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Central Florida hosts many annual events. SeaWorld Adventure Park , Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando bring the fun with parades, live entertainment, stage shows, fireworks and laser light shows, home and garden shows. The list - and the fun are endless!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Central Florida hosts many annual events. SeaWorld Adventure Park, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando bring the fun with parades, live entertainment, stage shows, fireworks and laser light shows, home and garden shows. The list - and the fun are endless!

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THE MALL AT MILLENIA IS CENTRAL FLORIDA'S HOLIDAY HOT SPOT
150 Merchants, Newcomers Christian Dior, holdeverything and SONY Style Offer the Region's Most Cutting-Edge Merchandise, - Free Magical Santa Arrival and Departure Events - Candid Santa Photos, Extended Shopping Hours, World Class Holiday Decorations, Musical Events, First Fridays and First-Class Services Will Make Holidays Bright

Mall at Millenia

ORLANDO, FL (November 15, 2004) - THE MALL AT MILLENIA promises to be the region's top holiday shopping destination for Central Florida residents and visitors, offering an unparalleled mix of cutting-edge merchandise and the year's most coveted gifts. Between November 19th through Christmas Eve, the Center will present signature events within a stunning décor glowing with the festive sights, sounds and delectable scents of the holidays.

Seven new retailers, including the region's first and only Christian Dior, holdeverything and SONY Style, will be open in time for holiday shopping, joining more than 80 unduplicated retailers at the Center. "From Ann Taylor to Z Gallerie, it's all in the mix at THE MALL AT MILLENIA this holiday season," said Steven Jamieson, general manager. "We have the popular, national brands that everyone shops, plus merchandise consumers can't find anywhere else, with price points ranging from moderate to luxury."

World-class retailers combine with the Center's signature events to make a visit to THE MALL AT MILLENIA a holiday shopping experience unlike any other. On Friday, November 19th at 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Center unwraps Santa's Magical Arrival and Tree Lighting, a free event for children of all ages. The Winter Garden entrance and Orangerie Cafés will be transformed into a child's holiday wish come true complete with face painters, caricature artists, mimes, stilt walkers and other strolling performers. The Orlando Ballet, Mad Cow Theatre and The Orlando Chorale perform excerpts from their Holiday Triple Treat throughout the evening, and the event culminates with the illumination of the mall's 42-foot-high tree and the surprise arrival of Santa Claus.

  • Central Floridians can enjoy a free holiday concert by dynamic songstress Tierney Allen, when the Center's First Fridays series returns on Friday, December 3rd, from 5-8 p.m.
  • From mid-November through late December, THE MALL AT MILLENIA will be festively adorned with sophisticated décor created in collaboration with The Becker Group of Baltimore, Maryland, known throughout the world for its spectacular holiday displays for such American icons as the Sears Tower.
  • Festive Décor Provides Magnificent Backdrop for Santa Photo Opportunities -
  • Extended Shopping Hours, Gift Certificates and More Will Make Holidays Bright
  • Between November 17th and December 13th, shoppers can make a child's wish for special gifts come true this holiday season through a partnership between THE MALL AT MILLENIA and The Salvation Army. Guest can "adopt" an angel from a beautifully adorned Angel Tree located in Orangerie Cafés overlooking Grand Court.
  • 42’ foot-high illuminated tree and 30-foot-high “Santa’s Winter Pavilion” where children can meet and take formal and candid pictures with Santa
  • Holiday music will fill the Center as professional musicians perform on Grand Pianos in our Orchid and Fern Courts
  • Chefs from our restaurants can provide holiday cooking demonstrations, recipes and tips for entertaining.
  • Click here for full press release for HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE MALL AT MILLENIA
 

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SeaWorld Adventure Park in Orlando: 2004 Calendar of Events

CHRISTMAS AT SEAWORLD
December 2004
SeaWorld welcomes guests to create yuletide memories and celebrate the season during Christmas at SeaWorld November 26 through January 2. This holiday event features festive decorations, live holiday music from classical musicians and carolers, light snowfalls and a special yuletide Shamu night show. Enjoy snowfalls at the Waterfront, a 48-foot-tall Christmas tree adorned with thousands of brilliant lights and stunning ornaments, Santa's readings of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," and live holiday music from classical musicians and carolers.

Walt Disney World® Resort Events: (For Hotels at Walt Disney World click here)

Festival of the Masters
Date(s): November 12 - 14, 2004
Location: Downtown Disney® area
Inspire your artistic side at one of the most acclaimed and eclectic open air art festivals in the country. Voila! You're in the picture.

Festival of the Seasons
Date(s): November 26 - December 24, 2004
Location: Downtown Disney® area
Find every gift on your wish list (and some that you hadn't even thought of) at the most magical holiday shopping spectacular of the season.

Holidays Around the World 2004
Date(s): November 26 - December 30
Location: Epcot®
Discover the joy of holiday celebrations, customs and characters from different countries and diverse cultures all around the world.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Date(s): Select Dates in November and December, 2004
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Join the celebration and make your holiday the merriest with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party — the best gift that won't fit under your tree.

Disney-MGM Studios promises to illuminate everything from trees to spinning carousels Nov. 25 through Jan. 2. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights holiday light display features millions and millions of sparkling holiday bulbs and original creations, including 3-D and motion picture displays, a giant holiday-light Mickey Mouse, dozens of flying angels and several giant Santa Claus light creations all designed by Osborne, an Arkansas businessman and philanthropist.

