Category Archives: What’s up in Orlando?

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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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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Freshwater Oasis is Open at Discovery Cove

Posted on July 8, 2012 by john

Discovery Cove in Orlando has announced the opening of its newest section – Freshwater Oasis. According to its website, the attraction features “wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets.” Learn more about Freshwater Oasis at http://discoverycove.com/Explore/ExperienceDetail.aspx?name=freshwater+oasis.

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Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

Posted on July 5, 2012 by john

Want to be among the first to enjoy the Be Our Guest restaurant in the new Fantasyland? It’s based on the Beauty and the Beast film and will offer quick service during the day and table service in the evening. … Continue reading →

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Stormchaser Sean Casey at Orlando Science Center

Posted on June 20, 2012 by john

Sean Casey, star of the film Tornado Alley and the TV show Stormchasers!, will appear at the Orlando Science Center at noon on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. Casey will introduce the film and be on hand afterwards … Continue reading →

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Summer Programs at the Morse Museum

Posted on June 17, 2012 by john

The Morse Museum of American Art is offering Family Tours on Tuesdays from June 19 to July 31 and Friday Family Films on June 29, July 13 and 27 and August 3. The Museum, which has the largest collection of … Continue reading →

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Justin Bieber is Coming to Orlando

Posted on June 1, 2012 by john

Justin Bieber will perform in concert at the Amway Center in Orlando at 7pm on Friday, January 25, 2013. Tickets for the show go on sale this Saturday, June 2, at 10am. Check availability at http://www.stubhub.com/justin-bieber tickets/?gcid=C12289x486&pgeo=663&keyword=35844110&creative=13283154875

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Last Days for Snow White’s Scary Adventures

Posted on May 26, 2012 by john

According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, Snow White’s Scary Adventures will end on Thursday, May 31. The popular attraction is one of the original rides in the Magic Kingdom. The area will be redone as Princess Fairytale Hall, … Continue reading →

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Photo Exhibit Explores Interstate 4

Posted on May 24, 2012 by john

Photographer Sherri Bunye’s exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center – FloridaScapes: I-4 – The Exits Less Traveled -  focuses on the Orlando/Sanford area of Interstate 4. The show continues through September 9. http://www.thehistorycenter.org. Photo by Ebyabe.

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Crawfish Festival is Sunday, May 27

Posted on May 20, 2012 by john

The 16th Annual Crawfish Festival takes place in Heritage Square Park in Orlando on Sunday, May 27, from 2-10pm. This popular young-adult event features 3,000 pounds of crawfish and lots of entertainment. A portion of the proceeds will be donated … Continue reading →

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