New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk

Universal Studios Orlando invites everybody to “Listen to the Music” while Universal CityWalk is “Takin’ it to the Streets” for New Year’s Eve with the Doobie Brothers. Be sure to rock in 2009 with these 1970s era music legends best known for hits like “China Grove,” “Black Water,” and many more. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m.

Each ticket for New Year's Eve at Universal CityWalk (which is $124.99 + tax if purchased after December 21, 2008) includes:
• Live performances by The Doobie Brothers
• All-you-can-eat gourmet food like filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, desserts and more.
• Midnight champagne toast

New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk also offers live entertainment at all of the CityWalk nightclubs: Jimmy Buffett's® Margaritaville®, Bob Marley–A Tribute To FreedomSM, the grooveSM, Latin Quarter™, Pat O'Brien's®, Red Coconut ClubSM, and CityWalk’s Rising Star. Be sure to grab your party hats and noisemakers and bid a final farewell to 2008 at Universal Studios Orlando.

Guests Can Pay For a Day, Come Back All Year

Guests Can Pay For a Day, Come Back All Year ,For Exciting Entertainment and Non-Stop Thrills.

Big names in country, latin and classic rock, plus a NEW music series, are coming to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld in 2009. It’s the biggest Worlds of Discovery lineup yet with country and classic rock legends at Bud & BBQ, Viva La Música’s chart-topping salsa and merengue, and a new contemporary Christian music series at Busch Gardens.

Can’t decide which event to attend? With a 2009 Fun Card, you can pay for a day and come back all year to catch them all. It’s the best value for again-and-again access to all the amazing animal encounters, world-class thrill rides and family adventure the parks offer, plus all of the exciting big-name entertainment. Or, opt for the perfect weekend getaway with Pick 2. Choose any two Worlds of Discovery for only $79.95 and enjoy a one-day visit to each. (Excludes Discovery Cove. Offer available select times of year.)

Visit WorldsofDiscoveryGetaways.com to find the best values every day.

Blazing BBQ and Award-Winning Musicians SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are pairing some of the biggest names in country and classic rock with smokin’ barbecue and ice-cold Budweiser for Bud & BBQ, every Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 through March 1. SeaWorld welcomes Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Daryl Hall and John Oates, and Jason Aldean to its stage Saturdays during the series. Busch Gardens presents Phil Vassar, Miranda Lambert, and Gregg Allman and Friends on Sundays.

Get on Your Feet for Viva La Música Join the fiesta every weekend, March 7 through 29, when Grammy and Latin Grammy-award winning acts perform salsa, merengue, reggaeton and more for Viva La Música. The red-hot lineup includes El Gran Combo, India, Tito El Bambino and Fonseca Saturdays at SeaWorld, and R.K.M and Ken-Y, Guayacan, Grupo Mania and El Gran Combo at Busch Gardens Sundays. Live music, Hispanic food and the fiery flair of Latin heritage combine for this lively experience.

’70s and ’80s Rockers Revisited Independence Day weekend explodes with a pair of performances at Busch Gardens. On July 3, it’s legendary teen heartthrob David Cassidy. From “The Partridge Family” fame to his 18 gold and platinum recordings, Cassidy has had numerous hits throughout the decades, including "I Write the Songs,” “Lyin’ to Myself” and “I Think I Love You.” July 4, former Starship lead singer, Mickey Thomas, rocks Busch Gardens in a special Independence Day celebration, followed by a fireworks finale.

NEW Series Brings Music and Fellowship to the Gardens Glory at the Gardens is the brand new event premiering at Busch Gardens, bringing to the park some of the biggest names in contemporary Christian and Christian rock, including Dove Award winners and nominees. May 9, catch Reliant K, Need to Breathe, This Beautiful Republic, Worth Dying For and Sanctus Real. May 16, the park welcomes Brandon Heath, Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, Sara Groves and Joel Auge.

Memorable Music Gets Your Toes Tapping Notable names from some of music’s most memorable eras present the Real Music Concert Series Jan. 14 through March 21 at Busch Gardens. From sock-hop era idols to swingin’ big bands, the lineup features something for everyone, including The Les Brown Band of Renown featuring Les Brown Jr., The Terry Myers Orchestra featuring Peter Appleyard, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra featuring Fred Radke, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Osmond Brothers, Mickey Dolenz, Little River Band and The 5th Dimension.

