Orlando Florida

Thankgiving at Loews Hotels

2009-11-22T03:21:00.000-05:00

Trattoria del Porto

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast in Trattoria del Porto, featuring carving, pasta and dessert stations, champagne and more!

Entertainment includes face painter, balloonist, strolling musicians and Universal Characters.

Adults: $46.00
Children (age 3-12): $23.00
Champagne included in adult price
Children under 3 complimentary

Noon-8pm

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For dining reservations and more information, call 407-503-DINE (3463)
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Islands Dining Room

Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Savor a scrumptious Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring carving stations, sushi and stir fry stations, raw bar, champagne and a dessert extravaganza!

Entertainment includes Universal Characters, face painter, balloon twister and hula dancers.

Adults: $43.95
Children (age 3-12): $17.95
Champagne included in adult price
Children under 3 complimentary

Noon-9pm

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For dining reservations and more information, call 407-503-DINE (3463)____________________________________________________________________________________
The Kitchen

Hard Rock Hotel

Bring the family for a rockin' Thanksgiving Day in The Kitchen featuring carving stations, seafood bar and chef's pasta station, champagne and dessert.

Kids get to meet Universal Characters and the Magic Man! Other entertainment includes face painter and balloon artist.

Adults: $43.95
Children (age 3-12): $17.95
Children under 3 complimentary

Noon-9pm

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For dining reservations and more information, call 407-503-DINE (3463)

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Rosen Hotels

2009-11-22T03:00:00.002-05:00

Rosen Centre/Cafe Gauguin

9840 International Drive

Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch

Buffet Hours: 11:30 am - 6 pm

Price: Adults $39.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $16.95 plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: (407) 996-9840 ext. 3593 recommended, but not required

Extensive Champagne Thanksgiving Day Buffet with unlimited champagne and mimosas featuring traditional favorites such as Tom Turkey, candied sweet yams and cornbread dressing to honey glazed ham and peppered beef to a pasta bar and stations featuring seafoods such as spiced shrimp and smoked salmon, hand-carved meats and breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles. Buffet is topped off with an array of sweet indulgences from pumpkin and mince meat pies to tarts and French pastries to a chocolate fountain. www.rosencentre.com
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Rosen Shingle Creek/Café Osceola

9939 Universal Blvd.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Buffet Hours: Adults $55.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $24.95 plus tax and gratuity, 25% Florida resident’s discount

Price: 11:30am to 7:00 pm

Reservations: (407) 996-9770 recommended, but not required

Extensive Thanksgiving Day Buffet from traditional fare such as roasted turkey and pork tenderloin, truffle butter whipped potatoes, cranberry chutney and roasted pumpkin bisque to California Sushi roll and smoked salmon and bayside shrimp, grilled Caribbean shrimp skewers to a pasta station with spiced pumpkin ravioli and omelets and Belgium waffles. Finale includes an extravaganza of desserts including a chocolate fountain and pastries, muffins and breads from award-winning pasty chef David Ramirez and his team. www.rosenshinglecreek.com

Thanksgiving Holiday at Rosen Plaza Café Matisse

2009-11-21T03:57:00.001-05:00

Rosen Plaza/Café Matisse

9700 International Drive

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Buffet Hours: 11:00 am - 8 pm

Price: Adults $31.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $15.95 plus tax and gratuity;

Bring in this listing for $3 off each adult

Reservations: (407) 996-0256 recommended, but not required

Grand Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet featuring a traditional hot buffet of Mom’s favorites such as sliced roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, sausage cornbread dressing, sweet potato cakes, holiday pot roast with pan gravy, Virginia ham basted in brown sugar and serving stations with seafood selections, chilled salads and antipastos, soups, a fruit and granola bar and extensive dessert station with pumpkin pie and pumpkin pound cake, NY cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake. For parties of six or more, the restaurant offers their traditional turkey carved tableside. rosenplaza.com/specials/thanksgiving_2008.asp

Light Up UCF November 20 – January 8

2009-11-20T05:00:00.002-05:00

Yes, there is ice skating in Central Florida—this Friday, November 20, Light Up UCF kicks off 50 nights of music, lights and ice. Orlando’s largest outdoor ice rink will be open to public skating and private parties.

