Holiday Cheer you can Only Hear Here

Experience a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration at Universal Orlando® Resort, December 5th through January 1st. Join in the fun of Grinchmas™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, featuring a live version of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” with music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller. At Universal Studios®, the Macy’s Holiday Parade™ takes to the streets with new balloons and floats, marching bands, colorful performers and more. You’ll also find special holiday offerings including The Blues Brothers® Christmas Show and Barney’s Holiday Show; plus from December 26th through 31st be sure to end your day with a special edition of the Universal 360–A Cinesphere Spectacular® nighttime show. You won’t want to miss the new Holiday Concert Series in the Universal Music Plaza. On December 5th you can enjoy the unique sounds of Mannheim Steamroller, who have released some of the most popular albums of Christmas music of all time. The December 12th concert features guitarist Chris Isaak playing songs from his 2004 Christmas album. To cap off the concert series, on December 19th you can enjoy music legend Natalie Cole who’ll lend her unmistakable voice to an array of holiday classics. All the fun and festivities are included with your theme park admission! Florida Residents can experience it all with the 2-Park Holiday Pass, good for unlimited park-to-park admission with no blockout dates through January 31st, 2010. Plus, you can enjoy a variety of music-filled festivities throughout the entire resort, including special events at Universal CityWalk® and special celebrations and holiday meals at the on-site hotels. Nobody celebrates the holidays like Universal Orlando Resort!

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SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 30-31st

Halloween meets the sea this October during SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular. An underwater “Fantasea” comes alive as youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more. Children can dress-up in their favorite costume and play with sea fairies, learn from a ‘school’ of fish or dance with an ice witch.

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Halloween Spooktacular is not a seperate ticket event and is included in your admission to SeaWorld.

Eat to the Beat! Concert Series

At the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, music pairs perfectly with tasty cuisine during nightly Eat to the Beat! Concerts. They feature a varied lineup of classic rock, soul, R&B, oldies, jazz and funk hit–makers. Concerts are performed 3 times each evening at the America Gardens Theatre along the World Showcase Lagoon.

America Gardens Theatre
World Showcase
Daily at 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

9/25-27...............Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
9/28-29............................Richard Marx
9/30-10/3.................................Starship
10/4-6.....................................En Vogue
10/7-8.........................Better Than Ezra
10/9-11................................Sister Hazel
10/12-13.......................Kool & The Gang
10/14-16............................... Spyro Gyra
10/17-18................................Jon Secada
10/19-20............................Sister Sledge
10/21-22......................Vanessa Carlton
10/23-25..........................Taylor Dayne
10/26-28............................Boyz II Men
10/29-31..............................John Waite
11/1-2................................Taylor Hicks
11.3-5....................................Billy Ocean
11.6-8............... ......................Los Lobos

Please note that theme park admission is required and entertainment is subject to change without notice.

Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival

The 14th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival celebrates culinary adventures from September 25-November 8, 2009.

From trendy Cork, Ireland, to the melting pot of Cape Town, South Africa, Guests will discover blissful bites at the international and regional marketplaces throughout the World Showcase Promenade. Exotic flavors from countries on six continents are in plentiful supply, as are the comfort foods you know and love, all masterfully prepared.

Guests will delight in tantalizing new additions — from the robust and exotic flavors of Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok to world-class performers like Richard Marx, Billy Ocean and Vanessa Carlton...who will take the stage at the Festival for the very first time at the Eat to the Beat! Concerts.

Guests can explore specialty marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines and beers; learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations; and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe at spectacular culinary events.

How can guests enjoy more than 25 international kiosks dishing up tapassized portions of regional specialties, along with recommended wines and beers and then unwind at night with a stellar lineup of celebrated musical acts at the Eat to the Beat! Concert Series? It’s easy when admission to this event is included with regular Disney Magic Your Way® Ticket admission!

Worlds of Discovery in July

Reflections

Reflections comes to life in a spectacular celebration of soaring fountains and dazzling fireworks. Through the thrilling and inspirational music of their most popular shows, families and friends will experience a wondrous connection that lights the night like never before. Also, new this year is seating at Bayside Stadium that will allow audiences to watch the show in comfort.

Busch Gardens Serengeti Night Safari

This two-hour night-time experience will transport you into the heart of Africa and beyond your expectations. You'll satisfy your hunger as you enjoy savory appetizers and ice cold beverages before embarking on your exclusive guided expedition. After your amazing animal adventure, relax and hear colorful tales around a roaring bonfire. Then finish off the evening with a classic nightcap including coffee and desserts.

Aquatica Private Cabanas

Treat yourself to the luxury of a private cabana for the day, and you may be surprised how quickly your cares are washed away. Stay cool, relax and enjoy the many benefits and amenities from an Aquatica Cabana rental

Discovery Cove Tropical Reef

Lose yourself in the vibrant wonders that exist above and below the waters surrounding the coral reef. Enjoy a unique, up-close-and-personal opportunity to reach the exotic and mysterious air that surrounds these graceful, gentle, fascinating creatures.

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of mankind’s first steps on the moon.

On July 16, 2009, astronauts Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11) Charlie Duke (Apollo 16) Al Worden (Apollo 15) Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14) and Walt Cunningham (Apollo 7) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and mark the opening of a new exhibit at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Rarely seen publicly before, the Apollo artifacts in the new exhibit include a rare collection of space suits and other gear used by the Apollo moonwalkers to explore the lunar surface during space walks, featuring Apollo 14 Commander Alan Shepard’s space suit.

You can also see See the 363-foot long rocket that took astronauts on this historic journey and relive the stories of this great achievement at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

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Slip Slidin' Away to Blizzard Beach

Disney legend has it that after a freak winter storm blanketed the area with snow, a team of astute real estate developers decided they had the opportunity to open Florida's first (and only)ski resort. When temperatures returned to normal, the powdery snow turned to slippery slush. Not to be deterred, the developers (spying an alligator sliding down the slopes) turned lemons into lemonade and transformed their ski resort into Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, the coolest water park anywhere! Slalom courses, bobsled and toboggan runs became downhill waterslides. The chairlift carried swimmers instead of skiers. The ski jump became the tallest, fastest water slide in the nation.

KEY ATTRACTIONS:

• Head to the top of Mount Gushmore to ride Summit Plummet — the 120-foot tall freefall slide and reach speeds up to 60 mph.
• Eight racers go side-by-side on Toboggan Racers
• Blizzard Beach has not one but 2 kids’ areas— Tike’s Peak, where little dippers will find a kid-size version of the park; and Ski Patrol Training Camp, an area designed specifically for preteens.

Disney water parks are a great way to cool off all year long, but especially during the summer months. And, Blizzard Beach has also been ranked as the one of the top extreme water parks in the country by the Travel Channel.