September 22, 2010 
Shakira – Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida - September 28, 2010
Godsmack – Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk, Orlando, Florida – September 29, 2010
Velvet Sessions: Better Than Ezra – Velvet Bar, Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Orlando, Orlando, Florida – September 30, 2010
Rush – 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre – Tampa, Florida – October 1, 2010
The Eagles – Amway Center, Orlando, Florida – October 7, 2010
Stone Temple Pilots – UCF Arena, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida – October 9, 2010
Bob Dylan – UCF Arena, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida – October 10, 2010
Charlie Daniels Band – King Center, Melbourne, Florida – October 14, 2010
Gary Numan – Firestone Live, Orlando, Florida – October 17, 2010
Reunion featuring George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis & Alabama – Reunion Park, Orlando, Florida – October 17, 2010
Styx – King Center, Melbourne, Florida – October 21, 2010
Carrie Underwood – St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida – October 25, 2010
Halloween Velvet Sessions with Eddie Money – Velvet Bar, Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Orlando, Orlando, Florida – October 28, 2010
Social Distortion – House of Blues, Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista, Florida – November 14, 2010
Roger Waters – St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida – November 16, 2010
For more information about upcoming Orlando events, visit www.orlando-florida.net.
       
       
September 15, 2010 Which Florida island was named for the daughter of King George II?
Which famous American writer spent the winter of 1827 in St. Augustine recovering from tuberculosis?
Which famous rock singer and poet was born in Melbourne on December 8, 1943?
Which actress won the Miss Florida title for 1974?
“Doc Hollywood” was filmed in which small North Central Florida town?
Which Florida state park boasts a 120-foot-deep sinkhole that is accessible from a stairway leading to a “miniature rain forest”?
Which national park lies nearly 70 miles West of Key West and is accessible only by seaplane or boat?
Which Central Florida museum boasts the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany?
What is the nickname of Stetson University?
Which Florida state park is home to one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world?
Which U.S. President dedicated Bok Tower Gardens on February 1, 1929?
Mel Fisher was an American treasure hunter best known for finding which 1622 shipwreck?
Which Florida college is home to the largest single-site collection of the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright?
Which is the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public?
On which Florida Key can you find Flipper’s grave?
Which South Florida attraction has been referred to as “America’s Stonehenge”?
What is the second-largest lake in Florida?
Which Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist once lived and worked in the tiny community of Cross Creek?
Which Florida Key is home to Perky’s Bat Tower?
What city in Florida boasts the “World’s Smallest Police Station”?
Which historic neighborhood in Tampa was once known as the “Cigar Capital of the World”?
Which Historic Spiritualist Camp founded in 1894 is the oldest active religious community in the Southeastern United States?
The original boat used in the classic 1951 movie, “The African Queen,” is docked on which of the Florida Keys?
Famous for its glass bottom boat tours, which attraction is known as “Florida’s Original Theme Park”?
What is the former name of the Astro Orbiter ride in Tomorrowland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park?
What International Drive landmark is known as “Orlando’s only upside-down attraction”?
Which attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park boasts the world’s largest seamless projection screen?
Scenes from which 1998 Adam Sandler movie were filmed at the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando?
For answers to the Florida Trivia Quiz, visit http://www.orlando-florida.net/florida-vacations/florida-trivia.html
       
September 8, 2010 
Aquatica
Fun Spot Action Park
I-Ride Trolley
Magical Midway
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
SkyVenture Orlando
Titanic – The Experience
WonderWorksPlanning a trip to Orlando for a fall vacation getaway? Look no farther than Westgate Palace, which lies just off world-famous International Drive and within a 15-minute drive of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, as well as Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando. For more information about Westgate Palace, visit www.wgpalace.com.
       
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA (Jan. 6-9, 2011), part of Disney’s Endurance Series, culminates with a magical 26.2-mile journey through all four Walt Disney World theme parks and several resort hotel areas that is regarded as one of the top marathons for “first-timers” (and veterans alike). The gala, sports-filled weekend features a variety of events for all ages and running abilities – kids races, a Family Fun Run 5K, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, the Disney Half Marathon and the Disney Marathon, plus the Health & Fitness Expo.
For the first time in event history, athletes and fans took part in an online poll to choose the design that would grace the coveted medal given to finishers of the full marathon. After receiving more than 50,000 votes, the top vote-getting design – Mickey Mouse, in his running gear, breaking the tape at the Disney Marathon finish line – was chosen. The medal will be awarded to full marathon athletes who finish the race within the time limit. For athletes that desire even more of an endurance test, there’s Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge. Participants in this event compete in the Half Marathon on Saturday and then the Marathon on Sunday. If athletes finish both races within the time limits, they are awarded a very special “Goofy” medal. The magical miles in the half marathon and marathon are highlighted by high-energy entertainment – including special appearances by Disney characters – providing a unique form of motivation for athletes. In fact, it’s not unusual to see runners actually stop along the course during the race and stand in line to have their photos taken with the Disney characters. Note: The Disney Marathon Weekend races traditionally have filled to capacity.
Guests can check current registration availability at www.disneyworldmarathon.com. Planning to attend Disney Marathon Weekend? If you are seeking great deals on comfortable accommodations that provide easy access to Walt Disney World Resort, look no farther than Westgate Resorts. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.
       
