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Vacationers who are staying in self catering accommodation may like to take the opportunity of buying food from one of the farmers markets in and around Orlando.
In Orlando itself at Lake Eola the farmers market has been flourishing since 1987, it is held every Sunday 10am-4pm and has turned into a meeting place for locals and visitors, with live entertainment, food, wine and beer garden, it encourages families and pets.
The town of Celebration also has a smaller farmers market on a Sunday morning, worth a visit as you can also look around the rest of Celebration and visit the towns restaurants and shops or go for a walk along the picturesque waterfront and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the town.
The Osceola Flea and Farmers Market offers a wide range of goods including fresh fruit vegetables and plants. Located at E.Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
At Toho Square Kissimmee there is a year round farmers market which is open every Thursday from 7.00am to 1.00pm.
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In Orlando there is a charity event at the Amway Center Friday July 29th and Saturday July 30th. It starts at the Stetson University on Thursday July 28th, and is called the Celebrity Mascot Games it is an annual event where 30 sports mascots ranging from American Football League and League Baseball gather from around the country to compete in gladiator type games. Proceeds will go to the charity ‘New Hope For Kids’ which is based in Orlando.
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A Google Map route showing directions to Walt Disney World General from Orlando International Airport MCO.
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‘Happy July 4th’to all our American readers.
To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!
There is a choice of fourth of July celebrations to take part in around the Orlando Florida area 2011.
At the Disney theme parks, special presentations and performances will take place with a patriotic feel; The Magic Kingdom is presenting ‘Disney's Celebrate America. A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.’ Beginning at 9.00pm
Disney’s Hollywood studios will be celebrating Independence Day with a Rock and Roll feel, the show begins at 9.45pm.
At Epcot ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth’ will have a traditional American sentiment added to the usual nightly firework spectacular event, called ‘The Heartbeat of Freedom.’ Starting at 10pm.
The town of Celebration is holding an evening of re-living the 1980’s, with music and dressing up in the 80’s style. Fireworks will begin at 9.30pm.
At Universal Orlando a special patriotic ending will be added to their firework park ending show called ‘Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular.’
Downtown Orlando’s festivities start at 4.00pm, where you will find food, entertainment and fireworks at Lake Eola Park from 9.30pm.
The City of Kissimmee are holding a free concert at Lakefront Park with arts and crafts, live entertainment and a water ski show, festivities begin at 5.00pm and fireworks to complete the evening at 9.30pm.
Have a great day.
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To end one of the days of your holiday of a life time, why not visit SeaWorld’s Summer Nights Spectacular. Running from June 18th to August 14th 2011.
You can ride roller coasters as the sun sets, with the background music and festivities going on all around you including a water spectacular show called Shamu Rocks. There will be a family party atmosphere with D.J’s playing music and live bands at weekends, fireworks end the evenings entertainment with an amazing fountain finale.
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The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is holding a Star Trek exhibition for the summer of 2011.
Star Trek enthusiasts and anyone interested in space will find this appealing as there will be lots to see and do on the subject of space fiction and non fiction.
Visit a recreation of the bridge from the U.S.S.Enterprise and quests can even sit in the Captains chair! On show will be the original costumes and props from the TV series and films. The exhibit is open until September 2011.
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Google Maps Route showing directions to Indian Pointe Subdivision from Orlando International Airport MCO.
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There is now an air France flight service from Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport to Orlando MCO Airport.
For pictures of the arrival and a water salute to celebrate the first flight landing, go to the press release from Orlando International web site….http://www.orlandoairports.net/press/2011/20110608.htm
Google Map showing directions to Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside and French Quarter from Orlando International Airport. MCO
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For help in planning a trip to Universal studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Citywalk. The Universal Orlando Resort web-site have provided virtual pictures of the attractions entrances so that you can get a feel for the area you want to visit go to…..
http://www.uomeetingsandevents.com/Events/virtual_Tours/virtual_tours.asp#
With Fathers Day on the Horizon, June 19th 2011 why not plan a treat at one of the locations listed below and make it a family day out to remember.
