Category Archives: What’s up in Orlando?

“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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“Peanuts… Naturally” Coming to Orlando History Center

Posted on August 22, 2012 by john

Explore nature through the eyes of those wonderful Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schulz when Peanuts… Naturally opens on September 29 at the Orange County Regional History Center. This traveling exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa … Continue reading →

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Splitsville is Coming to Downtown Disney

Posted on August 18, 2012 by john

Splitsville, a 45,000-square-foot bowling and entertainment complex, is opening soon in Downtown Disney in the space previously occupied by Virgin Records. The two-story complex will feature 30 lanes, billiards, dining and music. http://www.splitsvillelanes.com/#/about

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New Look for Epcot’s Bistro De Paris

Posted on August 17, 2012 by john

Bistro De Paris, the upscale restaurant in the France Pavilion in Epcot is closing soon to prepare for a new, less formal look. There will be a more modern approach to its appearance, cast costumes and menu. Other changes will … Continue reading →

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“Walking Dead” Fans Heading to Universal Studios

Posted on August 3, 2012 by john

“Walking Dead,” the zombie-based TV series on AMC, is being included in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. In a promotional video on YouTube, the creative director of Universal Studios Hollywood said, “For fans of the series, we’re … Continue reading →

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Two Universal Restaurants Open to the Public

Posted on July 31, 2012 by john

Two dining experiences at Universal, previously available only to those staying at Universal Resort hotels, are now open to the public. The Superstar Character Breakfast at the La Bamba Restaurant and the Cinematic Spectacular Dining Experience at Lombard’s Seafood Grill … Continue reading →

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Disney Imagineer’s Exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art

Posted on July 28, 2012 by john

John Rocco, Disney Imagineer and children’s books illustrator, is being featured at the Orlando Museum of Art. “Alice to Zeus: The Art of John Rocco” includes over 60 sketches and illustrations that display Rocco’s award-winning talents through October 28. A … Continue reading →

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Huge Expansion at Fun Spot Action Park

Posted on July 22, 2012 by john

A $40 million expansion plan over the next two-years will triple the size of this popular International Drive attraction in Orlando. The plan includes a water park, sky coaster, two new roller coasters, a food court, expanded arcade, and a … 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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