Orlando/Central Florida Events
February 3rd, 2012
Orlando, FL – This spring, the fun and excitement of The Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando Resort for Mardi Gras 2012 – an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. On Saturdays and select nights starting February 11 through April 14, Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration combines unparalleled theme park entertainment with an elaborate Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, delicious Cajun cuisine and live concerts by some of today’s most popular artists.
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February 1st, 2012
Break out the beads and pick a mask that best suites you because Mardi Gras, which is one of Florida’s top events too, is upon us once again this year. Before we bow our heads for repentance and prayer during Lent and Easter, let’s raise our hands for a little fun and frivolity because we are assured that there is a time and a season for every purpose under heaven, even a time to party. Here’s a list of some places in Florida where you can don that mask and cut loose.
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January 28th, 2012
By Mike Cooney – Chief Explorer, Cooney World Adventures
If you’ve not been to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens lately, it’s time to visit again and see all the new exhibits the Orlando attraction has to offer. If you’ve never been, check it out, you won’t be disappointed. Although small compared to other zoological parks, it is first-class with comfortable exhibit areas for the animals, and plenty of things to do and see. Jack Hanna, the world-famous zoologist and television personality started his career there when it was still called the Sanford Zoo.
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January 18th, 2012
Tampa, FL – Busch Gardens welcomes guests to closely observe and even take part in the animal care experience when the Tampa park opens its new Animal Care Center on Jan. 23, 2012. From nutrition to treatments, X-rays to surgeries, much of Busch Gardens? animal care will be conducted in guest view in this new state-of-the-art facility.
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January 7th, 2012
Orlando, FL – With an all-new festival featuring awesome concerts by LazyTown, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo-Choo Soul and tons of family-friendly fun and activities, SeaWorld in Orlando is the place for kids, Saturdays January 14 – February 4.
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December 16th, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night occurrence. Fireworks and nighttime shows will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at three theme parks on Dec. 31, 2011, while revelry of other sorts takes place elsewhere throughout the Vacation Kingdom.
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December 15th, 2011
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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December 13th, 2011
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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December 5th, 2011
With theme parks going all out, festive light displays and boat parades, Santa’s workshops and family fun, Florida is the place to be during the holiday season.
Floridians also decorate everything in sight, from the flamingos in our front yards to the boats at our docks everything is strung with lights and tinsel. From St. Augustine to the Florida Keys, Florida knows how to celebrate the Christmas season.
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December 4th, 2011
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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December 1st, 2011
Kissimmee, FL – Palm trees may outnumber the festive Firs in Florida, but that hasn’t deterred the cast of DreamWorks Animation films from making Gaylord Palms their home this holiday season. This year’s ICE! event at the hotel, features DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls and its Christmassy DreamWorks Experience package offers children and kids at heart, the opportunity to enjoy exciting activities with the DreamWorks cast of characters from animated films Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda. Through Jan. 2, guests will enjoy dining with the characters during ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals, decorating gingerbread with Gingy, perusing the Palms grounds for the Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt and waking up to their favorite characters with DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls. The package also includes DreamWorks “Character Passport” Meet & Greets*, the DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** and a Family Photo*.
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November 25th, 2011
Orlando, FL – There’s no better place to enjoy the Holidays with your family this year than at Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the only place you can come face-to-face with The Grinch and the Whos from Whoville, watch a cheerful holiday parade filled with big, colorful Macy’s balloons and sing along to the classic sounds of the season as you stroll through a holiday-trimmed theme park with your loved ones.
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November 21st, 2011
Lake Buena Vista, FL – It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees are all glowing, bringing smiles to The Mouse. Choirs are singing, bakers taking great care, sounds and smells of the season are filling the air… At Walt Disney World Resort in 2011, it begins to look a lot like Christmas as early as Nov. 8. Santa’s elves bedazzle every corner of the Vacation Kingdom for a seasonal spectacle filled with heartwarming stage productions, enchanting parades, garlands and wreaths, millions of sparkling lights and even the first flakes of winter. And with a ho, ho, whole lot of cheer being spread over more than a month, guests have more choice as to when they join in the magical, one-of-a-kind celebration.
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