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.
       
August 18, 2010 
An authentic dude ranch that lies just 50 miles from downtown Vero Beach, Westgate River Ranch was featured in the Summer 2010 issue of Vero Beach Magazine:
“Instead of mechanical park rides and automated animals, this old world – so near yet so far from the madding crowd – was populated by livestock and cowboys. Quarter horses and cattle, including some longhorn steers, roamed the pastures, and a menagerie of sheep, goats, donkeys, llamas and other exotic creatures resided in a petting farm . . . There were hayrides through a vast, wooded preserve and across a grassy open range, followed by a family-style, buffet barbecue, and marshmallows toasted by the fire . . . horseback riding along a trail that was almost totally enveloped in forest and grasslands . . . a rodeo, with cowboys and cowgirls whose expert roping and riding filled the arena with drama and pageantry . . . The 1,700-acre dude ranch sits along the banks of the Kissimmee River surrounded by thousands of acres of land, most of it leased from the state and federal government to local ranchers.”
For more information about Westgate River Ranch, visit www.wgriverranch.com.
       
August 17, 2010 
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park presents a delightful mix of new thrill rides with classic attractions that appeal to longtime visitors while attracting new generations of enthusiasts. Some of the must-see attractions at the Magic Kingdom include Splash Mountain, an incredible flume ride that features audio-animatronic characters from Disney’s classic film, Song of the South; Space Mountain, a thrilling indoor roller coaster that shoots you on a journey through the cosmos in complete darkness; Pirates of the Caribbean, a hilarious adventure through an island town overrun with pirates; Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, where you score points by zapping aliens; Haunted Mansion, home to 999 ghosts and assorted ghouls; and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a “runaway train” that speeds its way through an Old West mining town. Other Magic Kingdom highlights include Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, Jungle Cruise and Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, among others.
       
August 5, 2010 
One of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, Expedition Everest is located in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and has already achieved cult status among regular visitors to the theme park. Towering nearly 200 feet, Expedition Everest features an amazing train adventure through bamboo forests, cascading waterfalls, mountain caverns and icy canyons toward a terrifying encounter with the ferocious Yeti (abominable snowman). You must be at least 44 inches tall to ride Expedition Everest. Health restrictions are also posted at the entrance to Expedition Everest. FASTPASS is available (and recommended!) for Expedition Everest. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also boasts a thrilling rafting adventure ride called Kali River Rapids (prepare to get soaked!), which is also located in the Asia section of the theme park. You must be at least 38 inches tall to ride the Kali River Rapids. FASTPASS is available for Kali River Rapids.
Looking for Disney World tickets? Check out the latest theme park ticket deals and Orlando vacation packages at www.orlando-florida.net.
       
August 4, 2010 Yesterday Walt Disney World announced that it is planning to raise the price of a one-day, one-park adult ticket from $79 to $82 effective this Thursday. In addition, Disney will increase prices for multiday tickets and annual passes.
       
August 2, 2010 
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.
       
July 29, 2010 
       
July 8, 2010 
Universal Orlando Resort will feature The Fixx as part of its ‘Velvet Sessions’ series at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 6:30 PM. The group will perform all of its classic hits such as “One Thing Leads To Another,” “Red Skies,” “Saved by Zero, “Are We Ourselves,” Secret Separation,” “Deeper and Deeper” 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.
       
June 24, 2010 The City of Altamonte Springs will host the 15th-annual Red Hot & Boom Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Cranes Roost Park. Red Hot & Boom will feature live entertainment brought to you by XL106.7 Radio, children’s activities, vendor booths, food, drink and a spectacular fireworks display. Musical artists scheduled to appear at 2010 Red Hot & Boom include 2AM Club, Neon Trees, Jessie James, White Tie Affair, Charice, FeFe Dobson, Big 10-4 and Aaron Fresh. Performances will begin at 4 PM and go until 11 PM. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 PM. Note: No coolers, personal fireworks or pets will be allowed inside the venue. For more information about Red Hot & Boom, visit www.uptownaltamonte.com.
       
June 22, 2010 
       
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