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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

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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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2013 Downtown Concert Series in Orlando Featuring Bret Michaels on May 18th

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Bret Michaels will be putting on a free outdoor concert in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 with festivities kicking off around 4 PM for WMMO’s Downtown Concert Series. The free concert will happen at the intersection of Orange Avenue … Continue reading

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

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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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Free Mother’s Day Activities in Orlando 2013 for Mom where Moms Eat for Free at Restaurants and Admission is Free for Medieval Times

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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th, 2013 and there are a lot of great restaurants and places where Mom can eat for free and play for free with free admission. This is Orlando Local Guide’s Guide for free things for Mom … Continue reading

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2013 Kentucky Derby Parties in Orlando featuring Winter Park and Downtown Orlando

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If you are looking for a couple of great places to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby in Orlando for a good cause on May 4th, 2013, there are a couple of great options in Downtown Orlando and Winter Park to … Continue reading

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2013 Orlando Fringe Festival at Loch Haven Park is May 15th through May 28th

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The Orlando International Fringe Festival takes place at Loch Haven Park beginning Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 and continues through Memorial Day Weekend until Tuesday, May 28th, 2013. Orlando International Fringe Festival According to the dictionary, the word Fringe is defined as: … Continue reading

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

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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

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

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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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2012 and 2013 Broadway Shows in Orlando at the Bob Carr Featuring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Sister Act, Million Dollar Quartet, Memphis, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

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When one thinks of entertainment options in Orlando, the theme parks first come to mind. When one thinks of entertainment options in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, they think broadway shows. However, Orlando’s Bob Carr Performing Arts Center has … Continue reading

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Orlando Guide to attending an Orlando City Soccer Club Game at the Citrus Bowl

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I was able to recently attend an Orlando City Soccer Club game at the Citrus Bowl that is the city of Orlando’s professional Soccer Team that plays in the United Soccer Leagues (USL). After attending the game, I am ready … Continue reading

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Orlando Repertory Childrens Theatre 2012 and 2013 Season Featuring The Paper Bag Princess, Chasing George Washington, Junior Claus, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre is the main children’s theatre in the city of Orlando that partners with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to put on professional theatric performances to popular children’s stories. As would be expected in a city … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Disney Craft Ideas featuring Coupon Books, Charm Bracelets, Cards, Candy Boxes and More

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Disney’s Family.com site has some great crafts and cheap gift ideas for mom on Mother’s Day including coupon books to clean up your room, one hour of no whining, paper charm bracelets, candy boxes, and cards to print out on … Continue reading

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