Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is not for the faint of hearts and this year it is sure to scare. Be prepared to “Face your deepest fears as Bloody Mary brings history’s most terrifying urban legends to life. There’s nowhere you’re safe in the most immersive horror experience ever.” With that kind warning, go at your own risk. This year there will be more scare zones than ever before including the Asylum in Wonderland, journey through the nightmare that Alice couldn’t escape. The most Haunted Houses ever including The Hallow, where the souls of the dammed beckon you, if you journey deep enough in the blackest parts of the forest you will see the Samhain’s Halloween traditions are trapped within…The Hallow. There will also be all new live shows this year but don’t forget to check out Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure for a not-so-scary good laugh at some of the years most memorable TV shows, movies, music and more.

On select nights beginning September 26th and ending November 1st Universal studios is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of Haunted Houses, outrageous live shows, and electrifying scare zones. Other than a terrifying experience Universal Studios offers extras such as R.I.P. Tours “you’ll walk the streets filled with terror, but bypass the lines with exclusive RIP Tour entrances to all the haunted houses, as well as enjoy reserved seating for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure.” Take advantage of group sales and extra discounted prices for Florida Residents and annual pass holders. There are plenty of other ways to save if you are visiting from a different state or country. If you are staying with Florida Spirit Vacation Homes or plan on visiting during this event don’t for get to ask about tickets. This event will sell out so buy in advance and save.

If you are visiting Orlando in November a great family activity or an outing for anyone would be the annual Festival of the Masters. The Festival of the Masters is held at Downtown Disney and is celebrating 33 years in 2008. Festival of the Masters is a nationally recognized art show and artists who qualify for the Festival must have earned a primary award in a juried art festival within the last three years.

You can meet over 150 award-winning national and local fine artists and see a display of their various creations on Downtown Disney West Side. The festival is for all ages, there will be live music entertainment, chalk art sidewalk displays located at Downtown Disney Marketplace, there will also be a children’s activity area where kids can create their own masterpieces. Other festival highlights include “Pin Trading,” where you can view pins or bring your own to trade, there will be lots of shopping and you can also Meet the performers from Cirque du Soleil La Nouba as well as face painting and balloons outside of Cirque Du Soleil. The event will be held on November 7 to November 9, 2008, hours for Festival of the Masters are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and admission and parking is complimentary.

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Halloween is still over a month away but beginning this weekend is Disney World’s Magic Kingdom annual event. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party promises no tricks and lots of real treats. The event begins September 5th and runs for 26 nights, promising Halloween fun for the entire family. The excitement starts at 7p.m. after regular park hours and continues to midnight. All guests are welcome to wear their Halloween costume for lots of trick-or-treating and goodies with your favorite Disney characters who will also be wearing their finest Halloween outfits. Event highlights include “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween parade!”, “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular and trick-or-treating throughout numerous locations and. This is a popular event and separate ticket is needed to attend, but you can take advantage of the advance purchase price which is available at for all dates. Regular admission tickets are $55.95 plus tax (ages 10-up) and $49.95 plus tax (ages 3-9) but if you purchase your tickets in advance you can save $7 on each ticket you purchase. You can purchase tickets online or call (407) W-DISNEY.

La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil “transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, engaging the imagination from beginning to end with opulent sets, brilliant choreography, theatrical lighting and provocative music. Featuring mesmerizing high wire and flying trapezes, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength, La Nouba promises to surprise, excite and mystify.

With all the great reviews about this show I am pretty excited about the new offer to Florida Residents. Available August 12th through September 20, 2008 Florida Residents can see the extraordinary performance of La Nouba for 20% off the regular price of a Category 2 ticket. Most that have seen the show before recommend getting a high seat, because most of the high flying acrobatic performances are done in the air and you will have much better view. The discount is good on any show Tuesday through Saturdays, advance reservations are required and tickets can be purchased by calling 407-WDW-SEAT. Florida Residents are also allowed to purchase up to 3 additional tickets at the discount rate, take the entire family to see a performance they will never forget. Restrictions apply and availability is limited so get your tickets early, Click here to learn more about La Nouba and to read comments from fans all over the world.

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The Expedition Everest Challenge is a 5k trek race which will be held at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The race will take you through dark exotic terrain in the shadows of the forbidden mountains. Teams will follow the expedition course where there will be lots of surprises and obstacles along the way. To conquer the challenge after each team completes the obstacle course with their teammate they will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park along the same 5K course to search for the clues inside their Expedition Passport. When they find a clue inside the park, they must have that clue stamped in their Expedition Passport. Once a team has all of their clues stamped then they can return to the FINISH in the Butterfly parking lot of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park.

The event will take place on Saturday September 27, 2008 from 7p.m to 9:30 p.m. Each person that registers will receive a 1-day/1-park theme park ticket and a Champion Tech-Shirt. At the end of the event, each finisher will receive a commemorative inaugural medal and will be rewarded with an exclusive after-hours party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Click here to learn more on how to register to be a part of the Expedition Everest Challenge, entry fee is as follows $195 for team registration and $100 for individual registration.

PE4life will be the beneficiary of this race, PE4life is a national nonprofit organization committed to inspiring active, healthy lifestyles in children through quality, health-related school physical education programs.

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