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The Sizzling Sounds of Summer Soon to Rock Epcot®

Can you hear it? It’s the rockin’ sounds of summer coming to you and your family through talented tribute bands playing your favorite hits live at the America Gardens Theater in World Showcase at Epcot®. June 10 through July 28, the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series makes “hot” summer nights sizzle courtesy of music and entertainment from seven of the most popular tribute bands.

Dance, move and tap your feet to re-creations of classic hits from the Eagles, Billy Joel, The Bee Gees, Police, U2, Bon Jovi and Lynyrd Skynyrd. With the tribute bands showing off signature moves, wearing costume replicas and impersonating band members, you’ll be amazed at the similarities – if you have ever been lucky enough to experience the actual bands perform. Some of the musicians have even played with the actual bands!

Tentative schedule of performances:

  • June 10-17: Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles
  • June 18-23: Mike DelGuidice and BIG SHOT – The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience
  • June 24-30: Stayin’ Alive Canada – A Tribute to The Bee Gees
  • July 1-7: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
  • July 8-14: The Police Experience – A Tribute to the Police
  • July 15-21: SouthBound and Company – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • July 22-28: 2U – The World’s 2nd best U2 Show

*Please note: the schedule is subject to change without notice. Please visit the official website as the event gets closer for confirmation. 

Admission to the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot® is included with theme park admission. Concerts take place June 10-July 28 at 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Special performance times on July 4 are 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Please visit the official event website to confirm dates and times prior to planning your trip.

Add comment May 18th, 2012

Enjoy Monthly Constructive LEGO® Competitions at LEGOLAND® Florida!

Let your imagination soar as you build something amazing! During the second full weekend of each month, visit LEGOLAND® Florida for the Junior Master Model Builder Competition and character meet & greet with Max. Providing a fun and interactive LEGO® building experience, the Junior Master Model Builder Competition invites all park guests to create their own masterpiece that follows the designated LEGO theme for the month. Upcoming competition dates include: 

  • June 9 & 10
  • July 14 & 15
  •  August 11 & 12
  • September 8 & 9
  • October 13 & 14
  • November 10 & 11
  • December 8 & 9

If you and your family are up for the challenge, visit LEGOLAND’s Imagination Zone to receive LEGO bricks and a baseplate to get started on your own creation! Once you’re finished, you can enter your structure in one of three age categories: 9 and under, 10-15 years old and 16 years and up. All models from the weekend will be judged by a Master Model Builder and one winner from each age category will be chosen!

Winners receive a certificate, four single-day LEGOLAND Florida park tickets and an invitation to the Ultimate Build Off at the end of the year, where you can compete against winners from other Model Builder Competitions. The Junior Master Model Builder Competition is open to all park guests and is included in admission to LEGOLAND Florida. Click here for more information.

Add comment May 16th, 2012

Christian Music Battle of the Bands Returns to Wet ‘n Wild® Orlando this Weekend

Wet ‘n Wild® Orlando is getting even wilder this weekend with the 4th Annual Waves of Glory Christian music festival and Battle of the Bands, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Dance, move and sway to contemporary rock, hip-hop and praise Christian music as bands compete for cash and prizes. With admission to Waves of Glory included in Wet ‘n Wild admission, your family can enjoy both the water park’s thrilling tube rides, slides, wave pool surf lagoon and lazy river and the spiritual melodies of the Waves of Glory concerts.

Starting with opening prayers each day, enjoy two days of faith-filled fun and a jam-packed schedule of musical performances. Bands include 410 East, Hope for Heroes, Judah, The Broken, Alma Vertical, The Invocation, Lastwatch, Carisa Turner, Stu Sanders and more! Cheer and clap to cast your “vote” for your favorite group as talented singers and bands “battle” to impress judges and claim their spots as finalists – and ultimately as champion. Watch special performances by the 2011 Waves of Glory Champions, the R Anthony Band, and 2010 Waves of Glory Competitor, Prodigal Son. In addition, learn the hula from the Salem Lutheran Church’s Hawaiian Worship Team and how to use it in worship.

Admission to Waves of Glory is included with admission to Wet ‘n Wild® Orlando. Click here for event times and more information.

