Disney’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2011

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2011

Once again it’s almost time for Disney’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2011! Each year it gets bigger and better, and this year is sure to offer lots of new things to see and do.

If you’re a gardener, or even if you’re not but you appreciate the natural beauty of flowers, you won’t want to miss the Disney’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. It’s held at the Epcot park from March 2, 2011, through May 15, 2011.

At this event, you’ll be surrounded by millions of blossoms, in a rainbow of vibrant colors. There’ll also be live music and growing gardens. The kids will love the whimsical topiaries created into Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and the gang will be featured – all consisting of flowers, vines, and other live plants.
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The Daytona 500 NASCAR Speedway races 2011, parking, events

Daytona 500 NASCAR races 2011

Once again it’s almost time for the Daytona 500 NASCAR races 2011! Each year thousands of die-hard NASCAR race fans converge on the Central Florida area for the races and lots of tail gate partying.

The Daytona 500 NASCAR race is the pinnacle of stock car racing. In fact, you might say it’s the Holy Grail of NASCAR. On February 20, 2011, you can see 43 of the best NASCAR drivers on the planet compete for the ultimate prize in stock-car racing, with 200 laps of edge-of-your-seat excitement.

The big race begins at 1 p.m. EST, but you’ll want to arrive early to take advantage of the pre-race festivities. In fact, you might want to arrive really early to get in on some of the Speedweeks action.
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Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2011 concerts, parade, party!


Video I took of 2010 Universal Studios Mardi Gras parade

Thinking about heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Why not check out the celebration at Universal Studios, instead? Come on down to warm, sunny Florida and enjoy some spicy Cajun cuisine, awesome music, and an amazing parade at Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2011 party.

This year Universal Studios Mardi Gras 2011 party is Every Saturday and select nights from February 12th – April 23rd. The Mardi Gras parade is at dusk while the Mardi Gras concerts are February 12 – April 9: 8:30 pm and April 16 & 23: 9:30pm.

It’s going to be the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. outside the Big Easy! The food here will tempt the most jaded gourmet – authentic Cajun and Creole dishes that include main courses, desserts, and snacks.
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Sea World New Years Eve 2010, 2011 fireworks, shows and events

Sea World new years eve events 2010, 2011

If your a big Sea World fan, chances are you want to know what’s going on there on new years eve. Basically on December 31st, 2010 new years eve you can see all the shows and events they have been having all month long for the holidays.

I made an article about the Sea World holiday and Christmas shows and events 2010 here, so check it out. But the Sea World New Years Eve 2010, 2011 will have one more thing.

First, the Sea World park times on new years eve will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM. You can enjoy the Polar Express ride to the north pole, take in the Sesame Street Christmas show and more.
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Walt Disney New Years Eve 2010, 2011 fireworks, events and times

Walt Disney new years eve 2010, 2011

It’s time to find out what’s going on for Walt Disney new years eve 2010, 2011! As always expect all the theme parks, including all the Disney parks to be packed full for new years.

In fact most Disney parks will fill to capacity around the middle of the afternoon or so. Once that happens you will NOT be allowed inside. So my advice is, pick one Disney park and stay there all day.

Walt Disney New Years Eve 2010, 2011 should be a blast at all the parks this year. Many choose the Magic Kingdom so they can see the new years eve fireworks go off behind Cinderellas castle.

However Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park has some great fireworks too, some very unique you can only see there. You’ll just have to decide for yourself what park to take in new years eve!

I’ll make it a little easier for you by posting the Walt Disney New Years Eve 2010, 2011 times, events and firework shows you can expect at each park, okay? Here we go:
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Universal Studios New Years Eve 2010, 2011 events, CityWalk shows

Universal Studios new years events for 2010, 2011

It will not be too long before it will be Universal Studios New Years Eve 2010! Or is that 2011? I’m never sure what to call it. Anyway there will be lots to do at Universal Studio’s CityWalk area and theme parks.

Celebrating the New Year at Universal Orlando Resort can be one of the most exciting things you have ever done! Featuring non-stop dancing and entertainment throughout the night, Universal Orlando’s theme parks are the perfect destination for the whole family.

New Year’s Eve festivities in the parks include character appearances, access to the most popular clubs, and fireworks at midnight! You can party, see the most spectacular fireworks displays ever, and dance ’til you drop.
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Universal Studios Grinchmas 2010, Holiday Breakfast with the Grinch events

Grinchmas Holidays at Universal Studios 2010

With the Christmas Holidays coming up, it’s time for Universal Studios Grinchmas 2010 Christmas Holiday event! Each year over at Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing gets a wintry makeover into a Whoville winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations.

The main event there is Universal Studios Grinchmas 2010, a live musical show reenactment of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” movie. It’s funny, heartwarming and colorful with singing throughout the show.
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Sea World Christmas Celebration holiday events, shows and rides 2010

Sea World Chrismas Celebration

All the theme parks here in Florida are gearing up for the Christmas Holidays, and Sea World Orlando has some great Christmas holiday events going on.

Draped in holiday splendor, Sea World Christmas Celebration offers spectacular shows and celebrations for the whole family. The most popular Sea World Christmas festivities include A Sesame Street Christmas, Winter Wonderland on Ice, Shamu Christmas, and The Polar Express Experience.

Take your family and friends to Sea World Christmas Celebration during the Christmas holidays and come to see magnificent fireworks, towering water fountains, and Christmas trees choreographed to classic holiday tunes.
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Universal Studios Macy’s Holiday Parade, Christmas events 2010

With all the Holiday events going on soon, I have to tell you about the Universal Studios Macy’s holiday parade and Christmas events. Each year Universal Studios has their own Macy’s parade, using real floats from the big Macy’s parade.

This year at Universal Studios theme park (not Islands of Adventure, which has the Grinchmas holiday events) they have new holiday events going on. It all starts around the 1st of December to January 1st.
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Epcot Candlelight Processional 2010, Disney Holidays Around the World

Holidays around the world, candlelight processional

One of the Holiday events Disney holds each year at Epcot theme park is Holidays around the world, candlelight processional. It’s held at the American Gardens Theatre.

Many Disney guest look forward to the candlelight processional show each year to help them get into the Christmas spirit. It’s both beautiful to see as well as to hear.

The Holidays around the world, candlelight processional show retells the story of Christmas with a special guest narrator and a 50 piece orchestra and mass choir.
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Walt Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2010

Mickey's very merry Christmas party

With all the holiday specials going on here in Orlando, one of the main ones is Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2010! For Disney fans this is a big event, one they wait all year for.

Each year during selected nights in November and December, which I list below, Disney holds a special Christmas party at the Magic Kingdom. It’s called Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and for 2010 it’s better than ever!

You have to buy separate tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, normal park admission tickets does not include this event. It runs from 7:00 PM to midnight on the selected nights.
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Gaylord ICE show 2010, ICE at Gaylord Palms show Orlando

Gaylord palms ice show 2010

Once again this year the Gaylord Palms hotel in the Orlando area will be hosting the Gaylord ICE show 2010. So just what is the ICE at Gaylord Palms show all about?

Well let me explain. Each year around the Holidays Gaylord Palms sets up an enormous tent outside the hotel. In fact it’s around 18,000 square feet big! Then they cool it down to only 9 degrees!

Next they truck in two million pounds of specially made ice blocks into the tent for the ICE at Gaylord Palms show. Some are crystal clear, while others are colored.
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