More than meets the eye as the Transformers convention hits Disney World
BotCon, the Transformers convention June 25 to 27, 2010 at the Dolphin Hotel.
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New resort to be built at Walt Disney World, Art of Animation to open in 2012
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts unveiled plans today for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, one of the largest new hospitality projects in Florida that will create more than 800 construction jobs starting immediately. The resort will feature family suites designed around four unique themes: The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars and The Little Mermaid. It…
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PARKsaver: Wizard Wanderlust package available from Renaissance Orlando
By Christopher Ollendorf Hey Savers! Everyone here in the Orlando area is patiently waiting for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park over at Universal. I feel lucky since I live here I don’t need to get a place to stay, but many of you will…
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Photos: Coco Key Water Resort now open for vacationers and day guests
Coco Key Water Resort, a hotel and water park in one, opened today in Orlando. This is the 10th Coco Key Water Park and the first located in the southern part of the U.S.
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PARKsaver: Rosen Hotels offering Armed Forces half-priced accommodations, meals
Hey Savers, we found another great discount for our guys and gals in uniform. The Rosen Hotel and Resort group is offering 50 percent off rack room rates, and food and beverages for anyone in the U.S. Armed Forces for the rest of this year. After reading all the details, this has to be one…
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New Holiday Inn hotel opens Disney property
By Jackie and Matt Roseboom A brand new Holiday Inn recently opened on Disney property. The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located near Downtown Disney on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, opened in the spot formerly occupied by a Marriott Courtyard. The Courtyard closed about five years ago after it sustained damage during a bad hurricane season. The hurricanes…
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PARKsaver: Hotel deals at Disney, Universal and Nickelodeon Suites
By Chris Ollendorf Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. I’m sure many of you have had your fill of snow and cold weather and might be planning a trip to Orlando to thaw out. Here are a few resort specials for all Orlando visitors as well as some specials for Florida…
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Wizarding World Potter package offers early admission, breakfast at Three Broomsticks
Universal is now offering a special Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package. For travel starting May 28, the package includes: • Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. • A traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks – one per person. • Commemorative Grand Opening ticket – one per person….
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PARKsaver: Welcome to your ticket to a great deal for Valentine's Day
Editor’s Note: We’re starting a new regular column today with PARKsaver. Writer Christopher Ollendorf will be bringing you regular news about many of the special offers for Central Florida attractions. By Christopher Ollendorf Looking for something special yet different for this Valentines Day? Well I found a few events that might just work out for…
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Got talent? Show it off during 'America's Got Talent' auditions this weekend at the Universal Orlando Resort
Auditions have begun for Season 5 of “America’s Got Talent” and the producers will be at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Universal Orlando this Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. No matter what your age or talent, they want to see it. They’re looking for singers, musicians and dancers, as well as variety…