September 1, 2010 
All new experiences mark the 20th year of the nation’s best, most intense Halloween event – Halloween Horror Nights XX at Universal Orlando Resort! For 24 nights beginning September 24 and running through October 31, Halloween Horror Nights will reveal Fear as he has never been seen or experienced before. Fear and what he has created have horrified people for 19 years. And this year, he will be more real than ever. This year, Halloween Horror Nights will feature eight all-new haunted houses, new scarezones and live shows. And everything Fear touches will never be the same.
Halloween Horror Nights runs September 24-25, September 30-October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 20-24 and 27-31. Advance tickets are now on sale for $74.99 plus tax. For tickets and event information, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. Due to the event’s popularity, tickets for weekend nights are expected to sell out and should be purchased well in advance.
Daily updates and exclusive details on Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are also available on the event’s official Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/halloweenhorrornightsorlando or search on Facebook for “Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando OFFICIAL.”
Eight All-New Horrifying Haunted Houses
Horror Nights: The Hallow’d Past - Halloween Horror Nights. The name brings with it millions of tales, each filled with thousands of screams. Now, you have the opportunity to travel into a realm where Horror Nights isn’t just an event, but a reality.
The Orfanage: Ashes to Ashes – Ashes to ashes, forever now dust. For years she has existed in the shadows, never getting her due. Misunderstood by all around her, she has had enough of her playthings at the Good Harvest Orphanage – now is the time for vengeance. This burned out shell contains the souls of the forgotten and the lost who all scream one name: Cindy.
Hades: The Gates of Ruin – Hades bids you welcome. Make your way into the Underworld, and come face to face with the most terrifying creatures of legend as you cross through the Gates of Ruin.
Psychoscarepy: Echoes of Shadybrook – The truth, as they say, is far stranger than fiction, and in this instance they happen to be correct. Although Shadybrook’s doors have indeed been closed for the last 15 years, the place is still very much alive with all of the criminally insane souls that have ever walked its halls.
Havoc: Dogs of War – Ten years ago, the Shadowcreek Enterprise was tasked with developing an elite corp of soldiers. They succeeded. Through an inhalant that includes a compound of testosterone, adrenaline, and other anesthetics, Shadow Creek’s latest run of volunteer test subjects are ready for inspection. The project name: HAVOC. The subjects are known simply as the Dogs of War.
Catacombs: Black Death Rising – During a plague of Paris and Marseilles in 1534, thousands died due to an undisclosed viral outbreak. A group of doctors took it upon themselves to quarantine the most infected citizens of the city. They had no way of knowing that the townspeople would betray them, sealing them into their doom. They have been unable to escape for almost five hundred years. Now that the dead inside have found a way out, they are rising to take their centuries old vengeance on any living being that dares to enter the Catacombs.
Zombiegeddon – The United States government has re-taken the continental United States, and is actively engaged in clearing the remaining infested pockets of Canada. The government also licenses and sanctions private companies to capture “un-live” subjects and use them as practical targets during these training sessions. Dozens of independent training consultant “companies” spring up, promising the best training that money can buy…and then there’s ZAP…The Zombie Awareness Program.
Legendary Truth: The Wyandot Estate – The Spirit Seekers have come up with a machine that actually gathers spirits toward it. The group has decided to do a live broadcast from inside one of the most reportedly “haunted” sites in the entire United States, The Wyandot Estate, built in the 1920′s in Carey, Ohio by the entrepreneur Malcolm Wyandot and his wife Lydia. The house has been rumored to be haunted since Malcolm brutally killed 13 dinner guests and his wife Lydia before committing suicide on October 30, 1929. The team is about to get more than they bargained for as the murdered hear their call and answer with terrible violence.
Six Inescapable Scarezones
HHN: 20 Years of Fear – Step into the shadows of the last Twenty Years of Fear. Move toward the lantern, and encounter the most frightening characters of Halloween Horror Nights past.
Fear Revealed – The souls of Chaos, Death, Sacrifice, Mythos and Vengeance – He created them and gave them terror. Each with a part to play, they fulfilled their tasks. Their malice provided him bone, their rage gave him blood, and their terror fulfilled his soul. What has been 19 cycles for some have been eons for him. He’s waited patiently for the final piece, and now on the 20th cycle… HE IS REVEALED.
Zombie Gras – This Mardi Gras parade has gone severely off course. Infected by the North American zombie infestation, the undead walk among us, searching for their next meal…
Esqueleto Muerte – Revel in the seductive taunts of Death as you wind through a glowing skeletal nightmare.
Saws ‘n Steam – Enormous trenches in the earth’s crust have opened below its vast oceans, exposing them to intense heat. Steam power is essential to the inhabitants of New Yorkshire, but diminishing oceans have put the city in jeopardy, forcing the citizens to evil lengths. Beware upon entering the city, as the water in your body is now a coveted resource. And the citizens will stop at nothing to get it.
The Coven – The Cult of the Raven has unsettled spirits, and its Sirens are screaming throughout the witches’ realm. As you creep past their obelisk, beware their spells. For those who don’t believe will be condemned to death.
Two Outrageous Live Shows
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure – Party on as those two most excellent dudes return to skewer the biggest names in entertainment and pop culture.
Brian Brushwood: Menace and Malice – Experience two realms of bizarre magic by one of the country’s most outrageous illusionists.
Planning to attend Halloween Horror Nights XX? If you are seeking great deals on comfortable accommodations that provide easy access to Universal Orlando Resort, look no farther than Westgate Resorts. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.
       
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