Highlights of Light Up UCF include an ice skating with skate rental included with the purchase of a skating ticket. Visitors can also climb up to the top of Mt. Glide and slide down a 100 ft. ice luge. The University of Central Florida campus will be bathed in the warm glow of Christmas lights every night at 7:00 p.m. with 75,000 twinkling lights pulsing in time to everyone’s favorite holiday tunes.

Want to see your favorite Christmas movies outdoors? Light Up UCF includes a holiday film festival on a two-story screen. Some of the films include Home Alone, The Santa Clause, A Christmas Story, Elf, and many more. Other attractions include live performances by the UCF Knights marching band, the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes (tickets for the performance at the UCF Arena must be purchased separately) plus a ferris wheel and carousel ride sponsored by McDonald’s.

For a full schedule and ticket prices, visit Lightupucf.com.

Highland Manor Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet

2009-11-19T10:39:00.000-05:00

Highland Manor Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

604 East Main Street, Apopka, Fla 32703

Join friends and family for a savory, southern style Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet at Highland Manor. The menu features favorites from maple brined turkey and pineapple glazed ham to highland cornbread stuffing, roasted pumpkin and chestnut soup and mashed sweet potatoes topped with roasted apples. An assortment of sweet temptations are available for dessert such as sticky buns with pecans or pumpkin and sweet potato pies. Reservations recommended, but not required. www.highlandmanorapopka.com

Price: Adults $30, children ages 5-12 $15 and children under 5 are free. Add unlimited mimosas for $5 or Bloody Mary’s for $10.

Celebrating the 2009 Holiday Season

2009-11-18T02:47:00.002-05:00

Celebration Suites at Old Town wants to share one of Orlando’s secrets with you: Almost all of the holiday festivities in Orlando have already begun! Don’t wait until the last minute to book your holiday vacation. Stay earlier and beat the crowds! The Orlando weather provides the perfect holiday escape for your family, friends or group.

Gaylord Palms’ ICE! is already underway, and only one mile away from your spacious and affordable suite when you stay at Celebration Suites at Old Town. Less than two miles away, Walt Disney World Resort is already celebrating the holidays with The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. With complimentary transportation provided from Celebration Suites to all of the major Orlando theme parks, why not get in on the fun a bit earlier this year?

Celebration Suites offers suites that sleep up to six people from just $42.95 per night that are conveniently located next door to the Old Town amusement complex. This hotel is home to two heated pools, a fitness studio, volleyball court, basketball court, game room, and playground. Room service is provided by Tex Mex Express and Flipper’s Pizza, and with the wide selection of shopping, dining, rides and nightlife next door, this hotel will quickly become your family’s favorite holiday destination! Celebration Suites Reservations

Orlando Museum of Art Festival of Trees

2009-11-17T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Festival of Trees 2009 at the Orlando Museum of Art, an annual holiday event since 1986, continues this week through Sunday, November 22. The Festival of Trees is orchestrated by the Council of 101 to benefit the Orlando Museum of Art. For nine days in November, the museum is transformed into a winter wonderland, with professionally decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses (more like gingerbread communities, in some cases) which are available for purchase.

Annual highlights include the Gingerbread Village, Toyland Town and Christmas Village. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, shoppers can get a jump start on their Christmas shopping at the Holiday Boutique and Holiday Garden, and all visitors can enjoy live entertainment provided by local area choirs, schools, dance groups, orchestras, a caroling company, a ballet company and individual performers. The Festival Café will also be open for lunch or refreshments.

The Festival of Trees 2009 is presented by PNC Bank from Saturday, November 14 throught Sunday, November 22. The hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 and Saturday, November 21. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 3 – 11.

Celebrity chef charity event at Ritz Carlton Orlando on Dec. 3

2009-11-16T05:00:00.000-05:00

The late Jerome Girardot (1978 – 2009) is best remembered by his friends, family and fellow chocolatiers as saying, “Anything you can see or imagine I can create in chocolate.” To honor Girardot’s legacy to the culinary world, the Jerome Girardot Fund is hosting A Night of Extreme Taste, which will be held at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, FL on Dec. 3, 2009.

Proceeds of the event will establish a fund for Jerome’s young children, ensuring their education as they grow. Tickets are available online and group table reservations and special room rates are available.

