Grand opening Del Sol Night Club at Orlando Sun Resort

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Walt Disney Maingate Hotels / Kissimmee Area Hotels

Walt Disney Maingate Hotels / Kissimmee Area Hotels
Seralago Hotel -Save 15% every day!-Rates from $50. Lowest price guaranteed!
Mike Ditka Resorts: Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa – Luxury villas from $169
Mike Ditka Resorts:Runaway Beach 1 to 3 bedroom family condos near Disney
Knights Inn - Cheap rates in Orlando hotels! FREE breakfast and transfers to...
Orlando Sun Resort - Hotel near Disney World. Completely renovated.
Radisson Worldgate Resort - Luxury Orlando Resort at affordable rates!
Radisson Resort - Best hotel in Orlando! Rates from $79.00. Kids Eat FREE
Meridian Orlando Hotel - Discount hotel rates from $69.00 * Renovated rooms
Suites at Old Town - 1 and 2 bedroom suites * FREE Disney shuttle
Meridian Palms Boutique Hotel - FREE breakfast and shuttle to Magic Kingdom
Disney Universal Area Vacation Homes - Homes & Condos from $79.00.

Florida Caladium Showcase at Gaylord Palms Resort Now through September 15

A salute to Florida's caladium crop, this showcase is the world's largest indoor display of this popular Florida-grown plant, featuring 23,000 caladium plants in nearly two-dozen varieties. Escape the summer heat, come for the day or take advantage of our Florida Resident Rate and enjoy these special activities:
Summer Gnome Hunt (Now -- Sept. 15 ): An encore to the Gaylord's Hidden Holiday Gnome Hunt, presented by Travelocity. Search through the atrium for cleverly hidden gnomes. One player will win a weekend getaway to Gaylord Palms Best of Florida Christmas celebration in November and December.
Self-guided Tours (Now -- Sept. 15 ): Take a trip through the Gaylord Palms atrium to enjoy this year's hot caladium varieties.
THIS SATURDAY - Caladium Showcase Saturday (July 28)

"Ask the Gardener" Session & Caladium Tour (2 p.m.; St. George 108): Attend an afternoon caladium information session, followed by an "ask the expert" opportunity with a Gaylord gardener. Seminar is free

"Relaxation in your Garden" Session (3 p.m.; St. George 108): The experts at Canyon Ranch SpaClub share secrets about spa treatments that use ingredients from your garden. Seminar is free.

Caladium Showcase Lunch (Noon - 2:30 p.m.; Villa de Flora ): Enjoy lunch at Villa de Flora before your garden seminars. Every diner will receive a caladium to take home
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Everglades Vine & Dine at Rosen Centre

Savor the Flavors of the Pacific Northwest

Welcome with a glass of ³Covey Run Riesling²

Emerald Cove Oysters on the Half Shell
Topped with leeks, bacon and essence of mushroom King Estate Pinot Gris

Fruit Minestrone
An assortment of seasonal fruits and herbs, served with rice noodles King Estate Pinot Gris

Green Tea Sorbet

Pan Seared Halibut
Served with Jasmine Rice grilled baby Japanese Eggplant garnished with a Wakame Salad accompanied with Papaya Sweet and Sour Sauce King Estate Pinot Noir

Bacon Wrapped Venison
Served with Bourbon Pecan Sauce and Fennel Sweet Potato Gratin NXNW

Apple Pithivier
Served with cinnamon ice cream
King Estate Vin Glace

August 24th starting @ 7:00 pm
For reservations please call: (407) 996-9840 ext. 3602

$65.00++ per person
(price not inclusive of tax & gratuity)
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Parents magazine names Seaworld one of the Top 10 Aquariums for kids in the US.

Parents magazine has named SeaWorld Orlando -- along with its sister parks in San Antonio, TX and San Diego, CA – among the top aquariums for kids in the United States. As the only marine park to make the exclusive list, SeaWorld’s blend of amazing animal shows, interactive and educational experiences, and thrilling rides and attractions propelled it into the top ten.
The article, “The 10 Best Aquariums for Kids“, appears in the August issue of Parents magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, July 17.
For this special feature, Parents conducted a survey that evaluated aquariums nationwide on the number, creativity and educational aspect of their interactive features and received recommendations from their expert panel. The magazine also graded aquariums on the quality and kid-friendliness of their exhibits, services (such as changing stations), staff and educator, special programs for groups and families, and conservation efforts.
Parents – the oldest parenting magazine in the United States – circulates more than 2 million copies and reaches 15 million readers a month. The magazine focuses on the daily needs and concerns of contemporary mothers of young children in its print edition, a website (www.parents.com), through regular podcasts and the Goodyblog (http://www.goodyblog.com). SeaWorld is the world’s premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Millions of visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating experiences. State-of-the-art rides give guests unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and more.
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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

