Upcoming Events at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

“Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night!”

Sounds familiar? Have you ever wished to say these lines to someone? Why don’t you watch the most romantic and tragic drama played on stage? Be an audience of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. And prepare your heart for some giggles, gasps, smiles, and tears that will be shed throughout the story. The show will be held on January 25-March 17, 2012.

For a man who is suffering form bardolatry, or excessive admiration for Shakespeare, please do attend at the playhouse’s epic tale, Cymbeline. The play will be shown on February 8 to March 18, 2012. For sure, you will get hooked with the characters, such as Cymbeline, Cloten, Imogen, and so on.

For kids, you must surely be entertained by this play from a children’s book. Adapted from E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, a stagecraft with talking animals (Wilbur, Charlotte, Templeton) is such a delight! Please don’t miss the show’s play days on March 29 to April 29, 2012.
Cross into the threshold of arts and humanities as you watch the play Red by John Logan. It will be held on March 21 to April 22, 2012. The play was hailed as the 2010 Best Play in Tony Awards, so expect a drama fused with diverse emotions.

On its 4th year, Friar Laurence will be on the witness stand! A significant character in Romeo and Juliet, there will be amazing revelation, infallible truths, and an opportunity to hear his sympathies. The Mock Trial will be shown on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

On February 29, 2012, Roger Rees will be the man of the night. One Night Only Performance is all about Roger’s rendition and dramatic recitals of William Shakespeare’s soliloquies, sonnets, and many others. For audiences young and old, go here for the schedule of events.

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Undeniably, baseball fans would like to see their players achieve a home run and conquer the field! The heat will just get hotter and hotter as players give their very best to enliven the spirit of adventure and action toward the stadium as though Atlanta Braves Spring is not a 15-year old event. The program will run on selected dates from March 3, 2012 to April 2, 2012.

Bring along your friends and family as well to witness the exciting sports event. This spring training is certainly popular to all people, young or old, for it is a family friendly event. You will get amazed and starstruck not only on the baseball athletes, but also on the Disney characters who will appear anytime! Indeed, this will be the best baseball extravaganza to date!

Atlanta Braves—Meet the Team

Atlanta Braves is a famous professional baseball club based in Atlanta Georgia. They are one of the two remaining members of Eastern Division of Major League of Baseball’s National League. They have been making names in sports industry, bringing home numerous awards, such as MVP of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Baseball Hall of Fame, and many more. Atlanta Braves also has a trademark, and that is the uniform they wear. The jersey has navy blue, red, and white in it, with a large “Atlanta” printed on the shirt. Meet them and be amused by their baseball skill.

The Venue

Atlanta Braves Spring Training 2012 will be held in ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World Orlando. Champion Stadium will be the “realm” of these athletes in specific. The stadium is very huge and comfortable. It has 9,500 seats and 4 luxury sky boxes. Undoubtedly, this is the home of sports extravaganza in Orlando.

For more information about the ticket cost and ticket options, click here.

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SkyWatch Orlando Science Center 2012 shall take place in Crosby Observatory. You can join the legit astronomers and acquire fascinating facts and knowledge about heavenly bodies. It is a high-end station where you can use Florida’s most massive refractor telescope accessible to the tourists. The telescope is 10 inches thick which makes it very possible to view the sky, stars and constellations. You can take a peek on celestial bodies in an infinite space, such as the planets of Saturn and its rings, Jupiter and its four moons, Mars, galaxies, nebula, asteroids, double stars, and other astronomical object from afar. There are also smaller telescopes set up for public use on the observation deck. And while your heads are projected on the horizon, you may also look down and behold a splendid view of downtown Orlando.

For every accidental astronomer in the event, you can witness a live planetarium show called Orlando by Night in the Dr. Phillips CineDome. The experts will present chunks of knowledge and information about astronomy and constellations. Discover the arrangement of stars, and stare at Orion the Hunter, Andromeda, Pegasus the Winged Horse, Pleiades, North Star, and many others. Orlando by Night will be held at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

This SkyWatch Orlando Science Center 2012 will be availed at $10 per head. Admission is until 9:00 pm, yet for those who are already at the center, you may still enjoy stargazing until 9:30 pm. For more information about this astronomical extravaganza, please visit the homepage of Orlando Science Center or call 407 514 2000. If you have any questions about the celestial nature, you may call the center’s Q&A Hotline at 407 514 2051. Meanwhile, if you also have queries on what’s going on in the horizon above Orlando, just dial the Astronomy Info Hotline at 407-514-2088.

