June 1, 2011 The “Sounds Like Summer” concert series returns to Epcot featuring tribute bands that will bring back the sounds of decades of summers gone by. Opening with Hotel California – a Salute to the Eagles, June’s lineup of bands will also “play” tribute to the timeless tunes of the Bee Gees and Bon Jovi. Sounds like Summer concerts are under the skies of the open-air America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase at Epcot. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. Here’s the summer lineup (subject to change without notice):
o June 12 – June 18: Hotel California — A Salute to the Eagles
o June 19 – June 25: Stayin’ Alive — A Tribute to the Bee Gees
o June 26 – July 2: Slippery When Wet — The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
o July 3 – July 9: Little Queen — The Music of Heart
o July 10 – July 16: Frontiers — A Tribute to Journey
o July 17 – July 23: Karin Lawson — A Tribute to Janet Jackson
o July 24 – July 30: 2U — A Tribute to U2
*Summer concerts are included with Epcot admission*
For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com.
       
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May 10, 2011 Source: Orbitz
10. Boston
9. Cancun
8. Chicago
7. San Francisco
6. New York City
5. Denver
4. Los Angeles
3. Seattle
2. Las Vegas
1. Orlando
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April 25, 2011 
Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, 2011. Dates are May 20-22, May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 10-12, 2011. In addition to the new attraction, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Star Wars Weekends will feature Star Wars characters, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars parades and the ever-popular “Hyperspace Hoopla” dance party. Activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.com.
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Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, 2011. Dates are May 20-22, May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 10-12, 2011. In addition to the new attraction, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Star Wars Weekends will feature Star Wars characters, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars parades and the ever-popular “Hyperspace Hoopla” dance party. Activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.com.
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April 4, 2011 Did you know . . . Golf legend Jack Nicklaus captured the first championship at the inaugural 1971 Walt Disney World Open Invitational?
At 199.5 feet tall, Expedition Everest is the tallest artificial mountain at Walt Disney World Resort?
Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel was originally built in 1917 and once stood at Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey?
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios launches you at a speed of 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds?
President Richard Nixon gave his famous “I am not a crook” speech during at convention at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in 1973?
For more Disney World trivia, visit www.orlando-florida.net.
       
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The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which features world-class flower and horticultural displays, runs through May 15, 2011.
       
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