Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream Readied for Halloween

Posted on August 5, 2012 by john

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from September 21 through October 27, Howl-O-Scream will terrorize visitors to Busch Gardens. New haunted houses this year will be the Blood Asylum and Circus of Superstition 3D. Returning are the ever-popular Nightshade Toy Factory, … Continue reading →

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Weeki Wachee Springs – A Florida Original

Posted on August 4, 2012 by john

Weeki Wachee Springs, an underwater show featuring “mermaids” has been around since 1947 and if you’ve never been there, you’re missing one of Florida’s oldest and most unique attractions. Located in Spring Hill, about two hours from Orlando, Weeki Wachee … Continue reading →

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Need a Rainy Day Activity for the Youngsters?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by john

How about a museum designed entirely for children in nearby Lakeland. Three floors of hands-on, kid-powered, interactive exhibits await families Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm. Explorations V Children’s Museum was founded in 1991 by parent volunteers and has … Continue reading →

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Free One-Hour Pass for Shopping in Legoland

Posted on July 30, 2012 by john

Want to shop in Legoland, but not pay to get in? Now you can! Legoland has announced a one-hour shopping pass with free parking. Here’s how it works. You pay for a one-day admission that is reimbursed when you leave … Continue reading →

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Christmas Town in Busch Gardens

Posted on July 27, 2012 by john

A recent article in Orlando Attractions Magazine says that Busch Gardens in Tampa will be celebrating the Christmas season in a big way. The event is called Christmas Town and will be the largest holiday celebration ever seen at Busch … Continue reading →

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Boktobefest at Bok Tower Gardens October20

Posted on July 26, 2012 by john

Ready for a unique fall celebration that includes a Biergarten, live entertainment, German food, craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing, face painting, pumpkin painting, prize drawings, and FREE ADMISSION? Then plan to be at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Polk Museum of Art

Posted on July 25, 2012 by john

“In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits from the Harry Warnecke Studio” is coming to the Polk Museum of Art October 27 and is scheduled to run through January 12, 2013. The exhibit, organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, is … Continue reading →

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Dali Museum on Most Beautiful List

Posted on July 23, 2012 by john

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg has been named one of the 20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World by Flavorwire, a hip culture blog. According to an article in Tampa Bay Times,The Dali Museum was “singled out for its … Continue reading →

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Iconic Tourist Attraction Plans for the Future

Posted on July 21, 2012 by john

Although attendance is not what it used to be, Marineland, Florida’s only theme park when it opened 74 years ago, is hoping to attract new tourists and bring back former fans with improvements being made by its owners, the Georgia … Continue reading →

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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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