Walt Disney World is hosting a special summer version of The Magic, The Memories and You! 

Starting May 25, Disney Channel stars Phineas and Ferb will kick off a summer celebration featuring the beach, the jungle and a visit under the sea.  And, all of it plays out on Cinderella’s Castle.  This is the newest version of the award-winning The Magic, The Memories and You!, a projection show that has wowed audiences again and again since opening over a year ago.

The nighttime display is 10 minutes in length and is made even more special as it features photos of guests captured in the park that very day.  Projected on the spires and towers of Cinderella’s Castle, the dazzling spectacle is a great way to end your memory-making day at Disney World.

Purchase your discount Disney tickets today to enjoy this show and more!

Experience Summer Nights at SeaWorld Orlando for spectacular fun when the sun sets.  The park is hosting Summer Nights June 23 through August 12, 2012.

This nighttime festivities will feature three amazing shows:

Shamu Rocks – Rock the Night away with Shamu.  More splashing and more flash add to this dazzling show with a rock concert theme. 

Sea Lions Tonite – Sea Lions Tonite features the uproarious sea lion and otter duo Clyde and Seamore.

Reflections – A grand finale fireworks and fountain show you watch along the Waterfront Village or seated at Bayside Stadium. 

All three are sure to be the perfect end to your day at SeaWorld.

Manta, SeaWorld’s signature roller coaster, will also be open for rides under the stars. You’ll be able to experience this one-of-a-kind roller coaster under the stars.

Purchase your SeaWorld tickets today to reserve your family fun. Save $10 off adult and kids’ SeaWorld tickets, plus with your ticket purchase you get two days for the price of one!

Photo credit: Discovery Cove

SeaWorld Orlando’s Discovery Cove is a limited admission tropical resort where guests can swim with dolphins, hand feed tropical birds, snorkel among colorful fish and rays and relax on sandy beaches.  Soon, they will be opening Freshwater Oasis, an all-new attraction featuring swimming and wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with Asian otters and marmosets.  


The unique design of the Freshwater Oasis combines a rainforest canopy and sparkling springs where guests can relax and explore.  They can wade through a rain-forest spring as small marmoset monkey’s play in the canopy above them.  There will be no glass separating the monkeys from guests, giving a true look into their world.  Most of the water in the springs is waist-deep or shallower, perfect for families.  The Asian otters play their way around Freshwater Oasis and you can experience their lively energy up-close and personal without ever having to leave the water.  Visitors can also enter a faux sinkhole and swim alongside Asian river otters. The area will include secluded, private beaches and a swim-up lounge named Flooded Terrace.

Limited to only 1,000 guests per day, Discovery Cove requires advance reservation.  Find more information at Discover Cove’s website.  Create an Orlando vacation by adding SeaWorld tickets to your day at Discovery Cove.  Right now, you can save $10 on adults and kids’ SeaWorld tickets.  Plus, the second day is FREE!

SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction – TurtleTrek – has officially opened.  Immersive in design, the attraction features the world’s first 3D 360 degree dome theater experience, plus dozens of live sea turtles and manatees in naturalistic habitats.  The unique blend of up-close encounters and state-of-the-art entertainment has created one of Orlando’s must-see summer attractions.

The TurtleTrek experience at SeaWorld starts with a visit to two natural habitats highlighting manatees and sea turtles.  After observing the animals and learning about why each is so important, guests enter the 3D dome.  Surrounded by a hyper-realistic, 3D 360 degree film visitors are taken on a journey of special sea turtle named Nyah.  The completely immersive film gives a turtle’s eye view of the ocean’s wonders, creating an epic adventure for all.

An important message is also included.  “Do a little, do a lot, but join us and do something to help the world and its animals.” 

SeaWorld tickets give you access to this attraction and more than 200 acres of animal encounters along with exciting attractions and lavish shows not available anywhere else.

The LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park is opening its all-new LEGOLAND Waterpark May 26.  The water park has been designed for families with children ages 2 to 12 with six fantastic zones including the LEGO® Wave Pool, Twin Chasers, Splash Out, the Joker Soaker, DUPLO® Splash Safari and the Build-A-Raft lazy river. This new attraction will add hours of fun water play to an already full day, making LEGOLAND Florida a multi-day destination experience for vacationers.

There are several ticket options available for guests who want to explore the LEGOLAND Florida Waterpark on their vacation:

Guests already at LEGOLAND Florida may access the water park with a $12 per-person upgrade ($3 for children under 3) to a single-day ticket.   

LEGOLAND Florida combo tickets that include the waterpark are now available online as well. When purchased online both one and two day LEGOLAND Waterpark tickets feature a $5 discount. A one day Water Park combo ticket is $82 for adults and $72 for children ages 3-12 and $3 for children under 3.   A two day Water Park combo ticket is a small increase to $92 for adults and $82 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for children under 3.

Purchase a money-saving LEGOLAND Florida Vacation Package for even more fun in Orlando.

For vacation planning purposes, here is the complete operating schedule for the waterpark in 2012:

This Summer is going to rock at Epcot!  Starting June 10 Epcot will host their annual Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, featuring seven of the most popular tribute bands.  They will recreate classic hits like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Everything Little Thing She Does is Magic,” “Take it Easy” and many more. 

