Just a few I-4 exits away from Florida Spirit is the charming town of Celebration. On May 14th, Celebration town center will be transformed into a host of hope and inspiration. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will take over Celebration’s Lakeside Park with hundreds of supporters, camping and walking for 18+ hours in the fight against cancer. This year the theme is Broadway, meaning the participants will decorate their campsite in the style of their favorite Broadway shows.
This is a great and inspiring event to participate in, or just visit. Vendors including food stands, facepainters, and homemade crafts will be set up along the park, all the proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. For more information please visit the Relay for Life homepage!

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If you have never been to Disney World, you will be in for one BIG surprise!  Besides the fact it is one of the most awesome and magical places on the world, it’s also HUMONGOUS!! If you don’t want to get lost, you may need some help to keep you going on the right path for your adventurous day!

As always I advise plan ahead, so you don’t end up running around in circles, lost! It has been rumor since the beginning of the year that Disney was working on an application to help you find your way. Now the first Disney Parks mobile application is official! 

Last week the first screen shots were made public. The Verizon Wireless application can help you with character locations, attractions, wait times and FASTPASS information. GPS enabled maps will help get you anywhere in the park!

No official release date posted, just a: “Coming soon!”

If you’re an Iphone user, well as Apple says: “There’s an App for that!” From a Disney checklist to radio station and games. Yes even a very special handy map!

Additional charges may apply to your service plans for these applications, however they might be worth considering if they can help save you time.  

For guests with visual or hearing disabilities Disney also offers several convenient services. The palm-sized hand-held device can provide additional assistance by describing visual attraction elements and amplified audio captioning. These devices can be obtained from the Guest Relations office, for a fully refundable $100 deposit.

If you have used any of these devices please help keep our fellow readers informed by commenting.

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This fall is the best time to enjoy Florida at its Wildest with our friends at Forever Florida.  While in Orlando you should really consider taking your kids to the Forever Florida Ranch just west of Kissimmee St Cloud.

Zipline Safari:  Experience a brand new tree-top nature tour like none other.  The Zipline’s are a thrilling way to get an aerial vantage point to learn and see Florida’s diverse ecosystem.  During the two and half hour journey you will glide 55 feet off the ground and make your way across sky bridges all the while learning about Florida’s ecosystem from an expert guide.  Zipline smoothly through Pine Flatwoods and over wetlands that are home to native Florida wildlife including alligators, black bears, white tail deer and the endangered Florida Panther, all at speeds up to 25 miles per hour!

For details and to make reservations call (407) 957-9794 or www.FloridaEcoSafaris.com.
Mention discount code FSVH0809 when making your reservations and receive a nice discount of $5 off for adults and Kids over 10.

I am sure many of you have felt like you ran all around a Disney Theme Park on vacation.  This time you have a chance to really run through a theme and for a good cause.

On February 28 run a 5K race for The V Foundation for Cancer Research at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  A 5K race is a great way to get some exercise and something good for your body and cancer research.  Enjoy a morning run through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and meet others who enjoy a healthy lifestyle and helping others.  The race starts at 7:00am and participants receive Inaugural ESPN Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods T-shirt and a Goody Bag.  You will even get a Finisher’s Medal to show off to everyone back home what extra you did on your Disney Vacation.

For more information contact Disney at 407-938-3398 or Disney world sports website.

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If you are coming to Orlando to get away from the cold Northern temperatures to visit our world famous theme parks you should consider a real Horseback Safari.

Long before Mickey Mouse became famous, Florida was already famous for our natural beauty and exotic wild life. At Florida Eco-Safaris you and your family can enjoy an amazing Horseback safari tour.  This is not a pony trail ride but rather a true horseback safari through an amazing 4700 acres of untamed wilderness with natural streams, wetlands and dense cypress forests.  Horses are personally matched to each individual’s personality and level of riding experience.  When I and my friends went I was the least experienced rider and they gave me a wonderful horse.  Forever Florida is also a real working cattle ranch so the horses and ranch hands are the real deal not theme park employees and old mares.  Everyone is really friendly and seems to enjoy sharing their way of life with you.

The Forever Florida property is home to such wildlife including alligators, black bears, white tail deer and the endangered Florida Panther.  The last time I was at Forever Florida on the cattle ranch part of the property we also saw several wild boars and beautiful birds.  With some much high-tech rides on Orlando you and your family may really enjoy to just unplug yourselves for a day and have an experience you will not forget.

Forever Florida is located only about a 45 minute drive due east from the Walt Disney World area off HWY 192.  For more information and to make reservations please contact: Florida EcoSafaris at 1-866-85-4EVER or visit their very cool website at www.floridaeco-safaris.com.

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