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Universal Studios Orlando Holiday Celebration

November 25th, 2011

Macy's Christmas Parade

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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Christmas Events at Disney World 2011

November 21st, 2011

Disney Christmas Castle

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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LEGOLAND Florida – Rides, Coasters & Displays

October 14th, 2011

Technic Coaster at Legoland

Winter Haven, FL – Much to the delight of children everywhere, LEGOLAND Florida is now open. LEGOLAND is unlike any other Orlando area attractions; this unique venue offers more than 50 rides, shows and attractions within ten lands. Activities abound in each of the ten lands where kids can get their own driver’s license or become the captain of a ship, take charge on a LEGO-themed dragon coaster or even become part of the action in a pirate live-action water stunt show.

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    Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begins Sept 30

    September 23rd, 2011

    Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

    Lake Buena Vista, FL – Exotic cocktails will pair like a tropical daydream with fresh new tastes from more than one island paradise at the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 30-Nov. 13, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The one-of-a-kind 45-day festival serves up international cuisine, culture and entertainment from six continents, with more than 25 international marketplaces featuring tapas-sized portions paired with beer, wine and inventive new cocktails.

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    Florida Celebrates Oktoberfest with Food, Beer and Brauts

    September 22nd, 2011

    Oktoberfest 2010 in FL

    ‘Guten Tag!’ That’s German for ‘hello,’ and this is the time of year when everyone becomes a little German; we polish up our steins and practice our German accents because its Oktoberfest time. Oktoberfest started as a celebration of the marriage of the German Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese and has subsequently become the largest people’s fair in the world. Folks from all over head to Germany this time of year to enjoy the food and the festivities, not to mention the beer. Here in Florida we love a good party too, and when you add some beer and a cute little barmaid, we’re there.

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    Florida Halloween Events & Haunted Houses

    September 16th, 2011

    Halloween

    Spooky, FL – The wind picks up and starts to howl, cool air settles over the land, summer is definitely over. You shiver, but is it from the cold or is it because you realize Halloween is near? In Florida, from Pensacola to Key West, we are putting out our pumpkins, stuffing our ‘scaregulls’ and getting ready to party. We have many choices when it comes to celebrating Halloween. There are local haunted houses, boo at the zoo events and, of course, our theme parks will be holding there annual events like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween for the little ones and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, which is definitely not for the little ones. No matter where you are in Florida you’re sure to find something that’s just right for you and your family. Here’s our list of spooky fun for this year.

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    SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular

    September 14th, 2011

    SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular

    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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    Halloween Horror Nights XXI – Lady Luck Reigns

    September 13th, 2011

    Lady Luck

    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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    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom

    September 11th, 2011

    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

    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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    Night of Joy – Christian Music Concert at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom Sept 9-10

    September 6th, 2011

    Francesca Battistelli

    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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