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Hosted by Classic Camaro of Central Florida, the 19th-annual Winter National 2011, a classic Chevy show, will take place at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa February 10-13, 2011. The Winter National will feature 1955-57 Chevys, 1958-72 Late Great Chevys, 1967-2011 Camaros & F-Bodies and 1953-82 Corvettes.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa (10000 Turkey Lake Road) places you in the heart of all the action in Orlando, Florida, which features beautiful weather year round, world-class theme parks (such as Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando), family-friendly dining and much more. The picturesque lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers spacious accommodations that range from studios to four-bedroom suites. Onsite amenities include the award-winning Westgate Smokehouse Grill and Serenity Spa by Westgate. For more information about Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, visit www.wglakes.com.
Hosted by Classic Camaro of Central Florida, the 19th-annual Winter National 2011, a classic Chevy show, will take place at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa February 10-13, 2011. The Winter National will feature 1955-57 Chevys, 1958-72 Late Great Chevys, 1967-2011 Camaros & F-Bodies and 1953-82 Corvettes.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa (10000 Turkey Lake Road) places you in the heart of all the action in Orlando, Florida, which features beautiful weather year round, world-class theme parks (such as Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando), family-friendly dining and much more. The picturesque lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers spacious accommodations that range from studios to four-bedroom suites. Onsite amenities include the award-winning Westgate Smokehouse Grill and Serenity Spa by Westgate. For more information about Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, visit www.wglakes.com.
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.
In addition to world-class theme parks such as Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, the Orlando area offers a variety of festivals, events and fairs in 2010 that are sure to please visitors and residents alike. On most weekends throughout 2010, but especially during the fall, you’ll discover lively festivals and events going on somewhere in Orlando. Mark your calendar for the following Orlando events this fall:
2010 Orlando Home Show
October 22-24, 2010 Enjoy interesting exhibits, talk to home improvement experts and listen to special guest speakers at the Orlando area’s largest home design and landscaping showcase, which will take place at the Orange County Convention Center.
2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
October 1 – November 14, 2010 Take an eclectic tour of the world at the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival as you sample delicious foods and fine wines during this international culinary celebration, which also offers nightly Eat to the Beat! concerts, celebrity-che cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and the talents of street performers from acrobats to musicians.
2010 Halloween Horror Nights
September 24, 25 & 30; October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2010 Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2010, is the largest Halloween event in the United States and spread out over both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Events at the month-long fright fest include specialty designed haunted houses and mazes, inescapable scare zones, a Halloween parade, thrilling shows and live music, as well as an assortment of wandering ghouls, zombies, demons, werewolves, ghosts, goblins and vampires.
2010 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 & 30; October 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 & 31; November 1, 2010 This after-hours extravaganza at Disney’s Magic Kingdom allows guests to dress up in Halloween costumes and also features the “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular. There’s trick-or-treating as well and also the opportunity to enjoy rides and attractions from 7 PM to midnight.
2010 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
Select Dates in October 2010
Halloween meets the sea at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, carving an underwater “fantasea” where children can dance with an ice DJ, learn from a school of fish and play with a sea fairy. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular uniquely brings children’s “fantaseas” to life with enchanted pathways and charming sea creatures, providing the utmost in family-friendly trick-or-treating.
2010 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
November 11-14, 2010 One of the most popular events on the PGA Tour, the Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort has served as an annual tradition since 1971, the same year Disney World opened its doors. The Children’s Miracle Network Classic, takes place at Disney’s championship Palm and Magnolia courses.
2010 Festival of the Masters
November 12-14, 2010
Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World Resort is simply one of the most acclaimed open-air art festivals in the United States. Approximately 150 award-winning artists display their diverse wares at this immense outdoor showcase at Downtown Disney that also includes live entertainment, culinary offerings and children’s activities, as well as the House of Blues Folk Art Festival.
Good sources for more information on upcoming Orlando festivals and events include the “Orlando Seasonal Events” section of the Orlando, Florida Guide, as well as the Friday entertainment sections of the Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Weekly, a weekly arts and entertainment publication.
Seeking spacious and affordable accommodations during your Orlando vacation getaway this fall? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts, which offers spacious suites, abundant amenities and convenient access to Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando theme parks, as well as other Orlando area attractions. Choose from Westgate Resorts properties such as Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Leisure Resort, Westgate Palace, Westgate Towers, Westgate Town Center and Westgate Vacation Villas. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.
