Universal CityWalk Entertainment and Venue Calendar – October 2011

Universal Orlando Resort CityWalk Update

Universal Orlando Resort CityWalk Update

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK CALENDAR AND VENUE ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER 2011

For more information, guests may call The Official Ticket Center Guest Services at (407) 396-9020

Venues subject to $7 coverage charge or CityWalk Party Pass

21 and up are welcome

**SPECIAL EVENTS**

Late Night at Margaritaville
Nightly ~ 11:00pm – 2:00am
Inside the Restaurant
– Live Band and No Cover
– Drink Specials, including $3 domestic drafts, $4 wells and $5 Who’s To Blame margaritas

Pat O’Brien’s Party on the Patio
Friday and Saturday Nights During Halloween Horror Nights ~ 9:00pm – 2:00 am
– Drink specials all night long
– Live entertainment on the Flaming Fountain Stage
– Includes admission to the Dueling Pianos Bar and the Locals Bar
– Free admission with today’s Halloween Horror Nights ticket stub or CityWalk Party Pass; All others: admission is $7
– Must be 21 and up after 9pm

**RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS**

Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom
Legendary Thursdays ~ 4pm – close
– 1/2 off select appetizers
– Heineken and Appleton Run and Pinnacle Vodka drink specials

Ladies Night ~ Sundays, 9pm – close
– No cover for ladies until midnight
– 2 for 1 drink specials until midnight: Hypnotiq, Bacardi, Grey Goose and Red Stripe

Entertainment
Mystik NRG ~ Monday – Friday
Chain Reaction ~ Saturday & Sunday

CityWalk’s Rising Star
Entertainment
Karaoke with Live Band & Backup Singers ~ Tuesday – Saturday
Karaoke with Backup Singers ~ Sunday & Monday

Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando
Happy Hour ~ Daily: 5pm – 8pm

the groove
80s Night – Every Thursday from 9pm to close
– Free admission until 10pm
– $7 cover after 10pm; 21 and up for admission
– Russian Standard & Pinnacle Vodka drink specials

Entertainment
DJs ~ nightly

Hard Rock Live
Purchase tickets at the Hard Rock Live Box Office or by calling 407-351-LIVE

October 8th ~ The Script with Hot Chelle Rae
October 11th ~ Peter Frampton – Peter Frampton Comes Alive 35th Anniversary Tour
October 13th ~ Adele
October 14th ~ John Oliver *Mature Content*
October 20th ~ Hard Rock Live & Foundation present Bassnectar with Amp Live
October 23rd ~ Dream Theater with Trivium

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Happy Hour at Lone Palm ~ Monday – Friday from 3pm to 5pm

Entertainment
Blue Stone Circle ~ Tuesday – Saturday
Hypersona ~ Sunday & Monday
Guitar Hero at Lone Palm ~ Daily
Live Guitar Soloist on the Porch of Indecision ~ Daily
Interactive DJ on the Porch of Indecision ~ Friday & Saturday

Latin Quarter
Happy Hour ~ Sunday – Friday 5pm – 7pm

Ladies Night Every Thursday ~ 10pm – 2am
Complimentary admission and drink specials all night long

Entertainment
Alejandro Kartal ~ Nightly on the patio
DJ Leony ~ Thursday – Saturday

NASCAR Sports Grille
– HHN Tailgate specials, daily beer and drink specials
– Showing all NFL, College Football, MLB games and UFC fights
– $1.95 Coors Light pilsner refills during all college football games
– 5 for $15 buckets of Miller Light and Coors Light during all NFL games
– Retail shop with the latest in NASCAR, NFL and College Football merchandise

NBA City
All sports, all the time!
Happy Hour daily ~ 4pm – 7pm

– Ask our servers for our daily drink specials

Pat O’Brien’s Orlando
2 for Tuesdays ~ 4pm – 10pm
2 for 1 Hurricanes; 2 for 1 domestic drafts and specialty drinks

Entertainment
World Famous Dueling Piano Players ~ Nightly

Red Coconut Club
Nightly Happy Hour
Sunday – Thursday: 8pm – 10pm; Friday and Saturday: 6pm – 9pm

