Arabian Nights Christmas Show

            
Arabian Nights is the N0.1 dinner show in Orlando Florida, and they have just announced there x-mas show with over 60 horses and 40 incredible performers. Arabian Night christmas shows start Nov.17th and run till Jan.7th.

Don't miss out on this one of a kind show with even Santa Claus making his honorary presence.

All shows come complete with a full 3 course meal with your choice of 5 delicious entrees, garden salad,chef's choice of dessert. Unlimited beer, wine & pepsi are also included.

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The Grinchmas Party Video

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Islands of Adventure Presents Grinchmas

Grinchmas™

Dec.7th - Jan.1st
To mark the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss's beloved Christmas story, Universal Studios Orlando & Islands of Adventure is pulling out all the stops on a brand new, live stage show starring his grouchiness The Grinch™. This retelling of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", featuring music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller, will have you singing and dancing along with this Dr. Seuss's classic holiday tale. Then stroll around the Who-ville Wonky Tree Lot and take in the whimsical new decorations. It's all part of the mischievous holiday celebrations at Grinchmas in Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure.

Meet The Grinch
See your park map for times.
Get an autograph, shake his hand, or have your photo taken with the mean, green one himself "The Grinch" for a one-of-a-kind holiday memento photo!

All-New Breakfast with the Grinch & Friends!*
For an extra-special holiday treat, you should reserve your spot at a character breakfast with "The Grinch" at Confisco Grille® in Universal Island's of Adventure
• Delicious all-inclusive breakfast buffet
• Appearances by the Grinch, Whos and other friends
Select dates: Dec. 7-9, 13-16, 20-30 (from 8:00am-10:30am)- Space is limited! 
For reservations call, (407) 224-4012.  *Not included with theme park admission. Separate fee required.

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Holiday's Are Coming To Universal Orlando

Macy's Holiday Parade™

Dec. 7th - Jan. 1st
Every night at dusk

Flock to the New York City streets of Universal Studios Orlando for Macy's Holiday Parade! This seasonal favorite is full of authentic balloons and floats direct from America's favorite parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®. You'll also enjoy festive street performers and talented marching bands from around the country – and you'll only find it in the Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Orlando! 

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Barney's Christmas Show

Join the famous purple dinosaur Barney and his friends for a magical sing-along, clap-along show at A Day In The Park With Barney™. The show is guaranteed to put a smile on all kids faces.

Blues Brothers Christmas Show
Add a little rock and roll to your Christmas cheer with the Blues Brothers! Catch them performing live daily shows of all your holiday favorites like "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" and "Blue Christmas" with snow on Delancey Street at the end of each show.

Time To Book Your Holiday Vacation

Well the time is now to book your Holiday Vacations now. If you are reading this you have probably have seen hundreds of web sites offering different types of Vacation Packages at really cheap rates. Well believe me when I tell you this, You need to take advantage of the offers that you see. Also if you are planning on coming to Orlando in Nov. Dec. or Jan. then you really need to book your Vacation Now.

Lets look at the facts:

1. Anybody that is trying to book a Vacation Package should not wait till the last minute. When you wait till the last minute, almost every Resort that does offer Vacation Packages will be sold out. And if they are not sold out will raise there prices and not offer any Discounts. That is why it is always smart to book your Vacation early. This goes for the hotels as well.

2. Most of the Vacation Packages that you see online also offer Theme Park Tickets along with the room. This is a very good offer since the ticket prices at the gate of the Theme Park of your choice is very expensive. ( 1 Day Disney World is $80, 2 Day is $159 and 3 Days is $233, Prices are for Adult and includes tax) (1 Day Universal and Islands of Adventure is $95 per person)

3. In order to get the Discount Vacation Package price, Yes you must attend a 90 minute Time Share Tour of the Resort that you are staying at. But if you want to save money on your Vacation then this is the only way to do it. We all know that it is a pain in the butt, but you would spend the same time sitting down at a resturant and eating breakfast with your family. 

