Orlando Events
September 14th, 2011
Orlando, FL – Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular in Orlando, the ultimate family-friendly event featuring an ocean of Halloween fun where children can trick-or-treat, dance with whimsical sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and create sea-themed arts and crafts.
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September 13th, 2011
Orlando, FL – You seek her… hoping she’ll be on your side. She appears…an enchanting seductress…and you decide to take a chance. But the more chances you take, the more she craves…you. Her eyes grow cold. Her face contorts into…something that is not human. Her charming laugh turns to rabid growl. Your luck has run out. You have made your last choice.
| The Country’s Best Halloween Event Returns with More Nights, Plus All-New Haunted Houses, Scarezones and Shows |
For 25 nights beginning September 23, Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights returns as the nation’s best and most intense Halloween event. Guests will confront extreme Halloween entertainment that cannot be experienced anywhere else. This year, they will scream as they become prey to fiendish creatures, panic as they come face-to-face with a horrifying “thing,” feel chills as they are haunted by deceased souls – and watch in paralyzing fear as Lady Luck transforms from a tempting seductress to a bloodthirsty beast.
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September 11th, 2011
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom begins Sept. 13 and last through Nov. 1, 2011. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom.
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September 6th, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Christian music Artist of the Year Francesca Battistelli, TobyMac, MercyMe, newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay and Skillet will headline one of the most-decorated lineups in the 29-year history of Disney’s Night of Joy Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, 2011. Filling the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort with the sound of contemporary Christian music will be 16 artists with a 20-year legacy of accolades — 70 GMA Dove Awards and eight GRAMMY® Awards.
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September 4th, 2011
Orlando, FL – On September 9 and 10, Rock the Universe 2011 – Florida’s biggest Christian music festival – will take place at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests will enjoy a faith-filled weekend featuring performances by 17 hit artists, an all-new fan zone, inspiring guest speakers, nightly candlelighting ceremonies, access to some of the world’s best theme park experiences and more. Tickets are on sale now for the biggest Christian music event in Florida, featuring concerts by Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Relient K and more.
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September 1st, 2011
Orlando, FL – September is all about Labor Day and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios CityWalk. CityWalk in Orlando is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shopping 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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August 26th, 2011
One lucky winner will get a 5-day, 4-night stay at Caribe Cove Resort in Kissimmee, FL. PlacesAroundFlorida.com and Caribe Cove Resort are pleased to announce this sweepstakes for our readers.
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August 7th, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as “Tropical Serenade” and “The Enchanted Tiki Birds,” debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, with two famous Disney birds – Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King – taking control and trying to spruce up the show.
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August 4th, 2011
Orlando, FL – August features Jamaican Independence Day Celebration at Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom, join in Orlando’s coolest celebration of environmentally-friendly living. CityWalk in Orlando is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shopping 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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July 14th, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Gear-spinning good times get rolling at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, where car-lovers can experience auto-themed attractions and shows, climb behind the wheel for a high-octane thrill ride and even settle back for a meal in a setting reminiscent of a time when families watched motion pictures from a cozy car seat.
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July 7th, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – It’s summer in Florida. Daytime temperatures are regularly pushing into the 90s. What’s a vacationer to do to cool off? At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can choose between a mountain ski retreat and a tropical getaway to take the proverbial plunge into water fun at two of the most popular water parks in North America.
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June 7th, 2011
The 4th of July in Florida is like no place else, the sun, the sand and the sparkle of fireworks over the surf, it’s truly a sight to behold. The weather is warm and event venues from Pensacola to Miami Beach are open and ready for you and your family to spend the day celebrating our nation’s birthday. If you have a boat or can hitch a ride on one, you can enjoy the fireworks on the water or you can watch from one of our many Florida beaches. Check out these Independence Day events near you.
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June 6th, 2011
By Beverly Collins
We had the opportunity a few weeks ago to stay at the Caribe Cove Resort and we were very impressed. We liked the fact that it was so close to all of the Orlando attractions, it’s only ten minutes from Disney World, yet it was quiet, relaxing, spacious and not to mention beautiful.
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June 3rd, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Navigating a rickety footbridge suspended over a river chasm can be a white-knuckle experience. For explorers on an all-new Disney adventure, what lurks below their bridge may quicken their step to get to the other side: crocodiles! A ravine of menacing-looking crocs, pools of hippos, bushwalks along untracked terrain and other thrills await guests on Wild Africa Trek, a unique wildlife experience into the deepest, most-remote reaches of Disney’s Animal Kingdom near Orlando.
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