If you've ever wanted to be a country-music star, here's your chance! Join the whooping and hollering troupe of singers and dancers at Pioneer Hall. As guests enjoy barbecued ribs, fried chicken and strawberry shortcake, the enthusiastic performers sing, dance and joke up a storm. If you're caught misbehavin', you may find yourself onstage with them. Orlando Hotels

Rain Rain don’t come again!

Rain is just a little less in this part of the world since last few hours. The sun is lurking behind the cloud and sometimes it is getting the better of the cloud and trying to dry up the surface. Yesterday one of my friends from US was asking me how I am enjoying the Rain. I am thinking whether I am really enjoying it or not. I am lucky to be in a place where rain water doesn’t stay for long. But there places in the city where people would not want rain to stay for long. They are definitely not enjoying rain. But for the farmers this is the best time and will definitely be happy with this rain. But if you are planning for a trip in this part of the world (North East India), be sure to keep rain coat, umbrella and water shoes in you bag.

Main Street Family Fun Day Parade at Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A.

For the very first time, guests are able to parade down Main Street, U.S.A. alongside favorite Disney characters. For guests it's a pennant-waving, drum-beating rush as they join characters as they march alongside parade floats, a marching band and an old-timey fire truck. To accommodate little paraders and their parents there's even a stroller drill team. When the parade hits Town Square, guests join the performers gathering around the center of Town Square for a flag-waving patriotic finale. Visit Orlando Hotels

Disney Guests Can Take a Cooling Plunge at Two of America’s Most Popular Water Parks

It's summer in Florida. Daytime temperatures are regularly pushing into the 90s. What's a vacationer to do to cool off?
At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can choose between a mountain ski retreat and a tropical getaway to take the proverbial plunge into water fun at two of the most popular water parks in North America:
Like a surfside playground left behind by a "great storm" for modern-day Swiss Family Robinsons, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon features breaking waves, saltwater snorkeling pool and gushing water surges; and
Disney's Blizzard Beach offers all the spine-chilling thrills of a northern ski resort, whether it's bobsledding down the "snowy" slopes of Mt. Gushmore or plunging straight down Summit Plummet at up to 55 mph.
During the spring, summer and fall vacation periods, both parks are open daily, offering a cool break from theme park fun. Admission tickets can be purchased at each park or folded into Disney's Magic Your Way ticket with the Water Park Fun & More add-on option.
Located near Downtown Disney West Side, the 61-acre Typhoon Lagoon includes several major features, including Crush 'n' Gusher, the first-ever water coaster thrill ride attraction in Central Florida; a man-made watershed mountain with eight twisting-and-turning water slides and roaring streams; a two-and-one-half-acre wave-making lagoon with surfing-size waves, and a 362,000-gallon saltwater pool, Shark Reef, where snorkelers swim fin-to-fin with exotic marine life including butterfly fish, French angels, tangs, groupers and even nurse sharks.
The park also features a water playground for children, sunny beaches and lazy streams surrounding a 95-foot mountain, a shop that provides necessary underwater equipment for Shark Reef (including wet suits, masks and snorkels), changing areas, lockers, showers, a picnic area and two restaurants which serve up everything from specialty sandwiches and salads to cookies and ice cream in waffle cones.
Meantime, while the 66-acre Blizzard Beach has all the look of a northern ski resort, it is in fact strictly tropical -- and the ice is limited to the soft drinks. The most eye-catching attractions can be found on the slopes of Mt. Gushmore, the 90-foot snow-capped mountain that is home to Downhill Double Dipper, the only side-by-side racing water slides that stand 50 feet high and 200 feet long. Guests will travel up to 25 mph, twisting and turning before shooting out through a curtain of water.
Mt. Gushmore also features slalom courses, toboggan and water sled runs and the awesome, 120-foot-high Summit Plummet -- the nation's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slide, visible from almost anywhere in the park. From Summit Plummet's "ski jump" tower, it's a breathtaking high-speed 55 mph plunge straight down to a splash landing at the base of the mountain.
Next to Summit Plummet is the tall but less steep Slush Gusher, a speed slide that drops guests through a snow-banked mountain gully. Mt. Gushmore's other attractions include Teamboat Springs, the world's longest family white-water raft ride takes six-passenger rafts down a twisting 1,200-foot series of rushing water falls; Toboggan Racer, an 8-lane water slide that sends guests racing over exhilarating dips as they descend the "snowy" slope, and more.
The sandy beach below Mt. Gushmore offers a large wave pool, a lazy river, two snack bars, a polar pub lodge, and a pre-teen and children's play area.
The Village at the Blizzard Beach entrance houses guest services such as a tube pick-up area, towel rentals, lockers, first aid, merchandise and a restaurant.
For more information about Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parks, guests may call 407/824-4321 or visit disneyworld.com. Also visit Orlando Water Parks

