4th of July fireworks are a tradition for most people in the US.  If you are lucky enough to be in Orlando for the 4th make sure to check out Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdoms fireworks show.  Disney will have several different fireworks display that night, but many feel the Magic Kingdom’s are the best!  This year the show at Magic Kingdom starts at 9pm. 

If you cant make the 9:pm show or if Magic Kingdom tickets are not in the July 4th budget this year you can still see a Disney quality fireworks show at Downtown Disney area at 10:30pm.  Get there early and have a few spirited drinks at Florida Spirits favorite Downtown Disney place the House of Blues and enjoy the show!

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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Florida Residents save 60% on the next visit to Gatorland.

To celebrate their 60th aniversary Gatorland had lowered the admission price to just $9.99 for adults and children visiting the park until January 12th 2009.

Don’t miss this oportunity to visit this fantastic themepark and wildlife preserve. Bring yor camera and take a picture with a true Florida Gator at the Gator wrestling show…

For more details call Gatorland today at 1-800-393-JAWS or visit them online at www.gatorland.com.

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If you are coming to Orlando for the Holidays and have not decided yet where to spend New Years Eve … Don’t think again… Just CELEBRATE it at Universal Orlando Resort!

Universal CityWalk’s New Years Celebration includes live music and non-stop dancing throughout the night … You can enjoy your night outdoors at the main stage or in any of the participating venues: Pat O’Brien’s, The Groove, Bob Marley’s, Latin Quarter, City Jazz, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and the Red Coconut Club – CityWalk’s newest upscale lounge.Tickets price is $119.00 plus tax per person and that includes an unlimited gourmet buffet, with food like filet mignon and jumbo shrimp, deserts and a toast of champagne at midnight!

If you would rather spend the last day of the year playing hard all day through the night, celebrate it at one of Universal’s theme park! Both parks will be open for extended hours on December 31^st.  Universal Orlando will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and Islands of Adventure from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices are the same as the standard gate price and guests can enjoy party zones featuring DJs, character appearances and fire works at midnight.

Happy NEW YEAR!!!

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