Atlantic Dance Hall New Year's Eve
Date(s): December 31, 2004
Location: Disney's BoardWalk® entertainment district
Move and groove into the New Year dancing and dining to the latest sounds in an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

Pleasure Island New Year's Eve
Date(s): December 31, 2004
Location: Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district
Make a resolution to dance the night away at the most stupendous New Year's Eve street party around.

Note: All dates and events subject to change without notice. Theme Park admission required for many events. Certain events may require special tickets; age restrictions may apply.

Walt Disney World: Epcot’s “Mission: SPACE,” is a one-of-a-kind thrill that will rocket guests to the galaxies in an out-of-this-world space adventure. Featuring breakthrough technology that creates an unforgettable launch sequence and interplanetary journey, Mission: SPACE takes amazed riders straight up into space and on to Mars.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 4 at Disney-MGM Studios has launched a new drop sequence that takes riders to a new level of terror. The cutting-edge technology of the Tower of Terror allows ride engineers to re-program new twists to the ride, in this case launching riders to the top of the tower in breathtaking speed then dropping them faster-than-free-fall to the bottom again and again -- more drops than ever before.

House of Blues at DownTown Disney's WestSide (concert events, singing engagements,gospel brunch and food and fun)

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Universal Orlando® Resort Events: Theme Park Highlights

Hotels & Resort Reservations at Universal Orlando

FROM THE MERRIMENT OF MACY'S HOLIDAY PARADE TO MEETING THE GRINCH, UNIVERSAL ORLANDO WILL BE JAM-PACKED WITH DESTINATION-WIDE FESTIVITIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

WHAT: Universal Orlando celebrates the holiday season with resort-wide festivities and events throughout its theme parks and hotels--offering holiday excitement that even the Grinch would love.

WHEN: December 10, 2004 through January 8, 2005.

Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida

The merriment of Macy's world-famous Thanksgiving Day Parade comes to life in Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios theme park. The parade kicks off at dusk each evening and features authentic Macy's balloons and floats, many of which are new for 2004. And this year, Santa Claus and his reindeer, straight from their appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, will add a festive flair to the grand finale.

At Islands of Adventure theme park, guests can meet the usually reclusive Grinch and his loveable dog Max in the Grinch's lair, frolic with whimsical Whos in Dr. Seuss' "Whoville," and enjoy the nightly Whoville Whobilation Show during the Grinchmas celebration.

Both Macy's Holiday Parade and Grinchmas celebrations are included in the price of admission.
The holiday celebration continues at Universal Orlando's three world- class on-site hotels, which will glisten with festive decor. Guests will be captivated by joyful carolers, tree-lighting ceremonies, holiday cookie decorating sessions, holiday movies, and more.

And old-fashioned holiday is in store at CityWalk, the 30-acre entertainment complex with glittering decorations, horse-drawn carriage rides, live musical performances, intermittent "snow" flurries, and the chance to meet Santa and his elves.

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Gaylord Palms Resort:

Who says the holidays in Florida are all about palm trees and sunshine? Prepare for the coolest winter on record as Gaylord Palms Resort presents ICE! Nov. 20 through Jan. 2, 2005. An instant dose of winter, this spectacle is made from nearly two million pounds of ice. This wondrous world of ice includes 17 tons of frolicking polar bears, Santa's workshop, an ice forest and an awe-inspiring nativity.

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BOK Tower Gardens Events:

Pointe Orlando and XS Orlando

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show

For tickets to Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede click here!

Kennedy Space Center: Kennedy Space Center Events!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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For nine magical days, Nov. 13 through Nov. 21, the Orlando Museum of Art will be transformed into a glittering holiday wonderland, where trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses ignite holiday spirit. A collection of 50 large trees, full-scale vignettes and tablescapes, all decorated by local designers is this year's centerpiece. Local culinary artists exhibit their talents in the Gingerbread Village. Every tree, wreath and gingerbread house is available for purchase. (407) 672-3838. www.festivaloftreesorlando.com.

Osceola Heritage Park

To the southeast of Orlando proper - Osceola Heritage Park is but a short drive via automobile on Florida's Turnpike or Ronald Reagan Memorial Turnpike. Yearly events include the Silver Spurs Rodeo, Houston Astro's Spring Training and great concert series . Visit www.OHpark.com for additional information.

HEADQUARTERS TO:

Houston Astro's Spring Training
Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair
Osceola County Extension Services
Silver Spurs Rodeo

Orange County Regional History Center

WHEN: July 31 - October 31, 2004
WHAT: Special Exhibit- "Are We There Yet?" The History of Transportation
"Are We There Yet?" highlights the Orange County Regional History Center's
popular transportation collections in new and creative ways. Using
multimedia technology and immersive environments, "Are We There Yet?" allows
visitors the opportunity to explore how we got to where we are in the
history of transportation and what lies in the future of transportation in
Central Florida.

Daytona Beach Announces 2004 Fall Events Updates
Daytona Beach, Florida
A few of the Daytona Beach area's scheduled events have been rescheduled, but the Biketoberfest motorcycle festival is still confirmed for Oct. 21-24. Jeep Beach, originally scheduled for this October and featuring trail rides, concerts, exhibitions, and special offers, will now be held May 20-22, 2005.

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