4. So I say to you that yes a 90 Minute tour, a free breakfast is worth it to save money on your next Orlando Vacation.

5. Book now because remember, the Resorts will sell out for the Holidays. 

T-Rex Opens at Downtown Disney

T-Rex at Downtown Disney is the kind of restaurant where families might encourage their kids to go dig in the dirt before dinner. "It's nice dirt. It's clean dirt," said Keith Beitler, Landry's Restaurants' senior vice president and chief operating officer for specialty restaurants. "It's Disney dirt."

T-Rex at Downtown Disney is a big, brash dinosaur-themed restaurant that opens today at Downtown Disney with seating for more than 620, a couple of dozen life-size robotic dinosaurs and real fossils encased in the bathroom walls.

Dishes include mushroom ravioli simmering in lobster cream sauce, with Roma tomatoes and fresh spinach. Collaborators Landry's Restaurants, Schussler Creative and Walt Disney Imagineering, the team that brought Rainforest Cafe to Walt Disney World, aimed at going way beyond that themed restaurant, to create a more interactive mix of décor, show, dining and educational flourishes that Beitler called "eattainment."

Eat to the Beat at Epcot

Eat to the Beat Concert Series - 2008

As with all Walt Disney World events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival can “Eat to the Beat!” 

The following line-up of performers is scheduled for the 2008"Eat to the Beat" Concert Series:

09/26 - 09/27 - Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy

09/28 - 09/30 - Sheena Easton

10/01 - 10/04 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas

10/05 - 10/07 - En Vogue

10/08 - 10/09 - Johnny Lang

10/10 - 10/12 - The Smithereens

10/13 - 10/14 - Sister Hazel

10/15 - 10/16 - David Sanborn

10/17 - 10/18 - Jon Secada

10/19 - 10/21 - Spyro Gyra

10/22 - 10/23 - Otis Day & The Knights

10/24 - 10/26 - Exposé

10/27 - 10/28 - Kool & The Gang

10/29 - 10/30 - Boyz II Men

10/31 - 11/02 - Atlanta Rhythm Section

11/03 - 11/05 - David Cassidy

11/06 - 11/07 - Night Ranger

11/08 - 11/09 - Los Lobos

50th Anniversary Edition of Sleeping Beauty

Releasing from the Disney vault at last... and marking the first-ever Walt Disney Classic Animated feature in high definition, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment proudly awakens Walt Disney's original movie Sleeping Beauty with a spectacular 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition-- on October 7, 2008, only for a limited time. Debuting on 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def and an a 2-Disc Platinum Edition DVD, the highly-anticipated release heralds the beginning of an exciting new era for Walt Disney's "Platinum Edition" series allowing viewers to see more than ever before in an all-new edition that will never be seen again, and launches the all-new Walt Disney BD-Live Network. It provides the chance for viewers to combine some of today's most popular interactive communications platforms - chat, video messages, online interactivity, communal gaming and more – along with their most treasured home entertainment experiences.

Restored to dazzle new fans with its pristine picture and sound quality, the final fairy tale to be produced by Walt Disney himself, the Sleeping Beauty Platinum Edition is a spectacular widescreen event that transports viewers to a magical kingdom. Filled with romance, adventure and humor, the beloved animated classic's 50th Anniversary release celebrates the exhaustive work of The Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Preservation team who have successfully mastered the meticulous processes of creating stunning technologically-advanced Hi-Def productions from classic footage created by Walt Disney and his team in the first golden age of animation.

Food and Wine at Disney's Epcot Center

Central Louisiana will soon be part of the international stage, even if it is confined to an amusement park.

Beginning Sunday Oct 7th, the cities of Alexandria and Pineville will be on display at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center as part of the "Welcome to My Louisiana" experience. The event will put not only Cenla, but the entire state, on display during Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival.

"Worldwide exposure" is how Sherry Smith described the event. Smith is the director of the Alexandria-Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

"It can't help but have a positive effect," she added.

Smith said the Louisiana-focused event was sparked by Walt Disney after the global entertainment company stumbled upon the Louisiana Culinary Trails' Web site. From there, Disney contacted various state offices and the program took off.

