2/4/2010
Disney Hollywood Studios hosts ESPN The Weekend
Disney 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

2/1/2010
Legoland Announces Plans for Orlando Theme Park
A 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 to

1/27/2010
Harry Potter Universal Orlando Attraction Releases New Photo
Universal 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

1/27/2010
Celebrate Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
Sea 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

1/22/2010
Orlando Hosts The Festival of Chocolate in March
The 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

1/14/2010
Earthquake in Haiti
The 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 these

1/13/2010
Cocoa Beach presents Chowder Cook-Off in February
The 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

1/8/2010
Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates 15 Years of Mardi Gras
Universal 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

1/1/2010
Aquatica Announces New Water Slide Details
Sea 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

12/16/2009
Universal Orlando Resort Adds IMAX to CityWalk
Universal 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 the