June / July / August Happenings - International Drive Resort Area

What's 140 feet tall, 3,359 feet long, and travels 56 miles per hour? 

 

Manta - the next generation of thrills - takes you on an extraordinary journey from "seeing to being."  Combining the best of sea and sky, Manta surrounds you in the beautiful and mysterious world of rays, then takes you for a flying roller coaster thrill ride aboard the biggest ray of them all.

 

You'll glide, speed, soar and spin headfirst like a ray on an experience that only SeaWorld could create.

 

Canterbury of New Zealand - the world's number one rugby apparel label is now open.  Ed Hardy - the populer vintage tattoo wear brand opened it's only Florida location in April.  Ted Baker, the leading british designer clothing & accessories brand opened late April.

 

Stay for the Encore! There’s dining, shopping and all new just-at-night shows.

 

Calling All Orlando Locals!! Pizzeria Valdiano is hosting Orlando Magic viewig parties at Pointe Orlando for each of the NBA Finals Games.  Locals can enjoy 5 gallon buckets of beer for only $10.00.  That's 10 bottles for only $10.00 served in a REAL bucket!  For more information call 407-903-5855.  Go Magic!!

 

One Week Camp (Ages 10-15)

Students, ages 10-15, who enroll in Wet 'n Wild's Junior Lifeguard Camp will receive instruction in water safety, leadership skills, teamwork, water fitness, public relations, first aid and basic lifesaving skills.

 

Available One Week Camp Dates for 2009

A. June 8-12	G. July 20-24
B. June 15-19	H. July 27-31
C. June 22-26	I. August 3-7
D. June 29 - July 3	J. August 10-14
E. July 6-10	K. August 17-21
F. July 13-17

 

Total Cost: $275.00* (tax included)

Return/Multiple Family Campers: $250.00* (tax included)

* Must be paid in full to reserve your space. 20% processing fee for cancellations.

 

Each session is open to the first thirty (30) candidates

There will be a mandatory parents' meeting prior to each session.

 

This annual event is hosted by the Florida Association of the Deaf. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website at www.fadcentral.org.

 

The songs that move you. The faith that fills you. It all comes together in one weekend - Rock the Universe, September 11th and 12th, where the biggest names in Christian rock take the stage at Universal Studios. Join thousands of other believers for a weekend of soul-stirring music right next to the action-packed thrills of the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world.

 

Every fall when the sun goes down, something terrifyingly strange happens at Universal Orlando® Resort. Ghastly creatures emerge from the darkness. Chilling haunted houses with uniquely bizarre themes appear out of nowhere. And screams of pure panic pierce the night. Will you survive?

 

Select weedends days in October 2009 - An underwater fantasea comes alive as costumed youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches and pumpkin fish.

 

Event Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009

Hours: 8:00am—10:00am (Park Hours: 10:00am—5:00pm)

 

Cub Scout Day Activities Include:

An hour and a half of exclusive classes with our certified lifeguard training staff.

An opportunity to earn one of the following:

- The Swimming Sports Belt Loop and Swimming Sports Pin (available to all Cub Scouts).

- The Webelo Aquanaut Pin (available to Webelo Scouts only).

- All participating Cub Scouts will be presented with Wet ’n Wild’s own event patch.

- Price includes full-day admission into the park after the event.

 

The Polar Express Experience, only at SeaWorld.  Jump aboard for a thrilling one-of-a-kind journey to the North Pole.

 

SeaWorld Rings in the New Year with a musical celebration and vibrant fireworks.

 

Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk® with the area’s best lineup of music and entertainment, all-you-can-eat gourmet food and more!

 

Ongoing - Hard Rock Live - Concert Events

July 7 - Beres Hammond - 6:00pm

July 10 - Classic Albums Live AC/DC's 'Back in Black' - 8:30pm

July 16 - The Offspring - 8:00pm

July 23 - Reel Big Fish & The English Beat - 8:00pm

July 25 - Dream Theater & Zappa Plays Zappa - 6:00pm

 

Aug. 15 - Counting Crows - 8:00pm

Aug. 27 - O.A.R. - 8:00pm

 

Sept. 4 - Classic Albums Live Queen's 'A Night at the Opera' - 8:30pm

 

Oct. 6 - David Garrett - 8:00pm

   

For details / ticket information please contact 407-351-LIVE (5483).

 

Join the monthly rock n’ roll cocktail party at Hard Rock Hotel's Velvet Sessions, held the last Thursday of the month. Each “session” combines creative cocktails with live music from some of the hottest rock bands.

 

June 25 - Warrant

July 30 - TBA

Aug. 27 - TBA

Admission: $25 and includes FREE drinks, hors de oeuvres, and warm up tunes from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Cash bar and rock music from 8:30 pm on. 
 
Ongoing – Bass Pro Shops at Festival Bay Mall

 

July 4-5 – Nascar Days

 

Celebrate Summer with Chef Guillermo Pernot's menu of cookout classics and refreshing tropical cocktails.  Available nightly in addition to our regular menus.  Smoked, grilled & barbequed to perfection.  All Summer long!