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Performers for 2012:

June 10-17: Hotel California – Eagles tribute band
June 18-23: Mike Delguidice & Big Shot – A Billy Joel tribute band
June 24-30: Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees tribute band
July 1-7: Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi tribute band
July 8-17: Police Experience – The Police tribute band
July 18-21: Southbound and Company – Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band
July 22-28: 2U – U2 tribute band

All of the concerts are included with the purchase of Epcot tickets.  Concerts are held at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre. Make a vacation out of your visit to Orlando, Florida by purchasing a Disney Tickets Vacation Package.

June 8-9:  Central Florida Pork & Wings BBQ Bash and Competition

Get your fill of BBQ along with live entertainment at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free and the event runs from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday. There will also be a kids’ zone and cooking demos.

June 9:  Night Hike at the Zoo

From 7-10 p.m. experience the sights and sounds of the Central Florida Zoo at night. There will be light refreshments, up-close animal encounters, and a guided flashlight tour of the zoo. Children 5+ are welcome. Call 407-323-4450 ext. 123 to reserve your spot.

June 9 – July 14:  Universal Orlando Summer Concert Series

Catch some big stars as they perform Saturday nights during the Summer Concert Series. Concerts are included in the price of admission. All performances take place on the Music Plaza stage.

June 9 – August 12:  Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa

Stay after dark for a music and acrobatics show every night at Busch Gardens. An amazing fireworks display will end each night.

June 10 – July 28:  Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot

See some of the world’s best tribute bands at Epcot this summer at the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase. Showtimes are scheduled for 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. nightly.

June 22-24:  22^nd Annual Harvest Festival at Lakeridge Winery

All ages are welcome at this yearly family event at the winery. There will be stomping of the grapes, live music, complimentary winery tours and tastings, and local artwork on display. Festival runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. A $2 donation to benefit Cornerstone Hospice of Lake & Sumter is requested.

June 23 – August 12:  Summer Nights at SeaWorld

See a nighttime spectacular every evening at SeaWorld Orlando during Summer Nights. There will be special night shows like Shamu Rocks and Sea Lions Tonite, capped off by a fireworks spectacular.

June 30 – July 1:  Red, White, and ZOO

Celebrate Central Florida Zoo’s 37th Birthday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with music, food, games, and activities for the kids.

Fantasy of Flight has a new tour highlighting the heritage and nature of central Florida.  To take part in the tour, guests hop aboard an open air trolley known as the “Orlampa Express” and begin a 60-minutes excursion guided by knowledge tour guides.  Side Note: If you’re wondering why the trolley is called the “Orlampa Express,” it’s because Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit weeks dubbed the area, which is halfway between Orlando and Tampa, “Orlampa.”

During the tour, visitors will learn about Florida oranges, pioneer heritage and the natural side of the Sunshine State.  Abundant orange groves, wetlands, forests and scenic Lake Agnes and Helene are all on the agenda.

Tour themes change seasonally. 

The price for the tour is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. Hours are 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily. General admission to Fantasy of Flight is $28.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors ages 55 and over and $14.95 for children, ages 6-12, plus tax.

Gaylord Palms Orlando is offering guests several new reasons to stay at this Orlando resort - $50 million new reasons to be exact. They recently completed a $50 million grand renovation project that is taking the Gaylord Palms guests experience to a whole new level.

Cypress Springs Water Park

Two new spectacular pools, a one-of-a-kind new multi-level dining venue, exciting new amenities and activities, luxurious new guest room features and outstanding DreamWorks experiences are waiting for you to enjoy. The new Everglades inspired Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park is a real highlight for families. It features a zero-entry pool, four waterslides, a multi-level water playground, activity lagoon, plunge pool and “dive-in” movies at night. Adults can get in on the aquatic fun at the new South Beach Pool which has an ultra-chic and ultra-private tropical oasis outfitted with a cocktail bar and entertainment areas.



South Beach Pool at night



Sports fans will cheer for the two-story Wreckers Sports Bar. It has two-stories, with a bar on each level, a dance floor, multi-level 20-foot high video screen and it all overlooks the palm-lined waters of the South Beach Pool.

Book your room at the Orlando Gaylord Palms Resort today to experience best of the Sunshine State, all under one roof!

Adventure Island heats up Orlando with Island Nights this Summer.  Enjoy island music, entertainment and food every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, June 14 through August 11.  Busch Gardens’ water park will feature exotic birds, larger-than-life stilt walkers, family-friendly DJs, a steel drum band and more.

One of the best things about Island Nights is the park is open for extended hours.  From June 14 through August 11, Adventure Island is open from 9am-9pm.  That means more fun in the sun for everyone! 

At Adventure Island soaking, sunning and relaxing is key – Florida Keys inspired that is. A day at this water park will transport you to the Keys and have you immersed in 30 acres of water-soaked excitement. Whether you’re splashing in the wave pool, sliding down one of the corkscrew slides or relaxing at their white sand beach a day of fun in the sun is guaranteed.

Purchase a Busch Gardens and Adventure Island Combo Pass to enjoy the best of both parks!