The City of Kissimmee is hosting its annual KISS-I-MEE 5K race for promoting heart health on February 11th 2012. The race begins at Toho Square near the Osceola County Courthouse and takes you through historic Kissimmee and past the picturesque Lake Tohopekaliga.
To take part and find more information go to….
The International Drive Convention Center in Orlando is hosting this holiday weekend the ‘Central Florida International Auto show’.
Open on Thursday November 24th to Sunday November 27th 2011.
Friday and Saturday 10am-10pm.
Sunday10am-5pm. ‘Kids day’ when children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an paying adult.
Wednesday 30th November 2011. The festive lighting of Heritage Square at 6.15 pm with musical performances, refreshments, crafts, explore the museum and have a visit with Santa.
Saturday December 10th 2011. Family Adventure Day: Drop and Shop. Leave the children with museum staff chaperones to have an afternoon of craft making and watching movies. Whilst the grown ups do their Christmas shopping. Register and book beforehand.
Sunday December 11th 2011. The museum will be holding ‘The Serious Art of Make-Believe Exhibition’ where the Universal Orlando Resort design team are holding a Meet and Greet session and talking about their exciting art and design work.
The History Center is situated on Central Blvd. Orlando.
For more information go to…http://thehistorycenter.org/education/youth/special
Today is Veterans Day in the United States of America, a day when thoughts are turned to the men and women in the armed forces that have bravely fought around the world past and present.
As a tribute to them there will be a parade on Saturday 12th 2011 at 11.00 a.m. In Downtown Orlando.
For more information go to……..
http://www.cityoforlando.net/executive/communications/events/veterans/
Kissimmee Florida will be holding the ‘Festival of Lights Holiday Parade’ on Saturday 10th December, bringing the community together, inviting groups, citizens and businesses to take part.
There will be floats decorated with the theme ‘Santa’s Workshop’ street performers, costumes and an evening planned with fun filled activities.
The parade begins at 6.00pm.
In Orlando and the rest of the United States the clocks go back an hour to Standard time this week-end. Sunday November 6th at 2 a.m. in the morning.
A music festival will be held at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando Florida this coming November. ‘Orlando calling’, the launch of this new event will be drawing in headliners such as Bob Seger, Kid Rock, The Killers, The Pixies, The Roots and many more well known artists playing R&B, Country, Rock, Alternative, Folk etc.
The dates for this weekend music celebration are November 12th 2011 to November 13th 2011.
If more information is needed please go to…http://www.orlandocalling.com/
A reminder that the new ‘Legoland Florida’ will be opening 15th October 2011.
It is located at Winter Haven Florida, which is 45 minutes away from The Orlando theme parks or from Tampa.
In downtown Orlando in front of The Orange County History Center, Free snow cones will be given out to make you SMILE.
Friday October 7th. 2011 from 11.30am to 2.00pm
Downtown Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will be hosting the ‘Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival’ on Saturday 15th October 2011. The event begins at 8.00am.until 4.30pm.
For more information please go to… http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/more/international-dragon-boat-festival/
In Orlando there is a charity event at the Amway Center Friday July 29th and Saturday July 30th. It starts at the Stetson University on Thursday July 28th, and is called the Celebrity Mascot Games it is an annual event where 30 sports mascots ranging from American Football League and League Baseball gather from around the country to compete in gladiator type games. Proceeds will go to the charity ‘New Hope For Kids’ which is based in Orlando.
For more information go to……
‘Happy July 4th’to all our American readers.
To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!
NASA have announced that the delayed launch of the space shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center Florida, has been re-scheduled to Monday May 16th 2011. The engineers have been working on the problem which caused the delay and are happy with their results.
For info. on routes to The Kennedy Space Center from your location in and around Orlando go to….http://www.orlando-maps.info/locations/
For information on where you can obtain free internet/Wifi access when staying in or nearby Kissimmee go to http://www.visitkissimmee.com/leisure/area-info/libraries--internet-access/
Obtained from the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
Earth day Celebrations in Orlando include ‘Party for the planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ April 22nd 9am to 3pm.
At Universal Orlando special events with the theme of conserving the environment will be held around the park through the week starting 17th April 2011 to April 24th 2011.
At Lake Eola Orlando ‘Central Florida Earth Day’ will be an organised free event on April 23rd 2011.
Pie lovers will gather from around the country to bake, compete and taste award winning treats, children can also take part in activities and competitions.
It is a free event, but if you want to enjoy The Never Ending Buffet there will be a charge of $10 for adults $5 for children.
The Location is Lakeside Park, Celebration.
Opening times
11.00am-7.00pm on Saturday April 9th 2011
12.00pm-5.00pm on Sunday April 10th 2011
More information can be found at…….
Kissimmee Florida has a quaint Amtrak station amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Kissimmee. It is on the Silver Service and Palmetto line travelling from New York to Florida.
From here you can get a taxi to take you to Walt Disney World approx. 15miles away and there are many hotels in the area.
Kissimmee is a vibrant shopping and re-creational city.
The station is on East Dakin Street Kissimmee, it is open 10.00am-6.15pm daily and has an enclosed waiting area and rest rooms.
A ride has been re-opened at Universal Islands of Adventure after closure due to a fire on New Years day.
The water flume ride Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is now operating again after it was evacuated because of a fire.
The Orlando Fire Dept. made the area safe and there were no injuries.
After two months maintenance work on the ride it is now safely up and running.
When visiting Florida you can check beforehand if there are any transportation projects coming up, traffic alerts, lane closures and other information needed when driving.
If you want a taste of something other than the Theme Parks near Orlando there is a lot of entertainment on offer, at Universal City Walk for instance, you will find shops, restaurants, cinemas, concert venues, street performers, nightclubs:-
Hard Rock Café
Hard Rock Live
Nascar sports Grille
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.Restaurant and Market
Red Coconut Club
Emeril’s restaurant Orlando
Pastamore
Pat O’Brien’s
Latin Quarter
Jimmy Buffet’s Margritaville
The Grove
NBA City
Citywalk’s Rising Star
AMC Universal Cineplex 20
Bob Marley-A tribute to Freedom
Blue Man Group
Downtown Disney has entertainment of all kinds for the family
House of Blues
Cirque du Solell’s La Nouba
AMC 24 Theatres Complex
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme park
Wolfgang Puck Café
Bongo’s Cuban Café
Planet Hollywood
Raglan Road-Irish Pub
Characters in Flight-Balloon
Lego Imagination Centre
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique-Princess Makeovers
World of Disney- Disney Merchandise
Once Upon a Toy
T-Rex- Eating, Shopping and Family Interactive Adventure
And at Disney Boardwalk, shopping music, dancing and even an art gallery…..
Atlantic Dance Hall-Nightclub for over 21’s
Big River Grille and Brewing Works
Flying Fish Café-Watch the meal being prepared
Jelly Rolls –Piano bar, over 21’s
Screen Door General Stores- Souvenirs and Goods
Boardwalk Character Carnival-Disney Houseware Merchandise
Wyland Galleries-Art Gallery
Thimbles and Threads-Clothes
ESPN Club Entertainment Dining and Store-Eat, Shop and Watch Sport.
Don’t forget Golf, Miniature Golf, Water parks, Horse riding, Tennis, Water sports, Spa’s, Museums.
If you need more information on these please ask on our Question and Answers link
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