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July Summer Orlando Vacation Movie Guide

Summer Orlando Vaction Movie Guide

CATCH THESE EXPLOSIVE 

JULY SUMMER FILMS ON 

YOUR ORLANDO VACATION: 

  • July 2: Hancock – superstar Will Smith plays a reluctant superhero
  • July 11: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Fraser
  • July 18: The Dark Knight – Batman takes on the Joker!
  • July 25: The X Files: I Want To Believe – Mulder and Scully are back! 

See these and other great summer vacation blockbusters at these Orlando area cinemas (movie availability at theatres may vary):

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Add comment July 1st, 2008

Have a Blast at These Awesome Walt Disney World July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th the Disney Way with these Awesome Fireworks DisplaysMake your July 4th celebration truly explosive! 

Celebrate the Disney way at these awesome Walt Disney World fireworks extravaganzas: 

MAGIC KINGDOM  Fantasy In The Sky - 9:00pm 

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS  Fourth of July Fireworks - 9:00pm 

EPCOT  Illuminations - 10:00pm 

DOWNTOWN DISNEY  Downtown Disney Fireworks Spectacular - 11:00pm 

Also, don’t miss special fireworks displays at SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando CityWalk

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!

Add comment June 30th, 2008

Orlando Summer Movie of the Week for May 22nd

Summer Orlando Vaction Movie GuideMake your Orlando vacation a real adventure - join Indiana Jones on his all new action-packed quest Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in theatres tomorrow, Thursday, May 22nd at these Orlando area cinemas:

Afterwards, swing on over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the exciting thrills of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! 

Also, don’t miss The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Iron Man and Speed Racer  also in select theatres. 

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Add comment May 21st, 2008

Orlando Summer Movie of the Week for May 16th

Summer Orlando Vaction Movie GuideGoing to the movies on your Orlando vacation? 

Be sure not to miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th at these top Orlando cinemas:

Next week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull swings into theatres Thursday, May 22nd.  And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride the movies at Universal Orlando

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Add comment May 16th, 2008

Orlando Summer Movie of the Week for May 9th

Summer Orlando Vaction Movie GuideCatch all the hot summer flicks on your Orlando vacation! 

This week, don’t miss Speed Racer – opening today, May 9th at these top Orlando cinemas:

Next week, don’t miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th. 

And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios Orlando

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Add comment May 9th, 2008

Orlando Summer Movie of the Week for May 2nd

Summer Orlando Vaction Movie GuideBe sure to see the latest summer blockbusters on your Orlando vacation. 

This week, don’t miss Iron Man – opening today, May 2nd at these top Orlando cinemas:

Next week, catch Speed Racer – opening Friday, May 9th (theatres may vary). 

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Add comment May 2nd, 2008

Give Your Little Princess a Secret Star Makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney WorldOn your Orlando vacation, turn your little princess into a pop sensation at Disney’s Secret Star Makeover.  This exclusive experience is available only at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney marketplace.  The ultimate in playing dress-up, Disney’s Secret Star Makeover includes a Hannah Montana wig, headset microphone, an exclusive “guitar” purse and more pop gear.  Now your little pop star princess is ready to hit the stage for a guitar star pose photo shoot.  Besides the included 6”X8” photo, you can order additional prints to share this one-of-a-kind experience with friends and family.

And for the truly die hard fan, there’s even a rockin’ Hannah Montana costume – complete with jacket and pants – you can buy separately that makes for a truly complete pop star makeover!

For more dress-up fun, try the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom in World Disney World.

Add comment April 29th, 2008

Rock Roll and Relax on Your Orlando Vacation at These Hot May Concerts

Orlando ConcertsKick back and crank up the volume this Spring on your Orlando vacation with these rockin’ groovin’ and relaxin’ May concerts: 

Chicago at Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Live  – Friday, May 2nd

Tim McGraw at Orlando’s Amway Arena – Sunday, May 11th

The Police (with Elvis Costello) also at Amway Arena – Friday, May 16th

Ace Frehley at the House of Blues Orlando – Saturday, May 17th

Duran Duran at Orlando’s UCF ARENA – Sunday, May 18th

And don’t miss such classic and class acts as Arlo Guthrie, Davy Jones of the Monkees and Tony Orlando at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. 