Rent a ‘Harley’ or ‘Honda’ motorcycle from EagleRider of Orlando……
http://www.eaglerider.com/orlando/orlando.aspx
Try out indoor skydiving, where no experience is required, at iFly Orlando……
.http://www.iflyorlando.com/ifly-indoor-skydiving
Go to Gatorland for thrills and wildlife adventure involving all the family……
‘Funspot’ provides multi level Go-Kart tracks, thrill rides and smaller rides for the younger children……
http://www.funspot.tutengraphics.com/
At ‘Paradise Cove Buena Vista Watersports’ make it a water fun filled day......
http://www.bvwatersports.com/2005/index.shtml
If fishing is your Dads sport he could go ‘freshwater’ fishing in one of Kissimmee’s lakes,
For more information……http://www.visitkissimmee.com/leisure/things_to_do/outdoor_recreation/fishing?gclid=CKGIyOOFkqkCFcod4QodL1YAkg
For an airboat ride and a feeling of being close to nature, a day at Cypress Airboat Tours might be the fathers day solution for you.….http://www.cypresslakeairboattours.com/
For fathers day Weekend visit Old Town Kissimmee and join in the fun filled atmosphere of the Friday and Saturday night ‘Cruise’ of American Classic cars, during the day there are more fun activities and rides to enjoy……http://www.old-town.com/
Another fun but also very interesting place to visit is The Kennedy Space Center a great and informative day out…….http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/visit-us.aspx
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Make the day special and have a lovely day.
Legoland Florida will be opening in October 2011 about 45 minutes drive from Orlando, several well known Hotels in the Central Florida area have been chosen and are being advertised as ‘Bed & Brick Legoland Preferred Hotels’. A list of them can be found on the Legoland web-site…http://florida.legolandtravel.com/4787_welcome.html
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The Orlando Science Center is holding a showcase called “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World” the latest venue for the touring exhibition by the National Guitar Museum.
Starting June 11th 2011 through to September 11th 2011.
It will be held in 5,000 square feet and the exhibit covers history, the science, sound and cultural influences of the guitar, the collection includes lutes and lyres to modern day instruments.
There will be demonstrations interactive events, educational displays, videos, posters and guitars on loan from famous stars!
The general admission to the Science Centre is $17 for adults and $12 for children, The Guitar exhibit is included.
Google Maps Route showing directions to Celebration Suites at Old Town from Orlando International Airport MCO
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Food served to your seat when you watch a movie has just become an option at Downtown Disney Orlando.
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and
Space Shuttle Endeavour is all fuelled and ready to go as STS-134. Her final journey into space. This mission is the USA’s penultimate servicing flight to the ISS.
Launch is at 08:56 EDT (13:56 BST). Fox News should have coverage.
Gods speed Endeavour.
NASA have announced that the delayed launch of the space shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center Florida, has been re-scheduled to Monday May 16th 2011. The engineers have been working on the problem which caused the delay and are happy with their results.
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For information on where you can obtain free internet/Wifi access when staying in or nearby Kissimmee go to http://www.visitkissimmee.com/leisure/area-info/libraries--internet-access/
Obtained from the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
For a different treat on Mothers day, this coming Sunday May 8th 2011. Why not go to Leu Gardens in Orlando, walk around the peaceful gardens, visit the museum, and wander through the beautiful butterfly garden.
For more information go to…
http://www.leugardens.org/events.html
1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida.3280
News from NASA’s web site about the upcoming Launch.
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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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
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.
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
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
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.
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…….
Close to the entrance is ‘The Oasis’ an African themed tropical garden area with pathways where you can see, Tree Kangaroos, Chinese deer, Giant Ant Eaters, birds streams and waterfalls.
‘Discovery Island Trails’ offers a wonderful atmosphere to walk on jungle pathways surrounded by exotic wildlife, with a chance to observe and take photos.
Experience a real safari without the danger, by going on ‘Kilimanjaro Safaris’ where you can see African wildlife close up and pretend you are really there.
