Filed under: Disney World, theme parks, disney, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars Weekends
Filed under: orlando, Orlando Attractions, theme parks, universal orlando, Universal Studios | Tags: Despicable Me, Jimmy Neutron, theme parks, universal orlando, Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando announced today that its newest attraction will be based on the blockbuster 3-D CGI feature Despicable Me – “bringing minions, mayhem and a whole new level of 3-D family fun to its guests.” The new “Despicable Me” attraction will replace the Jimmy Neutron attraction at Universal Studios Florida. In addition, Universal announced that one its most popular rides, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, will be completely reanimated in 4K digital high definition. Both will open in 2012 and utilize brand-new, highly sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection systems designed to make the experience sharper, clearer and more “real” than ever before.
With a worldwide gross of more than $540 million, 2010′s Despicable Me is the sixth most successful film that Universal Pictures has ever distributed. It is now the 10th-biggest animated film in U.S. history. “Despicable Me” will be the first-ever Universal animated film to be transformed into a theme park experience. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
Filed under: Disney World, Disney World Video, Disney's Hollywood Studios, theme parks, Walt Disney World Resort | Tags: Disney World, Disney World Video, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Tours, Star Tours Video
Filed under: Orlando concerts, Orlando Events | Tags: Boys Like Girls, Drake, Nelly, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Summer Concert Series, The Go-Go's, Third Eye Blind, Trey Songz, Universal Studios
Universal Studios Florida will host a Summer Concert Series every Saturday night at 9 PM from June 11 through July 16 that features:
- The Go-Go’s – June 11, 2011
- Nelly – June 18, 2011
- Third Eye Blind – June 26, 2011
- Trey Songz – July 2, 2011
- Boys Like Girls – July 9, 2011
- Drake – July 16, 2011
Ticket prices are included in regular park admisison. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
Filed under: Westgate, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Resorts | Tags: orlando, orlando hotels, Orlando Restaurants, Pizza Hut Express, Serenity Spa, Sid's Deli, Westgate, Westgate Lakes, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Resorts, Westgate Smokehouse Grill
Guests of the full-service Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa enjoy spacious accommodations along with a multitude of family-friendly amenities such as numerous swimming pools, hot tubs, children’s wading pools, basketball and volleyball courts, fitness center, tennis courts, lakeside dock and marina, miniature golf, bicycle rentals, game room, Kid’s Club and a full schedule of family activities.
After a fun-filled day exploring nearby theme parks, relax and unwind at the world-class Serenity Spa by Westgate, which boasts a full menu of rejunvenating spa treatments. Enjoy a hearty meal at the award-winning Westgate Smokehouse Grill, “home of Orlando’s best BBQ,” which is open for breakfast and dinner daily. Seeking a quick meal on the go? Westgate Lakes provides the convenience of Sid’s Deli and Pizza Hut Express for pick up or delivery, as well as the Marketplace, which sells groceries, beer, wine, gifts and sundries.
For more information about Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, visit www.wglakes.com.
Filed under: orlando, Orlando Hotels, SeaWorld Orlando, theme parks, universal orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, Westgate, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts | Tags: Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Denver, Disney World, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Orbitz, orlando, orlando hotels, San Francisco, Seattle, SeaWorld, theme parks, Top 10 List, Top 10 Summer Vacation Destinations, universal orlando, Westgate, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts
Source: Orbitz
10. Boston
9. Cancun
8. Chicago
7. San Francisco
6. New York City
5. Denver
4. Los Angeles
3. Seattle
2. Las Vegas
1. Orlando
Seeking great deals on spacious, comfortable accommodations that provide convenient access to Orlando area theme parks such as Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts! For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.
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Filed under: Central Florida, orlando, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Orlando Live Entertainment, universal orlando, Velvet Sessions | Tags: All Over You, Ed Kowalczyk, Hard Rock Hotel, I Alone, Lightning Crashes, Live, orlando, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Overcome, Pain Lies on the Riverside, The Dolphin's Cry, universal orlando, Velvet Sessions
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s lobby concert series continues in May with Live’s Ed Kowalczyk performing hits “I Alone,” “Lightning Crashes,” “Overcome,” “All Over You,” “The Dolphin’s Cry,” “Pain Lies On The Riverside” and more. 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). Visit www.VelvetSessions.com to buy your tickets and receive monthly updates on who’s playing. A Velvet Sessions tickets includes: FREE specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30 pm until show time, cash bars and live band from show time onward and complimentary valet parking*. Velvet Sessions is a 21 and older event.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 26, 2011
6:30 pm
WHERE:
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819-7834
TICKETS:
Velvet Sessions tickets are $29 on-line** at http://bit.ly/VS0511tix or $35 at the door.
Limited VIP tickets are $50 on-line** only at http://bit.ly/VS0511vip and includes all the benefits of a regular Velvet Sessions ticket, plus access to a special viewing area with private bar.
Purchase tickets on-line and receive early entry at 6:00 pm.
Log onto www.VelvetSessions.com or call 407-503-2401 for more information.