Event dates, times and artists are subject to change. Please visit BuschGardens.com or SeaWorldOrlando.com for concert schedule.

The 2009 Busch Gardens or SeaWorld Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2009. Fun Card and Pick 2 are available at the front gates of SeaWorld or Busch Gardens, online at WorldsOfDiscoveryGetaways.com or by calling (888) 800-5447. Performances are included with any daily admission or annual pass.

New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

There’s nothing quite like New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World—the music, the dancing, the live performances and late night fireworks ensure that everyone will have a night to remember no matter where they are at the resort. Three of the four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—will be open at midnight to ring in 2009 with a fireworks display. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close at 8:00 p.m. (the animals probably wouldn’t appreciate all those fireworks after all) with “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 3:45 p.m.

Elsewhere at the Walt Disney World resort, the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s Boardwalk will host a New Year’s Eve dance party. The $10 admittance charge (a fraction of what you’d pay for parking at a New Year’s Eve party in Manhattan or downtown Chicago) includes a free Champagne toast at midnight. There will also "dueling Video DJ's" playing your favorite music videos and tunes from the '80s, '90s and now. Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba show at Downtown Disney’s West Side will have performances at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Pleasure Island closed down permanently in September but there should new ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in that part of Downtown Disney by the end of 2009.

Visit the Disney Web site for a full listing of events and theme park hours.

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Things to See Around Orlando: Rising Star at Universal CityWalk

For anyone who has ever had the fantasy of appearing on American Idol, one of the more unique things to see around Orlando is Rising Star at Universal CityWalk. Opened earlier this year to replace the Jazz City club, Rising Star takes karaoke by allowing singers to take center stage as the lead singer of a live band—not a recording, a LIVE band—plus a couple of backup singers to boot.

The cover charge is $7 and there is no extra charge for singing. There are approximately 80 songs to choose from plus a gourmet appetizer menu and a full bar with signature cocktails, which means that you’ll have to be 21 or older to enter, although Thursday nights Rising Star is open to guests ages 18 and older. For more details and ideas for things to see around Universal CityWalk, visit Universal Orlando’s Web site.

Crown Regency Hotel Offers Sky Experience Adventure

The sky experience adventure introduces a spectacular feat of thrill rides like the world's first edge coaster, that goes around the edge of the building and tilts its riders up to 55 degrees or a leisure trip at the country's first Sky walk extreme.A truly adventure experience here at the top of the highest restaurant in the country.The sky walk is 4th in the world and first in the country. The

Church Bus Rental

As those who dedicate their time and energy to religious service are well aware, planning activities that take place outside of church grounds should be an important part of every ministry. It is an excellent way to improve the spirits and interpersonal interactions of a congregation. Whether it is a day of hiking and outdoor sermons for a youth group, or an weekend trip to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, having the participants interact and reflect in a new environment is sure to produce impressive results.
However, the one thing you don't want to spend a lot of time worrying about is the mode of transportation. For instance, attempting to arrange carpools can be thoroughly frustrating, but you don't want to leave the participants to fend for themselves. If you find yourself faced with this dilemma, it's time to consider a church bus rental.
Here at USACHAUFFEUR.COM, we are sensitive to the particular needs of those seeking church-related transportation: in addition to safety, comfort and reliability, you'll find our drivers will also deliver nothing but the best in terms of professional conduct. However, not only are we receptive to the specifics of church bus rental needs, we are also quite experienced working with church groups. We've even done multi-day overnight trips for both youths and adults alike.
So if you're in need of a church bus rental, make the right choice and contact USACHAUFFEUR.COM. As a family owned and operated company, we'll do everything we can to ensure your motor coach trip is nothing short of perfect. In the end, choosing USACHAUFFEUR.COM means you can take the time you'd spend worrying about transportation and attend to the more important aspects of your ministry--leave the driving to us

Makahiki Christmas Luau at SeaWorld Orlando

From now until January 4, SeaWorld Orlando’s Seafire Inn will host a Hawaiian style Christmas every night with the Makahiki Christmas Luau, proving once again that you don’t need blustery, cold weather to fully appreciate the holiday season. This festive and fiery show is a celebration of man’s co-existence with the earth and sea, with authentic Christmas music, costumes and dances.