‘Pangani Forest Exploration Trail’ is a tropical walkway with gorillas, exotic birds hippos, and other wildlife.
The Conservation Station, is where you can learn about animal care and conservation from the animal handlers as they go about their work.
There is also fun for children at the petting zoo, with friendly domesticated animals.
At ‘Rafiki’s’ planet you can watch the Tamarin monkeys play, as you walk the adventure trail.
The ‘Wildlife Express Train’ which is at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, is an African train that takes you through areas where the animals live and are cared for. The journey is 1-2 miles. Suitable for all ages.
Visit the tiger’s compound at ‘Maharajah Jungle trek’ with exotic birds and animals in an atmospheric Asian land.
‘Expedition Everest’ can also be found at ‘Asia’ a thrill ride for older kids and adults.
If you want cooling down, there is water ride called ‘Kali River Rapids’ for older children and adults. Not just a ride but a scenic adventure raft experience.
At ‘Dinoland USA’. The ‘Cretaceous Trail’ will take you to a fossil dig site where you can learn about animals that have been around since prehistoric times. View ‘Dino-Sue’ a replica of a dinosaur found in South Dakota from 67million years ago. There is an outdoor area for fun and games with the dinosaur theme and a children’s playground called the ‘Boneyard’ with a maze, tunnels and sand for excavating fossils.
For the older kids and adults there is the thrill ride ‘Dinosaur’ also ‘Primeval Whirl’ which is a wild ride of fun fair style. ‘TriceraTop Spin’ another ride for smaller kids in mind but fun for all ages to fly on a dinosaur.
You can’t miss the ‘Tree of Life’ at the heart of Animal Kingdom. It has pathways to wander around it and look up at its splendour. Look closely at the tree to spot many animals delicately carved into it.
This is just a few of the amazing attractions on offer at Animal Kingdom. There is a lot more to do, there are shows, exploring clubs, greeting trails with Mickey and Minnie mouse and there are Disney characters scattered around the park to make your day complete.
Kissimmee Florida has a quaint Amtrak station amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Kissimmee. It is on the Silver Service and Palmetto line travelling from New York to Florida.
From here you can get a taxi to take you to Walt Disney World approx. 15miles away and there are many hotels in the area.
Kissimmee is a vibrant shopping and recreational city.
The station is on East Dakin Street Kissimmee, it is open 10.00am-6.15pm daily and has an enclosed waiting area and rest rooms.
A ride has been re-opened at Universal Islands of Adventure after closure due to a fire on New Years day.
The water flume ride, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, is now operating again after it was evacuated due to a fire.
The Orlando Fire Dept. made the area safe and there were no injuries.
After two months maintenance work on the ride it is now safely up and running again.
The International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV is now being held at Epcot, Walt Disney World, Florida until May 15 2011.
There will be themed weekends, presentations from gardening experts and a Flower Power concert series, with live music hosting artists from the 1960s and 1970s including Davy Jones and The Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Toy Story 3 will be included in the topiary section which has 100 topiaries throughout Epcot, depicting Disney’s favourite characters. There will also be special events laid on for children including a bee scavenger hunt and Bambi’s butterfly house with gardening workshops etc.
Disney horticulturists will be holding seminars for those seeking garden advice and ideas.
The International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV is now being held at Epcot, Walt Disney World, Florida until May 15 2011.
There will be themed weekends, presentations from gardening experts and a Flower Power concert series, with live music hosting artists from the 1960s and 1970s including Davy Jones and The Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Toy Story 3 will be included in the topiary section which has 100 topiaries throughout Epcot, depicting Disney’s favourite characters. There will also be special events laid on for children including a bee scavenger hunt and Bambi’s butterfly house with gardening workshops etc.
Disney horticulturists will be holding seminars for those seeking garden advice and ideas.
When visiting Florida you can check beforehand if there are any transportation projects coming up, traffic alerts, lane closures and other information needed when driving.
