Filed under: Animal Kingdom, disney, Disney World, Disney World Video, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Downtown Disney, Epcot, orlando, orlando vacation, theme parks, travel, Vacations, Walt Disney World Resort | Tags: Disney World, Disney World Videos
Filed under: hotels, orlando, Orlando concerts, orlando vacation, theme parks, travel, universal orlando, Universal Studios, Vacations | Tags: 3 Doors Down, Akon, Aretha Franklin, Beach Boys, Big Easy, Blondie, Chicago, Dierks Bentley, Flo Rida, French Quarter, Heart, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool & The Gang, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras 2010, Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, Miranda Lambert, New Orleans, Queen of Soul, Revenge of the Mummy, Rip Ride Rockit, Roller Coaster, Sheryl Crow, Shrek, The Simpsons, Universal Studios, Westgate, Westgate Blue Tree, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Lakes, Westgate Leisure Resort, Westgate Palace, Westgate Resorts, Westgate Towers, Westgate Town Center, Westgate Vacation Villas
Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras 2010! Universal Studios Florida boasts the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans – complete with a live concert series that features a diversity of musical stars, colorful parades full of floats (plenty of beads will also be thrown around!), elaborately costumed characters and delectable “Big Easy” cuisine such as jambalaya and shrimp gumbo. Mardi Gras 2010 at Universal Studios will begin on Saturday, February 6, 2010, and runs every Saturday night through Saturday, April 17, 2010, with additional dates on Sunday, February 14, 2010, and Friday, April 9, 2010.
Topping the entertainment list for Mardi Gras 2010 are such musical superstars as KC and the Sunshine Band, Heart, Kool & the Gang, Blondie, country sensation Dierks Bentley, hip-hop artist Akon, “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, Miranda Lambert, multi-platinum selling rock band 3 Doors Down, Beach Boys (No. 1 selling American band of all time), Sheryl Crow, Flo Rida and Chicago.
The centerpiece of Mardi Gras 2010 will be the parade featuring more than a dozen colorful floats that wind around the “French Quarter Courtyard” – a replica of New Orleans’ legendary French Quarter – the heart of Mardi Gras.
The Mardi Gras 2010 celebration would not be complete without the taste of traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine such as jambalaya, gumbo and beignets, which are sure to tempt the palate of Mardi Gras revelers. Along with delicious New Orleans-style cuisine, guests can enjoy flavorful drinks made famous in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras is included in park admission to Universal Studios. Admission to Universal Studios after 5 PM on Mardi Gras event dates is $49.99 plus tax. Live concerts in the Universal Studios Mardi Gras Concert Series begin at 8:30 PM.
So mark your calendar for Mardi Gras 2010 at Universal Studios, which provides a wonderful addition to the dynamic rides and shows at Universal Studios Florida such as Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D and Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride. Both locals and visitors alike will enjoy the nationally recognized musical acts that headline the Mardi Gras events.
MARDI GRAS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 2010 CONCERT SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
KC and the Sunshine Band – Saturday, February 6, 2010
Heart – Saturday, February 13, 2010
Kool & the Gang – Sunday, February 14, 2010
Blondie – Saturday, February 20, 2010
Dieks Bentley – Saturday, February 20, 2010
MARCH
Akon – Saturday, March 6, 2010
Aretha Franklin – Saturday, March 13, 2010
Miranda Lambert – Saturday, March 20, 2010
3 Doors Down – Saturday, March 27, 2010
APRIL
Beach Boys – Saturday, April 3, 2010
Sheryl Crow – Friday, April 9, 2010
Flo Rida – Saturday, April 10, 2010
Chicago – Saturday, April 17, 2010
Note: Times, dates and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
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Filed under: cypress gardens, LEGOLAND, orlando, orlando vacation, Other destinations, theme parks, travel, Vacations | Tags: Central Florida, cypress gardens, Florida, LEGOLAND, Theme Park, Winter Haven
“News was leaked Wednesday afternoon that the former home of Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Winter Haven, Florida, has been purchased and will soon undergo restructuring to become the second LEGOLAND in the United States and just the fifth in the world . . .”
Read more: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/01/new-legoland-coming-to-central-florida
Filed under: orlando, orlando vacation, Other destinations, travel, Vacations | Tags: Blue Spring Manatee Festival, Blue Spring State Park, Florida, Friends of Blue Spring State Park, Manatee Festival, Manatees, Orange City, Valentine Park
The 2010 Blue Spring Manatee Festival will take place from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Valentine Park in Orange City, Florida. Highlights will include manatee viewings, shows and demonstrations, arts & crafts, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit “Friends of Blue Spring State Park,” educational scholarships and other Greater Orange City organizations. For more information about the 2010 Blue Spring Manatee Festival, visit www.themanateefestival.com.
Filed under: disney, Disney World, Disney World History, Disney World Video, orlando, orlando vacation, theme parks, travel, Vacations, Walt Disney World Resort | Tags: Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Skyway to Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World Resort
Filed under: hotels, orlando, Orlando concerts, orlando vacation, travel, universal orlando, Universal Studios, Vacations | Tags: Dance With Me, Hard Rock Hotel, Let There Be Music, Love Takes Time, Orleans, Sails, Still the One, Sweet Destiny, universal orlando, Velvet Sessions
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort will kick off its ‘Velvet Sessions’ series in 2010 with Orleans, performing classic hits “Dance With Me,” “Still the One,” “Love Takes Time,” “Let There Be Music,” “Sweet Destiny,” “Sails” and more at 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Velvet Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel’s special rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party and lobby concert held the last Thursday of the month (January through October). A $25 ticket includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cash bars and live band from 8:30 PM onward. Tickets are $25 online (ticketing fees apply) or $30 at the door. Visit velvetsessions.com for more information.
Filed under: orlando, Orlando concerts, orlando vacation, travel, Vacations | Tags: Central Florida Jazz Society, Christopher Cross, Downtown Orlando, Gaelic Storm, Guy Davis, Kid Dutch & His New Orleans Music, Leo Kottke, orlando, Orlando Shows, Orlando Theater, Plaza Theatre, The Subdues, Zach Deputy
The Plaza Theatre is located in downtown Orlando. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit theplazatheatre.com.
- Gaelic Storm – January 14, 2010
- Zach Deputy – January 15, 2010
- Central Florida Jazz Society Presents Kid Dutch & His New Orleans Music – January 17, 2010
- Leo Kottke – January 22, 2010
- Christopher Cross – January 23, 2010
- The Subdues – January 28, 2010
- Guy Davis – January 30, 2010
