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Halloween in Orlando Florida 2011.

To celebrate Halloween in Orlando Florida there is fun for all ages, here is information on a few venues……..

Disney’s Magic Kingdom will be holding it’s ‘Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party’ this after hours party will take place on 23 selected nights from September13th to November 1st. 2011. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.

All the Disney parks will have a Halloween theme with special events and decorations throughout.

At Disney’s Fort Wilderness you can ride in a horse driven haunted carriage whilst listening to the ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ [Booking is advised, price is $60 per carriage.]http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/campsites-at-fort-wilderness-resort/recreation/

SeaWorld is attracting families to come and join in their Halloween events with sea themed games and art activities, ‘spooky shows’, and sea creature characters. SeaWorlds Spooktacular runs each weekend in October from 12.00-8.00pm. http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/

Green Meadows Petting Farm in Kissimmee has a special ‘Fall’ theme, where children can pick their own pumpkin. http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/

And not for young children or for the faint hearted…..Universal Studios is holding its annual ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ the event runs on selected nights through October. [Booking is advised].

http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Halloween-Horror-Nights.aspx

‘Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival’ at Downtown Disney.

Downtown Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will be hosting the ‘Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival’ on Saturday 15th October 2011. The event begins at 8.00am.until 4.30pm.

For more information please go to… http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/more/international-dragon-boat-festival/

Kim Possible Adventure at Epcot.

During a recent visit to Epcot in Walt Disney World Florida, my daughter’s and I decided to try the ‘Kim Possible Adventure’ although we are all adults it was one of the highlights of our trip, I would recommend it to any age, particularly families with children, it’s a great way to visit the different Pavilions, adding more interest to your World Showcase experience. It is easy to follow once you have picked up your ‘Kimmunicator’ which will show you areas and objects you probably wouldn’t have been aware of before, whilst solving your secret mission!

For more information please go to……

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/kim-possible/

Disney’s Annual Food and Wine Festival 2011.

At Epcot Walt Disney World Florida the annual ‘International Food and Wine Festival’ will be commencing on September 30th 2011 until November 13th.

It is a great opportunity to experience culinary produce from all around the globe. The event takes place at the ‘World Showcase at Epcot,’

There will be seminars, food tasting, demonstrations, wine tasting, food purchasing, merchandise, dining in the parks restaurants [although pre-booking is advised]. Many tempting ideas and culinary experiences for all the family.

Also…

‘The Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon’ event will be held on September 30th 2011. This night time race will run through the Disney theme parks and afterwards there will be an ‘extra hours’ event exclusive party for competitors and spectators.

Legoland Florida 2011

A reminder that the new Legoland Florida is due to open on October 15th 2011.

Reported to be the largest Legoland park in the world, this interactive theme park offers rides, attractions and shows suitable for all the family, it is to be found in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando where Disney and Universal are situated, there will be a shuttle service which will depart from Orlando Premium Outlets-Vineland Ave daily from 9.00am. [arrive 30mins before] and return in the evening after the park closes. It is recommended that your book a seat in advance. http://florida.legoland.com/