Monthly Archives: November 2012

Fun Spot Honored by Association

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)  has named Orlando’s Fun Spot America the top family entertainment center in North America. Funspot has previously been recognized twice by IAAPA for its advertising programs. http://www.funspotattractions.com/index/index.php Other local award winners … Continue reading

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Just for Kids at SeaWorld Orlando

Just for Kids, concerts aimed at youngsters, is returning to SeaWorld Orlando in January beginning on the 12th with a performance by Imagination Movers. Laurie Berkner performs on January 19 followed by Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve on the 26 and … Continue reading

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Gallagher’s Last Smash Farewell Tour

Everyone’s favorite watermelon smasher is coming to Lakeland, so get out your ponchos and goggles and head for the Lakeland Center.  Gallagher is bringing his Last Smash Farewell Tour to the Youkey Theatre on Saturday, December 15, at 7:30pm. Photo: derivative work: Nightscream … Continue reading

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Breakfast with Santa at Central Florida Zoo

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford are celebrating the holiday season on Saturday, December 8, with Breakfast (or Brunch) with Santa. Breakfast is from 9 to 10:30am and brunch is 11am to 12:30pm. Reservations are required for … Continue reading

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Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland

Christmas Bricktacular will be celebrated  Saturdays and Sundays in December at Legoland in Winter Haven. This special event will feature a Christmas tree that is over 30 feet tall and made of 270,000 bricks. Events include model building, Santa Scavenger Hunt, … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in Winter Park

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Bright House Networks present the 60th annual ”Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade at 9am on Saturday, December 1, on Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. This longest running Christmas parade in central Florida will feature over … Continue reading

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Cirque Italia at Science & Industry Museum in Tampa

Cirque Italia ACT XII is currently performing under a huge circus tent at Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry. Final performances of the European-style circus are next week on Wednesday through Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30pm, and Sunday at … Continue reading

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Free Day at the Leu Gardens in Orlando

Beginning in 2013, the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando will offer free admission on the first Monday of each month. Regular tickets will increase to $10 for adults, $3 for children in grades k-12, and free for children 4 … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve at CityWalk

                REO Speedwagon will be the headliner at Universal’s CityWalk on New Year’s Eve. The concert will be the highlight of the evening’s event that features admission to all of the nightclubs, all-you-can-eat gourmet … Continue reading

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Jack Sparrow is Coming to Hollywood Studios

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow,” an interactive walk-through attraction, is opening on December 6 at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. That’s also opening day for the updated Test Track in Epcot and the New Fantasyland in … Continue reading

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