Google Map showing directions to Buenaventura Lakes Subdivision from Orlando International Airport MCO
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‘Mardi Gras’ is underway at Universal Studios Florida, it started February 12th and continues until April 23rd 2011. Every Saturday and selected nights there will be big name bands performing, surrounded by a New Orleans feel, with parades, costumes, stilt walkers, lots of Creole and Cajun food. A colourful, musical, and feast delight.
For more information…..
http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi_Gras/overview.aspx
Toontown Fair will close February 12th 2011 due to a big expansion which is underway in the Magic Kingdom WDW Florida, but don’t worry you can still meet Mickey and Minnie throughout the magic Kingdom and from spring 2011 at the Town Square Exposition Hall. Toontown station will close but the Walt Disney World Railroad will stay open.
Google Map route showing directions to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge from Orlando International Airport MCO
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If you want a taste of something other than the Theme Parks near Orlando there is a lot of entertainment on offer, at Universal City Walk for instance, you will find shops, restaurants, cinemas, concert venues, street performers, nightclubs:-
Hard Rock Café
Hard Rock Live
Nascar sports Grille
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.Restaurant and Market
Red Coconut Club
Emeril’s restaurant Orlando
Pastamore
Pat O’Brien’s
Latin Quarter
Jimmy Buffet’s Margritaville
The Grove
NBA City
Citywalk’s Rising Star
AMC Universal Cineplex 20
Bob Marley-A tribute to Freedom
Blue Man Group
Downtown Disney has entertainment of all kinds for the family
House of Blues
Cirque du Solell’s La Nouba
AMC 24 Theatres Complex
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme park
Wolfgang Puck Café
Bongo’s Cuban Café
Planet Hollywood
Raglan Road-Irish Pub
Characters in Flight-Balloon
Lego Imagination Centre
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique-Princess Makeovers
World of Disney- Disney Merchandise
Once Upon a Toy
T-Rex- Eating, Shopping and Family Interactive Adventure
And at Disney Boardwalk, shopping music, dancing and even an art gallery…..
Atlantic Dance Hall-Nightclub for over 21’s
Big River Grille and Brewing Works
Flying Fish Café-Watch the meal being prepared
Jelly Rolls –Piano bar, over 21’s
Screen Door General Stores- Souvenirs and Goods
Boardwalk Character Carnival-Disney Houseware Merchandise
Wyland Galleries-Art Gallery
Thimbles and Threads-Clothes
ESPN Club Entertainment Dining and Store-Eat, Shop and Watch Sport.
Don’t forget Golf, Miniature Golf, Water parks, Horse riding, Tennis, Water sports, Spa’s, Museums.
If you need more information on these please ask on our Question and Answers link
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Google Maps Route showing directions to Bahama Bay Resort from Orlando Sanford Airport.
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The Orlando Sentinel reports on the new Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Dream.
It looks like another fantastic way to have a great cruise with that Disney service.
disney dream cruise: Goofy Golf, Enchanted Art and nightclubs provide variety - OrlandoSentinel.com
There are several miniature crazy golf courses around the Kissimmee area for a fun family pastime when taking a break away from the theme parks. Most of them have a theme as their name suggests
River Adventure Golf, Found at West Irlo Bronson Highway.
Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, also West Irlo Bronson Highway.
Bonanza Golf & Gift Shop, West Irlo Bronson Highway.
Pirate's Cove, Lake Buena Vista.
Million Dollar Mulligan, Kissimmee old town.
Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Fantasia Fairways. Two courses near the Epcot area with the theme of the film Fantasia.
Disney's Winter/Summerland Miniature Golf Course, next to blizzard beach.
Pirate’s Cove, International drive and Lake Buena Vista.
Congo River, two courses on International Drive.
Putting Edge, glow in the dark, also International Drive.
Hawaiian Rumble, International drive with a tropical setting.
Tiki Island, International drive. With it’s volcanic atmosphere.
This activity can be a fun outlet to your holiday with a competitive edge. Have fun.
More information on Kissimmee can be found at http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/index.html
At this time of the year most of us are planning a holiday, if there are children involved I highly recommend going to Orlando Florida.
