Monthly Archives: June 2012

Daytona Beach Pier Reopens

Posted on June 19, 2012 by john

Daytona Beach Pier, a longtime tourist draw, closed in the fall of 2009 and has now reopened with a new restaurant attraction – Joe’s Crab Shack. The end of the 745-foot pier is open for fishing from 7am to 7pm … Continue reading →

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Medieval Times Offers a New Look

Posted on June 18, 2012 by john

The Theme Park Rangers column in the Orlando Sentinel recently announced a new look to the Medieval Times dinner-show in Kissimmee. Read about the new look at http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2012/06/medieval-times-new-show-retains-old-favorites.html. Complete information is available at http://www.medievaltimes.com/. Photo by Dmitri Lytov (Own work) … Continue reading →

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Summer Nights at SeaWorld

Posted on June 18, 2012 by john

Starting June 23 and running through August 12, SeaWorld is presenting Summer Nights, a show that includes Shamu Rocks, Sea Lions Tonight and Reflections, the fireworks and fountains finale. http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Events/Summer-Nights

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Happy Fathers Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by john
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Summer Programs at the Morse Museum

Posted on June 17, 2012 by john

The Morse Museum of American Art is offering Family Tours on Tuesdays from June 19 to July 31 and Friday Family Films on June 29, July 13 and 27 and August 3. The Museum, which has the largest collection of … Continue reading →

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Launches Scheduled at Kennedy Space Center

Posted on June 16, 2012 by john

The era of the Space Shuttles may have ended at the Kennedy Space Center, but there is still lots going on. The Visitor Center continues to be a major attraction on the Space Coast and on Monday, June 18, an … Continue reading →

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Sounds Like Summer at Epcot Gardens Theatre

Posted on June 16, 2012 by john

The Sounds Like Summer concert series at Epcot is underway and continues through July 28. The series features entertainers paying tribute to popular artists. The schedule includes The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience June 18-23, a tribute to the Bee Gees … Continue reading →

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Florida To Be Represented at 2012 Food & Wine Festival

Posted on June 4, 2012 by john

The 2012 Food and Wine Festival at Epcot begins September 28 and runs until November 12 making it the longest festival in the 17 years it has been presented – 46 days. For the first time, the state of Florida … Continue reading →

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Lots of Independence Day Celebrations in Central Florida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by john

Check out this website for all the info you need to plan your Fourth of July activities in our area: http://orlando.about.com/od/seasonalevents/a/July4th_2.htm

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Have You Tried Ice Skating in Florida?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by john

The Lakeland Center offers Public Ice Skating from July 3-15 for only $5 with your own skates. For hours and more information for lots of family fun check http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/21637.aspx

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