Add a little touch of Hawaii to your Orlando vacation at Universal Orlando Resorts Lowes Royal Pacific. Found at Universal Orlando News Releases
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 29 – Disney increases Fantasmic performances - DoingFlorida
Found at Doing Florida Forums. Fantasmic gets an extra show over Easter 2009
March 29 – Disney increases Fantasmic performances - DoingFlorida
North to the Future – Alaska with Denali Tours
Travel Alaska with Denali Tours an Alaskan company run by Alaskan people. They undoubtedly know Alaska through and through and specialise in tours of The Denali National Park.
Travel the Alaskan Wilderness by car, rail or motor coach on guided tours that will show you the heart stopping scenery of this majestic natural wonderland.
Their Back Country Adventure, the Lodge and Cabins are a treat for all visitors.
Tours and Cruises to all of Alaska's National Parks are also offered.
Come to Alaska with Denali Tours.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Easter in Orlando
If you are lucky enough to be in Orlando at the Spring break and Easter, here are a few Orlando Area Easter Events that are taking place.
Flamingo Gardens is holding an orchid show and sale, Saturday April 11th and Sunday April 12th 2009 at the 60 acre botanical gardens. There are native wildlife exhibits with panthers, bobcats, otters, and alligators. An aviary, with birds of prey, golden and bald eagles. Don’t forget your camera because the Easter bunny will be there.
More info at http://www.flamingogardens.org/events.htm
At Disney’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival they are holding many events and activities including, discovering how you can create an easy environmentally friendly garden. ‘Green Garden’ found adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion.
March 18, 2009-May31, 2009
More information at http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/
And http://allears.net/tp/ep/flogar.htm
Some of the Disney hotels offer egg hunts, etc to their guests. If you are staying at a Disney hotel, enquire at the front desk when you arrive.
Religious services are held on Easter Sunday in the Fantasia Ballroom at the Contemporary Resort. Catholic Mass is held at 8:00 am and 10:15 am. A Protestant service is held at 9:00 am.
You are not allowed to park at the Contemporary for these services.
You need to either take a monorail or a boat to the Contemporary Resort.
Some Hotels will be laying on special Easter egg events, check with your Hotel for information.
The Nickelodeon Family Suites is holding an EGGstravaganza in the Mall with Nickelodeon Characters giving out candy and toy-filled Easter Eggs. It is free and open to the public.
Happening on April 12, 2009.
More info at http://www.nickhotel.com/nick_hotel_events/index.cfm
If you want to spend time at the beach, just a short drive away is the wonderful Cocoa beach where ‘Ron Jon Surf Shop’ has an annual Easter tradition where some of the world’s best surfers compete at the Cocoa Beach Pier. This year’s festival features prizes from all ages and genders, including a $5,000 Men’s Longboard Pro/Am, Women’s $1,000 Longboard Pro/Am and a $500 Amateur Shortboard Competition for both boys and girls.
More info at http://www.eastersurffest.com/
Look out for Easter Bunnies in Shopping Malls although the Malls may be closed Easter Sunday.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Orlando Weather update…
Check out the latest Orlando Weather Information Post on our Orlando Weather Blog…
Thinking about Australia…
If Orlando is not right for you now – think Australia! Sun, Surf, Cities, Outback. Australia has it all…
The new LastMinute.com Australia Web Site has everything you need to plan your perfect trip. Right when the feeling takes you there. Flights, Hotels, Car Rental, entire Trips and not forgetting Themed Experiences. It’s all in an easy to use layout from the leaders in on-line destination planning with the best prices when you have to just get away, now.
So, whether it’s the Melbourne Grand Prix, Bondi Surfing, The Perth Regatta, or your own Walk About - LastMinute.com Australia is the place to start planning.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Space Shuttle STS-119 date set…
A date is set for Discovery to set sail as STS-119 to the International Space Station.
More here at our Orlando Space Blog - http://orlandospace.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 9, 2009
It is a great time to buy a home in Orlando!
The Barnes Team are here to help walk you through the home buying process.
Thinking about selling? There is a lot of information about the housing market. Allow us to provide you a local perspective of the housing market in your area.
Whether buying or selling, we look forward to making your dreams a reality!
Vanessa and Jaime Barnes, Realtors
Keller Williams Realty
Info@DestinationCentralFlorida.com
407-973-2414
Sunday, March 8, 2009
US Daylight Saving begins
The second Sunday in March 2009 has happened so, in the US, clocks have sprung forward by 1 Earth hour. More info over on the British Visitor Blog - http://orlandobritishvisitor.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Space Shuttle delays
Space Shuttle STS-119 Flow Control Valves woes.
If you want to see the valves that all this kerfuffle is about… Check out this page - http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html Second item.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Music
MUSIC
Here are a few music events that are happening around the Orlando area
VENUE: House of Blues Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
EVENT: Willie Nelson with Jamey Johnson
DATE: 13th March 2009
INFORMATION: http://www.hob.com/tickets/
VENUE: Orange County Convention Centre
EVENT: National Philharmonic of Russia
DATE: 4th April 2009
INFORMATION: http://www.festivaloforchestras.org/season/
VENUE: The Hard Rock Café Universal Drive
EVENT: Cheech and Chong
DATE: 5TH APRIL 2009
INFORMATION: http://www.hardrock.com/live2/live.asp
VENUE: Tiedtke Concert Hall
EVENT: Carnival of the Animals /Fred Rogers Family Series
DATE: 25th April 2009
INFORMATION: http://www.bachfestivalflorida.org/
VENUE: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
EVENT: Orlando Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet / With Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
DATE: Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd 2009
INFORMATION: http://orlandoballet.org
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