Disney’s Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party 2012

Mickey's not so scary Halloween party at Disney 2012

Disney’s The Magic Kingdom is home to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a special event that takes place every year in September and October. Many of those who have attended this event in the past few years claim that it is the best party at Disney World.

Kids are encouraged to come dressed to impress. At least half of the people who come here wear costumes. Guest can experience the one-of-a-kind Mickey’s Halloween Parade, enjoy spectacular fireworks, and trick-or-treat with their favorite Disney characters.

As its name suggest, this yearly event is “not-so-scary.” Grownups and children alike are encouraged to trick-or-treat around the Magic Kingdom while dressed up in Halloween costumes. The special effects are all around you.
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SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween party 2012

SeaWorld's Spooktacular Halloween party

With the holidays fast approaching there are lots of special events going on at the theme parks soon. This year SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween party is back with a few changes.

This event will be going on at SeaWorld Orlando on October 6-7th, 13-14th, 19-21st, and 26-28th. Basically each weekend during October. You don’t need to buy a special ticket, it’s included with your normal park ticket.

There also are no special times or hours for it. They just add some extra shows and events during the normal park hours. It’s a great way for your little one to have some Halloween fun at SeaWorld. Here’s a list of things you can find:
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Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2012 haunted houses, shows, times

Universal Studios Halloween horror nights 2012

Alrighty folks, it’s time for my big Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2012 article! This marks the 22nd year of Halloween Horror nights, and it gets better each year, for the most part.

Like last year the nights consist of 3 basic components. The haunted houses, street freaks and the live shows. This year they have 7 haunted houses, 6 areas with different freaks running around and 2 live shows.

Now Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights is a special event, which means that a normal theme park ticket does NOT include this. You have to purchase a separate ticket for this. Gates open at 6:30 PM each night.
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Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, small kids allowed?

Halloween horror nights

Well it’s almost time for Universal Studios Halloween horror nights! I thought I would discuss the age limits of kids to this event, and what age seems to be too young.

Now officially there is NO age limit in place for Halloween horror nights. You can bring your 2 month old baby to this event if you want to. I have seen people pushing kids around in a stroller that are only 2 to 4 years old.

What Universal Studios does say is that the event may be too intense for young kids and is not recommended for kids under the age of 13. This makes sense to me; I don’t think any kids under 13 should go to this.
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Disney’s night of joy show 2012

Disney's night of joy show for 2012

Once again it’s almost time for Disney’s Night of Joy event! This contemporary Christian music festival takes place each fall at the Magic Kingdom. This year it will be two nights, September 7th and 8th on a Friday and Saturday.

There is a great lineup this year with big name stars, playing everything from pop, rock and gospel. The show times each night will be from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Please keep in mind that this is a special event, meaning that you have to purchase tickets for each night to see it. Normal day time theme park tickets do NOT allow you to see the shows.
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Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights tickets out now for 2012!

Universal Studios halloween horror nights tickets for 2012

Very soon I will make a post outlining this years 2012 Universal Studios Halloween Horror nights events. But for now let me just announce that you can already buy tickets for this years horror-fest.

I must say however that the pricing structure seems rather complex. They must make a hell of a lot off this event to put so many different prices and nights together.

Basically they have an all around general admission ticket for the horror nights for $88.99. Then they have tickets good for both a full day in the park plus the nighttime horror nights events.
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Universal Studios Summer Concert Series shows 2012

Universal Studios summer concert series 2012

As always I’m a bit late with some event news, but better late than never right! I wanted to let you know about this years Universal Studios summer concert series bands and shows for 2012.

For those who don’t know what it is, Universal has top bands that play each Saturday night during the peak summer months. You do NOT need a special ticket to see them, it’s included with your normal theme park ticket.

However the bands always play in the Music Plaza stage, which is located in the Universal Orlando park, the “old” park. So if you buy tickets to get into that park your covered.
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Hollywood Studios Star Wars weekends 2012 going on now!

Star Wars weekends at Disney

I’m a bit late on this, but better late than never right! Just wanted to give you all a heads up that the annual Star Wars weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going on now.

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Hollywood Studios theme park at Disney you can catch lots of characters, shows and events from the Star Wars movies.

On each of the days at 12:40 PM will be the Legends of the Force parade up Hollywood Boulevard that will have all your favorite Star Wars characters and some that may surprise you.
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5th annual doggie derby races this weekend at Baldwin Park, Orlando

5th annual doggie derby at Baldwin Park, Orlando

I’m going to start writing about more local events in the Orlando area, as I’m sure the locals would like to hear about other things than the theme parks all the time!

So today I wanted to let you all know about the 5th annual doggie derby that will take place this weekend at Baldwin Park, Orlando. It’s a really fun event that raises funds for a great cause.

This years doggie derby will be Saturday, April 28th 2012 from 9 AM to 2 PM. That’s this weekend. This year the money they raise will be going to the Stock the Pantry program.

The way the doggie derby works is that two dogs race each other side by side down a short 25 yard grassy track. They are divided into 4 different weight divisions.

They keep on racing until there is one winner for each division. Winners get a trophy in each class and the overall winner gets the grand prize. It’s fun for both the humans and dogs and often has funny results.

Besides the doggie derby there will be lots of food, drinks, live music, a kids activities area and lots of local pet vendors plus homeless pets ready for a loving home.

So come on out this weekend to the 5th annual doggie derby at Baldwin Park, Orlando and have a good time. I’ll be there taking pictures and videos. Check out my youtube video below I made of last years event! :)

What:
5th annual doggie derby
Saturday, April 28th 2012 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Corrine Commons, 1913 Meeting Place at Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL 32814

Winter Park, Florida 58th annual Easter Egg Hunt in the park!

Winter Park 58th annual Easter egg hunt

Easter will be here this weekend, so I wanted to at least let you all know of one big Easter egg hunt around the Orlando area. One of the best ones is the Winter Park 58th annual Easter Egg Hunt in the park!

This fun Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 07, 2012 @ 9:30 AM. It will take place at Central Park in downtown Winter Park, right next to Park Ave.

There is always a lot of fun activities for both kids and adults at this event. Kids can start lining up for the egg hunt at 9:30 AM and it will start at 10:00 AM.
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Daytona beach bike week picture gallery!

Bike week 2012 picture gallery

Well I made it up to the Daytona beach bike week for 2012, which ends this Sunday. The day I went was beautiful, sunny and not too hot or cold. Now most bikers want to go down to Main Street during bike week.

That is where all the bars, food shacks, biker shops and wet T shirt contest are going on! It’s also where all the bikers drive up and down the road, letting everyone see all the different kinds of bikes everyone has.

But it’s also damn crowded, and as someone who goes to the local theme parks a lot, I have my fill of crowds! So my favorite place to go during bike week is at the Daytona speedway, where they have the Daytona 500 races.
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Universal Studio’s Grad Bash party 2012!

Universal Studio's grad bash party for 2012!

With high school graduation just around the corner, many seniors around the country are already thinking of ways to get their “grad groove” on.

Orlando theme parks are a favorite destination for grad nights, and this year, Universal is offering an amazing event for soon-to-be-graduates. It’s called Universal’s Grad Bash ’12, and it promises to be an amazing party!

Guests at Grad Bash will have access to not just one great park, but two: Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. You’ll have five different dates from which to choose for your grad night festivities, including April 20, 21, 27, and 28, along with May 4.
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