Walt Disney World® Golf offers

* 2008-2009 Silver Medal Golf Resort as awarded by Golf Magazine
* Beverage cart service available on all courses except Disney's Oak Trail
* Full-service pro shops
* Golf instruction from a full PGA Professional Staff, available by appointment
* Four championship courses

Disney's Palm Golf Course

Disney's Palm Golf Course offers tree-lined fairways, elevated tees and greens, and it boasts more than its share of water and sand with nine water holes and 94 bunkers. Disney's Palm Golf Course plays host to the Pro-Am competition during the Golf Classic at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course is the longest of the Disney courses. Designed by Joe Lee in classic PGA TOUR style, the wide fairways invite you to hit the ball, and hit it hard! But beware -- 11 of the 18 holes boast water, and 97 bunkers dot the landscape and guard the medium-to-large, undulating greens.

Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course

Tom Fazio designed Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course to be in unity with the environment, but this trek through nature is no walk in the park. The course rolls through stands of majestic oaks and pines, while large bunkers, glistening lakes and rolling greens deliver all the excitement, magic and fun you can handle. This walk on the wild side provides a Disney golf experience like no other.

Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course

Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, our nine-hole, par 36 walking course, is noted for the small, undulating greens and elevated tees. Surrounded by thick vegetation and wildlife, it is perfect for those who enjoy walking a course and soaking up the scenery. Shots shouldn't be approached too casually, however, as Disney's Oak Trail greens have been labeled some of the most challenging at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

Styled in a classic country club setting, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course meanders through dense pine forests. Characterized by small, slightly elevated, well-bunkered greens, the course demands accurate shot-making. Add an island green on the 7th, and it all adds up to a great golfing experience.

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Wet n Wild special summer deal

Wet n Wild Orlando is bringing back one of its most popular summer offers--for the price of one day's admission, guests can return to Wet n Wild for the rest of 2010. The cost is $47.95 plus tax for an adult or child, which is good for unlimited admission until the end of the year (certain restrictions apply).

Located in the heart of International Drive's tourism district, Wet n Wild Orlando has been named one of the top 10 water parks by the Travel Channel. In addition to the wave pool, lazy river, and water slides, Wet n Wild is known for extreme bowl rides like Disco H2O, Black Hole, and Brain Wash, as well as body slides like Der Stuka and Bomb Bay.

For more information, ticket purchases and special events, visit the Wet n Wild website.

Aquatica After 2 pm Pass

Just in time to enjoy the new Omaka Rocka water slide--Aquatica, SeaWorld's waterpark, is offering an Aquatica After 2 pm Pass for $49.95. Guests with the Aquatica After 2 pm Pass can enjoy unlimited admission for the rest of 2010 without any blackout dates.

Aquatica is the kind of waterpark that only SeaWorld could create. The wave pool has its own white sand beach in this Aussie themed water park, the Roa Rapids are a lazy river that's been kicked up another notch, and the Dolphin Plunge is the park's signature attraction, enabling guests to slide past black and white Commerson's Dolphins. New for 2010, Omaka Rocka uses high speed tubes and half pipe funnels to create the ultimate water slide experience.

To purchase an Aquatica After 2 pm Pass, visit the Aquatica website or call 1-888-800-5447.

Sea World After Dark

At SeaWorld Orlando, the nights are cooler and the atmosphere is hotter as AfterDark transforms daytime favorites into nighttime spectacles.

With the all-new Twilight Ticket, guests can experience SeaWorld’s thrilling rides, up-close animal encounters and awesome shows at night for only $39.95, adult or child. It’s an after-3 p.m. admission and Orlando’s hottest deal for one-of-a-kind, evening theme park adventures.

And this holiday weekend, it’s a great way to celebrate with family and friends during the day and rock out at SeaWorld at night. The park has a special fireworks display on the 4th of July.

SeaWorld AfterDark showcases the park in a whole new light, with a nighttime rock n' roll extravaganza, a high-energy Shamu show, a hilarious sea lion show, coasters under the stars and a mystifying fireworks finale.

That's in addition to being able to experience all that's awesome day and night, like Manta, up-close animal encounters and spectacular shows. SeaWorld AfterDark continues through August 15.

Twilight Tickets can be purchased at SeaWorld Packages now through Labor Day.

SeaWorld is the place to be after dark this summer:

MANTA -- Find out what it’s like to spin, glide, skim and fly with the largest of rays when riding Manta – by moonlight, an even more extraordinary sensation. A seamless blend of up-close animal encounters with a head-first, face-down flying roller coaster thrill ride, Manta is an adventure only SeaWorld could create.

SHAMU ROCKS – It’s a spectacular rock ’n roll killer whale show that wows audiences of all ages. This show is a high-energy concert as big as Shamu, combining awe-inspiring killer whales with a stunning light show and music from some of the hottest rock stars in the industry.

SEA LIONS TONITE -- SeaWorld’s popular sea lion comedic duo takes the laughs into the night. Hilarious hijinks ensue as the park’s talented sea lions, otters and walrus parody other favorite SeaWorld shows and attractions.

REFLECTIONS: FIREWORKS AND FOUNTAIN SHOW FINALE -- SeaWorld comes to life in a spectacular celebration of soaring fountains and dazzling fireworks. Through the thrilling and inspirational music of the park’s most popular shows, families and friends will experience a wondrous connection that lights the night like never before.

Legoland News

The bricks are falling into place at LEGOLAND® Florida as the first three members of the marketing team begin to market the first LEGOLAND Park on the east coast. Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Isemann, Manager of Sales Todd Andrus and Public Relations Representative Jackie Wallace are bringing their expertise from Central Florida attraction destinations to promote the family theme park opening fall 2011.

