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SeaWorld Orlando Kids Play & Stay Free Package

SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and select Marriott hotels have extended their Kids Play & Stay Free package, so that even more families will have the opportunity to enjoy everything that SeaWorld and Aquatica have to offer.

The Kids Play & Stay Free package is available at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, Residence Inn SeaWorld International Center, Residence Inn Orlando International Drive, Courtyard Orlando International Drive Convention Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites International Drive, and the Marriott Grande Vista.

Each Kids Play & Stay Free package includes the following amenities:
· Deluxe accommodations
· Exclusive "Length of Stay" tickets to SeaWorld Orlando, giving guests the flexibility to come and go to SeaWorld Orlando for up to 14 consecutive days from first visit
· Free kid's ticket for each adult ticket purchased (two-ticket maximum - ages 3 to 9 years old)
· A free plush toy for each child
· SeaWorld Guest Value Card with a number of special SeaWorld offers

For more information on the Kids Play & Stay Free package and to make a reservation, call 1-888-922-7829.

Disney Princess Party

It's a tea party fit for a princess at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Girls are encouraged to attend dressed up in their favorite princess attire and enjoy tea filled with fantasy and delight at My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party offered in the Garden View Lounge.
Little princesses will get the royal treatment with tea for two, deliciously decorative princess cakes, plus a personal meet-and-greet with Princess Aurora from the classic Disney animated film "Sleeping Beauty." The enchanting tea party is hosted by Miss Rose Petal, a magical rose from Aurora's garden that has come to life to lead storytelling, sing-alongs and a princess parade.
But that's just the beginning of the magical experience. Guests age 3-11 also receive a My Disney Girl doll dressed in a matching Princess Aurora gown, plus accessories. Special princesses also take home their very own ribbon tiara, silver princess link bracelet, fresh rose, special scrapbook set and a Best Friend certificate.

Dive in to Package Deals at Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld

The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is currently offering a number of special packages for guests who want to maximize their savings as well as their Orlando experience. Located across the road from SeaWorld and adjacent to Discovery Cove and Orlando’s newest water park Aquatica, the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is only steps away from some of the most popular attractions that Orlando has to offer, with Walt Disney World and Universal Studios only a short drive from the resort.

The special package deals for the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld include:
• Orlando Fifth Night Free package, where guests can stay for four nights and the fifth night is free.
• A $100 resort credit for guests who stay three nights.
• The Stay for Breakfast package, featuring breakfast for two adults and up to two children under the age of 12.
• AAA Orlando Hotel Rate, featuring a deluxe guest room with a king bed or two queen beds.

There are many more package deals available, including special spa packages at the neu lotus spa, the Renaissance Orlando Resort’s main location for relaxation and rejuvenation. A number of spa services are available, including the signature Zen garden custom massage experience, a variety of facials and body treatments, and beauty salon services that are perfect for a girls’ night out or a little “me” time.

To learn more about the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, visit the hotel Web site or call 1-800-380-7917 for more details about the upscale package offerings available at the resort that combines modern luxury with an ideal location.

Upcoming Auditions for Disney Channel

Throughout the year, information will be posted on various Web sites about upcoming auditions for the Disney Channel. The following Disney Channel and Disney XD shows are currently in production and are now casting principal acting roles and extras: JONAS, Sonny with Chance, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, Zeke and Luther, Suite Life on Deck, I’m with the Band (pilot episode) and Oops! (pilot episode).

Several Disney Channel original movies and feature films are also going into pre-production soon, including Camp Rock 2, High School Musical 4, Avalon High and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. Keep in mind that talent agents are supposed to earn a percentage of each job they book for an actor or model AFTER that booking has been paid. Paying up front fees to a talent agent is a big red flag.

UPDATE: A full listing of Disney auditions throughout the country (which includes character performers for the Disney resorts and theme park parades, special events, and the Disney Cruise Line) are available through the Disney corporate Web site. Auditions specific to live theatre, music, feature films and television programs (which may or may not include Disney Channel programs) are listed at DisneyChannelAuditions.com, however it is not an official Disney Web site. For local Orlando residents wishing to hire a professional talent agent, visit Filmorlando.com.

Disney World What Will You Celebrate

In 2009, Disney Parks poses the question “What Will You Celebrate?” in response to a travel trend that finds American families hitting the road to mark life’s special occasions. And to put guests in the spirit, Walt Disney World Resort is offering free admission to everyone who visits one of its theme parks on their birthday in 2009.

“Birthdays are the one occasion that we all share every year,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We thought a free birthday ticket would be the icing on the cake as we extend this ‘celebration vacation’ trend to Disney Parks. “We see our parks as the ideal setting for a personal celebration,” Rasulo continued. “Guests can immerse themselves in their favorite stories and their favorite characters, creating a visit they’ll never forget.”

Walt Disney World guests can choose from experiences ranging from breathtaking (magical fireworks cruises, sunrise safaris, diving the depths with undersea creatures) to mirth-making (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, character dining, kids’ pirate adventures) in order to personalize their celebration. Even the Disney florist has gotten into the act, creating special offerings that silently scream “surprise!” when vacationers open their guest-room door.And to aid guests as they plan their personal celebrations, a new Web-based tool at Disney Park helps guests sort through the possibilities – whether the occasion is a birthday, anniversary, reunion, personal accomplishment, first visit or something else. Orlando Hotel Reservations

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.