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Pictures of Space Shuttle Discovery Leaving Kennedy Space Center for Last Time Tuesday April 17

April 14th, 2012

Discovery Flyout
UPDATED 4/17/12

Kennedy Space Center, FL – The Space Coast said good bye to one of our most famous residence, Space Shuttle Discovery, on Tuesday, April 17. Discovery was flown over head along the Space Coast one final time. Discovery took off from the runway at KSC at first light, around 7 am, and then the orbiter and Shuttle Carrier Aircraft flew over Kennedy Space Center and the KSC Visitor Complex, headed south to around Patrick AFB then turned around and flew back up the coast along Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral and then fly out for D.C. Even though the shuttles are scheduled to flew out there will still be rocket launches to enjoy, for a complete list and schedule visit our Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for April 2012

April 1st, 2012

CityWalkOrlando, FL – Celebrate Mardi Gras and Bob Marley’s Tribute to Freedom 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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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Reopens at Universal Orlando Resort

March 30th, 2012

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando, FL - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando Resort – one of the world’s most popular theme park experiences – is now even better. Mind-blowingly better.

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2012 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

March 9th, 2012

Monorail at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Excitement is in bloom this spring with the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. Watch Disney spring to life with colorful flowers and gardens, dazzling Disney character topiaries, live music and fascinating programs. Held March 7 through May 20, this special event beckons you to be inspired by nature at its finest.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for March 2012

March 2nd, 2012

CityWalkOrlando, FL – Celebrate Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day and the new Blue Man Group Show 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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Universal Orlando Enhances Blue Man Group Show

February 25th, 2012

Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando

Enhanced Show Features New Stage, New Technology, New Music and New Experiences

Orlando, FL – Universal’s Blue Man Group show in Orlando is taking its unique and captivating brand of live entertainment to another level – complete with a new show environment, new music, new technology and new experiences. The show will take guests on an incredible journey where they’ll join the Blue Men as they discover, engage and explore the world’s obsession with cutting-edge technology. New sections include Blue Men interacting with ‘GiPads’ (think Gigantic iPads), a funny and perceptive look at contemporary modes of communication; and a pulsating new finale featuring an original Blue Man Group music score that will have guests jumping to their feet.

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‘One More Disney Day’ at Walt Disney World Feb 29

February 23rd, 2012

February 29

Anaheim, Calif and Lake Buena Vista, Fla – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours of nonstop memory-making fun. For the first time ever, both the Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park will stay open for 24 hours straight as part of a bi-coastal salute called “One More Disney Day.” From 6 a.m., February 29 to 6 a.m., March 1, 2012, local time, guests can fill the extra day of leap year with a marathon of Disney magic and fun.*

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Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando Feb 11 – Mar 4

February 6th, 2012

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Orlando, FL – Starting February 11, Bands, Brew & BBQ packs four weekends with smokin’ hot fun that includes food, beer and music. The festival will feature live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists on Sundays at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and, new this year, at SeaWorld in Orlando concerts are scheduled on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Bands, Brew & BBQ is included with park admission. And the best way to experience this festival is with a Fun Card where you pay for a day’s admission and come back all year with no blackout dates. This year’s awesome line-ups feature top artists in classic rock and country music, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

February 3rd, 2012

Celebrate Mardi Gras

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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Iceploration – All-New Epic Ice Show Premieres at Busch Gardens

February 2nd, 2012

Iceploration at Busch Gardens

Tampa, FL – For more than five decades, Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay has set the industry’s standard for delivering unforgettable entertainment experiences, with Broadway-style stage spectaculars like KaTonga: Musical Tales From the Jungle and innovative ice shows like World Rhythms on Ice. Iceploration builds on that tradition and introduces audiences to the next generation of ice shows. A cast of 20 brings to life an all-new adventure filled with world-class skaters, more than 75 original costumes, amazing aerial performances, master puppetry and live animal stars, with shows daily in the Moroccan Palace.

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