‘Thanksgiving Day’ November 26th 2009

To all our readers,

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

Halloween Celebrations in Orlando

Here are a few events happening in Orlando for Halloween.

Starting with scary fun and frolics for older children and grown ups. Universal is holding it’s ‘Halloween Horror' nights for excitement, shock and horror. http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/eventinfo.html 

Or for a milder scare the Disney way, check out http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdwi/en_GB/parks/specialEvents?id=MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenPartySpecialEventPage  for spooky costumes, trick or treat, Mickey Mouse fun and fireworks.

SeaWorld also has seasonal events for all the family.  http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swfspook.html

Green Meadows petting farm in Kissimmee has a special ‘fall’ theme, where children can pick their own pumpkin. http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/

A Dream Wedding

If you or a member of your family is planning a romantic wedding, have you considered a ‘Disney Wedding’?

On offer is the expertise, the style, the weather, the perfect location.

Couples could have the day of their dreams, with the whole family enjoying a vacation of ‘their’ dreams.

All the planning will be looked after and taken care of by the company that excels in making peoples dreams come true.

Sleepovers at Sea World

Sea World are offering family sleepovers on a few selected nights in the coming autumn season.

Pizza dinner and continental breakfast are included, the fun starts at 6pm until 9am the next day.

For information on prices and dates go to:-

http://www.swbg-adventurecamp.com/adventure-camps/swf/sleepover/index.htm

Kim Possible Adventure at Epcot

A good way of visiting The World Showcase at Epcot is to involve the family in the Kim Possible Adventure, where you can pick up clues from the different countries and use a ‘Kimmunicator,’ becoming Secret Agents for the day!

The kids can immerse themselves in this fun activity whilst being educated.

Just go up to a ‘Kim Possible’ kiosk and ask a cast member to show you how to begin your adventure.

Do you have any Questions about Orlando Florida?

Whether it’s about :

Magic Kingdom,
Epcot,
MGM Studios,
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Universal Studios Florida,
Universal's Islands of Adventure,
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Flights,
Car Hire,
Hotels,
Apartments,
Accommodation,
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What to do,
Events,
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Weddings,
Weather,
Etc.Etc.

We will endeavour to find out the answer for you as soon as possible.

Please click on our Q&A page and ask away. http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/

Princess Diana Exhibition

‘The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, inc.’ is holding an exhibition on the life of Princess Diana.

Opening July 2009 at Downtown Disney.

For more information go to http://ow.ly/eEnP

The Re-opening of the Hall of Presidents

Walt Disney World has re-opened the Hall of Presidents, having been closed for a short while to get ready to welcome ‘President Barack Obama’, this amazing robotic exhibition was launched on July 4^th 2009.

It has a lifelike Audio-Animatronics figures of all U.S presidents.

Independence Day.

*Happy July 4^th*to all our American readers.

To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!

Hope the sun shines for everybody!

Weather for the next few days

All predictions are approx.

Monday 22^nd June partly sunny/chance of afternoon thunderstorms with possible damaging winds and lightening high in upper 90F/low in mid 70F

Tuesday 23^rd June partly cloudy/chance of thunderstorms high in low 90F/low in mid 70F

Wednesday 24^th June partly cloudy/chance of afternoon showers/thunderstorms
high in low 90F/low in mid 70F

Thursday 25^th June partly cloudy/chance of thunderstorms high in low 90F/low in mid 70F

Friday 26^th June partly cloudy/chance of thunderstorms high in low 90F/low in mid 70F

Saturday 27^th June cloudy/showers/thunderstorms high in upper 80F/low in lower 70F

Sunday 28^th June cloudy/chance of thunderstorms high in upper 80F/low in lower70F

Archive suggests:-

June
Average expected High, low 90F
Average expected Low, high 60F to low 70F

July
Average Expected High, low to mid 90F
Average Expected Low, low to mid 70F

August
Average Expected High, low to mid 90F
Average Expected Low, low to mid 70F
More archive and weather information can be found on our web-site:- http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/orlando_weather.htm

Music Events

A few music events that are happening in Orlando for the summer months.

Velvet Sessions Cocktail Party.