Universal Orlando Resort will feature The Psychedelic Furs as part of its ‘Velvet Sessions’ series at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 6:30 PM. The group will perform all of its classic hits such as “Love My Way,” “Pretty in Pink,” “All That Money Wants,” “House,” “Until She Comes” and more. Velvet Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel’s special rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party and lobby concert held the last Thursday of the month (January through October). A $25 ticket includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cash bars and live band from 8:30 PM onward. Tickets are $25 online (ticketing fees apply) or $30 at the door. Valet parking is complimentary for those attending Velvet Sessions, which is a 21 and older event. Visit velvetsessions.com for more information.
Universal Orlando Resort will feature The Psychedelic Furs as part of its ‘Velvet Sessions’ series at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 6:30 PM. The group will perform all of its classic hits such as “Love My Way,” “Pretty in Pink,” “All That Money Wants,” “House,” “Until She Comes” and more. Velvet Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel’s special rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party and lobby concert held the last Thursday of the month (January through October). A $25 ticket includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cash bars and live band from 8:30 PM onward. Tickets are $25 online (ticketing fees apply) or $30 at the door. Valet parking is complimentary for those attending Velvet Sessions, which is a 21 and older event. Visit velvetsessions.com for more information.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a lush, tropical lakefront paradise that lies just 2 miles from Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld®, and 8 miles from Walt Disney World® Resort. Onsite amenities at Westgate Lakes include the award-winning Westgate Smokehouse Grill, the world-class Serenity Spa by Westgate, seven heated swimming pools, fitness center, children’s wading pools and hot tubs, lakeside marina and dock, Sid’s Deli and Pizza Hut Express , 24-hour front desk & security and business center. For more information about Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, visit www.wglakes.com.
Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras 2010! Universal Studios Florida boasts the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans – complete with a live concert series that features a diversity of musical stars, colorful parades full of floats (plenty of beads will also be thrown around!), elaborately costumed characters and delectable “Big Easy” cuisine such as jambalaya and shrimp gumbo. Mardi Gras 2010 at Universal Studios will begin on Saturday, February 6, 2010, and runs every Saturday night through Saturday, April 17, 2010, with additional dates on Sunday, February 14, 2010, and Friday, April 9, 2010.
Topping the entertainment list for Mardi Gras 2010 are such musical superstars as KC and the Sunshine Band, Heart, Kool & the Gang, Blondie, country sensation Dierks Bentley, hip-hop artist Akon, “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, Miranda Lambert, multi-platinum selling rock band 3 Doors Down, Beach Boys (No. 1 selling American band of all time), Sheryl Crow, Flo Rida and Chicago.
The centerpiece of Mardi Gras 2010 will be the parade featuring more than a dozen colorful floats that wind around the “French Quarter Courtyard” – a replica of New Orleans’ legendary French Quarter – the heart of Mardi Gras.
The Mardi Gras 2010 celebration would not be complete without the taste of traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine such as jambalaya, gumbo and beignets, which are sure to tempt the palate of Mardi Gras revelers. Along with delicious New Orleans-style cuisine, guests can enjoy flavorful drinks made famous in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras is included in park admission to Universal Studios. Admission to Universal Studios after 5 PM on Mardi Gras event dates is $49.99 plus tax. Live concerts in the Universal Studios Mardi Gras Concert Series begin at 8:30 PM.
So mark your calendar for Mardi Gras 2010 at Universal Studios, which provides a wonderful addition to the dynamic rides and shows at Universal Studios Florida such as Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D and Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride. Both locals and visitors alike will enjoy the nationally recognized musical acts that headline the Mardi Gras events.
MARDI GRAS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 2010 CONCERT SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
KC and the Sunshine Band – Saturday, February 6, 2010 Heart – Saturday, February 13, 2010 Kool & the Gang – Sunday, February 14, 2010 Blondie – Saturday, February 20, 2010 Dieks Bentley – Saturday, February 20, 2010
MARCH
Akon – Saturday, March 6, 2010 Aretha Franklin – Saturday, March 13, 2010 Miranda Lambert – Saturday, March 20, 2010 3 Doors Down – Saturday, March 27, 2010
APRIL
Beach Boys – Saturday, April 3, 2010 Sheryl Crow – Friday, April 9, 2010 Flo Rida – Saturday, April 10, 2010 Chicago – Saturday, April 17, 2010
Note: Times, dates and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
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Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
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