tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:18:48 +0000http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/index.aspnoreply@blogger.com (kevin)Blogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-6205593572173804140Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:08:00 +00002010-02-04T11:18:48.158-06:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksDisney Hollywood Studios is hosting ESPN The Weekend February 25 – February 28, 2010. This action-packed weekend will be filled with all-star athletes, unique events, ESPN broadcast personalities and interactive sports experiences with Hall of Famers.Sport enthusiasts will want to attend this spectacular Orlando event that is hailed as the ultimate sports fan fest. Notable events include http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/02/disney-hollywood-studios-hosts-espn.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-7434202518647905437Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +00002010-02-01T12:09:40.280-06:00Orlando_DevelopmentA new theme park is headed to the Orlando Attractions scene. Merlin Entertainment has announced that the world’s largest Legoland will open in Orlando by the end of 2011, at the former site of Cypress Gardens. Merlin Entertainment plan to incorporate some of Cypress Gardens existing features, while constructing Legoland’s signature attractions as well.Legoland is expected to feature between 40 tohttp://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/02/legoland-announces-plans-for-orlando.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-4038958305423082162Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:18:00 +00002010-01-27T15:30:14.505-06:00Universal_Orlando_ResortUniversal Orlando is putting the finishing touches on its new Harry Potter Attraction, which is set to open in the Spring. The exterior of Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is just about complete, and with this new milestone Universal Studios releases this official statement & photo:The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/harry-potter-universal-orlando.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-154035331728501687Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:59:00 +00002010-01-27T10:22:35.545-06:00Busch_GardensSeaWorldSea World and Busch Gardens, two of the premiere theme parks in Orlando, are gearing up for Bands, Brew & BBQ. This event, which features country and classic rock stars, will take place during the month of February. Performances will be held on Saturdays & Sundays.This four-weekend long event celebrates music from award-winning artists, delicious barbeque, refreshing beer and the exciting rides http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/celebrate-bands-brew-bbq-at-seaworld.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-3450281838112687102Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:58:00 +00002010-01-22T16:35:33.757-06:00Orlando_Special_EventsThe Festival of Chocolate returns to Orlando March 6 & 7, 2010. The Festival of Chocolate, central Florida’s premiere chocolate tasting, shopping, interactive experience, has partnered with The Orlando Science Center to offer visitors four floors of chocolate flavored fun.The event will feature the area’s best chocolate and confection companies selling tasty treats featuring deliciously decadent http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/orlando-hosts-festival-of-chocolate-in.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-3370267357634907297Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:04:00 +00002010-01-14T15:04:34.167-06:00The situation in Haiti is growing worse and worse by the minute. Tuesday's earthquake has affected three million people, and the Red Cross estimates as many as 50,000 may be dead. Survivors are doing what they can to rescue those who are trapped, but they need help. If this happened here, we hope people would give anything they could to help out. Please take a minute to donate to thesehttp://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/earthquake-in-haiti.aspnoreply@blogger.com (kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-1316625038976066185Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:01:00 +00002010-01-13T16:10:42.625-06:00Chowder_Cook-OffThe Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 25th Annual Chowder Cook-Off on Friday, February 5th, 2010 from 6pm – 9pm at Cruise Terminal #3 in Port Canaveral.Local area restaurants will be participating in a cook-off, competing for the coveted Judge’s Choice Award for best chowder, and there will also be live music from “Hayfire,” drinks, and a silent auction. A People’s Choice Award http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/cocoa-beach-presents-chowder-cook-off.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-3977229997784760027Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +00002010-01-22T09:54:45.996-06:00Universal_Orlando_ResortUniversal Orlando will begin its 15th year of Mardi Gras February 6th, 2010. The event will run every Saturday night through April 17, with additional dates on Sunday, February 14 and Friday, April 9. Mardi Gras is included in regular admission to Universal Studios.Universal Studios Mardi Gras Event is the biggest and most authentic celebration outside of New Orleans. It features hundred of http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/universal-orlando-resort-celebrates-15.