The Hard Rock Hotel on Universal Drive will be holding monthly ‘Rock n Roll’ Cocktail Party’s, on the last Thursdays of the month. June 25^th July 30^th, and August 27^th 2009

http://www.velvetsessions.com/

Universal Summer Concert Series.

At the Music Plaza, artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, Jordin Sparks, LL Cool J, and more will be performing through the summer for the ‘Summer Concert Series 2009’.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is holding ‘Harbor Nights Wine Tasting and Jazz Event.’ At Universal Orlando.

Friday July 3^rd 2009.

http://www.loewshotels.tix.com/Schedule.asp?organizationNumber=357

Sounds like summer.

Disney’s Epcot will also be holding summer concerts at the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot’s showcase. From June 15^th to August 9^th 2009.

Tribute bands called

Stayin’ Alive [tribute to the Bee Gees] June 15^thto June 21st

Hotel California [tribute to the Eagles] June 22^nd to June28th

Slippery When Wet [tribute to Bon Jovi] June 29 - July 8

52^nd Street [tribute to Billy Joel] July 9 - July 17

Sounds of the Supremes [tribute to The Supremes] July 18 - July 26

2U [tribute to U2] July 27 - August 2

Petty Theft [tribute to Tom Petty] August 3 - August 9

Dates could be subject to change.

Manta.

Only at SeaWorld Orlando.

A lot of people have been waiting for the new thrilling roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando.

It is now open!

Go and enjoy!

More information can be found at http://www.seaworld.com/orlando/

Theme Park Tickets available from our page - http://www.orlando-maps.info/tickets/orderform.htm

Memorial Day 25th May 2009

May 25th 2009 is Memorial Day in the United States.
Memorial Day commemorates U.S. service men and women who died while in the military service throughout history.

If you witness a Flag Ceremony during Memorial Day (or at any time, such as daily Walt Disney World Flag Retreat Ceremony in Main Street USA, Magic Kingdom). You should stop, bring yourself to attention, gentleman remove hats and all place your hands by your side. Observe the ceremony in silence and appreciate the sacrifice that is and was given for our freedom.

Star Wars Weekends At Disney

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida are holding special Star Wars Weekends.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays  May 22-June 14, 2009.

‘Stars’ and celebrities will be appearing at some events for photo opportunities and autograph signing.

Many Star Wars activities will be taking place. including ‘Jedi training’

Look for further information on planning your activities at:- http://ow.ly/6Ubw

Florida’s Parks Are Still Popular For Vacationers

It’s comforting to know that in these hard times of recession, holidaymakers are still flocking to Walt Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld Florida.

Over the Easter period crowds of people are reported to have visited the parks. Normally this is the busiest time but under these economic circumstances one would have thought the numbers would be down!

Please, don’t feed wildlife at Disney World

This article from Examiner.com highlights the harm that may come to wildlife when fed food produced for human consumption. We know it is cute but please do not feed any animals at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World Travel Examiner: Please, do not feed wildlife at Walt Disney World

March 29 – Disney increases Fantasmic performances - DoingFlorida

Found at Doing Florida Forums. Fantasmic gets an extra show over Easter 2009

March 29 – Disney increases Fantasmic performances - DoingFlorida

www.Orlando-Maps.info

Universal Orlando Resort Media Site - News Releases

Add a little touch of Hawaii to your Orlando vacation at Universal Orlando Resorts Lowes Royal Pacific. Found at Universal Orlando News Releases 

Universal Orlando Resort Media Site - News Releases

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend

A half marathon will be taking place at Disney’s World of Sports on March 6-8 2009.

It’s called the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend and presented by Lady Foot Locker. Women of all ages can take part. Fun for the rest of the family all weekend.

More info:- http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/events/eventDetail/detail?name=PrincessHalfMarathonDetailPage

American Idol Experience: Along The 'Blue Carpet'

Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts the Grand Opening of The American Idol Experience.

Found at WESH.com here…

ESPN The Weekend

From February 27th to March 1st 2009. Walt Disney’s Hollywood Studios is hosting an event called ESPN The Weekend, sports stars will be attending and mixing with the crowd, and to add to the fun there will be an interactive sports zone and of course your favourite Disney Characters.

For more information go to -http://espn.go.com/espntheweekend/