The nonprofit fund is hosting unique events in three exciting cities: Orlando, Chicago and Washington D.C. Each event will feature more than 24 celebrity chefs who will recreate some of their most famous dishes for guests to savor, complemented by fine wine and spirits. The grand dessert buffet will be prepared by some of the nation’s most talented pastry chefs. Every guest will receive a box of chocolate truffles, exclusively created by four of the industry’s most renowned chocolatiers, which includes Robert J. Ciborowski, executive chef for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort; Norman Van Aken, who oversees “Norman’s” at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando; Sean Woods, Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando; Mark Beaupre, Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef at the JW Marriott Orlando and many more.

For additional information, please send an email to the Jerome Girardot Fund, or visit the organization’s Web site at http://www.jeromegirardotfund.com/.

Past & Present Styles of Fashion for the Holidays at Highland Manor Apopka

2009-11-15T04:02:00.000-05:00

Sun, Dec. 6, 2009

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka ReStore presents its "Past & Present Styles of Fashion for the Holidays" held at Highland Manor Apopka.

Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, fashion and fun while helping raise funds for the ReStore. The show will feature three local boutiques, Em’z on 5th, The Secret Garden and Formally Yours. Shop the sponsors before the show from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fashion show runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Individual tickets are $35 per person and include lunch. Corporate tables seating 10 people are available for $500 which includes lunch and two glasses of wine per person. RSVP is required. For tickets and more information, call 407-880-8852 or 352-348-2404 or visit www.habitatapopkafl.org

Polk County Toys for Tots Drive at Fantasy of Flight

2009-11-14T03:00:00.002-05:00

Fantasy of Flight is pleased to participate in Polk County's Toys for Tots toy drive. The attraction is offering each guest who donates a new, unwrapped toy $8 off a full-priced admission ticket (adult $29.95 or child ages 6-15 $14.95) or an annual pass (adult $69.95 or child ages 6-15 $39.95 ) for each donation, Mon., Nov. 9 – Sun., Dec. 13, 2009.

The donated toys must be presented at the attraction’s admissions counter to qualify for the discount. Not valid with any other offers, discounts or promotions. The Toys for Tots Train will be on display at Fantasy of Flight from Sun., Nov. 22 – Wed., Dec. 2, 2009. (Display schedule subject to change.) For more details, visit www.fantasyofflight.com or call 863-984-3500.

The Princess and the Frog riverboat celebration

2009-11-13T05:00:00.001-05:00

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park is putting on the finishing touches on the Liberty Square Riverboat, an authentic three-tiered paddlewheel steamship that circles the Magic Kingdom lagoon with a scenic half-mile tour of Frontierland, Liberty Square and Tom Sawyer island. In preparation for the upcoming animated film, The Princess and the Frog, the Liberty Square Riverboat is celebrating New Orleans style.

You don’t have to ride the riverboat to appreciate the colorful Mardi Gras inspired costumes and traditional Dixieland jazz that are a part of this musical celebration. With The Princess and the Frog premiering in theaters everywhere on December 11, there are sure to be more Princess Tiana sightings at the Magic Kingdom, as well as other areas of Walt Disney World.

Sea World Orlando Tickets

2009-11-12T14:17:00.003-05:00

This holiday season, families and friends can celebrate the holidays like never before at SeaWorld Orlando. Guests can take an exciting trip to the North Pole aboard The Polar Express Experience. Plus, enjoy three all-new shows:

• Winter Wonderland on Ice, an ice-skating spectacular
• Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas, a holiday-themed comedy
• A Sesame Street Christmas, even the little ones can celebrate the spirit of the season with Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street friends

More Seaworld Orlando Vacation Packages

Florida Golf Vacation Deals

2009-11-11T12:35:00.003-05:00

Still haven't found that ideal gift for the golfer in your life? Here's one you can be sure they'll appreciate.

Spend more time golfing and less time shopping! Give the golfers in your life the gift they really want. It's easy, quick -- and you know they'll like it! Certificates are valid for two years and you choose the amount you wish to spend.

Recipients choose their favorite Florida golf course. Certificates can be applied to tee time only bookings or complete packages with lodging.