Add comment May 14th, 2012

Celebrate Christmas All Year Long at Walt Disney World® Resort’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses

Did you know there are snowmen and igloos in Florida?! If a North Pole-inspired adventure sounds like something you’d enjoy during your next Orlando vacation, check out Walt Disney World® Resort’s Winter Summerland miniature golf courses.  You’ll be surprised and delighted as you putt through one winter and one summer-themed course with impressive obstacles like a smoky campfire, scattered hockey sticks and Santa’s boots descending down the chimney.

Legend has it that one Christmas Eve when Santa was heading back to the North Pole, he spotted a peculiar snowy location smack in the middle of Florida. He thought it would make the perfect site for his off-duty elves to take a vacation, so he built one area for elves who enjoy the sun and another for elves who prefer the arctic scene. Lucky for you, he included an 18-hole mini golf course in each setting!

Santa has worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to create a truly entertaining golf experience that incorporates your favorite Disney characters with North Pole-influenced scenery. Be on the lookout for fun details like flamingoes that lead Santa’s sleigh, characters made from “snow” and “sand,” and an actual spinning pole on the “North Hole” that takes your golf ball on a vertical ride. You’ll discover clever traps placed throughout the courses that add just enough of a challenge to make each hole exciting. At the “sand” castle in the summer course and the “snow” castle in the winter course, a drawbridge opens and closes to allow only so much time for your ball to pass before it ends up in the moat. You’ll also find a decorated Christmas tree surrounded by a moving train…with the hole right beside the tree trunk!

Both courses at Winter Summerland are open all week from 10 a.m. – 11p.m. Admission is $12 per 18-hole course for adults and $10 for kids ages 3-9. Visit Walt Disney World® Resort’s miniature golf website for more information. If you’d like to play both courses, receive a 50% discount on the second course with your same-day receipt. “Merry” putting!

Add comment May 10th, 2012

Freshwater Oasis Opening this Spring at Discovery Cove® Orlando

Wade up-close with some wildlife in an all-new swimming adventure at Discovery Cove® Orlando. Opening this spring, Freshwater Oasis invites you and your family to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime encounters with Asian otters and marmoset monkeys.

Wade, swim and float in water-filled trails with a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below. The water in Freshwater Oasis is mostly waist-deep or shallower making it an activity for the whole family. As you explore the twists and turns of Freshwater Oasis, you’ll stumble upon lively marmosets and curious otters. Watch otters romp and play and swim figure-eights and experience their lively energy without ever leaving the water. Look and listen as vocal marmoset monkeys navigate tree tops above. Meet plenty of animal friends along the way as you relax in refreshing tropical waters and warm sunshine.

Freshwater Oasis is expected to open at Discovery Cove® Orlando spring 2012. Access to Freshwater Oasis is included with admission to Discovery Cove®. Click here for more information and check back soon for updates!

Add comment May 8th, 2012

Make Waves! LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park Opening May 26!

Need some cool family fun this summer? Just add water! The brand new LEGOLAND® Water Park, opening May 26 at LEGOLAND® Florida, will feature a wave pool, Build-A-Raft lazy river, water slides and more. Intended for all ages, “build” some family memories during your Orlando vacation and be among the first to make a splash at this attraction!

The new Florida water park will be the first LEGOLAND water park to feature a wave pool in addition to other family-friendly rides. In the LEGO® wave pool, play and cool off in gently rolling waves perfect for “splashers” of all ages. At the Joker Soaker, have a laugh as a 300-gallon bucket suddenly pours water on your family and friends in an interactive playground setting. Let your imagination float away on the Build-A-Raft lazy river and construct your own LEGO raft for the 1,000-foot river. While older guests enjoy thrills on the Twin Chasers tube and Splash Out water slides, young visitors can have their own adventure at the DUPLO® Splash Safari water play area designed for toddlers with friendly DUPLO creatures.

Admission to the LEGOLAND Water Park requires purchase of a general admission ticket to LEGOLAND Florida plus an additional $12 per person, $3 for children under 3. Click here for more information and theme park hours.

