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Orlando 2012 events
Star Wars Weekends
Date :
17 May 2012 - 9 June 2012
An absolute must for all fans of the Star Wars movies, these fun weekends a ......
An absolute must for all fans of the Star Wars movies, these fun weekends at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park are devoted to the much-loved sci-fi film franchise. Activities include celebrity guest appearances, prize giveaways, a Jedi training academy, a behind the scenes look at how the films were made, hyperspace hoopla, autograph signings and whole range of other Star Wars-related events and entertainments. So grab your lightsabre and may the force be with you.
Venue:
Disney World
Address:
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, Orlando, United States
Event cost:
Free.
Category:
Entertainment
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Gay Days
Date :
28 May 2012 - 3 June 2012
One of the most colourful times of the year – and that’s saying ......
One of the most colourful times of the year – and that’s saying something in this city. This is when Disney World welcomes gay and lesbian travellers for a week of theme park celebrations. Over 150,000 attendees arrive to enjoy the parks and attractions. The influx is accompanied by a whole host of events, from expos to seminars and concerts.
Venue:
Walt Disney World Resort
Event cost:
Various.
Category:
Gay & Lesbian
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Silver Spurs Rodeo
Date :
31 May 2012 - 1 June 2012
This popular rodeo in Orlando's Silver Spurs Arena attracts rodeo stars fro ......
This popular rodeo in Orlando's Silver Spurs Arena attracts rodeo stars from across America who come to compete in traditional rodeo events such as bareback bronco, bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel running. An absolute must for would-be cowboys and cowgirls everywhere, the annual Silver Spurs Rodeo is one of the biggest rodeos on the east of the continent.
Venue:
Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee.
Event cost:
US$15.
Category:
Unusual
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Independence Day
Date :
3 July 2012
Like everywhere else in America, 4 July marks huge celebrations, with firew ......
Like everywhere else in America, 4 July marks huge celebrations, with fireworks and other entertainment. Expect a glut of patriotic events and parades in all the theme parks. Even if you’re not a huge fan of the stars and stripes, it’s hard not to enter into the spirit of things.
Venue:
Lake Eola, Downtown.
Category:
Spectacle
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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Date :
27 September 2012 - 11 November 2012
Savour unique foods and fine wines from many exotic locales. This festival ......
Savour unique foods and fine wines from many exotic locales. This festival is a culinary and cultural pot-pourri, complete with tasty sounds from the concert series and over 20 international food and wine marketplaces.
Venue:
Epcot Center.
Event cost:
Free with park admission.
Category:
Food & Drink
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Festive Christmas holiday events
Date :
1 December 2012 - 10 January 2013
Each of the four Disney parks, as well as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal, d ......
Each of the four Disney parks, as well as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal, decorate lavishly for the Christmas and New Year holidays. There are special ‘hard ticket' (that means a special ticket with a specified time and date) events throughout the season at each park.
Category:
Spectacle
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Orlando 2013 events
Walt Disney World Marathon
Date :
13 January 2013
Billed as ‘The most magical 26 miles on Earth’, this modern loc ......
Billed as ‘The most magical 26 miles on Earth’, this modern local tradition sees runners from all over the world racing around the parks of Disney World, with huge spectator interest. Starting atEpcot, the runners continue on to the Magic Kingdom Park,Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios before an exhilarating finish back at Epcot.
Venue:
Walt Disney World Resort
Event cost:
US$160.
Category:
Sport
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Great Outdoor Festival
Date (To be confirmed):
February 2013
The Kissimmee area celebrates its tradition of fishing with a two-day lakes ......
The Kissimmee area celebrates its tradition of fishing with a two-day lakeside pageant.
Venue:
Lakefront Park, Kissimmee
Category:
Other
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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Date :
1 March 2013 - 31 March 2013
The annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival attracts over 350,000 visitors ......
The annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival attracts over 350,000 visitors each year and is one of the biggest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country. Over 1,600 artists from all over the world apply to attend the famous show and a panel of judges selects between 250 and 300 to exhibit. Visitors can view the various works on display and there are numerous entertainment acts and children's events planned for the three-day festival.
Venue:
Winter Park
Event cost:
Free.
Category:
Art & Literature
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