Today is Memorial Day in the United States of America, when men and women who have given their lives for their country are remembered, look out for military parades to honour them.
Monday, 28 May 2012
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Retiring in Orlando Florida.
If you are thinking of retiring and visited Orlando when the family was younger, why not consider moving to the happy, wonderful, atmosphere of the Orlando area, what a perfect place to settle, relax, and enjoy the warmth and sunshine.
There is a web site with help and advice, a review of the best areas and communities, and a discussion forum.
Please go to… http://www.retireorlando.com/index.html
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Super Bowl Hero at Walt Disney Resort Florida
After the excitement of the Super Bowl 2012. Eli Manning, quarterback of the winning team ‘The New York Giants’ flew off to The Magic Kingdom, WDW Florida to take part in a parade of honour. We found pictures and video coverage at The Disney Parks Blog……
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Kissimmee 5K Race for Healthy Hearts.
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….
Friday, 25 November 2011
Auto Show weekend at Orange County Convention Center.
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.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Family Events at the Orange County History Center Orlando.
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
Friday, 11 November 2011
Veterans Day Parade in Orlando.
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/
Friday, 4 November 2011
Downtown Kissimmee’s Festival of Light Parade December 2011.
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.
Clocks go back in the USA. November 6th 2011.
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.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Music Festival Week-End at Citrus Bowl Orlando Florida.
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/
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Legoland opening in Florida.
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.
Friday, 7 October 2011
Today is World Smile Day. Friday October 7th 2011.
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
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
‘Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival’ at Downtown Disney.
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/
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Celebrity Mascot Charity Event at Orlando’s Amway Center Florida.
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……
Monday, 4 July 2011
American Independence Day Celebration Wishes.
‘Happy July 4th’to all our American readers.
To our other readers visiting, have a great day and enjoy the fireworks!!
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Kennedy Space Center Florida/Shuttle Endeavour Launch.
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/
Friday, 6 May 2011
Locations Offering Free Wifi Access in Kissimmee Florida.
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.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Earth Day in Orlando.
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.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
‘The Great American Pie Festival’ will be once again held in Celebration Florida on April 9th and 10th 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…….
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Amtrak Station in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World
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.
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