Add comment May 4th, 2012

Exciting Additions at Universal Orlando® Resort Starting May 8

Have you heard? Universal’s innovative team has been dreaming up a whole new type of interactive parade and a dazzling nighttime performance that will leave you feeling captivated and awe-stricken.  With the grand opening of “Universal’s Superstar Parade” and “Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories” at Universal Orlando® Resort on May 8, you will have the chance to experience these exciting shows and more!

The “Superstar Parade” is not simply a parade but a moving show. State-of-the-art technology combined with spirited, interactive performances make this a must-see family event where kids of all ages can dance with E.B. from “Hop,” get silly with minions from “Despicable Me” and sing along with Nickelodeon favorites like SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora & Diego. (Hint: if you crave additional character action, selected floats will be converted into character “meet and greet” areas throughout the day.)

As the evening approaches, get ready for a magnificent nighttime show where you can relive some of the most inspiring and emotional moments in movie history. In honor of Universal Pictures’ centennial celebration, the “Cinematic Spectacular” projects fan-favorite highlights from almost 200 beloved films onto water screens at the Universal Studios Lagoon. Narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, this breathtaking show will be accompanied by towering fountains, colorful pyrotechnics and a powerful musical score to culminate your fun-filled day at Universal Orlando® Resort.

You will have plenty of opportunities to experience these shows, as they run year round except during annual and special events. Visit Universal Orlando® Resort’s new-in-2012 website to learn more about these brand new additions as well as the “Despicable Me” adventure opening this summer.

Add comment May 3rd, 2012

Scour the “World” for Clues this Summer with Agent P!

The O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym) has recruited you and your family this summer for a super-secret mission at Walt Disney World® Resort, if you choose to accept it. At Disney Phineas & Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure, join your favorite duck-billed mammal and secret agent, Perry the Platypus, for an interactive adventure around the “world” at Epcot®.

Usually, foiling Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest evil plan is routine for Agent P — but this time he needs your help stopping one of the evil scientist’s most daring plots yet! At the start of the mission, you’ll receive a F.O.N.E. (Field Operative Notification Equipment) device to help you search Epcot® for clues and evil “Inators.” Traveling to Mexico, France and the other World Showcase pavilions, will you have what it takes to become a secret agent sidekick and rid the world of evil?

Disney Phineas & Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure is planned to open at Epcot® this summer and will be included with Theme Park admission. It will replace Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. Check the Disney Parks Blog for updates and more information.

Add comment May 1st, 2012

SeaWorld® Orlando’s TurtleTrek Opens this Friday!

Have you been following SeaWorld® Orlando’s webisodes? If so, you know that the brand new TurtleTrek attraction is finally opening this Friday, April 27! If you haven’t watched the popular webisodes, now is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of TurtleTrek before it opens later this week. 

TurtleTrek, the world’s first 3D 360-degree domed theater experience, takes you on the incredible journey of the sea turtle, from hatching on a beach to adulthood when a sea turtle must return to lay its eggs. Understand life from a turtle’s point-of-view and see the amazing challenges and hardships turtles and other sea creatures face to survive.

TurtleTrek gives you opportunities to view actual endangered and threatened species of turtles and manatees while you learn about conservation and how to help protect marine wildlife. In the naturalistic saltwater habitat area, see a variety of adult and juvenile sea turtles including green, loggerhead, hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. In the freshwater habitat area, view gentle Florida manatees and discover how SeaWorld® Orlando rescues and cares for these heavy herbivores.

TurtleTrek, opens April 27, and is included in admission to SeaWorld® Orlando. Click here for more information.

Add comment April 23rd, 2012

Disney’s “Star Wars” Weekends Transport You Into the “Star Wars” Universe

Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights, Sith warriors, droids and fighters for the Rebellion and the Empire are invading Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. At “Star Wars” Weekends, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 18 to June 10, make some out-of-this-world memories with your family as you explore the vast universe of “Star Wars” during your Orlando vacation. This annual event celebrates the legendary “Star Wars” saga and the animated television series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” with celebrity meet-and-greets and autograph sessions, special shows, parades, presentations and more!

