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 Grand showcase for Talented Students |
6050 Universal Boulevard Hard Rock Live, Universal Studios (Venue) Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 800 243 4365 (Organizer) http://www.allamericanmusicfes... |
One of the oldest and most respected music competitions in Orlando, the All American Music Festival is more than two decades old. Held at Hard Rock Live in the Universal Studios, this fest features musicians from near and far. What makes the event stand out is that all the performers are students! Various solo artistes, marching and jazz bands, dance troupes and choirs, all compete at this award winning festival. A USD1000 scholarship awaits one lucky high school senior who has decided on opting for a music major. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not just cartoons |
8001 International Drive Wyndham Orlando Resort (Venue) Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 351 2420 (Venue) http://www.animefestivalorland... |
If you are a fan of the unique Japanese animations and of their culture, then head down to Orlando's Anime Festival. Catch Fan Films, a music video contest, karaoke competitions and more; all Anime centric of course! If you dress up in a unique Anime costume or like a famous movie star, you even get to walk the red carpet along with the honored filmmakers! Go get your fill of these distinctive Japanese animated beings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Food & Live Music |
Sea World, 7007 Seaworld Drive Orlando, FL 32821 United States +1 407 363 2259 / +1 800 327 2424 http://www.seaworld.com/ |
This is a delicious BBQ buffet with noisy, fast racing cars, boats and a variety of activities, as well as rib-eating contests. Concerts and dancing make up this two-day bonanza. Educational and entertaining, guests get a close up look at some of the world's fastest hydroplanes and show cars. This is a fun-filled event for the whole family. See website's "What's Happening" section for yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Jack of Diamonds |
700 South Victory Lane Lake Buena Vista Orlando, FL 34747 United States +1 407 939 4263 (GAME) |
A premier venue for spring training baseball, this place is one of the larger and flashier ones. Formerly known as Cracker Jack Stadium, the ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex boasts of a seating capacity of 9,500. Despite its size, spectators are never too far from the action, though the seating can get a bit confining. Open-air luxury seats are also available. It is the spring training home of teams such as the Atlanta Braves and hosts regular season MLB games. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Be A Sport |
Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista Orlando, FL 32830 United States +1 407 363 6600 / +1 407 363 6262 http://dwws.disney.go.com |
This multi-million dollar sports complex sprawling across 200 acres can host more than 30 different types of sports, from aerobics to wrestling. It has hosted a broad spectrum of athletes, ranging from youth league competitors to leisure-time amateurs, seniors to college teams and professionals. The spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, this multi-purpose complex even has a Speedway for auto-racing. You can test your endurance at the Multi-Sports Experience facility and then head for the All-Star Cafe where you'll find memorabilia, an interactive game room and delicious food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Act Locally, Feast Globally |
Epcot Reedy Creek Improvement District Orlando, FL 32830 United States +1 407 939 3463 http://disneyworld.disney.go.c... |
Every fall, for a succession of weeks, Epcot plays host to this epic celebration of epicurean delights. Eat your way around the globe, feasting on specialties from locales as exotic as Ireland, Spain, Russia, Australia, Italy and South Africa. Note that each region also offers a representative selection of wines with which you can wash down your meal. See website for video and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Screams & Scares Abound |
8001 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 954 258 7852 http://www.freakshowfilmfest.com/ |
This three-day festival takes place during the annual SCREAMFEST Horror Convention at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Each year it showcases the newest and scariest submissions from both well-known and rising independent horror filmmakers. The festival ends with an awards ceremony that includes categories such as Best Florida Horror Film, Best FX Makeup, and the Audience Choice Award. As the festival (and the convention in general) anticipates attendance rates to be in the thousands, be sure to check the website for film schedules and ticket prices as early as possible. Parents please note that the festival is not open to anyone under the age of 17. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual fright fest at Universal Studios |
1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, FL 32809 United States +1 407 363 8000 / +1 888 837 2273 (toll free) http://themeparks.universalstu... |
Eeeekkk...is there any holiday more entertaining than Halloween when things that go bump in the night actually go bump in the night?! That's more or less what goes on here at Universal Studios' Island of Adventure, when the witching day rolls around and the fertile imaginations of folks who really know how to put a scare in you go into gear. No costumes allowed, and note that this event is really scary and probably not appropriate for very young children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Do Business in Style |
9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 United States +1 407 685 9800 / +1 800 345 9845 http://www.orlandoconvention.com/ |
There's lots on offer for the business traveler in the bustling city of Orlando. Whether you want to attend events or hold your own, The Orange County Convention Center is the perfect choice. Ideal for trade shows, conventions, meetings and fairs, it meets all the needs of the business traveler. Equipped with the most modern facilities, its service is also of the highest quality. The centre boasts of lecture rooms, an auditorium, a business centre as well as dining rooms. It has a unique program for encouraging its employees to perform well. A guest who receives outstanding service may reward the employee with a courtesy coin. Every quarter, those employees who have earned a certain amount of coins, can win several prizes. Most impressive though is the fact that not a dime of tax payers' money has been used for this government-run state-of-the-art centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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