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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for May 2011

May 1st, 2011

CityWalk
Orlando, FL – May features Cinco de Mayo at Latin Quarter and A Tribute to Freedom Reggae Celebration at Bob Marley, 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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Magician Mickey Mouse Now Greeting Guests at New Magic Kingdom Location

April 30th, 2011

Magician Mickey Mouse

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Mickey Mouse now reigns at a new location in Magic Kingdom to meet and greet his friends at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Guests can now go backstage at Town Square Theater for photos and autographs with Mickey — without waiting in a standby queue!

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SeaWorld Orlando Begins New Era with One Ocean

April 29th, 2011

Killer Whales at SeaWorld

Orlando, FL – “One Ocean” is now performing at SeaWorld in Orlando. One Ocean features SeaWorld’s majestic killer whales as ambassadors of the sea, and the ocean as the center of our natural world. The show connects guests with these remarkable animals and immerses the audience in the vivid colors and sensations of the underwater world. At the core of the show is the unifying message that both animals and humans are part of one world, with one ocean, and its future is in our hands to cherish and protect. One Ocean replaces the popular “Believe,” a show that enjoyed a five-year run in all three SeaWorld parks.

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6 Great Things to Enjoy in Florida

April 20th, 2011

Fernandana Beach

By Myscha Theriault

There’s lots to enjoy here in the sunshine state. From the Florida Keys to the panhandle, and Miami Beach to St. Augustine, sites and activities abound. Whether you’re looking for souvenirs, photo ops, seafood or sunbathing spots, we have literally got it all. Which is why people from all over the world travel here at all times of the year. While there are too many activities to list in a single article, here are six great things to do in Florida that stand out above the rest.

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Visit Adventure Island Waterpark with Extended Hours

March 14th, 2011

Adventure Island Wahoo Run

Tampa, FL – Adventure Island in Tampa kicks off another season of fun in the sun with preview weekend Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, and daily operation beginning Saturday, March 19. New this year: Summer hours are extended until 9 p.m. every night from June 9 through Aug. 14.

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2011 Florida Mardi Gras Parades & Parties

February 15th, 2011
Florida Mardi Gras Parties 2012 »

Dust off the masks and break out the beads, it’s time to party, Mardi Gras is here again. Before the time of prayer and penance at Easter before the self-denial of Lent comes the time for a little fun, frivolity and partying, after all, we are assured that there is a time and a season for every purpose under heaven. Here are of few places other than New Orleans where you can don a mask and cut loose.

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Cheetah Experience at Busch Gardens Features Up-Close Encounters

February 10th, 2011

Cheetah Experience at Busch Gardens

Tampa, FL – Guests who experience Busch Gardens’ popular Endangered Species Safari this spring will have the opportunity to meet some very special members of the adventure park’s animal collection.

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Valentine’s Day in Florida – Pamper Yourself in Luxury or Escape to the Outdoors for Adventure

February 7th, 2011

This couple has it made in the shade

Valentine’s Day is the time of year when we do something special for the one we love. Whether your sweetie likes to be pampered in luxury or head into the great outdoors for a little adventure, Florida has just what you’re looking for and if you’re inclined to do the most romantic thing on Valentine’s Day and make if official, Florida has some great places to get married and then enjoy a romantic honeymoon.

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Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando

February 6th, 2011

Tampa, FL – Starting February 12, Bands, Brew & BBQ packs four weekends with smokin’ hot fun on Sundays at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and Saturdays at SeaWorld in Orlando. The festival includes live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists, dozens of craft and international beers and blazing barbecue from local restaurants.

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Guest Images Come to Life on Cinderella Castle in a Dramatic New Projection Show

February 3rd, 2011

Guest Image Projected onto Cinderella Castle

Lake Buena Vista, FL – In a dramatic new projection show filled with special effects and magic, Cinderella Castle transforms into a shimmering canvas for images of Walt Disney World guests and the memories they made that day at Magic Kingdom.

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