During “Star Wars” Weekends explore Disney’s Hollywood Studios® with characters and celebrities from the “Star Wars” films. Take pictures with your favorite characters or get an autograph from a “Star Wars” star. Scheduled Guests Include:

May 18-20

  • Ray Park – Darth Maul, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Jerome Blake – Rune Haako/Mas Amedda, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Dee Bradley Baker – voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

May 25-27

  • Andy Secombe –  Watto, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Ray Park –  Darth Maul, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Tom Kane –  voice of Yoda, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

June 1-3

  • Jake Lloyd –  Anakin Skywalker, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Silas Carson – Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”

June 8-10

  • Michonne Bourriague – Aurra Sing, “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
  • Jeremy Bulloch –  Boba Fett, “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi”
  • Daniel Logan –  Boba Fett, “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones”
  • Nika Futterman –  voice of Asajj Ventress, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

Blast through the universe to Hoth, Tatooine and beyond on a 3D motion simulation adventure inside a Starspeeder 1000 on the Star Tours ride. Party “cantina-style” at the Hyperspace Hoopla and be entertained with music, comedy and dancing with Ewoks, Wookiees, Jawas and other creatures. At the Jedi Training Academy, children under 12 can see if they have the “force” and learn lightsaber skills to defeat Darth Vader.

Admission to “Star Wars” Weekends, May 18-June 10, is included in Theme Park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. “Star Wars” Weekends takes place during normal Theme Park hours. Meet-and-greet sessions and autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so arrive early! Autographs are issued on a first-come, first served basis; limit one autograph per guest. Click here for more information.

Add comment April 17th, 2012

The City of Orlando Welcomes Disney’s “The Lion King” Musical

No need to go to Broadway because “The Lion King” is coming to Orlando. Now, that’s a wonderful phrase! From April 17 until May 13, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Downtown Orlando hosts Disney’s “The Lion King,” a Tony Award-winning musical enjoyed by more than 60 million people around the world that tells the heartfelt story of how a young lion cub must face the reality of becoming king.

Listen to the Oscar-winning songs originally made famous by Elton John and Tim Rice as you marvel at the intricately designed costumes and one-of-a-kind choreography that incorporates animal movements with tribal dance. Zebras will trot, hyenas will prowl and giraffes will prance, all right beside your favorite characters like Simba and Pumbaa in a colorful African landscape that remarkably comes to life on stage.  Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

If you are coming to Orlando after the show leaves town, you can still see some “big-as-Broadway” Lion King entertainment year-round at the Festival of the Lion King. This 30-minute show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park combines the famous Lion King tale with puppetry, acrobatics, singing and dancing…and you’re encouraged to be part of the action.

Hakuna Matata!

1 comment April 13th, 2012

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Host Acrobatic Gymnastics Competitions

Have you ever seen gymnastics on TV and wondered what a live competition would be like? Coming soon to Walt Disney World® Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, April 16-18, and the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition, April 20-22, showcase athletes from all over the globe as they compete for top ranks in categories such as balance, dynamic and combined.

You will be amazed at the magnificent abilities of these acrobatic gymnasts to combine the power and agility of acrobatics with the elegance of dance. More than 600 gymnasts have traveled across the world from countries like Russia, China and Brazil to participate in routines set to music that consist of partner skills, dance and tumbling, right in front of your eyes.

Competitions take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’s HP Field House at Walt Disney World® Resort, and ticket prices range from $15.50 to $50 per person. View the USA Gymnastics website for complete details.

1 comment April 5th, 2012

Viva La Música Heats Up SeaWorld® Orlando this Spring

Looking to warm up after the winter months? This spring’s hot and spicy Viva La Música festival will leave you feeling muy caliente. Every Saturday, April 14-May 5, SeaWorld® Orlando hosts Viva La Música, a food and music festival that showcases popular Latin artists, exquisite ethnic cuisine and more.

The festival kicks off at noon with lunch. And amigos, do we mean lunch! SeaWorld’s executive chef, Héctor Colón, has created some outstanding traditional delights from South America, Mexico and the Caribbean presented along with a variety of beverages that complement each dish. On the menu are arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), lechón (roasted pork), sweet guava pastries and much more. For those of you with a curious palate, try something new like alcapurrias (Puerto Rican meat fritters) or mofongo con carne frita (plantain balls with fried pork and stock).

