Street of Dreams 2006

Oct. 14-15, 18-22, 25-29
Bella Collina, Montverde
10am to 7pm
Adults $15, children 3 and under free

Street of Dreams is Orlando's premier luxury home show, where attendees can view upcoming trends in interior and home design. The 2006 Orlando Street of Dreams at Bella Collina will feature eight luxury homes. It will be the largest and most expensive collection of show homes ever included in Street of Dreams - with an average size of 9,500 square feet and homes priced up to $14 million. For more information contact Kate Barnett at 407-657-4818 or log on to www.streetofdreams.com

And Then There Were Four

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Sweet 16 Begins Tonight

ORLANDO, Fla. - Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, the country's largest and most elaborate Halloween celebration, begins tonight and returns to the Universal Studios theme park for 18 additional nights including Sept. 30, Oct. 6-8, 11-15, 19-22, 26-29, and 31. The nightmare begins tonight as The Storyteller, The Director, The Caretaker and Jack come together for the first time ever to wreak havoc on guests at Halloween Horror Nights 16.
For more information visit the events website at www.halloweenhorrornights.com

New Universal Orlando "EarlyBird Exclusives" Ticket Program

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando announced a powerful new ticket program today that offers consumers greater value and more flexibility than ever before.
Called EarlyBird Exclusives, the new program includes significant advance-purchase savings on everything from single-day tickets to a newly created multi-day ticket to vacation packages. And consumers can take advantage of the new program whether they buy from Universal’s website (www.universalorlando.com), other online sites, AAA locations or other professional travel agencies and tour operators.
The centerpiece of the EarlyBird Exclusives program is a powerful, new multi-day ticket. The new ticket – which becomes Universal’s primary advance-purchase multi-day ticket – allows all consumers up to seven days unlimited admission to both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure for $85. That means everyone has the flexibility to come and go as they please to both Universal theme parks for up to seven days – for less than the price of a one-day Walt Disney World ticket with a Park Hopper option.
“We’reOur guests tell us they have a much better overall experience when they buy in advance because it’s much more convenient and because it helps them plan their vacation more efficiently,” Hofmann said. “Now, in addition to that convenience, guests will know they are getting our best price.”
The new $85 multi-day ticket is included as part of several new Universal Orlando vacation packages. The new packages, available through Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations(www.universalorlando.com), feature both Universal on-site hotels and partner (Orlando area) hotels. For example, consumers can now purchase a three-night, four-day vacation package including theme park tickets beginning at $195 per-person (double-occupancy required). offering great value that’s easy to understand and that’s consistent -- regardless of where and how you buy an advance ticket,” said Gretchen Hofmann, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Universal Orlando Resort. “We want to give consumers the best Orlando vacation value in existence. And we want to give them the flexibility to come and go as they please for up to seven days without having to think about tickets and ticket prices.”

CityWalk Entertainment Calendar - October 2006

Red Coconut Club*$7.00 Cover after 9:00p.m. or CityWalk party pass*21 and up welcome*Daily Happy Hour – Featuring half price martinis/appetizers*Live DJ*Complimentary valet parking with validated receiptGirls' Night Out at Red Coconut Club – Thursday nightsLadies will receive:*Complimentary admission and valet throughout the evening*$4 Grey Goose or Bacardi cocktails, $5 martinis*WOMX MIX 105.1 will be there from 7-9 p.m. for prize giveaways and drawings*Half-priced Martinis and Appetizers

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville *$7.00 Cover after 8:00 p.m. or CityWalk party pass*Thursday is Locals’ Night*Daily – Happy Hour at the Porch of Indecision from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.*Live DJ – Lone Palm*Live Entertainment on the Patio:Blue Stone Circle: October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31Leonard Brothers: October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30

CityJazz*$7.00 Cover or CityWalk party pass*18 and up welcome.*Herb Williams Band: October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31

CityJazz goes Bonkerz!Bonkerz Comedy Club presents live comedy at CityJazz every Thursday through Saturday night.*Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8pm. Times vary on select nights. Food menu available.

COMEDIAN SCHEDULE:October 5-7 Eric Brouman as seen on “The Tonight Show”October 12-14 Johnny Milwater as seen on FOX October 19-21 Robert York as seen on TNN & “America’s Funniest People”October 26-28 John Deboer as seen on HBO

Bonkerz presents Hypnosis Sundays at CityJazzComic/Master Hypnotist Doug MacCraw offers a hilarious experience where subjects and audience members journey into a world of side-splitting hypnotic hi-jinks. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., showtime at 8:00 p.m on October 1, 9:00 p.m. other nights.

Karaoke at CityJazzGuests can sing their heart out and make their Universal CityWalk debut, Mondays at CityJazz. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:45 p.m., 18 and up welcome.

Bob Marley’s – A Tribute To Freedom*$7.00 Cover after 8:00 p.m. or CityWalk party pass.*21 and up after 9pm* Rastafarian Thursday’s – 4pm until close. Red Stripe and Captain Morgan specials.* Entertainment, prizes and more!Mystik NRG: October 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31Chain Reaction: October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

the groove*$7.00 Cover after 9:00 p.m. or CityWalk party pass*Mainstream Dance Music Nightly *DJ John Campisano: October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31*DJ AJ: October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30

XL/Skyy Jet Set Fridays at the groove - 9 pm-2 am*$7.00 Cover after 9:00 p.m. or CityWalk party pass* Stick from WXXL 106.7FM will be broadcasting live starting at 10:00pm* Enjoy great Skyy drink and Skyy bottle specials and VIP programs!

