Monthly Archives: October 2012

Holiday Festival & Illuminated Boat Parade

Posted on October 21, 2012 by john

The 26th Annual Holiday Festival and Illuminated Boat Parade will take place in St. Petersburg on Saturday, December 8. An afternoon of live entertainment, food and drinks, and lots of children’s activities will be followed during the evening by the … Continue reading →

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Sawyer Brown to Perform Lakeland Center

Posted on October 20, 2012 by john

The award-winning country vocal group, Sawyer Brown, is coming to the Lakeland Center on Friday, December 7 at 8pm. Originally from Apopka, FL, this group is known for such hits as “Some Girls Do,” “The Dirt Road,” “Hard To Say,” … Continue reading →

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New Fantasyland Grand Opening December 6

Posted on October 19, 2012 by john

For months now, we’ve been hearing about and seeing previews of the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. We’re about to find out what all the excitement is about. The New Fantasyland will have its grand opening on Thursday, December 6. … Continue reading →

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Test Track Re-Opening at Epcot

Posted on October 18, 2012 by john

Test Track, the high-speed attraction in Epcot’s Future World, will be back in action on Thursday, December 6. The ride first opened in 1999 and it has been closed since April to undergo major improvements. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/test-track/. Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfduesing/(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfduesing/4558852808/) [CC-BY-2.0 … Continue reading →

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Christmas Town is Coming to Busch Gardens

Posted on October 17, 2012 by john

Busch Gardens in Tampa will be transformed into Christmas Town every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 30 through December 23. According to their website, “Guests can look forward to special entertainment, live music, festive treats, holiday shopping and thousands … Continue reading →

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Candlelight Processional at Epcot

Posted on October 16, 2012 by john

The annual Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s American Gardens Theatre begins November 23 and runs through December 30 with performances at 5, 6:45, and 8:15pm. Guest narrators this year include Geena Davis, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Garcia, Blair Underwood, … Continue reading →

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The Raleigh Ringers are Coming to Lakeland Center

Posted on October 15, 2012 by john

On Sunday, November 18, the Raleigh Ringers will appear in concert at the Lakeland Center at 2:30pm. This community handbell choir from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been performing a variety of music internationally since 1990. They are renowned for their … Continue reading →

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Greater Orlando Antiques Festival

Posted on October 14, 2012 by john

The Greater Orlando Coin Show, Antiquarian Book Fair, and Antique Festival will be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, November 10, and from 10am to 4:30pm on Sunday, November 11. The Fairgrounds are located … Continue reading →

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Holiday Open House at Lakeridge Winery

Posted on October 13, 2012 by john

Celebrate the holiday season with hot mulled wine, local artists and crafters, live music, refreshments, and free tours and tastings at the 21st Annual Holiday Open House at Lakeridge Winery in Clermont. The schedule is 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Dragon Boat Festival October 20

Posted on October 12, 2012 by john

The Walgreens International Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Downtown Disney West Side on Saturday, October 20. Recreational and competitive teams from throughout North America will be on hand to participate in this 5th annual event. Each team consists … Continue reading →

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