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Just as the sun starts to rise, Disney Expedition Everest Challenge 2012 is on the go! Spectacular fireworks will enlighten the Disney sky to commence the contest. It will start at the Butterfly Parking Lot of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Be sure to run fast along with your group members and bring home the first place! The road to victory is only 5,000 meters long laid with obstacles to slow you down. This is a test of strength and endurance. You must be at least 9 years of age in order to become a participant to this challenge.

The excitement of Disney Expedition Everest Challenge 2012 fires up as it adds new features! You will become an explorer and search for the hidden clues that will confuse you before going to the finish line. Solve the clues as you race along the tracks. Water stops are provided to quench your thirst. There are also medical staffs to ensure the health and safety of all.

The grandeur of Disney Expedition Everest Challenge 2012 does not stop there. After the exhilarating awesome marathon, you will go wild and ecstatic as the premiere theme park in Orlando will kick off a non-stop party during the Awarding Ceremony on the 6th of May. It will be held at Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland U.S.A. It will reel until midnight!

Go and indulge yourselves with fantastic attractions that will happen at Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur, Dinoland USA, and Expedition Everest. Dance along with other racers and jive to the music played by a disk jockey. You may also purchase their mouthwatering foods and drinks. For sure, this will be the most unique and fun-filled running event.

Hurry now and take part in this Disney challenge. Everybody will be given the full chance to enjoy the day and to bring home wonderful freebies! Here’s the list of the giveaways that each participant will receive:

• Champion Race Tech Shirt
• Personalized race bib (register before April 6, 2012)
• ChronoTrack B-Tag Timed Event
• Special 5th Edition Expedition Everest Challenge Finisher medal
• Post-race refreshments
• Admission to an exclusive post-race party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

To register for this event and be informed with fees, click here.

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The Iceploration Busch Gardens Tampa goers will primarily witness a 30-minute skating show. It’s like everyone will be exploring the four corners of the earth only within the four corners of Busch’s Gardens’ Moroccan Palace Theater. This winter wonderland show is a skating exhibition that will unleash the adventure of a digital savvy teenager and his grandfather, both wonderfully dressed in Broadway-styles. They, together with the audience will be exploring the African Serengeti, Great Barrier Reef, Arctic, and the Amazon!

Overview of the Iceploration at Busch Gardens Tampa Show

The adventure of this boy and his grandfather opens up when they arrive in the African Serengeti, where larger than life puppets and spectacular set designs bring  wonderful animals on center-stage. There will be solo and chorus skating performances telling the story of a cheetah stalking elegant meerkats and gazelles.

Afterwards, Austin and his grandpa leap into the Great Barrier Reef to see and explore the harmonious creatures living on the ocean floor. Here, awesome black light transitions and the first seen helium-filled puppets will submerge the audience to the wonderful world of the sea with lionfish, sea urchins, parrotfish, turtles, and moray eels.

The next adventure is going to the Arctic. Splendid skaters become striking snow flurries as winter storm threatens the travelers. Austin and his grandpa will see breathtaking scenery as they meet Aurora Borealis phenomenon presented with astounding lighting and projections. Siberian lynx and sled of Siberian huskies will share the stage with them as they all traverse the tundra.

Austin and Grandpa’s last adventure is in the tropical Amazon rainforest. They will be mingling with lots of squirrel monkeys, sun conures, colorful macaws, playful frogs, and dragonflies. All these wonderful creatures will skate their way into the stage for the grand finale. This thirty-minute show will absolutely amaze spectators and will leave unforgettable memories for visiting families.

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Must See Events at the International Flower and Garden Festival 2012

Are you planning to reinvent your garden but you do not know how to do it? Well, worry no more and join the program. Sponsored by HGTV, popular horticulturists and landscapers will support the event to impart knowledge on tourists. These designers will aim to impart knowledge on effective ways to beautify your gardens, tips on enhancing and transforming your gardens without spending much. Designers include Genevieve Gorder, Lisa LaPorta, Kim Myles, Vern Yip, and many others.