There is a lot to do for every age range, including parents.
The place has been transformed into a huge vacation area, but in the very best way.
A lot of planning has gone into making sure that the vacationer has everything they need to have the best holiday ever.
You have a choice of :-
Disney Theme parks.
Universal Studios.
International Drive.
Swimming. Golfing.
Horse Riding, Sporting and outdoor pursuits.
Visiting the Kennedy Space Centre.
Beaches a few hours drive away.
High class accommodation with a variety of choices and prices.
And warm sunny weather.
Our web-site gives in-depth information about the area,http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/index.html
If you can't find the answer you are looking for please go to the Questions and Answers page.
An overview of the theme parks entertainment in Orlando can be found at these e-mail addresses
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/
http://www.universalorlando.com/Home/home.aspx
http://www.seaworld.com/orlando/
http://buschgardens.com/Bgt/default.aspx
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I guess quite a few households over Christmas received some thing to do with Toy Story, did you know there is an area at Disney’s Hollywood studios with interactive fun for all the family with the Toy story theme? It is an area with a ride suitable for all ages featuring the characters of the Disney Pixar Toy Story films.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/attractions/toy-story-mania/
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.
MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE and GRINCHMAS SHOW
December 4th 2010 until January 2011
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
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
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.
For news on what’s happening for Veterans Day in Orlando go to:- http://www.cityoforlando.net/executive/communications/events/veterans/index.htm
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/
If you need help getting from the airport to your holiday destination in Orlando Florida,
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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.
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
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
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.
Disney on Ice are presenting Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 at the Amway Arena Orlando
September 10th, 11th, 12th 2010
For more information.
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/
Find more information from the blog written by Thomas Smith.
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.
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/
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’.
ESPN Wide World of Sport are holding live broadcasts of FiFa World cup matches.
For more information:-
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/
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.
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.
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
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.
Happy New Year to all in Orlando and all our readers everywhere, wishing you a happy and prosperous year ahead.
Today is Veterans Day in the USA.
On Saturday November 14th 10am-12pm there will be a Parade in Downtown Orlando to commemorate this day. The parade and Gasparilla floats will feature members of active military and will start from Orange Ave. and Livingston Street. It is hosted by Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayors Veterans advisory council.
The Orlando Museum of Art will be holding its annual ‘Festival of Trees’.
From November 14th 2009-November 22nd 2009.
Sponsored by PNC Bank.
Why not get the feel for Christmas? Here you will find an amazing display of decorated trees, maybe even buy one and take it home! There will be shopping, choral singing, orchestras, dancing, ballet performances, luscious food, and refreshments.
General admission
$10 Adult
$6 Child
Here are a few events happening in Orlando for Halloween.
Starting with scary fun and frolics for older children and grown ups. Universal is holding it’s ‘Halloween Horror' nights for excitement, shock and horror. http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/eventinfo.html
Or for a milder scare the Disney way, check out http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdwi/en_GB/parks/specialEvents?id=MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenPartySpecialEventPage for spooky costumes, trick or treat, Mickey Mouse fun and fireworks.
SeaWorld also has seasonal events for all the family. http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swfspook.html
Green Meadows petting farm in Kissimmee has a special ‘fall’ theme, where children can pick their own pumpkin. http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/
The Interstate 4 Information Office offer safety tips found at……http://enews.global-5.com/T4Article.aspx?AID=12659
If you or a member of your family is planning a romantic wedding, have you considered a ‘Disney Wedding’?
On offer is the expertise, the style, the weather, the perfect location.
Couples could have the day of their dreams, with the whole family enjoying a vacation of ‘their’ dreams.
All the planning will be looked after and taken care of by the company that excels in making peoples dreams come true.
A new law has been passed called the ‘Move over Law’ to keep law enforcement officers and emergency responders safe on the highways of Florida
read more………..
In Germany Disney have made public the first part of the construction of one of the two new cruise ships scheduled to be ready to sail in 2011 and 2012.