Until Oct. 11, Central Louisiana will be in the forefront of the "My Louisiana" event along with the Culinary Trails participants located in Region 5, Smith said. This includes Monroe, Ruston and Avoyelles Parish.

Smith will travel to Orlando Florida and act as an ambassador during that time. With her, she'll bring area artisans Rick Blue, who makes pine-needle baskets, Chef Chris Fett and musician Rusty Allen.

"It's a big deal," Blue said. "I do think it is an honor to show the world what Louisiana has to offer, especially after (Hurricane) Katrina."

While he's originally from North Carolina, Blue has lived in the Cenla area for 33 years.

"This is my Louisiana," declared Blue about his longtime home and mimicking the Epcot event title.

Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy called the event and subsequent statewide exposure a "tremendous" thing.

"This is all part of what Mitch Landrieu as lieutenant governor has been doing with, I would say in the larger sense, the cultural economy," Roy said. "Louisiana is going to get to highlight all the regions of the state."

Roy estimated that Louisiana's cultural economy accounts for in excess of 144,000 jobs.

"These are real dollars that are created by something that Louisiana is really good at, which is marketing its culture, its food and its heritage," Roy added.

Smith said her goal while at the event will be to expose Louisiana's offerings and gain visitors.

"That's what it's all about."

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

This Halloween, join Mickey and his friends at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom for 18 nights of "not so scary" fun at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The Magic Kingdom is transformed into a kid-friendly "Spooky" Party. There will be Halloween fireworks and a specially themed parade starring all of your favorite Disney characters like Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck,Goofy etc... Guests, especially children, are invited to wear costumes. However, guests are asked to choose costumes that are not obstructive to the child's view or that may be offensive to other park guests.

Tips for Disney World First Timers

So you’ve finally decided to head to Walt Disney World. With so much to see and do, it’s important to come prepared. Here are some excellent tips to make your trip one that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Plan ahead. Decide ahead of time what your priorities are and make a plan of action.

Get to the parks early! It’s amazing, particularly in busy season, how many of the popular rides you can knock off before half the “World” gets out of bed.

Take the time to rest in the middle of the day. Stay at one of the Magic Kingdom or Epcot resorts, allowing a return in the middle of the day for a nap or dip in the pool.

Call exactly 90 days prior at 7 AM Orlando time for priority seating if breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom is tops on your child’s list. The only way you might get away with sleeping in and booking a bit later for this highly coveted character breakfast is if you are traveling in extremely slow season.

Come prepared for an afternoon shower during the rainy summer months even if the sky looks perfectly clear in the morning. Rent a locker to store your raingear and circle back if skies start to look threatening. However, if you’re caught unprepared, just about every store in the parks sells inexpensive rain ponchos.

Use Fastpass, Disney’s free, nifty timesaving device. It’s offered at all four theme parks and is a great way to save hours of waiting in line. Just insert your park pass in one of the machines located at each individual Fastpass attraction and receive a ticket printed with a designated one-hour window in which you may return and enter a special line with little or no waiting.

Pre-arrange priority seating, Disney’s answer to dining reservations, by calling 407-WDW-DINE. On arrival you’ll receive the next table available for your party size, thus saving hours of frustration and waiting.

Allow plenty of time to reach the theme parks each morning. It’s easy to miss your breakfast priority seating if you don’t allocate enough time.

Be spontaneous. If something catches your eye, even if it’s not on your daily list of things to do, stop and explore. If not, you could miss something wonderful.

Realize the limitations of your children. If they’re tired, take a break. If their feet hurt, get them a stroller (forget that they outgrew one years ago). If a ride scares them don’t force the issue. Such precautions will make your day and the day of other park visitors a lot less stressful.

Bring pagers, 2-way radios, or cell phones. If your party plans on splitting up, they are a perfect way to keep in touch.

Wear broken-in, comfortable footwear. Better yet, bring two pairs and rotate them. Nothing is worse than blisters on your first day and then nursing them for the remainder of your vacation.

Most importantly, slow down and enjoy the magic. Resist the urge to see everything at breakneck speed. You can’t possibly cover it all, so think of this as your first trip to Disney, not your last. There will be time to pick up all the things you missed on the next go-round.

