am to 10pm.

 

Epcot’s IllumiNations:‘Reflections of Earth’ will end with a patriotic finale.

Performance begins 10pm.

Park hours on July 4th are 9am. to 10pm.

 

Universal has ‘The Fourth of July ‘Cinesphere’ show which begins at 10pm. And has a patriotic finale for Independence Day.

Whatever you decide to do we wish everyone a ‘Happy July 4th’.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Watch World cup matches at Disney

 

ESPN Wide World of Sport are holding live broadcasts of FiFa World cup matches.

For more information:-

http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/soccer/world-cup

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’

On June 18th 2010 Universal Orlando Resort will be holding a grand opening for its new attraction. ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’

For more information go to http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotternews/

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Disney Building a new Hotel Resort in 2012 in Florida.

Disney has announced that they are building a new hotel at Walt Disney World in 2012 called ‘The Art of Animation Resort’.

It will have 2,000 rooms with many of them being family suites.

The theme will be based around the films ‘The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars’.

The resort is expected to open in stages throughout 2012.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Toy Story 3’s ‘Lot’s-o-Huggin Bear’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studio’s.

A new character called Lots-o-Huggin Bear, from the new movie Toy Story 3 is now appearing at Disney’s Hollywood studio.

Lotso can be found at the Magic of Animation attraction daily to meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m.

The film is due to begin showing in soon.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

New Water Resort On International Drive Orlando

A new water resort has recently opened on International Drive,called 'The CoCo Key Orlando Hotel and Water Resort'.

 
It has pools and numerous waterslides catering for all ages requiring 'water park fun'.
It covers over 62,000-sq. ft, and is canopy covered.
You can visit daily or stay over in the hotel which has 391 newly renovated quest rooms.
CoCo Key Water Resort Hotel - Orlando
7400 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

American Pie.

The Great American Pie Festival is being held at Celebration on Saturday April 24th to Sunday April 25th 2010.

An award ceremony will take place for the ‘National Pie Championship 2010’ and the award-winning pies will be showcased in Celebration at the event.

For more information:- www.piecouncil.org.

Monday, January 04, 2010

A New Year message

Happy New Year to all in Orlando and all our readers everywhere, wishing you a happy and prosperous year ahead.