Isemann brings considerable expertise in theme park and attractions marketing and will lead the estimated 20-person marketing team as Director of Sales & Marketing for LEGOLAND Florida. Isemann joins the team of Model Citizens (LEGOLAND Park’s affectionate term for employees) from her role as General Manager of the Daytona 500 Experience Attraction at the Daytona International Speedway. Prior to the Speedway, Isemann was with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in escalating roles over a 12-year period, culminating in her position as the Florida Parks Director of Promotions. Isemann is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and will soon be relocating to Polk County.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of Merlin Entertainments Group on this exciting new venture,” Isemann said. “LEGOLAND has such a tradition of quality entertainment, and I know this will be a successful Park when we open next year.”

Joining Isemann as the Manager of Sales is Andrus, a 13-year sales veteran from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment where he was most recently the Senior Manager of National Sales. Andrus’ knowledge and contacts in the sales arena will prove invaluable to the first new theme park to be built in Central Florida in more than 10 years. Andrus graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Communications.

Wallace will be heading the communications efforts for the new park as Public Relations Representative. With more than 10 years of theme park experience, Wallace comes to LEGOLAND Florida directly from the promotions team at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens. Previously, she was a member of the SeaWorld Orlando media relations team that opened Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark and several headlining shows. Wallace graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations.

LEGOLAND Florida will offer more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including thousands of spectacular LEGO® models. The Florida development will be Merlin Entertainments’ second LEGOLAND Park in North America and will play an important role in the group’s continued growth in the U.S. Providing a full-day, year round theme park experience geared towards families with children between the ages of 2 and 12, LEGOLAND Florida will mirror the successful concept of the four existing LEGOLAND Parks in Denmark, Germany, U.K. and California. However, as with the other four, it will also have its own unique “twist” reflecting its stunning location and adding a Florida flavor.

Homespun Chic Marketplace

The 1st Annual Homespun Chic Marketplace will take place on Sunday, August 8th from 2:30pm to 6pm at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market located in Downtown Winter Park. The event will feature 19 local artisans, selling their handmade wares varying from postcards to plush; children’s clothing to chic jewelry, and everything in between.

Independent artisans and designers from around Central Florida will be in attendance, offering handcrafted wares. Fueled by the “Buy Handmade” movement, the marketplace is at the backbone of a growing craft culture, seeking to prove to Americans that high quality, everyday items are easily available at places other than the mall. The marketplace also offers shoppers an easy way to give back to the community. A portion of this year's event sales will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida®

The Winter Park Farmer’s Market, located at 200 West New England Avenue, Winter Park, will the venue for this years event. The event space features an open floor plan in a treasured historic building. In addition, the building has ample free parking and is within walking distance of Downtown Winter Park’s shopping district located on Park Avenue.
Find out more details for the First Annual Homespun Chic Marketplace at www.homespunchicmarketplace.com.

Looking for something different to do at the Walt Disney Magic Kingdom theme park this summer?

Be sure to check out some of Disney’s behind the scene tours that they are currently being offered.This is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

Disney’s Family Magic Tour invites Guests to join their family and friends on a 1 ½ to 2 hour guided interactive quest to save Magic Kingdom them park from the dastardly plans of a Disney Villain.

Guests of all ages are welcome; however the tour is best for guests’ ages 4 to 10 years. Your tour guide needs your help as your tour group searches high and low for clues in the adventure through Magic Kingdom theme park. Unlike most tours, your party will play an active role in the experience as you put your detective hat, follow tricky clues, solve diabolical puzzles and engage in a lively scavenger hunt.

Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour highlights the fascinating history of Walt Disney World Resort and provides backstage access to secret areas of the Magic Kingdom theme park.

Guest must be at least 16 years of age. This is approximately 4.5-hour walking tour and explores the stories behind the remarkable creation and growth of the Magic Kingdom theme park. Hear the intriguing story of Walt Disney and learn how his innovative ideas, revolutionary visions, creative philosophies and amazing accomplishments brought the Theme Park to life.

The journey includes stops at backstage facilities and a variety of favorite attractions. One unforgettable highlight is a trip below Magic Kingdom theme park into the service tunnels known as the Utilidors. This is one urban legend that is absolutely, and almost unbelievably, true-the Guest accessible areas of Magic Kingdom theme park are actually on the second floor of a massive structure. The first floor-called the Utilidors-allows cast members, deliveries and even trash to be unknowingly transported below guests’ feet as they wait in line for their favorite ride. If you would like an even more in-depth look at the backstage areas of Walt Disney World Resort, consider the 7-hour Backstage Magic tour. Magic Kingdom theme park admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Please keep in mind that Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour is an outdoor walking tour, so be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately.

Holiday Inn Main Gate East, located just 2.5 miles from the main entrance to the Walt Disney World® Theme parks, and is a favorite location for those that are going to the theme parks. The 444-room, full service hotel features two high-rise towers with interior corridors, Italian tile throughout and most rooms with private furnished balconies. All rooms boost colorful and stylish triple-sheeted beds, granite countertops and high speed internet. Kids love the kid suites and all the extra amenities the hotel offers like the kid’s theater, kid’s playground, kid’s swimming pool, kids and a large interactive game room for the entire family to enjoy.

Be sure to visit Chianti’s lobby lounge with indoor and poolside seating. The offers complimentary scheduled transportation to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet stores. If you book now you can take advantage of the hotels pre-pay special. Book at least 3 nights, prepay and you receive an additional 20% discount. For reservations please visit our web site at www.HolidayInnMGE.com.