Click here to find more about your Florida Golf Vacation Deals

Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando

2009-11-10T07:36:00.003-05:00

Join celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna at SeaWorld for a fantastic weekend on the wild side during one of his exclusive park visits November 21 and 22. Enjoy Jungle Jack's exciting shows featuring amazing animals from all over the world at 1:15 P.M. and 3:15 P.M. In addition, Breakfast with Jack Hanna is another opportunity to get up close with Jack's furry friends. To book your reservation for Breakfast with Jack Hanna, visit Sea World Orlando

Starting November 13, take a trip aboard The Polar Express Experience as the park’s Wild Arctic exhibit transforms into the fabled Santa Town, taking guests on a magical adventure to the North Pole.

Princess Tiana parade at Magic Kingdom

2009-11-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

There’s a new Disney Princess in town—and visitors to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom are getting a sneak peak of Princess Tiana this month as Disney prepares to premiere The Princess and the Frog during the holiday season. The Princess and the Frog will be in limited release in New York and Los Angeles on November 25 and in theaters everywhere on December 11.

Visitors in the Liberty Square area of Magic Kingdom can watch an old fashioned New Orleans style parade featuring Tiana from the steps of the Liberty Tree Tavern, with a character meet and greet after the parade located right behind the Christmas Shop (times may vary from day to day). And of course, there is always a chance to find merchandise for Tiana and all of the other Disney Princesses at any of the Disney World gift shops.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

2009-11-08T05:00:00.002-05:00

There’s always something going on at Magic Kingdom during the holidays, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special after-hours event that guests can enjoy after the park officially closes. There is a separate admission for Mickey’s Very Merry ($50 for adults, $53 for children ages 3 – 11) but discounts are available for advance ticket purchases on select nights.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party features the enchanted Castle Dream Lights on the iconic Cinderella Castle, Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself, an exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, live entertainment featuring Disney Characters, meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom theme park with some of your favorite Disney Characters, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and Main Street becomes one of the few places in Florida to watch snow fall.

The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on the following dates in 2009:
· November 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
· December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18

To purchase tickets for Mickey’s Merry Christmas Party order online or call (407) WDISNEY (934-7639). Tickets may be purchased in advance and the event can sell out. Standard Magic Kingdom theme park admission tickets will not allow Guests to attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Aloha Friday at Loews Royal Pacific Resort set for November 20

2009-11-07T02:52:00.003-05:00

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando's 'Aloha Friday' will feature Skylyne 407 performing funk, dance, R&B, classic rock and beach & island favorites. Aloha Friday is Loews Royal Pacific Resort's special party.

Kick back and relax in a tropical paradise and celebrate the weekend in your favorite Hawaiian shirt or dress!An Aloha Friday ticket includes: a taste of the islands from Loews Royal Pacific Resort & Emeril's Tchoup Chop, tropical drinks, beer and wine, gourmet coffee, lei greeting and more.

Aloha Friday is a 21 and older event and it takes place on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Wantilan Luau Pavilion Loews Royal Pacific Resort is located at Universal Orlando 6300 Hollywood Way Orlando, Florida 32819 .

Advance purchase online: $25Day of the event, at the door: $35Log onto LoewsHotels.Tix.com to buy tickets.For more information, call 407-503-3200.
Free self-parking or $5 valet parking

Third annual Roar n Soar at Fantasy of Flight

2009-11-06T05:00:00.002-05:00

Look to the skies this weekend; Fantasy of Flight is hosting its third annual Roar ‘n Soar two-day extravaganza, featuring some of the world’s finest classic land, sea, and air racing machines. The fast-paced festival takes place on the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m.

During the event, daring pilots will throttle up and take off for exhilarating aerial maneuvers in airplanes from the "World's Greatest Aircraft Collection." Other demonstrations and competitions include a timed slalom event for drivers; extreme sport cycling demonstrations; classic race boats and gasoline- and nitro/methane-powered radio-control model boats on Lake Agnes; and high-speed radio controlled aircraft and powered paragliders soaring across the sky.

