It’s Daytona 500 day again and after the track break up farce of last year, race organizers will be hoping things go a lot more smoothly. The track has been re-paved to such an extent that Nascar Champion Matt Kenseth was heard to remark “I think you could run the whole race on one set […]
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The 67th Annual Osceola County Fair has been in town since 11th February and today marks the final day and your final chance to get along and have some fun. The fair has over 80 daring thrill rides, a fun-filled kiddieland, prize winning games and spectacular shows … there’s something for everyone! The Fair offers […]
Continue reading …It’s that time of year again as Central Florida’s largest spring time consumer event takes center stage for three days with over 500 expert exhibitors in the home improvement industry. Celebrity guests and national experts give demonstrations, tips and pointers for improving your home and garden. This show features Central Florida’s elite contractors from all […]
Continue reading …Busch Gardens’ announced yesterday that the new Cheetah Hunt triple launch roller coaster will be up and running during Memorial Day weekend, along with it’s Cheetah Run exhibit of live cheetahs. I went along yesterday to take a look at the progress so far as Mark Rose, Busch Gardens’ vice president for design and engineering, […]
Continue reading …Universal Orlando Makes Record Profits Thanks to Harry Potter
February 16, 2011 Comments Off on Universal Orlando Makes Record Profits Thanks to Harry PotterGood news for the Orlando area emerged this week as Universal Orlando announced that attendance was up 20%. Universal said Monday it drew 11.2 million visitors in 2010, an increase of nearly 2 million from 2009, as huge crowds descended on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opened last June in the resort’s Islands […]
Continue reading …We’ve been getting quite a lot of rainy cold weather in the last week and visiting the theme parks is never as much fun when conditions are like this. Sure, you can still have a wonderful time but there are other places to go and to see that can bring just as much enjoyment and […]
Continue reading …Today’s my birthday and I’ve just been given a very nice present. Someone just sent me the list of the Top 25 Vacation Rental Pages on Facebook… and we are third on the list! And that’s thanks to all of you that read this blog and follow us on Facebook.com/FloridaLeisure , YouTube.com/FloridaLeisure and Twitter.com/FloridaLeisure. It’s […]
Continue reading …If you’re in Kissimmee over the next few days you’ll want to make note of the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair which opens on February 11 and runs through to 20th at Osceola Heritage Park. This will be the 67th Annual Osceola County Fair and it features over 80 daring thrill rides, a fun-filled […]
Continue reading …Florida Manatees Decide SuperBowl XLV Winner
February 6, 2011 Comments Off on Florida Manatees Decide SuperBowl XLV WinnerThe World Cup had Paul the Octopus, but now American football enthusiasts have their own oracles, Hugh and Buffet, a pair of Super Bowl predicting manatees. Trainers at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida hung posters of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers inside their aquarium for the creatures to choose but […]
Continue reading …SeaWorld parks across the United States will debut an all-new killer whale show this spring and summer, connecting guests to the sea with a new level of energy, excitement and vibrancy as it educates and inspires them to make a difference in this world. “One Ocean” features SeaWorld’s majestic killer whales as ambassadors of the […]
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