Even though students are just getting back to the classroom, Central Florida’s newest theme park LEGOLAND® Florida has gotten its marks by the toughest critics – the Kids! Scheduled to open to the public on October 15, LEGOLAND has more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all geared toward families with children ages 2-12. Last […]
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Orlando City Coast To USL PRO Final
August 27, 2011 Comments Off on Orlando City Coast To USL PRO FinalOrlando secured their first appearance in the USL PRO’s championship match by defeating the Richmond Kickers 3-0 in the American Division Championship match at the Florida Citrus Bowl tonight. 8,304 fans packed the Citrus Bowl as they watched their team put in a superb performance that really should have seen them score more than the […]
Continue reading …311 Pound Elephant Welcomed To Disney’s Animal Kingdom
August 27, 2011 Comments Off on 311 Pound Elephant Welcomed To Disney’s Animal KingdomThe elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom got just a little larger with the birth of a baby calf. Weighing 311 pounds, the male African elephant was welcomed into the group by his mother Vasha, 10 herd members and a team of animal care professionals assisting with the birth. The 25-year-old mother delivered the herd’s […]
Continue reading …Orlando City v Richmond Kickers Do Battle in USL PRO Championship Semi-Final
August 26, 2011 Comments Off on Orlando City v Richmond Kickers Do Battle in USL PRO Championship Semi-FinalOrlando City sits just two wins from glory and a USL PRO championship, but before the Lions can hoist the trophy they must defeat the Richmond Kickers in Saturday’s Semifinal. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm and there are still tickets available for what is sure to be an evening of high drama at Orlando’s […]
Continue reading …More Magic For Orlando Golfers As Walt Disney World Links Up With Arnold Palmer Golf Management
August 25, 2011 Comments Off on More Magic For Orlando Golfers As Walt Disney World Links Up With Arnold Palmer Golf ManagementWalt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management have signed a 20-year strategic alliance to create even more magic for Disney golfers. Beginning Sept. 25, Arnold Palmer Golf Management will operate, manage, maintain and help promote all five Disney courses including Disney’s Palm and Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, Osprey Ridge and Oak Trail golf […]
Continue reading …Give Kids The World Receives Large Donation From Golf Channel
August 24, 2011 Comments Off on Give Kids The World Receives Large Donation From Golf ChannelGood news for Give Kids The World (GKTW) yesterday as they were the recipient of more than $30,000 from The Golf Channel Am Tour (GCAT). More than 5,000 GCAT members from the 2011 season made donations that were collected from participants at the GCAT 25, two-day “Major Championships” from the 2011 season and from the […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Win Epic Play Off Game
August 21, 2011 Comments Off on Orlando City Win Epic Play Off GameIn one of the most exciting matches of the 2011 season, Orlando City defeated the Charleston Battery 3-1 in extra time in front of a raucous 7,609 fans at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Marking the first win for the club in the play offs, the Lions now advance to the American Division Championship against the […]
Continue reading …Play Off Day for Orlando City Soccer
August 20, 2011 Comments Off on Play Off Day for Orlando City SoccerThe Orlando City Lions already hold the USL PRO regular season title, but the season isn’t over yet. This evening, City clashes with Charleston in the opening round of the 2011 USL PRO Playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm at the Citrus Bowl and it promises to be an exciting game as the winner […]
Continue reading …Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Impersonators & Tribute Artists
August 19, 2011 Comments Off on Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Impersonators & Tribute ArtistsIf you’re in Orlando over the next couple of days you have the chance to mix with President Obama, President Bush, President Clinton, Sarah Palin, Angelina Jolie, Jack Nicholson, Tiger Woods, Jack Sparrow, Hugh Hefner, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Bret Michaels, Dolly Parton, Austin Powers, Snoop Dogg, KISS and a whole host of other […]
Continue reading …In recent weeks this blog seems to have been overtaken by some of the great things happening to the City of Orlando by their USL PRO League winners Orlando City Soccer Club. Today is no exception and while we love to report on some of the other things happening in Orlando, the soccer club is […]
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