Orlando Events - Part 39

Eli Manning heads to Disney World

February 6, 2012 Comments Off

Eli Manning is coming to Disney World. After leading his Giants team to a come-from-behind 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, Manning is keeping the time honored tradition of visiting Orlando the day after the championship game victory. In the celebratory moments after his team captured the National Football League […]

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Big Finish For Mecum Auto Auction

January 28, 2012 Comments Off

The Mecum Auction in Kissimmee comes to a close this weekend and judging from the results of the last four days, we can expect a big finish to the event as some of the most valuable automobiles on the planet come under the auction block over the weekend. At 2pm to 3pm today, NASCAR driver […]

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Mecum Auto Auction Starts in Kissimmee Today

January 24, 2012 Comments Off

The world’s largest auto auction begins at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee today and runs through to Sunday 29th 2012. In that time, some 2100 vehicles will have passed through the auction block and sales will probably exceed $50 million! The Mecum Auction is an event that has grown from a small regional event in […]

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Military Charities To Benefit From Custom Motorcycle Auction

January 22, 2012 Comments Off

Military charities Welcome Back Veterans and the American Freedom Foundation will benefit at the Mecum Auction as two custom motorcycles go under the hammer. The MLB Stars and Stripes – a 2011 Bourget Radius Python 330 Super Stretch Chopper (Lot W195) – will cross the auction block on Wed., Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Designed […]

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NASCAR Driver Ken Schrader To Sign Autographs at Mecum Kissimmee

January 21, 2012 Comments Off

NASCAR driver Ken Schrader will sign autographs on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. during the annual Mecum Kissimmee Auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. More than 2,000 collector cars will cross the block at Mecum’s six-day Kissimmee auction Jan. 24-29, including the 2011 Federated Auto Parts 300 Pace Car – a 2010 […]

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Mecum Kissimmee Auction Starts 24 January

January 20, 2012 Comments Off

The annual Mecum Kissimmee Auction will kick off next week at Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee and the 2012 auction season is a big one for Mecum as they celebrate 25 years in business. This years auction will feature close to 2,000 collector cars crossing the auction block from Jan. 24 thru Jan 29, and as […]

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Obama’s Visit To Orlando – What To Expect

January 19, 2012 Comments Off

In the next hour President Obama will arrive in Orlando. He will make his way to Walt Disney World where he will make a speech to Cast Members and his remarks are not open to the public. In fact, an invitation is required and he will discuss ways to boost tourism and travel and other […]

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It’s That Time of Year … Orlando Convention Center Gets Busy!

January 10, 2012 Comments Off

It’s that time of year again as over the next few weeks convention after convention comes to Orlando! Starting this week the Surf Expo hits town from 14th to 16th January and it’s a show that brings together some of the top people in that industry. The Surf Expo is held twice a year, in […]

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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Starts Today

January 5, 2012 Comments Off

More than 56,000 runners, including Reality TV stars and wounded military veterans, will be at the happiest place on earth this weekend for the Walt Disney World Marathon. The 56,000 total runners, a new Disney marathon record, includes more than 26,500 registered runners for the half marathon, 16,500 for the marathon and 8,000 for the […]

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