After lunch, don’t miss the Latin concert series starting at 3 p.m. This year’s event features internationally renowned artists who perform merengue, salsa and Spanish pop. Here is a list of entertainers:

•  April 14: Elvis Crespo
•  April 21: Grupo Niche
•  April 28: RKM & Ken-Y
•  May 5: Gilberto Santa Rosa

SeaWorld’s Viva La Música festival is included with admission, and there is a nominal fee for food. Concert seating is available on a first come, first served basis. View additional details at Viva La Música’s official website.

Add comment April 3rd, 2012

Excitement is “Building” for the First Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5K at LEGOLAND® Florida

Saturday, April 14, join Buddy, the LEGOLAND® mascot, and his friends at 7 a.m. for a 5K run/walk benefiting the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Women and Children at LEGOLAND® Florida. Register now and “play” your part in history at this year’s event that marks the first year the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5K has been held at LEGOLAND Florida.

During the Citrus Classic 5K, race to the LEGO® Factory in FUN TOWN, past the amazing LEGO landmark replicas at MINILAND USA, to the finish line near LEGO CITY. After the race, stick around for a “bricktastic” 5K Awards presentation. Awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female, male and female masters and the top three males and females in each age group.

The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5K starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. Online registration closes Wednesday, April 11. LEGOLAND Florida is located less than one hour from Kissimmee in Winter Haven. Click here for registration information, entry fees and event details. Each race participant receives a T-shirt, race number and a link to purchase discounted tickets to LEGOLAND Florida. Please note registration does not include free park admission.

Add comment March 30th, 2012

Get Your Kids Hopping at this Spring’s Easter Events

Looking for something a little “eggs-traordinary” this Easter? Complete your Orlando Vacation by bringing your family to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Farm on March 29 – April 8. Located in Kissimmee, Green Meadows Farm is working with the Easter bunny to find the perfect hiding places for his colored eggs.

Bring a basket and race around with your kids as they search to find Easter eggs that have been carefully placed behind bales of hay, inside small structures, beside trees and wherever else the bunny thought to hide them. After the hunt, the Easter bunny himself will be available for pictures. For the first time ever, the event will also play host to a butterfly house, where young explorers can watch as these beautiful creatures fly above them.

If you plan to attend Walt Disney World® Resort on Easter Sunday, here’s a tip: the Easter bunny has been known to make an appearance just before the parade at the Magic Kingdom® Park. You can also find special Easter dining options throughout the parks and an Easter Sunday Brunch at the Epcot® World Showcase.

Add comment March 27th, 2012

Girls Rule This Saturday and Sunday at LEGOLAND®’s LEGO® Friends Weekend

Take a short 45-minute trip to LEGOLAND® Florida where girls can interact with their favorite LEGO® Friends characters at the first-ever LEGO® Friends Weekend on March 24-25. This daytime girl-powered party, hosted by all five recently introduced LEGO Friends, presents a variety of activities that will appeal to all LEGO-loving young ladies.

Is your child more like Stephanie, who loves fashion, or Olivia, who enjoys building things? LEGO Friends Weekend celebrates girls and their individuality by offering something for every personality. Girls can enjoy an animal scavenger hunt, a dance shindig, karaoke performances and a fashion show to learn how to dress like their favorite LEGO Friend. Be sure not to miss Olivia’s “Girls Just Wanna Build” event, where young builders can find inspiration to create all kinds of LEGO formations and meet LEGO Master Model Builder Adora.

Although the LEGO Friends Weekend is geared toward girls, boys are welcome to attend or explore the rest of the park. This event is included with regular park admission. Visit LEGOLAND’s website for driving directions and more information.

3 comments March 21st, 2012

Step Right Up! Be Among the First to Visit the New Storybook Circus Area of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom® Park

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, if you’re planning to visit Walt Disney World® Resort during your Orlando vacation, you and your family are in for a special treat! The brand new Storybook Circus area of the Magic Kingdom® Park has just opened giving you and your family a chance to be among the first to “step right up” and see this amazing attraction.