Dream Along with Mickey" --Several times daily, Mickey and friends treat Magic Kingdom...

Dream Along with Mickey" Several times daily, Mickey and friends treat Magic Kingdom guests to a dreams-inspired party on the forecourt stage of Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Favorite Disney characters and classic Disney villains join the party as dreams of happily-ever-after and tales of adventure come alive on stage amid music and dancing. A grand finale brings the 20-minute live stage show to a close. Orlando Attractions

U.S. Air Force jets soaring over the Magic Kingdom highlight a dream-come-true day for 1,000 new U.S. citizens

Fighter jets from the U.S. Air Force streak through the central Florida skies Wednesday as Independence Day streamers rain and pyrotechnics explode at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The celebration at the Magic Kingdom was part of a gala Fourth of July ceremony in which United States citizenship became a dream-come-true for 1,000 immigrants. Highlighting the swearing-in ceremony: performances by Grammy Award-winner Gloria Estefan, Country Music Association award-winner Lee Greenwood; a keynote address by U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and the Oath of Allegiance presided over by Emilio Gonzalez, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The event was a first for the Magic Kingdom, with thousands of park guests joining in the star-spangled celebration.

For the First Time Ever: Three Of The Most Frightening Characters In Horror Film History Join Forces With The Nation’s Most Intense Halloween Event

Orlando, FL and Universal City, CA (June 28, 2007) – Universal’s U.S. theme parks and New Line Cinema have agreed to bring the legendary horror film series, “Friday the 13th,” “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights events in Orlando and Hollywood.
Universal’s legendary Halloween events have been horrifying guests for 17 years. Jason, Freddy Krueger and Leatherface have haunted horror fans and phobes alike for more than 25 years. This year – for the first time ever -- they come together to create the most extreme Halloween Horror Nights event in history.
Halloween Horror Nights is the country’s largest and most elaborate Halloween event. Universal’s “scream team” of designers create a month-long fright-fest where guests are confronted with their most terrifying nightmares. Specially designed haunted houses, thrilling shows, inescapable scare zones, and hundreds of street performers invade Universal’s theme parks on select nights throughout the months of October and November.
“Each year we take this incredible event to new levels,” said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment for Universal Parks & Resorts. “Our partnership with New Line gives us the opportunity to truly immerse our guests in the Halloween experience and put them face-to-face with characters they aren’t used to seeing off the movie screen.”
New Line’s films and characters will be integrated into all aspects of Halloween Horror Night’s creative content giving guests a chance to meet – or run from – Jason, Freddy and Leatherface in person.
Added David Imhoff, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Licensing and Merchandising, New Line Cinema, “ The ‘A Nightare On Elm Street,’ ‘Friday The 13th,’ and ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ series are arguably the most frightening and frighteningly popular in movie history. We’re excited to be able to allow fans to step in to the horrifying worlds of Freddy, Jason and Leatherface via Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.”
Universal Studios FloridaHalloween Horror Nights will return to Universal Studios Florida for 23 select nights running from Sept. 28-29 through Oct. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 24-28, and Oct.31-Nov. 3. Advance tickets and vacation packages are on sale now.
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights will return to Universal Studios Hollywood for 10 select nights running from Oct. 5-6 through Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 28 and 31.
For more information, discounts, and travel packages, or to purchase tickets, guests may visit the event’s website www.halloweenhorrornights.com. Because of the event’s popularity, tickets are expected to sell out and should be purchased far in advance. Orlando Universal Studios