 

Fridays at 8:30pm - In addition to their 14 comedy-mysteries, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows also presents a special show, "What I Did fo Love" - a fast-paced, energetic musical about the exciting journey of relationships told through nostalgic Top 40 hits of the past four decades.  Enjoy dinner and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks during the performance.  $52.95 Adults, $23.95 Children (age3-11).

 

Every Sunday Night - Come and enjoy the drink specials as you mingle with your peers in the service / hospitality industry.  $3.00 margaritas, $2 Miller Lite bottles and $5.00 Long Island's.  Resident D.J. The fun is always at Backstage.

 

To show we apperciate our customers we are offering FREE Pool Sunday through Thursday's for all 21+ with a drink purchase.  We have 25 pool tables and drink specials every night!

 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 8pm - 11pm.  No entry fee and no cash prizes.  Come and play with good friends.

 

Thursdays from 10pm - 1:30am - Come sing your favorite songs!

 

Prime Outlets Orlando - Join us every Saturday evening at 7pm and 9pm at Kafe Kalik and experience a live performance of Junkanoo!

 

Junkanoo is reminiscent of New Orleans' Mardi Gras and Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, Junkanoo is a Bahamian festival that takes place on Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year's Day, January 1 -- beginning in the early hours of the morning (2:00 a.m.) and ending at dawn. Bring the family to this exciting experience and enjoy an amazing dinner from Kafe Kalik at the same time!

 

Whole Foods Market, 8003 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, hosts the Sand Lake Farmer’s Market, including locally grown produce and prepared items, a coffee and tea bar, beer and wine garden, live music and more. Time: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 407-355-7100.

 

Tuesday & Saturday Nights Year Round

 

Savor the exotic tastes of the South Pacific and enjoy a musical journey through the Polynesian islands.

 

Hula and fire dancers delight the audience and entice a few to even learn the hula!  It's great entertainment for the entire family!  The Wantilan Luau takes place on Tuesday & Saterday evenings year round.

 

Reservations required, call 407-503-DINE (3463) for more information.  Registration begins at 5:30pm, Seating begins at 6:00pm.

 

Dance your Blues away every night at the new B.B. King's Blues Club located on the second level of Pointe Orlando. The club features nightly entertainment by the B.B. King All Star Band, an 11-piece house band complete with a full horn section that plays a wide variety of R&B, Blues, Motown and Classic Rock. The music is fun, upbeat and timeless. Please visit pointeorlando.com to view the band schedule. For additional information, please call 407-370-4550.

 

Daily from 3pm - pm: Come join us for our daily happy hour!  2 for 1 drinks available only at the bar.  1/2 price cocktail pitchers.  Ask us about our wine specials.

 

Every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Have you ever wanted to learn how to belly dance, but you just weren't sure where to start? Start now at Taverna Opa at Pointe Orlando. Every Tuesday from 6:30pm - 7:30pm a belly dancing class is offered for $20 which includes a set menu for dinner for all participating belly dancers! Guests will learn all the dance moves from our amazing belly dancers and enjoy dinner, served family-style, of a pre-set menu of authentic Greek cuisine. For additional information please call Taverna Opa at 407-351-8660.

 

Every Thursday, 5:30pm - The Opa Connection invites all singles out to network and meet new people while enjoying 2-for-1 drink specials every Thursday at 5:30pm. Taverna Opa, located at Pointe Orlando, offers a laid back atmosphere perfect for after-work drinks and dinner. For more information please call 407-351-8660.

 

Galleria Portofino at Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel, 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, invites the public to view its exceptional collection of fine paintings, sculptures and jewelry, created by world-renowned artists. Time: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is free, and valet parking is complimentary. For more information, call (407) 503-1157.

 

Ongoing - Live, Free Entertainment at Adobe Gila's Five Nights a Week

Enjoy music from the area's top acts at Adobe Gila's on the second level of Pointe Orlando. Most Sunday nights feature auditions for new acts. Monday through Saturday nights feature the area's favorite local bands with the bands starting as early as 9:00pm on select nights. For additional information, call 407-903-1477 or visit www.adobegilas.com.

 

Ongoing - In Honor of the Men & Women Serving our Country in the Armed Forces…

Prime Outlets International - Be sure to show your Military I.D. at the Guest Services Center located in Mall 1, Aisle 3 to receive a coupon book loaded with over $500 in additional savings! One per valid Military I.D. Family members with proof of military status are also eligible.

 

Ongoing – AARP’s Terrific Tuesdays at SeaWorld

On select Tuesdays join us for educational symposiums to learn from SeaWorld experts and gain special behind-the-scenes insights about the park's daily operations.

 

Through 2008, AARP members are eligible for discounts on single-day admissions. When an AARP membership card is presented at the front gate, the discount offer is $8.00 on Tuesdays and $5.00 every other day of the week. (This offer not valid with any other offers or discounts. Offer valid for AARP members only.)

 

Ongoing - 50-Plus Shopper Club at Orlando Premium Outlets

Join us on Tuesdays for the 50+ Shopper Club. If you are at least 50 years of age you can take advantage of an added 10% savings on Tuesdays by simply presenting a photo identification with your proof of age to the cashier at participating stores. To view a list of some of our participating stores, visit premiumoutlets.com. Stores in the 50 Plus Shopper Club continue to grow, so please stop by the Information Center to view our most current list.