As many as 100 topiaries around the theme park will enthrall the guests of Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. It comes in many designs and characters that you would love but wonders how they are being created. Here you can see Disney characters, sand castles, playground toys, animals, and other genres that you would see as spectacular. The topiaries will stand as high as seven to eight feet tall.

Epcot will feature our beloved movie characters from Toy Story such as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso. Moreover, Cars characters Lightning McQueen and Mater are edified out of plants.

Moreover, celebrate the beautiful music of the past as Flower Power Concert Series will include rendition of our retro bands. To those who love and miss the 60’s and 70’s music, it is your chance to sing along with the large crowd and be hippie for a moment. The performers are Jose Feliciano, The Guess Who, Chubby Checker and the Wildcats, Starship starring Mickey Thomas, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Davy Jones, and Herman’s Hermits. The Flower Power Concert Series shall take place at American Gardens Theater nightly on 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45 in the evening.

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The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Program

FRIDAY (January 06, 2012) will be the Kids’ Races. All pre-registered kids ages 13 and below can be a part of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. They can participate in these three different categories: the infant diaper dash, 100m dash, 200m dash, 400m dash, the Mickey Mil, and Disney Family Fiesta 5k featuring the Three Caballeros.

SATURDAY (January 07, 2012) will be the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. This is a 13.1 mile run that will lead the runners through Magic Kingdom Park going to a thrilling finish at Epcot®. This is always a special event, and it will even be made more special as they celebrate the 15th anniversary of the half marathon race with special edition of commemorative Donald Duck medal for all the participants. There will also be another simultaneous events, such as the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge.

SUNDAY (January 08. 2012) will be the highlight of this weekend happening. This will feature a magical 26.2 miles of running and walking. The whole course will pass you through all the four wonderful Walt Disney World Theme Parks. The starting line is at Epcot going to the Magic Kingdom Park, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, until you reach the finish point at Epcot. There will also be a Walt Disney World Marathon Relay on the same day that it will be held simultaneously.

Walt Disney World Marathon Commemorative Items

By joining this event, you have the chance to collect Walt Disney’s commemorative items even if you don’t grab the top places of the race. It’s in the bag! The promise of joy and magic of this event will spread throughout the race and for everyone to enjoy. As you celebrate the magic of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, you can get special commemorative items that will help you preserve your magical experience.

There are a lot of items you can choose from, like special edition commemorative pins, Mickey Ears, Donald Duck medal, Goofy bags, and more. Certificates and photos will also be given to all the racers.

Registrations and Accommodations

Do not miss the chance to join this Disney World annual event. You can have yourself and the kids join the upcoming event by registering online. Be counted now. Check the event’s Registration page here.

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Want to experience this spectacular feast? You don’t have to go to New Orleans, France, or Mexico. Go straight to Universal Studios, the “Entertainment Capital of Orlando.” The Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando offers free admission and is included in the park admission ticket. Be there on February 11 to April 14, 2012, and feel the fun!

What it Feels like at Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando

The celebration of Mardi Gras here is a family friendly event, so people of all ages are allowed to take part. Nonetheless, the fun will still remain as good as any other Fat Tuesday celebration. Expect a dashing crowd of skillful street performers, stilt walkers, and decorations in purple, gold, and green.

French Quarter Courtyard

Indulge yourselves with the feel of good music and foods that are patterned to the celebration. Be sure to try their authentic New Orleans cuisine that will boost your vigor in commemorating at Mardi Gras Festival. Don’t miss this place since it serves as the main core of Fat Tuesday.

Krewe of Dionysus

It is bizarrely huge and splendid! This is what you will anticipate as you witness the parade. At this event in Universal Studios Orlando, you can see big floats that will reel during 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm. You can gaze at the majestic title float, Riverboat, King Gator, the Jester, the King and Queen Float, the Boeuf Gras, and the Universal float.

Mardi Gras Memorabilia

Do you want to buy yourselves a souvenir of this fun-filled experience? Or do you want to give out presents to your loved ones? You can purchase a wide selection of shirts, glasses, and a lot of event collectibles.

Concerts

French Quarter Bands will croon every reveler as they join in in this celebration. They are local bands from New Orleans and they will bring their own music in Orlando. Watch out for these bands at 5:00 pm.

