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REO Speedwagon takes the stage at SeaWorld Orlando


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 6:04 p.m.
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One of the most iconic and hardest-working bands in rock ‘n’ roll – REO Speedwagon takes the stage this Saturday, February 26 at SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew & BBQ, Central Florida’s can’t-miss BBQ festival and concert series ... Bands, Brew & BBQ is back and bigger than ever with more BBQ, more brews and the best in classic rock and country ... Country music’s up-and-comer, Josh Turner, performs on Saturday, March 5 in the final concert of the series ... Bands, Brew & BBQ is

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Fantasyland makeover gets a makeover


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
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The largest expansion ever at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is getting a readjustment from the original project scope—Disney’s princesses will still be an important part of the new Fantasyland but there will be more emphasis on attractions that both boys and girls would enjoy. The Fantasyland expansion will double the area’s size and is slated for completion by 2013 ... The Disney Princesses will still be well represented with attractions featuring Disney princesses Ariel and Belle,

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Get ready for Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.
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Spring arrives early at Walt Disney World Resort when the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival opens March 2 with new Disney character topiaries, sweeping beds of floral color, am expanded Bambi's Butterfly House and weekend Flower Power concerts performed by pop hit makers ... The festival, which also features seminars by celebrity and Disney gardeners, continues through May 15 ...

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Orlando entertainment: Blue Man Group


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
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As seen on TV--and only a handful of cities across the nation--Blue Man Group continues to have an open-ended engagement at Universal Studios Orlando CityWalk. Tickets are available through the Universal Orlando website. No extra theme park admission is required to attend Blue Man Group performances although parking ranges from $15 - $20 ... A combination of multimedia and inventive percussive instrumentation, the three-man cast of Blue Man Group remain silent and in character as long as they

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Disney: Reserve ride times from home


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Walt Disney World is introducing a way for future guests at the theme park to reserve ride times from their home computers and bypass hotel check-in desks once at the resort, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs said the company Is looking at multiple ways to streamline guest experiences to make theme park trips easier.Burbank, Calif.-based Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) operates the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in

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New home for Southern Fried Sunday — at Will’s Pub


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 8:22 p.m.

It’s a tradition that’s too valuable to die, so here’s welcome news that Southern Fried Sunday will be returning on March 20 in its new home at Will’s Pub.“Southern Fried Sunday (SFS) is thrilled to continue the Orlando tradition at one of the area’s best independent music venues,” organizer Jessica Pawli said in announcing in [ ... ] ...

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ESPN The Weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort.


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
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ESPN THE WEEKEND FUN: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (center) drives to the basket as New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (second from right) runs behind him during an impromptu game of 'two-on-two' basketball at ESPN The Weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. Dates in 2011: March 4-6 ...

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Dateline Disney March-April 2011


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

  ... In this edition: ... Disney’s Hollywood Studios:  Jake and the Never Land Pirates are landing March 4; 'Mike & Mike' host ESPN The Weekend March 4-6 Epcot: HGTV celebrities, 'Toy Story 3' characters add to the fun of 18th Flower & Garden Festival; Festival Center features daily lineup of experts; Flower Power lineup includes two newcomers ... Disney Sports: Atlanta Braves play 18 'Grapefruit League' games at Champion Stadium this spring ... Disney's Dreamers Academy: 2011 class

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HOOPIN’ AND HOLLERIN’: Three members of the Harlem Globetrotters perform at the 2010 ESPN The Weekend. The


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
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HOOPIN’ AND HOLLERIN’: Three members of the Harlem Globetrotters perform at the 2010 ESPN The Weekend. The three-day sports festival held annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios features world-class athletes and popular ESPN personalities. The 2011 dates are March 4-6 ...

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COMING TO YOU LIVE: Baseball Tonight’s Karl Ravech interviews New York Yankees all-star C.C. Sabathia as a part of ESPN’s live programming at ESPN The Weekend.


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
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COMING TO YOU LIVE: Baseball Tonight’s Karl Ravech interviews New York Yankees all-star C.C. Sabathia as a part of ESPN’s live programming at ESPN The Weekend. The three-day sports festival held annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios features world-class athletes and popular ESPN personalities. Dates in 2011: March 4-6 ...

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