The Seafire Inn is well known for its innovative meals with an international flair, and the luau meal is served family style with traditional Polynesian dishes, which include mahi mahi in pina colada sauce, Hawaiian chicken, sweet and sour pork, tropical salad and fruit, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, drinks and desserts. Advance reservations can be made by calling 1-800-327-2420.

Santa Makes One Last Stop At Aquatica

Santas from all over the world visited Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark in Orlando, to unwind after a busy night delivering presents. The Santas spent the day floating down a tranquil river next to black and white Commerson's dolphins (pictured here) and enjoying the Florida sunshine.

Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Now through January 4, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing will enthrall visitors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and this popular Orlando area tradition has nothing to do with a certain British family that had its own reality show on MTV a few years ago.

The Osborne family display actually got its start 19 years ago when Arkansas business and philanthropist strung up 1,000 red lights as a Christmas gift to his daughter. Eventually, their 22,000-square foot home was covered in twinkling lights as the display continued to grow.

The home display eventually outgrew its original location, and after the Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the display to be turned off, the Osbornes moved their display to Walt Disney World in 1995, where it found a permanent home at what was then called Disney-MGM Studios. Disney has continued to expand the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, and in recent years has added 3-D and motion-based displays to the Hollywood Studios back lot.

Cebu Historical Museum

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Sto Niño Church - Cebu

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Taoist Temple - A Nice Place for Fieldtrip and Travellers

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Hampton Inn Reservations

On your next visit to Orlando, submerge yourself in luxury and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florida.
Spend some time at the Hampton Inn Universal Studios,just minutes away from one of the best theme parks in the United States, and make some memories for yourself and your family.
The Hampton makes the perfect home away from home for you and your family as you explore the city of Orlando.
Located centrally, just a few minutes from both airport and Disney features, the Hampton can offer you a complimentary shuttle to the theme parks, so no matter when you take off, you will arrive in plenty of time.
The Hampton is quite willing to spoil you to excess, while you take in the sights and check out the Universal Studios, or try out Sea World, they will be working to assure that your visit to Orlando is unencumbered by anything even remotely resembling a care.
These guys are incredible and thats a fact.They offer so many outstanding amenities and extra services and availing yourself of them won't break the bank either.Whether you just want a weekend getaway or a long leisurely visit to Orlando, whether its a holiday away, or a family reunion for fifty, they offer you all that you need to accomplish it in style and easily, with online planning tools to help you get the job done.
Enjoy Orlando to the fullest. Visit Hampton Inn Reservations for your Hampton Inn closest to Universal Studios.

Orlando Airport

Orlando International Airport is now the only airport in the state to house on-site, walk-in urgent care. Solantic, a leading provider of walk-in urgent care across Florida, offers travelers an average of $517 savings per patient compared to going to an emergency room while on vacation. The airport clinic features time-conscious technologies, such as cell phone pages and lobby wait time monitors, to let patients know when they will be seen, and a kid’s playroom. Solantic is open daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Here are the location details:
9331 A Airport Blvd.Orlando, FL 32827 Phone: 321-319-0349Fax: 407-859-8215Sun. - Sat. 8am - 9 pm
Driving directions:Near the West Checkpoint (Gates 1-59) directly across from the Disney store.

Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Orlando

From now until January 1, selected balloons and floats from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be spreading holiday cheer to park guests at Universal Studios Orlando—and no one needs to stand outside in freezing temperatures to enjoy them. Visitors will also get to enjoy street performers, marching bands from around the country, and a Rockettes-style kick line. Santa will also make an appearance, and after sundown there will be a spectacular tree lighting ceremony with music and a dazzling display of lights.

The balloons that are scheduled to appear in the Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Orlando include the Cat in the Hat, Curious George, and the signature Macy's toy soldier. The parade is just one of many holiday-themed events taking place at Universal Studios Orlando during the month of December, which includes the annual Grinchmas celebration, a KidZone Holiday Show, Barney’s Christmas Show, and the Blues Brothers Christmas Show.