Merrymakers will form huge crowds and will sing their hearts out as the nightly concerts of your favorite bands and performers happen. A lot of world-acclaimed artist will rock your night. Catch the live acts of One Republic, Ne-Yo, Lifehouse, Pitbull, The Beach Boys, and so on! Seize this musical moment and make sure that your “Fat Tuesday” will end up painting a smile on your face!

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To commence your steps, begin by planning the itinerary for a Disney World holiday experience. There are a lot of exciting attractions waiting to happen and be remembered by the theme park guests, for life!

How can Disney World be the Best Gift this Christmas?

During the Christmas holiday, Disney becomes the merriest place on earth. It hosts certain events that celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Epcot, for instance, has various celebrations on Christ’s nativity according to cultures and traditions around the globe.

Furthermore, let your family experience shows and entertainment that would amaze and excite them. Disney World is transformed into the best haven during Christmastime. Who would like to gaze at wonderful firework displays and lights illuminating around the theme park? This is your family’s chance to witness and involve themselves into parades, merrymaking, dances, music and magic filled encounters inside the theme park.

It is recommended that as soon as possible, you must arrange reservations at Disney World so there will be a guaranteed seat in the park’s attractions and dining options on your special day. Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists so it is expected that you must book your trip ahead.

The best way to make gifts even more remarkable is to use the element of surprise. At Dream Makers, you may select Disney goods and mementos for your kids. Your selections will be delivered with bouquets directly to recipients while dining or checking out shows and attractions. Sounds sweet, isn’t it?

Make their holiday even more special by availing the Disney Gift Card. With this, your loved ones will have access to shopping areas and dining locations by just having a personalized card. Besides, the Disney gift card can be used in going to events at Disney World’s theme parks, Downtown Disney, water parks, and resort.

What is a Disney Gift Card and How to Avail It?

1. There are plenty of card designs you can choose from. Select a design that will make your loved ones happy. There are also a wide collection of Christmas themed designs.

2. It can be customized, so you may insert your personal message on the card.

3. Once you had emailed them and informed your address, it will be delivered directly to you. Suddenly, it’s magic!

After all, the most important gift that you can give this yuletide season is to let them feel that they are valued.

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There will be 3 SeaWorld Orlando future attractions that will drastically change the vacationers’ reception or opinion to the water park. Included in the three are huge sea turtle exhibit plus a domed 3D auditorium, a close encounter with penguins, and a very ambitious expansion of a section-full of various shops and rides.

TurtleTrek: An Exploration of Sea Turtles

TurtleTrek is a huge aquarium of sea turtles and manatees that will captivate visitors, and will put forth an imagination that every tourist is underwater with these friendly animals. Eventually, visitors will take a gaze and be educated on a movie about the odyssey of a sea turtle, and its struggle to cope with the conflicts that it will encounter.

The movie “SeaWorld: The Incredible Journey” will be shown in a 3-D format and in 360 degrees. The film hopes to be successful in their advocacy to save not only a sea turtle, but every creature that are endangered. TurtleTrek is anticipated in spring of 2012.

A Swimming Experience at Freshwater Oasis

Next to Turtletrek is an equally anticipated SeaWorld Orlando future attraction: Freshwater Oasis. Living upon its name, this is an astonishing area for relaxation and winding up in the middle of a sunny day.

The Freshwater Oasis is inspired by what you can see in a typical rainforest; it has treetops and other creatures such as otters and marmosets. And it is not your ordinary swimming pool. It offers a wild encounter with the said rare animals. And as you get to this planned attraction, you seem to be swimming in the tropical ambience of Africa or Asia.

Likewise, the Freshwater Oasis will be expected in spring of 2012.

The Spectacular Project: Antarctica—Empire of the Penguin

SeaWorld Orlando will again break a record for the largest single project ever undertaken at the Orlando Park. The Orlando theme park will open Antarctica—Empire of the Penguin this coming spring of 2013.

As the name of the park suggests, the visitors will be “brought” to Antarctica, a cold continent where nobody dared to take a trip for it is the coldest place on earth. The guests will be able to gaze at a penguin’s life, and most especially, to value the excellent beauty of Antarctica. Besides, they will attempt to integrate animal elements to the interactive and innovative rides at the center of the attraction. Around the additions will be several shops and restaurants to choose from.

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