Posts filed under '3/2008 Events'
by Rick E-Mouse
January 6, 2010 Edition
Start Off the New Year with These Disney World Events
Celebrate the new year on your Orlando vacation with these upcoming events at Walt Disney World:
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 7th – 10th
ESPN THE WEEKEND at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 25th – February 28th
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
March 3rd – May 16th
Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
March 7th – March 31st
January 6th, 2010
During your Orlando vacation, celebrate Easter the Disney way. At the Magic Kingdom in Tour Guide Gardens there’s the Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Meet and Greet – held daily 11:00am – 6:00pm through this Sunday, March 23rd.
And on Easter Sunday, enjoy a relaxing Orlando Easter Brunch at EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival in the World ShowPlace Pavilion. The brunch features bunny-themed Disney décor and guitar music. Seating Times are from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Happy Easter!
March 21st, 2008
Catch “March Madness” in Florida this weekend as opening rounds of the 2008 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament are hosted at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. The action starts with first round games on Friday, March 21st and second round games on Sunday March 23rd. For tickets or more information, click here.
Want more basketball excitement? “Travel” on over to the NBA City restaurant at Universal Orlando CityWalk. Enjoy American cuisine, giant screen TVs, interactive games, NBA gear and more!
March 19th, 2008
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.
March 17th, 2008
Flower Power is back…at Disney World EPCOT! Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts next Wednesday, March 19th and runs through June 1st. Formerly a 60-day event, this year the festival has been expanded to 75 days, with its first March opening ever!
Throughout the park, you’ll see up to 70 topiaries, including your favorite Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and even Stitch – plus many more! The festival also features:
- Donald Duck’s “Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros” show in the Mexico pavilion – NEW!
- Peter Pan’s Neverland Garden – NEW!
- Pluto’s Play Zone
- Popular gardening celebrities and authors
- Gardening tips and secrets by Disney horticulturists
- Several themed weekends such as: I Dig Bugs, Art in the Garden, Mother’s Day and more
In addition, there’s the Lift and Sniff Fragrance Garden where you can sample flowers and plants used in making Guerlain perfumes. There’s even a “Flower Power” Concert series featuring classic acts like Herman’s Hermits, The Guess Who, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Orlando and many more. Best of all, the festival – including all gardening programs and exhibits – is included in regular EPCOT admission!
Make your Orlando vacation blossom – visit disneyworld.com/flower or call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) today for more information.
March 14th, 2008
During your Orlando vacation, be sure not to miss these musts for March:
ü Aquatica by SeaWorld – Orlando’s newest water park featuring live dolphins and more as part of the rides.
ü Spring training action with the Atlanta Braves at Disney’s Wide World of Sports and the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium.
ü Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando featuring cajun cuisine, parades, beads plus bands like Huey Lewis & the News and Heart.
March 13th, 2008
Name: DISASTER!
Location: Universal Studios Florida
Formerly named ‘Earthquake’, DISASTER! puts you in the middle of a thrilling disaster movie. The major elements of ‘Earthquake’ are still there: the flood, the fires and the collapsing city streets. What’s new is that you get to star in the action in a “real” movie directed by Frank Kinkaid, a seat-of-his-pants director of B-grade disaster-themed schlock films.
Christopher Walken stars as Kinkaid and interacts with the audience via a new technology called Musion through which a projection of Mr. Walken appears to be right there in front of you – in 3-D! After a “crash course” in the secrets of disaster moviemaking, you head to a soundstage where select audience members are filmed in various action shots. Then it’s time to board the subway, where you are given cues to react as if you are in a real disaster movie.
As the subway returns to the station, you get to see the final cut of the movie trailer starring select audience members (maybe even YOU) and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This thrilling “movie ride” lasts about 20 minutes and makes you truly feel that you are a movie star.
DISASTER! is located in the San Francisco section at Universal Studios in Orlando.
March 10th, 2008
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! 
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.
February 14th, 2008
If you are planning on vacationing in Orlando Florida in March 2008 why not make it an event! Disney’s Wide World of Sports hosts multiple race events through out the year and many are geared towards the kids!
For the 2008 Disney’s Kids’ Races Series the events will be sponsored by Heelys – the shoes that roll! The next event is planned for Saturday, March 8th at 8:15 am and include the following events:
Hellys Kids’ Race & Roll which is a 200 meter race and roll for kids ages 8 to 14 as they race through an obstacle course.
Disney’s Kids’ Races for kids up to 11 years old can participate in races ranging from 800 meter runs to 100 meter dashes!
Learn more about Disney’s Kids Races and register today!
February 4th, 2008
See your favorite ESPN show personalities and stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from February 29 – March 2. This annual sports filled weekend includes sports stars and celebrities sharing their memorable moments with the ESPN audience. Events include:
Celebrity Motorcades and Conversations where you can hear a live interview and ask star athelete questions.
Dream Job – The Experience where a lucky audience member will have a chance to see what it is like to try for the ultimate sports “Dream Job”.
Also be sure to visit the Interactive Sports Center were you can test your athletic skills!
Learn more about ESPN The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 1st, 2008
If you can’t make it to New Orleans to experience the Mardi Gras festivities you can still take part at Universal Studios Orlando! Every Saturday night from February 2nd until April 19th Universal Studios hosts Mardi Gras in the streets with live music, a rock parade and lets not forget the beads!
The parade features 13 colorful and lively floats that move through the “French Quarter Courtyard” making you feel like you’re right in New Orleans. You’ll find entertainment for the whole family hundreds of costume characters, Cajun cuisine and live performances.
So, plan your Saturday night at Mardi Gras at Universal Studios!
January 14th, 2008
On special nights at the Magic Kingdom the “Pirate and Princess Party” will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m and tickets are officially on sale now! Dress in your favorite Pirate or Princess costume when you complete your Swashbuckling Training or the Captain Jack Pirate Tutorial!
After you meet Captain Jack Sparrow at the Character Meet and Greet, you will be able to go on a treasure hunt for beads and chocolate treats! Learn more about the Pirate and Princess Party schedule at the Magic Kingdom!
December 31st, 2007
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