Photo Finds – A look at Legoland Florida’s Miniland and the Brevard Zoo
By Kevin Yee We have two brief updates as Photo Finds brings you a collection of pictures from Legoland and the Brevard Zoo.
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Festival of Chocolate in Tampa gives a taste of what’s to come in Orlando
By Anthony Armenia The Festival of Chocolate was held at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa this past weekend. It is the largest chocolate themed event in the southeast. The event will be in Orlando from April 27 through 29 at the UCF Arena. We were there yesterday to check it all…
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Spring spotted in Orlando’s theme parks, look for the spectacular tabebuia trees
The first buds of spring were spotted this weekend on some of the flowering trees in the parks. The Tabebuia trees, like seen above, are among the first to flower each year. Their yellow, pink and purple colors are spectacular! Here’s video and photos about where to look over the next several weeks for some…
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New Exotic Driving Experience allows guests to drive their dream cars at Disney World
A new offering at the Walt Disney World Speedway offers a chance to “drive your dream”, that is, if it’s always been your dream to drive a car that’s probably worth more than your house. The new Exotic Driving Experience offers some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to…
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Get cold and wet at Aquatica for charity at the third annual Polar Plunge
Aquatica is usually a warm and tropical waterpark near SeaWorld, but on Jan. 21, 2012 they will be chilling down their wave pool. This drastic temperature change is to benefit the Special Olympics Florida for the third annual “Polar Plunge”.
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Kelly Clarkson, Cyndi Lauper among top acts performing at Universal’s Mardi Gras 2012
This year’s Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios is bringing some of the biggest names in music to Orlando. Besides the headliners, on Saturdays and select nights starting Feb. 11 through April 14, Mardi Gras includes New Orleans authentic food, a parade and bands.
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‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 58 for January 12, 2012
This week’s theme park and Orlando attractions news brought to you by hosts A. Ali Flores and Heather Leonardi. This week on The Show:
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Out of the Loop: Five things to like about Disneyland that are different from Disney World
By Andy Guinigundo My “true love” in the world of attractions emanates from all things Central Florida. I love the sun and weather. I love Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the wizards and witches that reside there. I love Shamu, Clyde and Seymour. I love the “four parks, one world” of Disney. In a way,…
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A VIP day in the life of a Disney Golden Oak homeowner
By Simon and Susan Veness The dream of living at Walt Disney World is coming true for new homeowners at Disney’s Golden Oak luxury residential community, welcomed late last year. Settled comfortably into custom built homes nestled amid natural and Imagineered surroundings, a wealth of benefits is theirs for the taking.
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Universal to celebrate 100 years of movies with ‘specially themed entertainment experience’ in Orlando and more
Universal is marking its 100th anniversary this year and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio’s film history and cultural legacy. Universal’s Parks and Resorts will help highlight the campaign with centennial specific content and merchandise throughout both the Orlando and Hollywood locations. The Orlando resort will soon announce a specially themed…