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2013 Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando Featuring the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony in Sanford and Epcot in Disney World on May 27th

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Scott Baker

Memorial Day is the day of the year that Americans pay their respects for the American soldiers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to provide us with the rights and liberties that we so often take for … Continue reading →

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Best Cinco de Mayo Orlando Events 2013 including Disney World, International Drive, Downtown Orlando, and Winter Park

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Scott Baker

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated all around Orlando and the biggest parties can be found in Downtown Orlando at Church Street and Wall Street. Cinco de Mayo 2013 Downtown Orlando’s biggest parties are centered around the usual venues of Church … Continue reading →

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Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Scott Baker

Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation | Tagged 4th of July, apopka, beaches, disney world, lake nona, march, orlando, parks, spring break, st cloud, water parks, wildlife, winter park | Comments Off

2013 Orlando Water Park Passes to Beat the Summer Heat including Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica, and Wet n Wild

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Erin Baker

There is no way around it – Orlando is hot during the summer! To survive the season, water is a must for summer plans. Each of the big three amusement parks in Orlando have water parks that are a great … Continue reading →

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2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on February 24th

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Scott Baker

While many men will be in Daytona Beach for the annual Daytona 500 NASCAR race, a half marathon for women-only will be taking place at Walt Disney World that happens every February each year. The Disney Princess Half Marathon is the … Continue reading →

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2013 St Patrick’s Day Events at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney at Disney World and Pat O’Briens at Universal Studios Citywalk in Orlando

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Scott Baker

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney in Disney World is the missing Ireland pavilion that Epcot never had, with live Irish music and dancing placed in the old Pleasure Island area of Downtown Disney. On St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Romantic Restaurants at Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day 2013 including Activities and Things to Do

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Scott Baker

The best romantic restaurants at Walt Disney World involve watching fireworks light up the sky behind Cinderella Castle whilst you enjoy a four course meal at your table. It might also be a modern seafood restaurant on a Coney Island … Continue reading →

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Free 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Orlando Outside of the Theme Parks Featuring Celebration, Kissimmee, St Cloud, and Haines City in 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Scott Baker

If you are staying in the Disney World or International Drive area of Orlando on the 4th of July but are looking for a free fireworks show to attend outside of the theme parks, your best options are going to … Continue reading →

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2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 17th through June 9th

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Scott Baker

In the month of May of the year 1977, George Lucas single-handily changed the art of cinema when Star Wars was released into theaters. Star Wars had action and special effects that nobody had ever seen before and was way … Continue reading →

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2013 Mother’s Day Ideas in Orlando for Dinner and Things to Do in Winter Park, Disney World, and Orlando featuring Harry P Leu Gardens

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Scott Baker

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th, 2013 and Orlando Local Guide has you covered for dinner ideas and things to do. From movies, to restaurants, and brunch, there are all sorts of ways to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day in … Continue reading →

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Phineas and Ferb Live Action Show at UCF Arena March 3rd 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Erin Baker

A live action show of Disney’s popular cartoon, Phineas and Ferb, will be at the UCF Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, as Disney is calling it, will feature the show’s cast … Continue reading →

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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Featuring Disney’s Topiary Displays March 6th through May 29th

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Scott Baker

Topiary Displays and Disney World have always gone hand in hand as Walt Disney, the person, got the idea of creating Disney character inspired topiary displays by seeing traditional topiary gardens in Europe. In 1963, Disney asked his landscaping team to create the now famous … Continue reading →

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2013 Spring Training Orlando Guide featuring the Atlanta Braves at Disney World and the Houston Astros in Kissimmee

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Scott Baker

The month of February signals the season of Spring and the return of Major League Baseball for Orlando and Kissimmee when the Atlanta Braves head over to Disney World at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the Houston Astros … Continue reading →

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Where is the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Orlando including around Disney World in 2013?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Scott Baker

Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando will be having their annual Super Bowl Block Party for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 and is the best place in Orlando to watch the Super Bowl. Admission is free and they … Continue reading →