Thursday, 30 December 2010

Wishing Orlando Visitors and Residents a Happy New Year.

Even though it is the busiest time of the year and things may take a little longer to achieve, it is the most spectacular and enjoyable time to be in Orlando. A time for making many happy and lasting memories.

We wish you a very Happy New Year and enjoyable 2011.

Friday, 17 December 2010

Universal Studios Orlando at Christmas

MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE and GRINCHMAS SHOW

December 4th 2010 until January 2011

Tuesday, 7 December 2010

Orlando Christmas at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Orlando

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, & 19, 2010

Epcot Walt Disney World, Orlando

CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION

November 26th to December 30th 2010

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

THE OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS

November 2010 to January 3rd 2011

Disney’s parades

From November 2010 to January 3rd 2011

Animal Kingdom

MICKEY’S JINGLE JUNGLE

Magic Kingdom

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARADE

Epcot celebrates

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

November 2010 to December 30th 2010

Downtown Disney

FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS

Meet Santa in his Chalet.

November 2010 to December 24th 2010

Downtown Celebration

‘SNOW’

November 2010 to December 31st.2010

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

There is still time to visit this culinary festival which is open until November 14th 2010.

At Epcot theme park WDW Florida.

For more information:- http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Halloween in Orlando Florida

Here are a few events happening for Halloween in the Orlando area.

1. Walt Disney World are holding ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’.

Tickets are required for this special event held from September through to November 2010.

For more info

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-events/

2. At Fort Wilderness you can go on a spooky carriage ride whilst listening to the story of ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

The journey starts at Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness

October !st to November !st 2010 Evening rides from 7.30 to 10.30pm.

3. Sea-World are hosting Halloween Spooktacular

Spooky fun for all the family.

October 9th -October 31st-2010

For more info. http://www.seaworldspooktacular.com/swfspook.html

4. Universal Studio’s are hosting ‘Halloween Horror Nights’

Maybe too scary for young children!!

October – November [check the dates].

Opening hours are 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. until midnight other nights.

http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/

5. For something different why not try……. The Haunted Hangar Walking Tour at Fantasy of Flight Polk County.

Daily at noon from October 1-31, 2010

For more info www.fantasyofflight.com/calendar.asp?C=17758&D=103110

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Star Tours for Refurbishment

Fans of Star Wars may need to be informed that the Star Tours ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios is being closed today for a refurbishment. It is due to re-open sometime in 2011.

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Long Queue’s for Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

Well Harry Potter seems to be popular!

Plan your day carefully if you are visiting this attraction it seems you may have to wait in a very long line.

Universal are trying to make it easier and quicker for people, by giving out paper tickets to stop people from jumping the line.

Extra drink and merchandise carts have been set up to ease the crowding in the shops.

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Independence Day celebrations in Orlando.

Here are a few events that are happening around the Orlando area for 4th July 2010

 

Magic Kingdom has ‘Celebrate America’ with fireworks at 9pm.

Then afterwards quests can enjoy ‘Main St. Electrical Parade’.

Park hours on July 4th are 8am to 1am.

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will have fireworks at 9.50pm to a rock and roll soundtrack.

Park hours on July 4th are 9am to 10pm.

 

Epcot’s IllumiNations:‘Reflections of Earth’ will end with a patriotic finale.

Performance begins 10pm.

Park hours on July 4th are 9am. to 10pm.

 

Universal has ‘The Fourth of July ‘Cinesphere’ show which begins at 10pm. And has a patriotic finale for Independence Day.

Whatever you decide to do we wish everyone a ‘Happy July 4th’.

Wednesday, 2 June 2010

‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’

On June 18th 2010 Universal Orlando Resort will be holding a grand opening for its new attraction. ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’

For more information go to http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotternews/

Monday, 10 May 2010

Toy Story 3’s ‘Lot’s-o-Huggin Bear’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studio’s.

A new character called Lots-o-Huggin Bear, from the new movie Toy Story 3 is now appearing at Disney’s Hollywood studio.

Lotso can be found at the Magic of Animation attraction daily to meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m.

The film is due to begin showing in soon.