Monthly Archives: September 2012

Special Events for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john

Walt Disney World’s Epcot will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Monday, October 1. Beginning at 1pm, a panel of Disney Imagineers will present an hour-long discussion of the past 30 years followed by the Anniversary moment at 3pm at the … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john

September 25 is National Comic Book Day. Don’t you wish you had kept all those wonderful comic books you had as a kid? I know I do. Enjoy this day with a new comic book or dig out an old … Continue reading →

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Orlando Oktoberfest 2012 is September 29

Posted on September 23, 2012 by john

Orlando Oktoberfest 2012 will be celebrated from 4 to 11pm on Saturday, September 29 at the Bahai Festival Grounds in Orlando. The event promises live entertainment, Schunkel Musik, Schuhplatter Dancing, stein holding contests, beer, brats, potato salad, and pretzels. There … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by john

September 23 is Checkers Day. Do you want to be red or black? No, Checkers Day refers to that day in 1952, when Richard M. Nixon made a speech denying he had used an $18,000 campaign contribution for personal use. … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for the Food and Wine Festival?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by john

The start of one of the most popular events at Walt Disney World is just around the corner. The International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot kicks off on Friday, September 28, and continues through Monday, November 12. What’s not … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by john

Today, September 22, marks the beginning of Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, that continues for two weeks. If you can’t be there, I’m sure there’s an Oktoberfest celebration somewhere near you. Ein – Zwei – Drei – Prosit!

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Tampa Prepares for Oktoberfest

Posted on September 21, 2012 by john

Fun, games, music and beer! That’s Oktoberfest Tampa 2012 on October 12-14 in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on North Ashley Drive in Tampa. The official keg will be tapped at 6:30pm on Friday to begin the festivities. Check it out … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by john

The United Nations designated September 21 as International Peace Day in 2002 with the goal of “a day of non-violence and ceasefire.” Let’s all observe this one.

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Garden Theatre Announces 2012-13 Season

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden will kick-off its 2012-13 season with a production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” beginning Friday, October 5. The show will run weekends through Sunday, October 28. This will be followed by the Orlando Ballet’s … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john

September 20 is National Punch Day. No one seems to know if this refers to the punch you can drink or the kind of punch you throw with your fist. We like to think it celebrates the refreshment found in … Continue reading →

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