Universal Studios Rock the Universe Christian Music Festival 2011

May 21, 2011 by

Universal Studios Rock the Universe Christian Music Festival 2011

Grab the kids, pack your bags, and head to Universal Studios Rock the Universe Christian Music Festival 2011, Florida’s largest Christian music festival. The event will span an entire weekend, including September 9, 10, and 11, 2011.

The whole family can experience some amazing entertainment, inspiration, fellowship, faith, and fun – all rolled into one!

And there’s more. With Fan Zone, you’ll have the chance to meet some of your favorite artists. Dr. Jay Strack, president of Student Leadership University, will be on hand Saturday to lead everyone in an unforgettable candlelighting ceremony.
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Walt Disney World Miniature Golf Courses

May 19, 2011 by

Disney miniature golf courses

Walt Disney World has four different fun miniature golf courses you can play on in case you did not know. They are each themed differently in detail, just like the theme parks.

Playing a round or two of miniature golf is a wonderful way for families to spend time together. It also allows kids a chance to burn off some nervous energy. Like everything else at Walt Disney World in Orlando, the golf courses are amazing!

Disney’s Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course is located in the Epcot Resort area. Based on the famous movie, the course includes lots of whimsical characters from Fantasia, along with some pretty amazing special water effects.
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Universal Studios summer concert series 2011

May 17, 2011 by

Universal Studios summer concert series weekends!

Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida has a great summer concert series coming up this summer. These exciting concerts kick off on June 11 with the Go-Gos. All of the summer concerts start at 9:00 p.m.

There will be three concerts in June as well as three in July. The final concert of the summer will be given on July 16 with Drake. With this awesome lineup, everyone is sure to enjoy the events!

Here’s the Universal Studios summer concert series list, date and artist, with a lineup of the summer concert series performers:
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Disney’s re-done Star Tours ride at Hollywood Studios open May 20th

May 15, 2011 by

The re-opening of Star Tours is this may 20th!

If your a Star Wars fan you know that the Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was closed for a make-over a while back. Well soon it will be open again with an all new look and feel!

In fact the Star Tours ride at Hollywood Studios will have it’s grand opening next Friday, May 20th 2011. I’ve got some inside information about it which I’ll share here. So don’t read any further if you don’t want to know!

The new Star Tours ride actually still has the same layout as before, basically. What has changed is the look, theme and the ride. The ride theme is totally different than before, which was about everyone on a ship manned by a clumsy robot.
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Two miniature golf courses coming to Universal Studios CityWalk

May 13, 2011 by

Golf courses coming to Citywalk

It sounds a little strange, but two 18 hole miniature golf courses are coming to Universal Studios CityWalk! Strange because I was scratching my head trying to figure out where the heck they would fit them into the CityWalk complex?

The golf courses will be put in the lower level of CityWalk, next to the movie theater and visible from the long walkway that connects to the parking garage. The only place I can think they would fit is that tall grass area you now see to your right as you come into the complex.

Dubbed the Hollywood Drive-In Golf, they will be themed after 1950’s horror and science fiction movies. That seems fitting for the home of Halloween Horror Nights!

The two miniature golf courses at Universal Studios CityWalk will feature a flying saucer, graveyard, giant spider and the basement of a haunted house. They say it will really be done good with state of the art technology.

They also will be open both day and night. Sounds like one of a kind type of golf courses. Work will begin soon on them and finish by early next year. So look for those if your a miniature golf course buff!

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Local Doggie Derby at Baldwin Park pictures and videos

May 11, 2011 by

Besides talking about the theme parks here in Orlando I also try to go to many local events going on. Since I also run a pet website here, I went this past weekend to the 4th annual Doggie Derby at Baldwin Park, Orlando.

It was a fun event, with people racing their doggies in a short grassy area to benefit a local pet rescue organization. I took a lot of video and pictures there, so maybe you’ll see yourself and your dog here!

The top video has all the derby races back to back. Well not all of them but a lot of them. The video below has general shots of the pet vendors, people and pets.
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Downtown Disney summer sale for annual passholders!

May 9, 2011 by

trick or treating at Disney downtown Marketplace

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give you a heads up if your a Disney Annual passholder. Disney gives annual passholders lots of neat deals and specials throughout the year, and this is one of them.

