Monthly Archives: July 2012

Star Wars is Coming to LegoLand: Fact or Fiction

Posted on July 19, 2012 by john

There is a rumor going around central Florida that Legoland will soon announce the expansion of the Miniland area to include a Star Wars universe similar to the one in Legoland California. No confirmation yet – so check back. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Top Award for Epcot Restaurant

Posted on July 18, 2012 by john

For the third year in a row, Epcot’s French restaurant – Bistro de Paris – has been named the best theme park restaurant in the world by the readers of the website ThemeParkinsider.com. Teppan Edo at Epcot and Mythos at … Continue reading →

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Richard Petty Driving Experience Now Available For Kids

Posted on July 17, 2012 by john

The Richard Petty Driving experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway is now offering Junior Ride-Alongs for children 6-13 years of age who are at least 48 inches in height. The three-lap experience provides a specially-designed passenger-side seat with protections … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to the Party

Posted on July 16, 2012 by john

Seven stars of HGTV are coming to the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot this fall. They include: September 28-30 – the season 7 winner of “Design Star” October 5-7 – Casey Anthony from “Design on a Dime” October 12-14 … Continue reading →

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Disney on Ice Coming to Lakeland

Posted on July 15, 2012 by john

Disney on Ice will present “Rockin’ Ever After” at the Lakeland Center at 7:30pm on August 31 and two shows, 3:30 and 7:30pm on September 1. Visit http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/  and http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/18198.aspx for more information.

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It’s Time to Stomp the Grapes

Posted on July 14, 2012 by john

The 18th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards will be held on August 18 from 10am to 5pm and August 19 from 11am to 5pm. A $2 donation for the Boys and Girls Club includes continuous live … Continue reading →

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Aquatica Offers Swimming Lessons

Posted on July 13, 2012 by john

Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, is offering week-long swimming lessons this summer for only $49.99. Each class, taught by American Red Cross certified instructors, is limited to six students and is 45 minutes long. Check it out at http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/CP/?page=SwimmingLessons.

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Air Show to Return to Daytona Beach

Posted on July 11, 2012 by john

Wings and Waves Air Show sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is returning to Daytona Beach on October 13 & 14. Among the featured performers are the USAF Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The show will be presented along the … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of a Bygone Era – the Edison & Ford Estates

Posted on July 10, 2012 by john

During the early 1900s, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford relaxed in adjoining winter estates in Fort Myers that are open to the public for a variety of tours through nine historic buildings, 20 acres of botanical gardens and the Estates … Continue reading →

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Party for the Senses at Food & Wine Festival

Posted on July 9, 2012 by john

An item in AllEars, a weekly, electronic newsletter featuring news and information about Walt Disney World, reports that reservations for Party of the Senses and other special programs offered at this fall’s Food & Wine Festival will begin August 14. … Continue reading →

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