Category Archives: Fun

“Titanic The Experience” – an I-Drive Favorite

Posted on October 1, 2012 by john

“Titanic The Experience” was voted the 2012 best attraction upgrade on International Drive by Orlando Weekly. The re-designed attraction offers 10 full-size reproductions, 100 new artifacts and 400 historic treasures. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 8pm with … Continue reading →

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History Center Offers Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Posted on September 30, 2012 by john

The Orange County Regional History Center presents “Trick or Treat Safe Zone” on Saturday, October 27 from 11am to 4pm. The event is free for families with children under the age of 12. The Center promises “three floors of trick … Continue reading →

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Family Adventure Day at the History Center

Posted on September 27, 2012 by john

The Orange County Regional History Center presents “Family Adventure Day: Black Hats and Spooky Tales” from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, October 7. Children of all ages are invited to “make a witches hat, explore the history of Halloween, and … 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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Sci-Fi Convention at Hilton Orlando Resort

Posted on September 19, 2012 by john

Away Mission: Orlando takes place at the Hilton Orlando Resort on October 5-7. This annual science fiction convention will feature many actors, artists and authors including Avery Brooks, who starred as Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep SpaceNine TV … Continue reading →

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Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art

Posted on September 13, 2012 by john

Since 1986, the Festival of Trees has transformed the Orlando Museum of Art into a winter wonderland with a holiday spirit. Special displays include decorated trees and vignettes, a gingerbread village, a toyland town and shop, a holiday boutique and … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Is Coming to Orlando Science Center

Posted on September 7, 2012 by john

An exhibit featuring Star Wars will open at the Orlando Science Center on October 13. It will include a sit-in replica of the Millenium Falcon cockpit, costumes and props from all the films, and videos sharing the filming experiences. Designed … Continue reading →

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Easy Day Trips Featuring Animals

Posted on August 30, 2012 by john

According to an article in Timeout: Central Florida Entertainment Guide, there are four attractions easily accessible in Central Florida for wonderful animal encounters. They are Giraffe Ranch in Dade City, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Gatorland in Orlando, and Lion Country … Continue reading →

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“The Who” is Coming to Orlando

Posted on August 28, 2012 by john

Roger Daltrey and Peter Townshend are bringing their North American Tour to the Amway Center in Orlando on Saturday, November 3. The concert will feature the 1973 “Quadrophenia” album. For information and tickets, http://www.amwaycenter.com/events/who-quadrophenia-tour Photo by Jean-Luc Ourlin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlacpo/4646187/) [CC-BY-SA-2.0 … Continue reading →

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October Fossil Fair for Young and Old

Posted on August 26, 2012 by john

The Central Florida Fairgrounds will host a Fossil Fair on October 13-14 from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Displays and sales of fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, books, and supplies will be featured along with … Continue reading →

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