Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Expected Shuttle Launch on Friday 29th April 2011.

News from NASA’s web site about the upcoming Launch.

NASA - Space Shuttle

Epcot Beatles Tribute band is leaving.

The popular Beatles tribute band ‘The British Invasion’ will be leaving Epcot after performing at the United Kingdom Pavilion for 15years. New performers will be replacing them as soon as bookings are confirmed.

 

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Celebrate the Royal Wedding at Walt Disney World Hotel Florida.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is putting on an event for the British Royal Wedding. Guests and visitors can watch the wedding broadcast live on screens in the lobby of the Hotel. The event begins at 5.00am and the ceremony at 6.00am [11.00am London time]on display will be a replica of the engagement ring and a royal tiara both made from sugar. A special English style breakfast will also be available.

For more information go to http://www.swandolphin.com/aboutus/whatsnew.html

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Earth Day in Orlando.

Earth day Celebrations in Orlando include ‘Party for the planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ April 22nd 9am to 3pm.

At Universal Orlando special events with the theme of conserving the environment will be held around the park through the week starting 17th April 2011 to April 24th 2011.

At Lake Eola Orlando ‘Central Florida Earth Day’ will be an organised free event on April 23rd 2011.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Easter Events at Walt Disney World Florida.

Disney Parks Blog has a great article on what is happening at the Magic Kingdom for the Easter celebrations.

Easter Bunny Hops Into Town April 17 at Magic Kingdom « Disney Parks Blog

Friday, April 15, 2011

The Kennedy Space Center will keep Atlantis.

The Kennedy Space Center in Florida will be building a new exhibit to house the space shuttle  ‘Atlantis’ when the shuttles retire. The announcement was given earlier this week.
The exhibit should open in 2013 at The Cape Canaveral location.
The remaining shuttles will go to museums in Washington and California. The prototype will be exhibited in New York.

For more information go to….
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2011/apr/HQ_11-107_Orbiter_Disposition.html

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

On site Hotels at Universal Orlando Florida.

If you want to stay at a lavish hotel and be in walking distance of Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Universal City Walk there is a choice of three outstanding AAA Four Diamond Award hotels.

The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel…With an Italian theme, based on the seaside village of Portofino, its outdoor cafe’s and cobbled streets create an Italian Riviera feel.

The Hard Rock Hotel…Is in the style of a Californian Mansion with the theme of Rock and Roll, stay here and pretend you are a Rock and Roll celebrity and be surrounded by memorabilia.

The Loews Royal Pacific Resort Hotel…Feel like you are staying on an Island in the South Seas when you reside at this tropical themed hotel were you can sit on it’s white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees.

Each hotel has its own complimentary water taxi or shuttle bus service and you can enjoy access to the attractions all through the day by showing your hotel room key at each express entrance.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

‘The Great American Pie Festival’ will be once again held in Celebration Florida on April 9th and 10th 2011.

Pie lovers will gather from around the country to bake, compete and taste award winning treats, children can also take part in activities and competitions.

It is a free event, but if you want to enjoy The Never Ending Buffet there will be a charge of $10 for adults $5 for children.

The Location is Lakeside Park, Celebration.

Opening times

11.00am-7.00pm on Saturday April 9th 2011

12.00pm-5.00pm on Sunday April 10th 2011

More information can be found at…….

http://www.piecouncil.org/Events/NationalPieChampionships/