In addition to food served up by Ker’s WingHouse restaurants and Cold Stone Creamery, Homefront Hugs USA will be at the event, enlisting volunteers and creating a workstation where they will prepare the care packages to ship to the troops. Children are invited to create cards for the packages at an on-site "creation station." And to further benefit the cause, Fantasy of Flight will provide Roar n' Soar guests with a $5 discount if they bring at least one select item to donate (with a limit of one discount per person, not to be combined with any other offers or discounts): bulk package of beef jerky, multi-packs of chewing gum, packages of note cards, packages of protein bars, multi-packs of canned fruit or a $20 AT&T prepaid phone card.

Located between Orlando and Tampa in Polk City, FL, Fantasy of Flight is located right off of Interstate 4 in Polk County. It is best known as a place where vintage aircrafts are restored to flyable condition.

Thanksgiving Invitation

2009-11-05T03:03:00.002-05:00

Celebration Suites at Old Town is already preparing for this Thanksgiving Holiday in Central Florida! Bring the entire family to enjoy Florida’s beautifully mild weather and be in the center of the excitement this holiday weekend. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance of the suites that are serving traditional Thanksgiving dinners. Tex Mex Express, a great restaurant located on site, is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for only $9.95. For more information on restaurants, the hotel staff in the lobby or the concierge desk would be happy to help.

For a more at-home feeling, don’t forget that this hotel offers one and two-bedroom suites that all feature full eat-in kitchens. Better yet, you don’t even have to cook! With a Publix grocery store right across the street, fully-cooked Thanksgiving dinners can be purchased the day before and enjoyed in your suite.

Celebration Suites is located within 10 miles of all of Orlando’s top shopping destinations, so why stay at home for the Day-After-Thanksgiving sales? Old Town offers 75 specialty shops right next door for truly unique and unforgettable holiday gifts. Plus, all of Orlando’s major outlet malls are featuring Midnight Madness sales on November 27th this year. Complimentary transportation to the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is provided for guests at the suites.

Celebration Suites would be happy to help guests make the most of this special holiday. Suites that sleep up to 10 people are available upon request, but subject to availability. Start a new tradition this year with Celebration Suites!

Get three months free with a Florida resident Disney pass

2009-11-04T05:00:00.001-05:00

Before the holidays bring more tourists to Orlando, Florida residents can still take advantage of a 15 month pass to the Walt Disney World theme parks. Florida residents who buy a Disney Florida Resident Annual, Premium Annual, or Seasonal Pass can get 15 months for the price of 12—that’s 3 extra months free!

This deal includes Passholder perks like Disney Resort hotel offers, merchandise discounts and exclusive Passholder events. For Seasonal Pass holders, certain blockout dates apply. This offer is not valid on Epcot After 4 Annual Pass. Proof of Florida Residency is required, and any additional activities/events at Walt Disney World are separately priced. The pass is valid for 15 months from date of issuance, is nontransferable and must be purchased by 12/31/09.

To purchase a Florida Resident pass, visit the Walt Disney World Web site.

Walk the Walk and change the world.

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Come walk the walk on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 11 am at Lake Eola Park, Orlando, Florida. Participate in this year’s Partnership Walk 2009 and help the process of collecting sponsors.

100 % of the funds raised at Partnership Walk transform the lives of people in Africa and Asia through the Foundation’s projects in the areas of health, education, rural development, civil society and the environment.

Here are a few examples of the incredible impact your money can make:

$25 is equivalent to the cost of producing one month’s supply of training materials for an education program in Kenya

$75 is equivalent to the yearly salary of a village health worker in India

$100 is equivalent to the cost of providing equipment in a maternity hut in India or the cost of an early childhood education center in a Pakistani classroom

$500 is equivalent to the cost of constructing a well or building a shelter for a family in Afghanistan. Please visit the donation web page by clicking the link below and help reach the fund raising goal. Together we can make a real difference! Many thanks, Issa and Nasim Kassam.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.

Saturday Night Movies at the Manor: "UP"

2009-11-03T15:03:00.002-05:00

Every Saturday, come out and join Highland Manor Apopka for Saturday Night Movies on the restaurant's plush lawn. Arrive at dusk and don’t forget to grab a blanket or a chair. Delicious snacks under $5 are available for purchase including burgers, hot dogs, pastries and s’mores, as well as sodas, beer and wine. In case of rain, all screenings will be held in the Highland Manor Chapel. Upcoming screenings: 11/7 UP, 11/14 Hook, 11/21 Shrek, 11/28 Night at the Museum.