Teen Nights at the groove – Select nightsCome listen to live DJ’s spin all of today’s hits and experience state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video. Teens ages 15-19 welcome with High School ID’ or driver’s license.* Wednesday, October 11 8:00pm – 12:00am - $12 admission * Friday, October 13 7:00pm – 11:00pm - $15 admission* Friday, October 27 7:00pm – 11:00pm - $15 admission

Latin Quarter*$7.00 Cover after 9:00pm or CityWalk party passAlejandro Kartal: October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 George Dimitrov: October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
Rumba Thursdays Ladies’ Night hosted by 100.3FM. Guests enjoy a Reggaeton/Freestyle dance party.Drink specials Brahma, Leblon and Skyy drink specials. 10:00 p.m. – 2 a.m21 and up welcome

Pat O’Brien’s*$7.00 Cover after 9:00 p.m. or CityWalk party pass* Piano Bar – Live Music Nightly, New Orleans style food and ½ price appetizer menu * 2 for Tuesdays at Pat O’Brien’s * 2 for 1 Hurricanes, Heinekens and Amstel Light from 4:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

WMMO 98.9fm presents Party at Pat’s every Wednesday night*Drink specials on Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Select, Michelob Ultra, Hurricanes*Half price on select appetizers*6:00pm –12:00am

NBA CitySkybox Happy Hour, Monday thru Friday, 4pm – 7pm* Happy hour specials are only available in the SkyBox lounge located on the second floor.* Domestic beer, .35 wings specials and $4.99 Basket of Lug Nuts (jalapeno poppers)!

Nascar Café*Guests can enjoy live music on the weekends from guitarists on the patio starting at 6pm.

RaceDay Parties* Watch the excitement of NASCAR’s Nextel Cup Series at NASCAR Café! * Every Sunday in October, “Chase to the Nextel Cup” food and beverage specials.* 6 large projection screens.

Guests should be directed to the Universal Orlando Resort website for further information. (www.universalorlando.com)

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New 2-Park Premier Annual Pass

Orlando, Fla. – Universal Orlando is launching the 2-Park Premier Annual Pass with benefits never offered before to guests at Universal Orlando Resort. Premier Annual Passholders will have privileges and perks that will take their visit at Universal Orlando to a whole new level.
The 2-Park Premier Annual Pass includes all the benefits of a 2-Park Preferred Annual Pass and also features additional exclusive benefits, such as a free non-peak Halloween Horror Nights ticket and unlimited Universal Express access after 4 p.m. for theme park rides and attractions.
“Offering Halloween Horror Nights in an Annual Pass is something we have never done before, but it is just one more way we are striving to give guests the ultimate entertainment experience,” said Gretchen Hofmann, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Universal Orlando Resort.
The all-new 2-Park Premier Pass costs $279.95 plus tax, and includes free valet and preferred self-parking as well as free CityWalk club access for the Premier Passholder seven nights a week, plus free admission for one guest of the Premier Passholder Sunday through Thursday night.
Premier Annual Pass benefits also extend to our on-site hotels – the Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort and the Portofino Bay Hotel:• Discounted room rates at each hotel – up to 30 percent • A 20 percent discount on services at Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel• Free access to on-site hotel fitness centers - when staying on-site• Complimentary room upgrade upon arrival and discounted suite upgrades upon check-in (upgrades are based on availability). There are a limited number of 2-Park Premier Annual Passes available for purchase. Call 1-800-447-0669 or visit www.universalorlando.com/premierpass to purchase a Premier Annual Pass or to see a full list of benefits. The 2-Park Premier Annual Pass may also be purchased at the gate of both theme parks.

Zoo Boo Bash!

Oct. 21,22 & 28,29
9am to 3pm

Trick or Treat in the wildest neighborhood in town during the Central Florida Zoo's Zoo Boo Bash.
I'ts a safe, fun and not-too-scary event for young and old alike. Kids are invited to wear their halloween costumes and bring their goodie bags for the trick-or-treat stations located throughout the Zoo. Take a haunted hayride, a not-so-haunted train ride, have a fun photo taken in the pumpkin patch, face painting and much more. Fun for all. Free with paid Zoo admission. For more information visit www.centralfloridazoo.org

Coqui - A First in Florida

On the island of Puerto Rico, there is a unique species of frog known as the coqui. There are 16 species of coqui that live on the island. The coqui are very small ranging in size between 15mm to 80mm and the color varies considerably -green, brown and yellowish, sometimes having touches of different colors and stripes.
We've been told that the coqui is to Puerto Rico what the bald eagle is to America. The islanders love to listen to the coqui. The name "coqui" comes from the song that the male is heard singing, what it seems to say is: "ko-kee... ko-kee..." The coqui begin to sing at sunset and sing until dawn when they stop singing and head for their nest. Their vocalizations are lengendary and immortalized in songs and folklore and theyare considered a symbol of good luck.
The Central Florida Zoo will be the only zoo currently displaying these tiny amphibians. Exhibiting these animals will also give the Zoo the opportunity to honor the history, folklore and traditions of Puerto Rico. For more information on this wonderful new exhibit please visit
www.centralfloridazoo.org