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-461290992125792974Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:59:00 +00002010-01-22T10:34:22.505-06:00SeaWorldSea World recently released details regarding its new water slide planned for Aquatica in 2010. This is the first new attraction at Aquatica, since it opened almost two years ago.The slide will be named Omaka Rocka (which means rocking river) and will feature moves reminiscent of extreme sports, like skateboarders and BMX bikers. The new Aquatica Water Park ride, which is scheduled to be http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2010/01/aquatica-announces-new-water-slide.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-2620769950243117280Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:38:00 +00002010-01-22T10:40:28.923-06:00Universal_Orlando_ResortUniversal Orlando Resort is adding some new options to CityWalk, Universal Orlando’s entertainment district.The Orlando resort announced yesterday, December 15, that it has installed an IMAX theater in CityWalk’s 20-screen Cineplex. The changes included adding IMAX’s digital-project system and upgrading the sound system.The new IMAX Theater will open at 12:01am on December 18, coinciding with thehttp://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/12/universal-orlando-resort-adds-imax-to.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-814679019243657720Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:22:00 +00002009-12-07T11:32:53.835-06:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksWalt Disney World Theme Parks in Orlando are welcoming 2010 with celebrations throughout their famous theme parks.Epcot will celebrate with dance parties in various locations throughout the park, as well as an encore presentation of the “Illuminations” fireworks & laser show at midnight. Epcot celebrates New Year’s Eve with an “Around the World” theme that is located throughout the World Showcasehttp://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/12/new-years-eve-celebrations-at-disney.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-6686473129094909190Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:45:00 +00002009-12-07T10:54:39.874-06:00SeaWorldSeaWorld is celebrating New Years Eve with live music, fireworks and a countdown to 2010 in the Waterfront section of the park on December 31, 2009. At the stroke of midnight, guests will watch the Orlando sky burst into a brilliant firework show that will celebrate the year 2010. SeaWorld’s New Years Eve party is included with regular park admission.While you’re at SeaWorld, enjoying their http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/12/new-years-eve-at-seaworld-orlando.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-243263884445566222Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-12-03T13:00:36.922-06:00Universal_Orlando_ResortUniversal Orlando Resort is hosting Orlando’s hottest New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31st, from 8pm – 2am. Live entertainment, gourmet cuisine options and exciting festivities create a New Year’s Eve Celebration that’s fun for everyone.Performances by the award-winning Temptations and The Four Tops are scheduled throughout the night. The Temptations are famous for hits like “The Way You http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/12/countdown-new-year-at-universal-studios.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-4387083495765050283Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:00 +00002009-11-23T15:26:21.372-06:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksDisney’s Epcot Theme Park is presenting its 39th Annual Candlelight Processional November 27 – December 30, 2009. The processional takes place every evening with showtimes at 5pm, 6:45pm & 8pm. Each show is about 40 minutes in length.The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is a moving presentation of the Christmas story that features a mass choir, 50-piece orchestra and a celebrity narrator.The http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/11/disneys-epcot-presesents-candlelight.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-8258694354821543884Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:33:00 +00002009-11-23T14:40:10.671-06:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksMickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is unwrapping an all-new show this year – “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” The rockin’ stage show features Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and an excited cast of party-goers who discover the true meaning of Christmas during their annual Christmas party. This production is an interactive musical highlighting songs of the season the theme of today’s http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/11/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-8039456798441449140Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +00002010-01-22T10:58:33.548-06:00Busch_GardensSeaWorldGaylord_PalmsUniversal_Orlando_ResortOld_TownDisney_World_Theme_ParksOrlando Florida is a world renowned vacation destination, welcoming more than 50 million visitors each year. There are fun things to do in Orlando, like visit Walt Disney World Resorts and Universal Studios, but there are also plenty of free things to do in Orlando. With so many free activities in Orlando, it’s easy to see why travelers choose to visit year after year.Orlando is known for its http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/11/21-free-things-to-do-in-orlando-florida.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-4088251660029173388Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-11-17T15:29:07.343-06:00Busch_GardensThe holiday season is upon us and Busch Gardens Tampa is celebrating the spirit of the season with the return of several holiday classics.Starting November 21, the Stanleyville Theater at Busch Gardens will present “Christmas on Ice,” a limited engagement show featuring a cast of professional skaters in a magnificent winter wonderland. At the Marrakesh Theater “Christmas from the Heart” will be http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/11/busch-gardens-celebrates-holidays-with.