Penguin Chicks Hatched at SeaWorld

Staff at SeaWorld's Penguin Encounter have their hands full this holiday season with nearly two dozen recently hatched penguin chicks. SeaWorld is home to more than 200 penguins, including these recent additions – 24-day-old (left) and 12-day-old (center) Magellanic penguins, as well as an 8-day-old rock-hopper (right).

Leu’s Holiday House

The Leu House Museum at the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando will be decorated with festive with Christmas trees trimmed in ribbons and bows, amazing displays for dioramas designed by Ron’s Miniature Shop & Museum and beautiful ornaments garnishing every room. Admission to the 1880s-era Leu House Museum is included with garden admission, which is $7.00 for adults and $2.00 for children grades K – 12. This special holiday event continues through January 1.

Conveniently located near the Orlando Science Center and the Orlando Museum of Art, the Harry P. Leu Gardens has three miles of paved scenic walkways to allow visitors to stroll through fifty acres of southern styled gardens. Special features of the Harry P. Leu Gardens include America's largest Camellia collection outside California, the largest formal rose garden in Florida, and a two acre tropical stream garden.

For more information visit the Harry P. Leu Gardens Web site or call 407-246-2620.

hotel in kingdom magic

The Seralago Hotel and Suites Main Gate East is located in Kissimmee, Fla and is one of the hotel in kingdom magic area and stands adjacent to Kissimmee's Old Town. The hotel is positioned three miles from Disney's Main Gate, less than five miles from MGM Studios and seven miles from Downtown Disney and Epcot. The Sports Court Street Bar serves appetizers and cocktails, while Tropical Treasures serves poolside drinks from February to October. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, food court and restaurant. The hotel features a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment. The hotel includes two lighted tennis courts, and volleyball and basketball courts. A dungeon-themed game room keeps younger guests occupied. Family-friendly movies are shown nightly in the hotel's theater.Hotel in kingdom magic

SnowFest at RDV Sportsplex Ice Den

Native Floridians will get a rare opportunity to play in the snow during the annual SnowFest on Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the RDV Sportsplex Ice Den in Maitland, FL just 15 minutes north of downtown Orlando off of Exit 90 on Interstate 4.

As the name suggests, SnowFest visitors can play in the (manufactured) snow, ice skate, enjoy DJ music, clowns, bounce houses, and get a chance to meet Frosty the Snowman. Admission is $13 for ages 3-17, $6.50 for ages 18-64, and free for ages 65 and older.

The Ice Den at the RDV Sportsplex boasts one IHL/NHL-sized ice rink (200' x 85') and one Olympic-sized ice rink (200' x 100'). Public skating and skate rentals are available seven days a week. For more details about SnowFest, call 407-916-2550.

Kingdom Magic Park Theme

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial Train to become a pirate. Looking for new recruits, Captain Jack and his mate Mack lead guests through a series of pirate skill tests to prove their mettle. Who is craftiest at wooden swordplay? Who can flash their most menacing pirate grimace? Faster than you can say ”Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho, the Pirate’s Life for Me,” the big moment arrives: getting officially sworn in with the Pirate’s Oath to become honorary buccaneers of Captain Jack’s famous Pirate Crew.
“Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” (Tomorrowland) Guests laugh, joke, sing songs and match wits with the beloved animated characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” in an engaging and interactive attraction created by Disney Imagineers. “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” features one-eyed hero Mike Wazowski, who has opened a comedy club to collect laughs that will generate power for the future. As Monster-of-Ceremonies, Mike recruits two comedian wannabes whose slapstick humor delights and engages audiences. Guests even get to text-message jokes on their cell phones for possible use in the show.

ICE at the Gaylord Palms

This holiday season be part of Orlando's coolest attraction ICE! Featuring a walk-through igloo and a towering gingerbread candy house, meticulously hand-carved from enormous blocks of colored ice

KangaRoom

KangaRoom will be hosting Shop in Socks on Dec. 14 from noon to 5pm. Activities will include Santa's Workshop filled with pre-wrapped gifts for kids to purchase for family and friends :

Reindeer Games

Kids DJ

Dancing

Food and Refreshments

Ornament Crafts

Free Frozen custard

Bouncing of course

Kids may bring or purchase a gift to benefit Give Kids the World . For more details please visit

www.kangaroomparty.com

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