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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

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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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2013 Orlando Spring Break at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Citywalk

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Not traditionally thought of as a spring break spot, Orlando has been making major inroads as a major spring break destination over the last few years with new attractions like the Wizard World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of … Continue reading

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2013 Dick Batchelor Run for the Children 5k at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure on January 19th

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Disney World is not the only running game in town in the month of January as Dick Batchelor presents his Run for the Children 5k at the Universal Orlando Resort and it’s theme parks of Universal Studios Florida and Islands … Continue reading

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2013 Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras Concert Lineup

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Demi Lovato, Phillip Phillips, Pitbull, and Matchbox Twenty highlight the concert lineup for the 2013 Universal Studios Orlando Mardi Gras Concert Lineup that will be held on Saturday Nights and other select nights beginning on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 through Saturday, April 20th, 2013. All concerts … Continue reading

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2013 Universal Studios Mardi Gras Brings the Big Easy of New Orleans to the city of Orlando

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In New Orleans, the celebration of Mardi Gras is defined by the final three days prior to Ash Wednesday, when the  lenten season begins leading up to Easter, but at Universal Studios Orlando, Mardi Gras is extended out beginning on … Continue reading

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Pitbull Orlando Concert at Universal Studios Mardi Gras on Saturday, April 13th, 2013

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Pitbull will be in concert in Orlando on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 as part of the Mardi Gras concert series at Universal Studios. Pitbull South Florida rapper Pitbull is one of hottest names in the rap industry today with such hits … Continue reading

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2012 New Years Eve Events in Downtown Orlando to ring in 2013 plus Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando

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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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2012 Universal Studios Citywalk New Years Eve Brings in 2013

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Universal Studios has several events to send out 2012 and bring in 2013 with rock band REO Speedwagon headlining the concerts at Universal Citywalk for New Years Eve 2013. Universal Studios Citywalk New Years Eve Each year, Universal Studios throws a giant … Continue reading

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Universal Studios Fireworks Show is a Cinematic Spectacular in Orlando

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For years, Universal Studios has left the nighttime fireworks spectaculars to its competition to the south but in 2012 the theme park launched its Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular fireworks and fountain show to celebrate the movie studio’s 100th anniversary. Universal Studios … Continue reading

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Halloween Events for Teenagers in Orlando Featuring Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

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Halloween Horror Nights stands alone as the biggest Halloween event for the older kids. Universal doesn’t recommend the event for kids under the age of 13 but 16 and older may be a more appropriate age. The event can be … Continue reading

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2012 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is the Scariest Halloween Event in Orlando in September and October

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios has taken the traditional haunted house celebrated during Halloween and ran with it. Now in it’s 22nd year, Universal serves up the screams and the scares with several haunted houses, scream zones, and shows. Haunted … Continue reading

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Rock The Universe 2012 at Universal Studios Orlando Featuring Skillet, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, tobyMac, Switchfoot, Relient K, and More on September 7th and 8th

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Rock The Universe is the annual Christian rock and roll festival that is Universal Studios answer to Disney’s Night of Joy. Most recently, Universal has added a new theater to host all of their concerts. Some of the artists to … Continue reading

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Best Reuben Sandwiches Around Orlando featuring Jason’s Deli, Toojay’s Gourmet Deli, and Pickles NY Deli

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For the last year and half, I have been visiting many restaurants and delicatessens around Orlando searching for the best Reuben sandwich, a hot sandwich made up of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a thousand-island type dressing. The sandwich bread is made … Continue reading

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Where to find Muffaletta’s Around Orlando including Jason’s Deli, Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen, and Pat O’Briens

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A Muffaletta is a popular sandwich that originated and is most famous in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also spelled sometimes as muffuletta, the muffuletta is a type of sandwich with round Sicilian sesame bread and is known to be rather large where … Continue reading

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