The event is FREE and for more information please visit their website www.highlandmanorapopka.com

Orlando golf tournaments

2009-11-03T03:07:00.003-05:00

The Sixth Annual B-CU/FAMU O.C.A.C. Golf Classic, a major fundraiser designed to help the Orange County Alumni Chapters Scholarship Funds of both Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, will again be held this year at the highly-acclaimed Shingle Creek Golf Club on Fri., Nov. 20, beginning at 8 a.m.

The sixth annual event is presented by the Harris Rosen Foundation and the two college alumni chapters and is one of the most sought after and popular African-American golf classics in the Orlando area. Fifty FAMU and fifty-two B-CU students have received scholarships funded by the tournament since its inception.

The Tournament begins with a continental breakfast and warm-up on the driving range from 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. The Classic then tees off at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Following completion of the round, there will be an awards luncheon from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

“This will be a sensational day of golf and a magnificent day of fund-raising,” says Dave Scott, Director of Golf at Shingle Creek Golf Club. “We are again honored to host and to be a title sponsor of this prestigious event and recognize the benefits it provides to those colleges and charities that are associated with it.”

Individual and Foursome Packages are still available. The Individual Player Package, which costs $125, includes a goodie bag full of brand name products, continental breakfast, refreshments during the round and one admission to the Awards Luncheon. The Foursome Package, which costs $450, includes the same components as the Individual Player Package, but for four people. A maximum of 144 players will tee it up.

Corporate and individual hole sponsorships are still available.

For more information on the B-CU/FAMU O.C.A.C. Golf Classic contact Janice Abrew, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, (407) 996-6715. For more information, visit www.BCUFAMUGolfClassic.com.

Rated a Golf Digest four star “Best Places to “Play,” Shingle Creek Golf Club is located at 9939 Universal Blvd., just off exit 2 of the Bee Line Expressway (S.R. 528). The David Harman designed 18-hole, 7,228 yard championship course features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek. Shingle Creek Golf Club features a state-of-the-art practice facility, the award-winning Brad Brewer Golf Academy, a world-class clubhouse, golf carts with GPS yardage system, complimentary valet parking, full-service golf shop, and club and shoe rentals.

For more information about the Shingle Creek Golf Club and the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, please visit www.rosenshinglecreek.com or call (866) 996-9933. For Rosen Shingle Creek, please visit www.rosencentre.com or call (866) 996-6338. For information about other Rosen properties, please visit www.rosenhotels.com.

Typhoon Lagoon closed for refurbishment in November and December

2009-11-02T05:00:00.001-05:00

Starting November 1, 2009 Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed for annual refurbishments until January 10, 2010. Blizzard Beach will remain open during this time and close down temporarily for winter refurbishments when Typhoon Lagoon reopens.

During the cooler winter months, Walt Disney World always keeps one of the waterparks open while shutting down the other for approximately two months for annual maintenance. Typhoon Lagoon is located close to Downtown Disney and Blizzard Beach is in the Animal Kingdom area of the resort.

Orlando has been experiencing an unseasonably hot autumn this year, so a trip to an outdoor waterpark in November might actually be a refreshing change of pace for Orlando visitors, especially those from “Up North” who have already pulled out their heavy sweaters and winter jackets for the season.

Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Afternoon Tea Party

2009-11-01T02:01:00.002-05:00

Rosen Shingle Creek's Second Annual "Sugar Plum Fairy Afternoon Tea Party"

Sun., Dec. 6 - 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

Open to the general public and hotel guests. $25 adult, $18 child (ages 6 and under), plus tax.
Yes, Reservations suggested. Call 407 996-9770.

Join Rosen Shingle Creek's Second Annual " "Sugar Plum Fairy Afternoon Tea Party." Little ones and those young at heart are invited to an afternoon of entertainment and delectable treats at an English style tea party.

The party includes live entertainment, a meet and greet the Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters from the Nutcracker for holiday photos and autographs and scrumptious English style tea sandwiches and imported teas, lemonade and fabulous desserts from our award-winning culinary team. Complimentary photo, tea and treats, hats, boas and beads included in the price of a tea party ticket. For more information please call 407-996-9939