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SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

From pumpkin fishes to friendly sea witches, Halloween meets the sea in October 2008 during SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular, carving an underwater “fantasea” where children can dance with an ice DJ, learn from a school of fish and play with a sea fairy. Offering more than 2 million pieces of trick-or-treat sweets, SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular uniquely brings children’s “fantaseas” to life with enchanted pathways and charming sea creatures, providing the utmost in family-friendly trick-or-treating.

One of Seasame Street’s favorite residents, The Count, along with his friends from Sesame Street, even gets into the Halloween spirit, with Count Von Count’s Spooktacular character breakfast. Little ones will sing, groove and mingle side-by-side with Sesame Street characters, while listening to Halloween-themed music and enjoying a special breakfast “boo”-ffet.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 24-26 and 31, 2008, and is included in a single day’s park admission. The event begins each day at 11 AM, leaving the littlest of trick-or-treaters wide-eyed for the day’s activities.

Disney Movie News

Big news was announced today at the Walt Disney Showcase in Hollywood, California, about the company's future film releases including "Pirates of the Caribbean 4". Johnny Depp will be returning to play everyone's favorite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. He will also be starring as the Mad Hatter in the upcoming Tim Burton movie, "Alice in Wonderland", and as Tonto in "The Lone Ranger", both of which will also be released by Disney.

In addition, Disney announced that "Cars 2" release date has been moved up to the summer of 2011 instead of Summer of 2012. The sequel will follow Mater and Lightening McQueen as they travel around the world.

National Treasure 3 is also in the works. Jerry Bruckheimer and Nicholas Cage were both on hand at the festivities this afternoon and confirmed the news. That film is scheduled for release in late 2010.

Disney introduces The Disney Fairies

Disney introduced the world to The Disney Fairies on Wednesday, just in time for the October 28 release of their DVD. The film features Tinker Bell as well as her friend Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist and Fawn.

They also announced that they will be opening a new attraction based on the Fairies, called Pixie Hollow. The Hollow will be located in the Mickey's Toontown Fair section of the park and is scheduled to open on October 24.

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2008

Sep, 2008 -- TAMPA, Fla.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off its ninth season of gut-wrenching scares with the launch of the Howl-O-Scream 2008, and the introduction of exciting new VIP Fear Tour packages, horrifying new haunted houses, and the new faces of evil itself – the lovely Raven Twins.

For 17 select nights, Howl-O-Scream 2008 will prove that not all nightmares happen while you sleep. The devious creatures that infest all-new haunted houses, scare zones, thrilling shows and even the streets themselves will have guests watching their backs, and bone-chilling roller coasters keep the screams coming all night long. The event runs select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during October: Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1

NEW THIS YEAR! Howl-O-Scream 2008’s new haunted houses will tease your deepest, darkest fears like never before…

Travel Tip: Hotels

Hotels : Stay at one of the many Orlando area hotels (Irlo Bronson Highway for Disney, International Drive for Universal Studios and Sea World.) they are cheaper than Disney or Universal resorts, you will save money that way, remember when you travel to Orlando you must be ready to expend the whole day at the parks , you need your room just to go to asleep.

Some hotels offer free limited bus service to the major parks (though most of these shuttles don’t run frequently enough to satisfy most people.) You may really want a car.

Make reservations in advance specially during summer, holydays or special weekends.

Hotel Taxes : Orlando 12.5% Kissimmee : 13%

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

In 2009, Universal's Islands of Adventure will open a new Harry Potter-themed Island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, possibly incorporating elements from The Lost Continent. It will feature three different areas: The forbidden forest, Hogsmeade Village, and Hogwarts Castle itself. Three attractions (not known yet) will come with this land, as well as many Harry Potter themed shops and restaurants.

Bay Lake Resort "Disney's Contemporary Resort"

Disney World set to Open Two New Resorts in 2009

Disney Vacation Club's "Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort" will feature views of the Magic Kingdom and Bay Lake.

Plans include a rooftop lounge, zero entry Bay Cove pool with waterslide, whirlpool and interactive children's water feature, fireworks viewing deck and a sky bridge (elevated walkway) connecting this new resort to the iconic Contemporary Resort.