More information and a video can be found at: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/20571110/detail.html
If you are choosing to go on a Disney Cruise ship for your holiday and have little ones, it seems that Disney yet again are trying to make your vacation that much more special by catering for your needs and giving you the ability to order baby supplies and equipment in advance, and deliver it to your room.
For more info go to…… http://www.disneycruisenews.com/ContentDrillDown.aspx?DisplayItem=c8cdfd61-7a9b-4f45-b07e-f9e667047be7
Sea World are offering family sleepovers on a few selected nights in the coming autumn season.
Pizza dinner and continental breakfast are included, the fun starts at 6pm until 9am the next day.
For information on prices and dates go to:-
http://www.swbg-adventurecamp.com/adventure-camps/swf/sleepover/index.htm
| What: | Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot Location: Disney&39;s Epcot Theme Park 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-824-4321 More Information: Sounds Like Summer is an annual live concert series at Epcot Theme Park that brings togheher a talented collection of tribute bands to authentically recreate the classic hits of legendary musical icons. |
| When: | Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:15 PM |
| Where: | Disney's Epcot Theme Park 1200 Epcot Resort Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32830 United States |
If you want something more serene than the hustle and bustle of the theme parks on your vacation, why not go on a City of Orlando Bus Tour. You will see Downtown Orlando, Lake Eola, stop off at Winter Park for a boat ride, shop at Park avenue and experience the unique City of Celebration.
Operates on Sunday and has commentary giving you lots of details about the area.
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 9:00pm
Listen to the new album and drink in the best bar downtown!
Host: Megaphone Type: Party - Night of Mayhem
Location: The Matador 56 E. Pine St. Orlando, FL
Email: theband@megaphonemusic.net
Thursday night at 9:00 pm come hang out with us and listen to the CD from start to finish at The Matador at 56 E Pine St. Downtown Orlando right next to the AKA Lounge. We'll have tickets to the CD release show with us so this is a great opportunity to pick up any last minute FREE tickets you need.
Remember, The Matador is a bar so only ages 21 and up are allowed in. Sorry kids!
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If you were thinking about a trip to Discovery Cove to swim and interact with the dolphins, now would be a great time to visit and see the new baby calf's born recently.
Within the last month four babies have been born, what a wonderful experience to add to your holiday.
Yet again the weather leads to a scrubbing of launch attempt number 5.
Next try, the sixth launch attempt, Wednesday at 18:03:10. EDT
God’s Speed Endeavour again…
A new law has come into place in Florida for police to give tickets to a driver, if him or his passenger are not wearing a seat belt.
The law came into effect June 30th2009.
Any passengers under 18 years must also wear a seat belt anywhere in the vehicle. Children 4 to 5 years must be in a suitable seat with seat belt, 3 years and younger must be in an approved device.
Safe driving and ‘Buckle Up’.
Delayed again due to bad weather rolling in from Orlando. Not so much a problem for the launch but if Endeavour needed to return to KSC, that part was unacceptable.
Next launch opportunity is at 18:51:24 today with a 60 percent chance of acceptable weather today or tomorrow.
Endeavour must make the leap by Tuesday or the flight will be delayed to July 27. A high-priority Russian Progress resupply mission launches July 24. Gods Speed Endeavour…
Liftoff is targeted for 7:13:55p.m today after lightening prevented last evenings countdown from completing.
If at first you don’t succeed…
‘Currently’ all systems are go for the countdown for a launch attempt at 7:39:35 p.m. EST Saturday, with a possible 5 minute extension inside the launch window.
More info at the wonderful CBS news site -
http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html
‘The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, inc.’ is holding
an exhibition on the life of Princess Diana.
Opening July 2009 at Downtown Disney.
For more information go to http://ow.ly/eEnP
Walt Disney World has re-opened the Hall of Presidents, having been closed for a short while to get ready to welcome ‘President Barack Obama’, this amazing robotic exhibition was launched on July 4th 2009.
It has a lifelike Audio-Animatronics figures of all U.S presidents.
*Happy July 4th*to all our American readers.
To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!
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