The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for January 15, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse

January 15, 2010 Edition

Explore Downtown Disney West Side
on Your Orlando Vacation

Downtown Disney West Side is the perfect place for entertainment, dining and shopping on your Orlando vacation.

Take the kids to DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park where they’ll enjoy four zones of interactive games, creative activities and rides.  See Cirque du Soleil La Nouba – a one-of-a-kind show that combines a stunning blend of acrobatics, choreography and live music.  And catch top music acts and live blues bands at the House of Blues.

In the mood for a movie?  Visit the AMC Pleasure Island Theatres, featuring 24 screens and stadium style seating.  Hungry?  Enjoy casual dining at Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, Planet Hollywood and Wolfgang Puck Cafe.

Shop at a variety of specialty stores where you’ll find the latest Disney merchandise and more.  There’s even a magic shop with live demonstrations!

And for a truly breathtaking experience, ride Characters in Flight, where you’ll soar up to 400 feet in the air on a tethered balloon decorated with popular Disney flying characters.

Explore a world of entertainment, food and fun – visit Downtown Disney West Side on your Orlando vacation.

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

Kick 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. 

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Orlando Florida Rocks this Fall at the House of Blues!

On your next visit to Orlando, check out a live concert or performance at one of the many concert venues available in Central Florida. At Universal Studios you can attend a live concert at Hard Rock Live. Scheduled in September and October  are performances by Van Halen, Liza Minelli, Sinbad and Sarah Silverman. Coming up in November are shows featuring Queen Latifah, Tori Amos, Billy Ray Cyrus and more.

Another more intimate venue is the House of Blues concert hall at Downtown Disney. Coming up this September and October at HOB are performances by Mandy Moore, Hanson, Megadeth, Corey Smith and more. Check the schedule of events at the House of Blues website.

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