Bay Lake Tower will offer studio units as well as one, two and three bedroom accommodations. The one/two/three bedroom units will feature a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, washer/dryer, separate bedrooms and other amenities which provide a "home" environment. The interior furnishings are described as family friendly "rich woods and warm fabrics".

The Lobby area will have glass encased columns and woven woods with views of the pool and Bay Lake. A Community Hall activity center will also be part of Bay Lake Tower.

One of the most exciting features will be the "Top of the World Lounge", named after the original restaurant located at the Contemporary Resort. The outdoor deck will offer unparalled views of the Magic Kingdom Fireworks. (Access is limited and usage guidelines will be enforced.)

The "Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa" will feature 60 three bedroom units which will accommodate up to nine guests.

The original Treehouse Villas were opened in 1975 and accommodated guests through 2002. These octagon shaped units, nestled in the woods, featured elevated views of the tranquil surroundings.

Of concern in building the new units are the surrounding wetlands. Disney has decreased the footprints of the original treehouses which has reduced the encroachment of the wetlands by 70 percent per unit.

When completed, the Treehouse Villas will be elevated 10 feet from ground level. Each accommodation will feature three bedrooms with flat screen TV's. Two of the bedrooms will have a Queen bed and one will have bunkbeds, with a Queen sleep sofa and a sleeper chair in the living room. The units will have two bathrooms, an open kitchen with a granite counter with seating for three and separate table with seating for six. The living room will also have a flat screen and cathedral ceilings.

The Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will have its own pool and will share the featured amenities at Saratoga Springs including the boat transportation to Downtown Disney, tennis, bike rentals, kid's playground, spa/fitness center and feature pool with slide.

Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween

This Halloween, join Mickey and his friends at the Magic Kingdom for 18 nights of "not so scary" fun at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The Magic Kingdom is transformed into a kid-friendly "Spooky" Party. There will be Halloween fireworks and a specially themed parade starring all of your favorite Disney characters.

Guests, especially children, are invited to wear costumes. However, guests are asked to choose costumes that are not obstructive to the child's view or that may be offensive to other park guests.

Walt Disney Studios Green Lights "Tomorrow Land" The Movie

Walt Disney Studios has announced that they will be making a movie inspired by the Tomorrowland section of their Disney Theme Parks.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is set to be in the film, and they have already hired writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore to do the script.

Disney said that while the theme park area is the inspiration for the film, it will not be the setting of the film.

SeaWorld Announces Manta

SeaWorld has confirmed that Manta is due to open Summer 2009

Following the announcement in April, there has been speculation around the construction of the newest coaster at Seaworld. We were told that the new coaster will as suggested at the time be called Manta. Manta will be Seaworld Orlando’s second major coaster, the other being Kraken.

Following on from the mix of animal/ride combinations at the recently opened Aquatica water park, Manta will show riders underwater animal habitats and then soar them skywards on a Manta styled flying coaster. Early artwork suggests that you’ll sit under the Manta face down in a hand-gliding position.

Designed to give the ride the feeling of gliding, swooping and diving, Manta will reach a height of 140 feet, top speeds of 60mph moving through four inversions on 3,359 feet of track covering 7 acres of the park. The ride will be constructed by swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard who were also responsible for the construction of Kraken, Hulk Rollercoaster and Duelling Dragons to name a few.

The attraction is to begin when visitors enter a mythical village filled with artisan-created engravings and artwork that celebrate ray legend and lore. In the queue line, visitors will wind through caverns adorned with ray-inspired art in marble, jewels, and mosaics, all hand-created.

If you’re not a coaster fan, then you’ll still get the opportunity to view the aquarium that forms part of the ride, which will be filled with rays, as well as thousands of fish and other creatures native to oceans all over the world.

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

It's coming, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is coming. Starting in late Sept and running on select nights thru out Oct. and November, come to Universal Studios in Orlando Florida where you are sure to get the scream of your life. This years theme is Urban Legends and is sure to be a scream of a time.

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Holiday Season Is Coming

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