Add comment April 11th, 2008

Make Your Orlando Vacation Prehistoric with These Exciting Dinosaur Attractions

Dinosaurs in OrlandoThe dinosaurs have come back…to Florida?  Well, almost.  First, there’s DINOSAUR at the Disney Animal Kingdom – a fast, exciting and wild ride through the past to save a lost dinosaur from extinction.  Next, journey to Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure.  Learn more about dinosaurs through interactive games and exhibits, explore prehistoric playgrounds, fly above the trees on the back of a Pteranodon and finally take a boat tour straight from the movies on the Jurassic Park River Adventure.

That’s not all!  Check out Planet Dinosaur at the Brevard Zoo near the beach in Melbourne, Florida – featuring thirteen life-sized and life-like dinosaurs – through May 11th.

And coming this fall to Downtown Disney, there’s T-REX - a one-of-a-kind restaurant complete with lush prehistoric landscapes, a dino-themed gift shop and, of course, giant animated dinosaurs!

Don’t miss these “dino-mite” Orlando vacation attractions!

Add comment April 8th, 2008

Don’t Forget to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Your Orlando Vacation

Happy St Patricks Day!Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Get your green on – there’s still time to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at these popular Orlando vacation spots:

Shamrock-n-Roll at Pat O’Brien’s at Universal CityWalk from 2:00PM – 2:00AM today, with live Irish music, song and dance.  Also try the St. Patrick’s Day Street Party at Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney from 7:00PM to 2:00 AM today, featuring music, leprechauns and more!

Plus, don’t miss the Raglan Road Irish Restaurant & Pub, featuring U2 tribute band ‘U2 Elevation’, competitions, free giveaways and more!  From 11:00 AM -2:00 AM today and tomorrow.

Add comment March 17th, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney

If you are still making your plans for this St. Patrick’s Day celebration check out the Sham-Rock ‘n’ Roll street party at Pleasure Island!   Starting March 15 - 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pleasure Island “turns green” with live music, leprechauns, stilte walkers and more!   Raglan Road Irish Pub

Also, the Raglan Road Irish Restaurant & Pub have scheduled a line up of Irish music, song and dance on March 16 and 17.    Learn more by visiting www.raglanroadirishpub.com.

Add comment February 14th, 2008

Disney Celebrates the New Year with a Pleasure Island Street Party Bash

Disney’s Pleasure Island New Years Eve CelebrationRing in the New Year with a bang at Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island! This year it’s a street party like no other, with all 7 clubs offering special New Years Eve entertainment. And as you make your way down the festive walkways, you’ll find live bands, a variety of food and drink vendors, impromptu entertainment acts and more!Be a part of Disney’s own New Years Pirate Party, catch a comedy club act, or dance the night away anywhere you like! And stick around for the big event featuring champagne and incredible fireworks at the stroke of midnight! It’s an event that is unlike any other, but it’s strictly for those over 21 and requires an additional cost. Tickets include food and entertainment, but they sell out quickly so reserve your  ultimate New Years Eve celebration now.

Add comment December 17th, 2007

Shop ‘Till You Drop at Downtown Disney in Orlando Florida this Christmas

Downtown Disney WorldGet into the spirit of the holidays while you shop at Downtown Disney this Christmas season. It’s a shopping experience like no other…because it’s right in the middle of all the Disney magic! Every avenue is dressed up for the holidays and you’ll find fantastic dining, entertainment, shopping and more as you stroll the decorated storefronts and eating establishments. Everyone visiting this awesome shopping emporium is full of good cheer and bubbling with excitement and it’s no wonder…there’s so much to see and do! From cute, eclectic boutiques to decadent candy stores and a plethora of fine dining choices, it’s a fun and whimsical journey you’ll want to experience again and again. Kids will love the decorations and the chance to see Santa himself in a beautifully decorated cottage that is Santa’s home away from home while he greets children from around the world. You’ll also find a  Lego store unlike any other with  giant Lego sculptures and statues made entirely of Legos!  You’ll find the World of Disney Store with life-size audio animatronics, larger-than-life size Disney characters flying suspended from the ceilings and special sections for boys and girls to dress up and imagine to their hearts content. You’ll have a hard time deciding what to do next, but you’ll definitely have more fun than you ever thought you’d have while shopping!!