Ladies Night every Thursday ~ 8pm – close
Ladies receive complimentary admission and drink specials all evening

Hospitality Tuesdays ~ Tuesdays 10pm – close
Free admission for members of the hospitality industry all evening with your ID or hospitality pay stub
Free parking after 10pm
$2 domestic beers, $3 premium cocktails

Entertainment
Herb Williams Band ~ Thursday – Saturday
DJs ~ Nightly

AMC Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX

October 14th ~ The Thing

**Dates and times subject to change

Walt Disney World Weekly Update

Walt Disney World Weekly Update

Walt Disney World Weekly Update

16th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival-Now through November 13
While you are enjoying the extremely popular Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival in World Showcase, make sure you take as much time to enjoy Future World. The ideas behind Future World were Walt Disney’s plans for a better world, and as a result, each pavilion celebrates man’s accomplishments and challenges.
Remember, with the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival Welcome Center located in Future World and open daily 9-9, with great festival merchandise and demonstrations, you should be visiting all areas of the park so you don’t miss anything.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre, daily at 5:15, 6:30, & 7:45 PM
10/23: Howard Jones-“No One Is To Blame”
10/24-26: Boyz II Men-“End of the Road”
10/27-28: Gin Blossoms-“Hey Jealousy”
10/29: Sister Hazel-“All For You”

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party-Continues Various Dates Now-November 1
This week’s dates are: October 23, 25, 27, and 28
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Must-Sees
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial: Through high spirited instruction and audience participation, learn the not-so-gentle art of being a pirate, as taught by none other than Captain Jack Sparrow, himself! Assisted by his faithful crewman, Mack, Captain Sparrow shares his secrets for survival in a hands-on, fun-filled experience!

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closing on Sunday, October 30 – December 3 for their annual refurbishment.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will remain open during this time for your Guests who want to enjoy a great day at one our Disney Water Parks!

Pardon Their Pixie Dust
Magic Kingdom® Park: Swiss Family Treehouse will be closed through November 17
Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course: will be closed October 23

Vintage Walt Disney World: Journey Down El Río del Tiempo

El Río del Tiempo (now known as Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros) was dedicated at the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot on October 21. Below is a look at the attraction under construction prior to opening.

El Río del Tiempo at Epcot While Still Under Construction

As the tour begins, guests board boats and float through the 220-foot scenic background seen above (seen above still under construction) and below (today) which recreates a lush Yucatan jungle for the opening of their excursion. The crumbling pyramid and smoldering volcano set the scene as guests go in search of Donald before the Three Caballero’s reunion concert in Mexico City.

El Río del Tiempo at Epcot

After being launched up a pyramid via a high-speed escalator, losing his bathing suit while para-sailing, and bouncing off rocks while cliff diving, it’s a miracle Donald makes it to the show on time to perform for his fans.

Sights & Sounds of the Disney Parks: Walter E. Disney’s Love of Steam Trains

Walt Disney's Love of Trains

Walt Disney's Love of Trains

What makes a blissful, breezy ride on the Walt Disney World Railroad such a magical—and authentic—experience? And what was the deal with Walt Disney and trains, anyway? Did he really have a whole railroad in his backyard? Let Disney historian Jim Korkis, author of The Vault of Walt, be your guide for a fact filled journey ‘round the Magic Kingdom Park and into the heart of what brought joy to the man who brought so much joy to others.

Making the Most of Your Orlando Vacation With Kids

Navigating the theme parks without stress

Navigating the theme parks without stress

Many people plan years in advance for their Orlando vacation and many only see a few mentionable things. Their biggest mistake people make is to try and cram as much into their days as possible and then wonder why they need a vacation from their vacation at the end of their trip. Many even go as far as to say that they didn’t have a good time on their much needed getaway. My advice is to research as much as possible and make the right choice for you and your family. Think about who is in your party and what special needs they may require. What I mean is, do you have little ones or is it just adults coming. If you have children, then think about nap times and dragging them all around the theme parks. This is the biggest cause of stress to the traveling parents that I have witnessed in my years in the theme park business. Continue reading