Filed under: orlando, Orlando Events | Tags: Downtown Orlando, Fall Fiesta in the Park, Lake Eola Park, orlando, Orlando Events
Mark your calendar for the annual Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM), November 2 and Sunday (12 PM – 5 PM), November 3, 2013, in downtown Orlando – featuring more than 300 artist and crafter booths, great food, live entertainment and a free kids area. For more information, visit www.fiestainthepark.com. Don’t miss it!
Filed under: Florida, orlando, Orlando Events, Star Wars Celebration VI | Tags: Florida Events, Orange County Convention Center, orlando, Orlando Events, Star Wars, Star Wars Celebration VI, Star Wars Convention
Billed as “the ultimate fan experience,” Star Wars Celebration VI will take place August 23-26, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Drive) in Orlando, Florida. Highlights will include costuming workshops, academic discussions, behind-the-scenes insights, fan films, sneak peeks at the future of Star Wars, panels, screenings and special events. For more information, visit www.starwarscelebration.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.
Filed under: orlando, Orlando Events | Tags: Downtown Orlando, Lake Eola, Lake Eola Park, orlando, Orlando Downtown Art & Living Expo, Orlando Events
The Orlando Downtown Art & Living Expo will be held February 19-20, 2010 at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The free event showcases nearly 175 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, fine crafts, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture. The expo is open from 11 AM to 6 PM. Visit www.downtownorlandoproperties.com for more information.
Filed under: orlando, Orlando Attractions, Orlando Science Center | Tags: orlando, Orlando Attractions, Orlando Events, Orlando Science Center, Otronicon
Otronicon, the Orlando Electronic Interactive Entertainment Convention, will take place January 14-17, 2011, at the Orlando Science Center. General admission is $17 daily for adults, $16 daily for students/seniors and $12 daily for ages 3-11. In addition, a Family All Event Pass is available for $125. For more information, visit www.otronicon.org.
Filed under: Central Florida, disney, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, orlando, Orlando Events, Orlando Live Entertainment, Orlando Shows, orlando vacation, sea world, SeaWorld Orlando, theme parks, Universal CityWalk, universal orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, Westgate, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts | Tags: Bret Michaels, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Fantasmic, Fantasy in the Sky, Illuminations, Magic Kingdom, Main Street Electrical Parade, New Year's Eve, orlando, Pat O'Brien's, Poison, Red Coconut Club, Reflections of Earth, Rising Star, SeaWorld Orlando, theme parks, Universal CityWalk, universal orlando, Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando’s world-class theme parks – SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort – all offer great opportunities to ring in the New Year:
SeaWorld Orlando
The New Year’s Eve celebration at SeaWorld on December 31, 2010, features live shows, food and a fireworks and fountains show at midnight. Admission is included in regular park admission. For more information, visit www.seaworld.com.
Universal Orlando
Universal CityWalk hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration from 8 PM until 2 AM on December 31, 2010, features a performance by multi-platinum rock artist Bret Michaels, the lead singer and songwriters of Poison. The event includes a gourmet buffet, champagne toast and live entertainment at seven of CityWalk’s nightclubs, including Rising Star, Pat O’Brien’s and Red Coconut Club. Tickets are $119.99 if purchased by December 27 and $139.99 from December 28-31. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Magic Kingom features special presentations of the Main Street Electrical Parade and multiple nighttime fireworks displays on December 31, 2010. “Holiday Wishes” lights up the sky early in the evening and “Fantasy in the Sky” begins just before midnight. Epcot celebrates the New Year with two presentations of the “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” lights, lasers and fireworks display. Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates New Year’s Eve with multiple presentations of “Fantasmic!” and a special “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks spectacular. Admission is included in regular park admission. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com.
Filed under: orlando, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Orlando Live Entertainment | Tags: Central Florida, Downtown Orlando, orlando, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Orlando Festivals, Orlando Food & Wine Fest, Veteran's Parade
The Veteran’s Parade will take place in downtown Orlando on Saturday, November 13, 2010, at 11:30 AM. The parade will start at the corner of Orange Avenue and Livingston Street. Highlights will include street performers, marching bands, floats and live music. Downtown Orlando also will host the Orlando Food & Wine Fest November 13-14, 2010, on Robinson Street. The festival will feature cuisine from 36 Central Florida restaurants and more than 50 domestic and international wines. Advance purchase passes are available for $15 for the weekend and $10 for a single day (children ages 12 and under are admitted free). Tickets also may be purchased at the gate for $15. Food and beverage tickets range from $2-$6 and can be purchased at the festival. For more information, visit www.downtownorlando.com.
Filed under: Halloween Horror Nights, Orlando Attractions, Orlando concerts, Orlando Events, Orlando Live Entertainment, theme parks, travel, universal orlando, Universal Studios | Tags: Halloween Horror Nights, Halloween Horror Nights Video, Halloween Horror Nights XX, orlando, Orlando Events, Orlando Halloween Events, theme parks, universal orlando, Universal Studios
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