From 6:30 to 9 A.M. July 23th 2011 at the Disney Downtown Marketplace you can get up to 75% off your favorite select Disney merchandise. I’m not sure if all the Disney stores will participate in this or not.

There also will be special door busters and surprise markdowns. So those will add some excitement to the sale I’m sure! Please note the time, which is in the morning, NOT the evening.

Annual passholders always go to these sales in big numbers, so be early and ready. No sign-up is necessary, just show up. Guests must show valid Disney passholder IDs and government-issued photo IDs to enter the store at the time of purchase.

You can do an early Christmas shopping during this and save a lot on Disney merchandise. I’m not a morning person myself, but if you are then check out this Disney annual passholder summer sale at Disney’s Downtown Marketplace and save!

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Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World

May 7, 2011 by

Disney blizzard beach

Disney World Photo

Walt Disney World has several great water parks to choose from. One of their newest and best is Disney’s Blizzard Beach! Like all Disney parks, this has a cool theme to it.

It’s made to look like a freak blizzard blew through town, leaving a huge mountain of snow to slide down on. It’s covered with fake snow and uses ski lifts to get to the top of the tallest slides!

Are you ready to try the world’s tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides? If so, you must come and visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Don’t forget to bring your whole family, because this amazing water park features some incredible attractions.
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Cafe Tu Tu Tango restaurant in Orlando

May 5, 2011 by

cafe tu tu tango in Orlando

From the first moment you enter, you can notice that CAFÉ TU TU TANGO is a place like no other. Set in a Spanish Artist’s loft, this venue serves pizza, soups, fritangas, and finger-food staples, mostly in appetizer sizes to share. For adults the atmosphere is free and easy as you and your family or friends can relax and enjoy the artistic surroundings.

The variety of food offerings is unique, including such selections as hummus and bread served on a painter’s palette, Mango Duck Quesadilla, Baked Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip for chips, and Dijon Chicken Skewers.

In addition to the great food, if you stick around until about 8pm the music is replaced by a selection of dancers. Also, there are a few areas set up where the artists work in-house.
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Norwegian 7 Night Easter Caribbean Cruise

May 3, 2011 by

Norwegian 7 night cruise

This is an awesome cruise for an amazing price! The cruise is aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sun. it departs from Port Canaveral, Florida at 4 p.m. on day 1 and arrives in Nassau, Bahamas at 9 a.m. the next morning.

You’ll have seven hours to enjoy the charm of the capital city before getting back on the ship by four that afternoon, when it departs. Day 3 is spent at sea – but don’t think you’ll be bored! The Sun is an adventure all by itself.

If you’ve never been aboard a modern cruise ship, you’ll be surprised at all the entertainment and activities provided. These huge vessels are like floating cities. The Sun has numerous bars, lounges, dance clubs, and teen clubs.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Roller Coaster ride review

May 1, 2011 by

Walt Disney World Big Thunder Mountain railroad roller coaster

One of the most oldest and fun rides at Disney in the magic kingdom is the big thunder mountain railroad roller coaster! The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a relatively mild coaster that takes you through an abandoned gold mine in the old west.

Ride it again & again to take in all the wacky Disney touches. It is more exhilarating than anything else as you whiz inside and out of the mountain with spectacular views over Frontierland.

A ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad provides a fast and fun ride to those aboard— from big kids to adults. Along the way, there’s typical Disney styled animatronics of crows, goats and loose boulders. The animatronic goat that holds a stick of dynamite adds a note of humor to the entire scene.
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Walt Disney World Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2011

April 29, 2011 by

Epcot food wine festival

The Walt Disney World Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2011 in September, October and November is a popular event for wine and food lovers.

If you’re a wine connoisseur or budding chef, or even if you just enjoy good food and fine vintages, this is an event you won’t want to miss! From September 30, 2011 through November 13, 2011, Disney’s Epcot Theme Park will become one huge mecca for “foodies.”

Strolling through the park will be like taking a culinary adventure through a host of different countries, where you’ll have the chance to sample foods, wines, and beers from 25 countries and regions. You might want to bring a Kleenex or hanky and keep it handy – drooling is practically guaranteed as you smell the tantalizing aromas.
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