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Orlando, 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 Resort 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

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The 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

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The 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 featured

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Universal 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

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Christmas 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

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Walt 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

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Walt 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 “

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The 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

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Walt 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

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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.

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Join Fantasy of Flight for their 3rd Annual Roar ‘n Soar event on November 7 & 8 from 10am-5pm daily. The event will feature a gathering of classic racing machines from land, sea and air.A sanctioned Slalom Course and a car show featuring rare, antique, classic and exotic vehicles are planned, as is a new R/C truck and buggy short racing course for dirt slinging, off road fun. Drivers will

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Festival of Trees is a premiere holiday event in central Florida and is presented by the Council of 101 to benefit the Orlando Museum of Art. For the last 23 years, this event has provided the community with a true holiday experience as the museum is transformed into a winter wonderland for ten days in November. Dazzling decorations are found throughout the museum, many of which are available for

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The Orlando Film Festival is for anyone that loves the movies. There is a variety of diverse stories being told by independent filmmakers, all in one convenient downtown location. Plus, it’s all FREE. The festival is scheduled for November 4-8, 2009. This year, the Orlando Film Festival has a new home – The Plaza Cinema Café. The Orlando Film Festival plans on bringing UCF alumna Cheryl Hines in

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Bok Tower Gardens presents the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening of pops and lights classics during its Sunset & Symphony event. On November 7th visitors are invited to enjoy the drama as the sky transforms from a colorful golden sunset into a starry night, accompanied by the beautiful music of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.Guests are welcome to explore the beauty of

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ICEBAR in Orlando is now offering Wine Down Sundays every Sunday evening from 7pm until midnight. The event features wine and cocktail specials, as well as live music by local jazz icon, Johnny Mag, in ICEBAR’s Fire Lounge. Admission to ICEBAR is normally $19.95, but when you reserve your admission on ReserveOrlando.com the rate is only $14.95 – a savings of $5.The admission price includes the

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The death-defying heroic pilots and crew of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress and their fighter escorts will be honored on October 17 and 18 at Fantasy of Flight. The “Fearless Men of the B-17 Flying Fortress” event is part of Fantasy of Flight’s popular Living History Symposium Series.The B-17 Flying Fortress played a vital role in the bombardment of Germany upon the entry of the U.S. into

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Orlando is synonymous with theme park fun. From the magic of Walt Disney World to the action of Universal Studios to the safari adventures offered at Busch Gardens to the aquatic allure of SeaWorld, Orlando offers plenty of ways to experience thrilling rides and great live shows. Recently, members of the ReserveDirect team hit the pavement of Orlando’s theme parks to discover for ourselves the

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Most people think of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort when they think of Orlando, Florida. Their thoughts are filled with awesome amusement parks, sunny skies and a parade of rides and shows that are thrilling and entertaining. All of this is true, and can create a wonderful Orlando vacation memory. However, if you’re looking to experience the other side of Orlando, I’ve found a

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Fantasy of Flight has some good news for Cypress Gardens pass holders.The aviation themed attraction plans to honor the annual passes issued by Cypress Gardens, which recently shut down again.Fantasy of Flight plans to honor the passes until they expire. After that, Cypress Gardens pass holders can get $15 off the purchase of a new annual pass to Fantasy Flight.Both attractions are located in

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During 2009, Disney World Theme Parks offered guests free admission on their birthdays. For 2010, they are replacing this popular promotion with “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” This Muppet-themed promotion allows United States, including Puerto Rico, and Canadian residents who volunteer in their communities to a FREE one day Disney ticket.To get the free ticket, you’ll have to sign up for a

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During select nights in October, Gatorland will take a bite out of Halloween at their Gator Hollow inside Gatorland.This after-hours event will occur four nights in October – the 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th, from 7pm-10pm. Gator Hollow will feature zombies, aliens and other ghostly creatures, all in a battle for the ultimate prize – you! If that’s not scary enough, Gator Hollow is surrounded by

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The Eat to the Beat! Concert Series is featured during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Concerts are performed three times each evening at America Gardens Theatre along the World Showcase Lagoon. The daily show times are at 5:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:45pm.The Eat to the Beat! Concert Series Line-Up:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: September 25-27Richard Marx: September 28-29Starship starring Mickey

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The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is making its grand return this fall at Walt Disney World. Scheduled for September 25 – November 8, the festival embraces the international flavors of the world and presents the tastiest food and drinks from places like Greece and Spain to new additions like Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok. Plus, the Eat to the Beat! Concert Series is back and features

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There are plenty of ways to have fun this Halloween in Orlando. From costume parties to creepy haunted houses, Halloween excitement is everywhere. Old Town in Orlando is offering a safe trick-or-treat event for kids this year, scheduled for October 25th from 2pm-6pm.Dress up in your favorite costume and visit Old Town’s Haunted Grimm House for only $1 per person. Plus, all of Old Town’s rides

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Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially begins October 1, 2009. For 17 select nights during the month of October, Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream event will prove that evil never goes out of style. The event, now in its 10th season, has expanded and now includes seven horrifying haunted houses and a new host – the fashionable Ms. Vayne. All new scare zones and thrilling shows are planned

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