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-8100998249988735627Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:53:00 +00002009-11-09T14:58:17.447-06:00Orlando_Special_EventsThe Orlando Food & Wine Fest returns to Downtown Orlando November 14th & 15th. The festival will celebrate great food, wine and entertainment along Robinson Street along Lake Eola from Rosalind to Eola Drive. The setting provides the perfect atmosphere to stroll from vendor to vendor and enjoy the many flavors available at the Food & Wine Fest.Over 35 of Orlando’s top restaurants will be featuredhttp://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/11/orlando-food-wine-fest-2009-comes-to.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-7686175749636631281Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:27:00 +00002009-10-26T15:38:22.150-05:00Universal_Orlando_ResortUniversal Orlando Resorts embrace the holiday spirit as both of their parks feature holiday fun for everyone. The holiday festivities begin December 5th and end January 1st.At Universal Studios, guests can head to the streets of New York for Macy’s Holiday Parade. This seasonal favorite features authentic floats and balloons, including several brand new ones, direct from the Macy’s Thanksgiving http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/experience-holiday-cheer-of-universal.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-6447857309867970366Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:45:00 +00002009-10-26T12:57:11.472-05:00SeaWorldChristmas at SeaWorld is fun for the whole family! From November 13, 2009 through January 3, 2010 SeaWorld will feature spectacular festivities and unforgettable experiences that celebrate the holiday season. Festivities include a dramatic holiday simulator ride, holiday fountain show and special activities on The Waterfront.SeaWorld encourages guests to hop aboard The Polar Express Experience http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/celebrate-christmas-by-sea-at-seaworld.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-8909497483937904150Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:36:00 +00002009-10-23T16:45:21.806-05:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksWalt Disney World presents the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The event begins November 10, 2009, and ends January 4, 2010. The event is a breathtaking seasonal display featuring millions of twinkling lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music.The lighting displays are very impressive as they blanket entire http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-6334720419872942268Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:00 +00002009-10-22T16:18:49.476-05:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksWalt Disney World presents Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights at the Magic Kingdom this holiday season in Orlando. This festive celebration is filled with live entertainment, dazzling fireworks and a merry holiday parade.Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special after-hours event that promises jolly fun for everyone. The event features Disney character stage shows like “http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/join-festive-fun-at-mickeys-very-merry.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-5452213215080599500Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-10-19T12:06:27.307-05:00Disney_World_Theme_ParksThe Festival of the Masters is an open-air art festival featuring nearly 150 award-winning artists in Downtown Disney from November 13-15, 2009. The event, presented by Sharpie, is in its 34th year at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is a nationally recognized art show that is one of the most sought after shows among artists.Highlights of the festival include an up-close look at the works of http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/festival-of-masters-canvases-downtown.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-8521268349129652287Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:40:00 +00002009-10-16T15:53:00.086-05:00Universal_Orlando_ResortDisney_World_Theme_ParksWalt Disney World in Orlando revealed a new attraction, Wednesday, October 14th, at Epcot. The new attraction is called “Sum of All Thrills,” and is a small but significant addition as it features first-of-its-kind simulators that allow guests to design – then ride – their own roller coasters, bobsleds and jet planes. The Disney attraction has robotic arms that loft riders to through the air. It http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/sum-of-all-thrills-premieres-at-disney.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223745431300874298.post-6260493264751662095Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:45:00 +00002009-10-14T10:14:09.743-05:00Gaylord_Palms Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland during Gaylord Palm’s ICE! Event. Scheduled for November 14 – January 3, 2009, the ICE! Event is a walk-through Christmas attraction hand carved from nearly two million pounds of ice. The Gaylord Palms adds a cool dose of holiday fun to the Orlando scene with this unique event, which is one of the of the nation’s most spectacular displays of ice and art. http://www.reserveorlando.com/blog/2009/10/experience-cool-of-ice-at-gaylord-palms.aspnoreply@blogger.com (Ashley)0