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2016 St Patrick’s Day Events at Raglan Road in Disney Springs at Disney World and Pat O’Briens at Universal Studios Citywalk in Orlando

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Scott Baker

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Disney Springs 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 Disney Springs. On St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Winter Park for Valentine’s Day 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Scott Baker

Whether you are looking for Turkish cuisine, a restaurant on Lake Killarney, a restaurant by a movie theater, or a local gastropub, there is a restaurant for you to dine at this Valentine’s Day in Winter Park. We’ll let the … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown Orlando for Valentine’s Day 2016 including Lake Eola and Thornton Park

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Scott Baker

When it comes to a romantic evening out on the town for Valentine’s Day, there is no better place to be than in Downtown Orlando. From the modern and upscale restaurants, to the swanky clubs and wine bars, to finally … Continue reading →

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2016 Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr in the month of January in Orlando with Parades and Festivals

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Scott Baker

Martin Luther King, Jr had a dream of an integrated and unified America in 1963 where over 200,000 civil rights supporters watched and listened to King’s 17-minute public speech in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. At … Continue reading →

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2016 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl featuring the Florida Gators versus the Michigan Wolverines on January 1st

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Scott Baker

Some of the best teams from the SEC and the Big Ten outside of the College Football Playoff six bowl games meet each year at the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando. 2016 Matchup The match up for 2016 bowl game to be … Continue reading →

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2015 New Years Eve Events in Downtown Orlando to ring in 2016 plus Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Scott Baker

After the Halloween Parties in October, New Years Eve is the best time to check out Downtown Orlando. The city already comes alive each weekend as it is, but throw together the event of New Years Eve, and college students … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Events in Downtown Orlando and Lake Eola in 2015 including New Years

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Scott Baker

With the great weather and holiday season beginning in November and continuing through the months of December and January, the city of Orlando comes alive with great Christmas and holiday events in Downtown Orlando and Lake Eola each year. This is Orlando Local … Continue reading →

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2015 Epcot Candlelight Christmas Show at Disney World Featuring the Walt Disney Orchestra, Voices of Liberty, Choirs, and Celebrity Narrators

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott Baker

The Candlelight Processional Christmas Concert at Epcot in Disney World is the best Christmas event to be experienced in any of the theme parks in Orlando and also has the most history of any other event, beginning with Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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Florida Citrus Parade in Downtown Orlando on December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott Baker

The Florida Citrus Parade will be held on New Years Eve in Downtown Orlando on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM. The parade is televised nationally and celebrates Orlando’s two bowl games, the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Services at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando 2015 in Downtown Orlando

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Erin Baker

First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be celebrating Christmas with five Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24th, 2015, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 3:00pm | Lessons & Carols Worship with Candle lighting – in the Sanctuary, led by … Continue reading →

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Winter Park Outdoor Ice Skating during the Holidays in Central Park 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Scott Baker

The city of Winter Park introduced an outdoor ice skating rink in 2009 entitled “Winter in the Park” during the Christmas Season and has now made it an annual event. The ice skating rink will open on Friday, November 20th, … Continue reading →

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Russell Athletic Bowl 2015 featuring North Carolina and Baylor at the Citrus Bowl on December 29th

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Scott Baker

Baylor will face off against North Carolina in the Russell Athletic Bowl at the Citrus Bowl on December 29th, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Russell Athletic Bowl 2015 The Russell Athletic Bowl is the second of Orlando’s three bowl games that traditionally features a team from the … Continue reading →

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Waterford Lakes Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village Carnival 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Scott Baker

For residents of east Orlando, there are two options when it comes to a midway carnival Christmas celebration. The first carnival is Light Up UCF at the University of Central Florida. A short drive down Alafaya Trail brings you to … Continue reading →

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Light Up UCF 2015 Christmas Event at the University of Central Florida Features Ice Skating, Light Show, Outdoor Movies, and a Ferris Wheel

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Scott Baker

Light Up UCF is the University of Cental Florida’s annual holiday event that features a free Christmas light show, outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, free outdoor movies, carolers, carnival rides, and Santa Claus. Other nights may feature a concert, … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Christmas Tree at Contemporary Resort at Disney World

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Scott Baker

Disney World puts out a lot of holiday decorations during the month of December each year. From the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian to the Christmas Trees that line the theme parks, there is definitely a lot of sights … Continue reading →

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2015 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Christmas Parade at Night on December 12th

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Erin Baker

Baldwin Park is hosting it’s annual evening Christmas parade on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 6 PM.  Line the streets of the community’s downtown for the parade and stay for Santa’s arrival with musical performances. Baldwin Park Winter Spark Parade … Continue reading →

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Free Nutcracker Performance by the Russian Ballet of Orlando at Lake Eola on December 19th, 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Erin Baker

The Russian Ballet of Orlando will be returning to Lake Eola in 2015 to present their free performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lake Eola Disney Amphitheater in Downtown Orlando. Russian Ballet Nutcracker The two hour performance will begin at … Continue reading →

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The Singing Christmas Trees 2015 at First Baptist Church of Orlando is the Best Christmas Event in Orlando

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Scott Baker

There are many wonderful events that you can attend in Orlando to celebrate Christmas, from the candlelight processional at Disney’s Epcot and the Osborne Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Winter Park Christmas Parade and Light Up UCF. However, … Continue reading →

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2015 Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event at the Orange County History Center on December 12th

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Erin Baker

This year’s Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event is slated for Saturday, December 12th, 2015, to light Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center, the historic park in the heart of downtown Orlando. Holiday at Heritage Square Entertainment begins at 2 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights Orlando 2015 Featuring the Gift Christmas Festival and Show

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Scott Baker

The City of Orlando’s Christmas Tree will officially be lit on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at the Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando during a Christmas event that begins at 5 PM. Holiday Lights Orlando and The Gift The lighting of the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2015 Christmas Concert in Downtown Orlando

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Scott Baker

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra roars into town with it’s over-the-top Christmas production at the Amway Center on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 for two shows at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Trans-Siberian Orchestra got their start in 1993 and have sold over 9 million concert tickets and … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World and Orlando Theme Park Crowd Calendar

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Scott Baker

As part of a survey to guest visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney displayed a calendar to get feedback on how the survey participants would feel about a tiered ticketing system that displayed a Gold, Silver, and Bronze level of … Continue reading →

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2015 Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando Featuring the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony in Sanford and Epcot in Disney World on May 25th

Posted on May 22, 2015 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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2015 Orlando Fringe Festival at Loch Haven Park is May 13th through May 25th

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Scott Baker

The Orlando International Fringe Festival takes place at Loch Haven Park beginning Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 and continues through Memorial Day Weekend until Monday, May 25th, 2015. Orlando International Fringe Festival According to the dictionary, the word Fringe is defined as: unofficial; … Continue reading →

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