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New Year’s Eve at CityWalk – Celebrate with Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

December 15th, 2011

Smash Mouth

Orlando, FL – On Dec. 31, Ring in 2012 at one of the hottest parties of the year – Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve celebration. As the clock approaches midnight, Orlando partygoers will rock out to live concerts by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, dine on gourmet cuisine and dance the night away at some of Orlando’s best nightclubs.

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2011 New Year’s Eve Parties and Events in Florida

December 13th, 2011

Fireworks Show

There was a time when our state tourism motto was something like “Florida, the rules are different here.” And no time is that more obvious than on New Years Eve, instead of a big ball dropping at midnight we drop an orange in Orlando, a beach ball in Panama City Beach and, get this, a Conch shell in Key West. We’re also more likely to toast the New Year with some frozen or fruity concoction than champagne, you can call us different if you will but you have to call us fun. Our festivities range from kid friendly and family to somethings that are a little wilder, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve 2011.

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Florida Keys Winter Festivals and Events

December 6th, 2011

Waterfront Resort in Key Largo

Florida Keys – The winter season in the Florida Keys & Key West is as bustling as it is warm and sunny, with an array of events to entertain. From holiday happenings to fine food festivals and beyond, the island chain has an event to serve everyone’s interests. While this piece lists selected 2011-2012 winter highlights, a comprehensive schedule of events throughout the Keys can be found at their website.

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Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas

December 4th, 2011

Christmas at LEGOLAND Florida

Winter Haven, FL – LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with children age 2 to 12 and one of the widest selections of LEGO® products available, LEGOLAND Florida just south of the Orlando Attractions is the best place to celebrate the season and pick up the Christmas gifts that are on every child’s wish list – LEGO!

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Holiday Events Bring Christmas Cheer to the Florida Keys

December 3rd, 2011

Poinsettia

Florida Keys – The spirit of the holiday season comes alive in the Florida Keys & Key West with holiday happenings and festive functions spreading cheer in a subtropical climate. From Key Largo to Key West, the calendar is packed with events designed to celebrate the holiday spirit — including festive lighted boat parades featuring vessels whose decorations range from traditional greenery to offbeat salutes to the season. Listed here are some holiday highlights, all spiced with a characteristically Florida flair.

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2010 New Year’s Eve in Florida

December 10th, 2010

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In Florida instead of a big crystal ball for New Year’s Eve like they do in New York City we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we tend to toast the New Year with a fruity rum drink rather than champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2011, whether it’s kid friendly or something a little wilder, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.

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Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve Party with Bret Michaels

December 7th, 2010

Bret Michaels is scheduled to appear at Mardi Gras 2008 at Universal Orlando

Orlando, FL – Universal CityWalk is hosting one of the biggest and most electrifying New Year’s Eve celebrations in Orlando. With live entertainment, access to CityWalk’s most popular clubs, delicious cuisine and a rocking performance by Bret Michaels, Universal CityWalk is the place to party on Dec. 31. Festivities Include a Live Concert by Multi-Platinum Artist Bret Michaels, Unlimited Access to Seven Clubs, Live Entertainment, Gourmet Cuisine and More

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Florida New Year’s Eve Parties 2009

December 8th, 2009

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In Florida we do things a little differently for New Years Eve. Instead of a big ball dropping like they do up there in New York City, we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we’re just as likely to toast the new year with a Rum Runner as champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2010, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.

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Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve Party

December 6th, 2009

2010 Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve Party with Bret Michaels »

Universal CityWalk, Orlando – On Thursday, December 31, 2009, party the last night of 2009 away and welcome 2010 at Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Guests will experience exclusive celebration including unlimited access to clubs, live entertainment and an expansive gourmet menu. Tickets are on sale now for one of Orlando’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties – featuring live performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations and The Four Tops.

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Florida Keys New Year’s Eve

December 4th, 2009

Florida New Year's Eve

Florida Keys – New Year’s Eve partiers unwilling to endure cold-weather festivities, such as the traditional “ball drop” in New York’s Times Square, can find exuberant celebrations and far warmer temperatures in the Florida Keys. In Key West, revelers can choose from three very different — though equally lighthearted — takeoffs on the Times Square gala as midnight approaches Thursday, Dec. 31.

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New Year’s Eve at Disney World

December 3rd, 2009

New Years at Disney World

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on Dec. 31 make it a popular spot to ring in the new year. The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances – including one on water – topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for December 2009

December 1st, 2009

Live Entertainment at CityWalk

CityWalk, FL – In December, The Holidays light up CityWalk and Universal Studios with events like the Holiday Concert Series, Macy’s Holiday Parade and their infamous New Year’s Eve Celebration. Orlando CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Florida Keys Holiday Events

November 23rd, 2009

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Florida Keys – Perhaps because the southernmost islands in the continental United States have never experienced a snowy white Christmas, businesses and organizations in the subtropical Florida Keys are extraordinarily enthusiastic about showing their holiday spirit. From Key Largo to Key West, the calendar is packed with events designed to spread holiday cheer — including a trio of festive lighted boat parades featuring vessels whose decorations range from traditional greenery to offbeat salutes to the season. Listed are some holiday highlights, all spiced with an individualistic Florida Keys flair.

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Polar Express Experience and More as SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates the Holidays

November 14th, 2009

Christmas at SeaWorld 2010 »

Orlando, FL – This holiday season, families and friends can celebrate the holidays like never before at SeaWorld Orlando. Guests can take an exciting trip to the North Pole aboard The Polar Express Experience.

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