The first in a series of phases planned to double the size of Fantasyland, Storybook Circus will surprise and delight you with three main attractions for guests of all ages:

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Soar high into the air and control your own flight with Dumbo, the stupendous pachyderm circus performer. 
  • The Barnstormer – Goofy is back with an all-new airplane adventure! Join circus pilot, “The Great Goofini,” in a spiraling roller coaster air show “stunt” of aerial acrobatics.
  • Fantasyland Station – Board one of four antique freight trains at this stop for the Walt Disney World Railroad for a 20-minute scenic tour of the Magic Kingdom® Park.

The Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland is still in “soft opening,” which means some rides might shut down temporarily for maintenance. You can visit Fantasyland during regular park hours with admission to the Magic Kingdom® Park. The next phase of New Fantasyland, Fantasyland Forest, is planned to open late 2012 and will include interactive attractions and opportunities to meet Disney princesses and visit their kingdoms. Click here for more information.

Add comment March 19th, 2012

Universal CityWalk®’s Hollywood Drive-in Golf Now Open for Putters of All Ages

Travel with your family back to the 1950s, when drive-ins were all the rage, on a mini golf adventure at Universal Orlando® Resort’s new Hollywood Drive-in Golf attraction, located at Universal CityWalk®. Choose from two classic movie-themed courses: “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens,” inspired by an old drive-in theater monster movie, or “Invaders From Planet Putt,” which follows the style of a classic sci-fi film.

Open for 18 hours every day from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m., the attraction offers you plenty of opportunities to take your best swing at a hole-in-one. You can decide to play either one or both courses, each with 18 unique holes. These are no ordinary putt-putt courses; watch out for some out-of-this-world and spooky surprises, including:

  • Hair-raising lighting effects with an eerie glow (best after dark!)
  • Squirting water and spraying air to keep you on your toes
  • Patience-testing multilevel challenges
  • Colorful scenery and entertaining obstacles

Admission is $13.99 for adults and $11.99 for children ages 3-9 to enter one of the courses. Feel free to play one course and come back later with your receipt for a discount on the remaining course. The official website for Hollywood Drive-in Golf is still under construction, but check back soon for updates. Right now, you can view a series of photos on the home page of Universal CityWalk®.

 

Add comment March 15th, 2012

Go Wild for Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld® Orlando

Beyond flippers and fins, meet celebrity wildlife expert Jack Hanna and some of his animal sidekicks at the return of Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld® Orlando, Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. During this special two day series, learn about animals and conservation with rare, up close looks at endangered and exotic animals. Past animal ambassadors at Jack Hanna Weekend have included clouded leopards, kookaburra birds and eagles.

Also during Jack Hanna Weekend, SeaWorld® Orlando Pass Members can purchase tickets and attend an exclusive breakfast with “Jungle Jack.” Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast with “wild” entertainment from special animal guests. Discover if ligers really exist and if bugs have bones as Jack Hanna answers questions and shares his experiences. Not a pass member? You can click here to purchase a pass. Tickets to the Pass Member Breakfast also include reserved seats for the Jack Hanna Weekend show.

Show times for Jack Hanna Weekend are at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. in the Nautilus Theater, Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. General show admission is included with park admission to SeaWorld® Orlando. Click here for information.

Add comment March 13th, 2012

The 2012 UCA/UDA International All Star Championship Brings Dancing and Cheerleading to Walt Disney World® Resort

Are you looking for a fun activity the whole family can enjoy during your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes? Add some extra ”cheer” to your trip with pompoms, handsprings and pyramids at this year’s UCA/UDA International All Star Championship happening on March 10 – 11, 2012 at Walt Disney World® Resort. The UCA/UDA All Star Championship, presented by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association, brings together the best all star cheer and dance teams from around the globe. Watch as they spin, jump and tumble to qualify for top ranks in mini, tiny, youth, junior, senior international open, limited coed and coed categories.

Come join the excitement this weekend at Walt Disney World® Resort as these groups gather to compete at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. You will be amazed as these participants from ages 4 to 18 show off their incredible dance and cheer moves. View the UCA website for a competition schedule and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex website for admission information.

 

Add comment March 8th, 2012

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