Toy Story 3 opens in theaters June 18

The wait is almost over—Toy Story 3 will be in theaters June 18 in Disney Digital 3D, 3D IMAX (as well as good old fashioned 2D). Walt Disney World is already gearing up for the premiere with some additional characters added to the Toy Story Mania attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Disney-Pixar Block Party (pictured) features many of the Toy Story characters, and Woody, Jesse, and Buzz Lightyear can frequently be spotted at Magic Kingdom (Woody tends to hang out in Frontierland while Buzz is usually greeting fans in Tomorrowland near the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin).

In the third Toy Story movie, Andy’s toys are donated to a daycare as their beloved owner prepares to go off to college. Does this mean the toys have said goodbye to Andy for good? It looks like there is an escape plan in the making at the Sunnysidee daycare, which is where the real action begins. For preview clips and more background information on this latest Toy Story release, visit the official movie web site.

Chicago The Musical in Orlando

June 15 - 20
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

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The Ravenous Pig

The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park, FL, bills itself as an American Gastropub, serving up eclectic fare with plenty of Floridian flourishes. The restaurant is located on Orange Avenue north of downtown Orlando, so the crowd is primarily comprised of local professionals and connoisseurs of fine cuisine.In addition to an extensive wine list, the menu includes tempura battered lobster tacos, rock shrimp salad, and burger with buttermilk bleu cheese dressing.

The Ravenous Pig's menu is driven by the season, so the menu changes frequently depending on product availability and chef inspiration, with some pretty amazing flavor combinations as a result. One item that is always available are the shoestring French Fries cooked in truffle oil (after trying these fries, the fast food version will seem to pale by comparison). Another house specialty is gruyere cheese biscuits with smoked sea salt butter.

Although children are permitted in the Ravenous Pig, there are no high chairs, booster seats, or kids menus with a pack of crayons—in keeping with the restaurant's elegant and intimate atmosphere. Street parking is available, as well as complimentary valet parking. Check the Ravenous Pig's website for lunch and dinner hours, and enjoy an Orlando area meal away from the tourist crowds.

Orlando Value Begins at The Ramada Lakefront International Drive

Get a head start on your Orlando vacation.Why pay more for a conveniently located hotel with all of the amenities that travelers are looking for? The Ramada International Drive Lakefront 12-story hotel has 164 rooms with plush double queen beds or king beds with a lakefront view, and all of the rooms offer a fantastic view of the Orlando skyline.

"I-Drive" is Orlando's International Drive, and is Orlando's destination for attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment, Orlando hotels, lodging and more!

The Ramada International Drive Lakefront is located right on International Drive close to many attractions, shopping and restaurants. Hotel Reservations

Central Florida's Favorite Wine Event

WineQuest celebrates its 14th year as Central Florida's favorite wine event series with a collection of fine wine tastings, dinners and auctions. Join them for this multi-day celebration at Grande Lakes Orlando resort and sample nearly 200 wines from around the world, savor a delectable five-course wine dinner in chef's table style, and taste the freshest local flavors during a champagne brunch designed exclusively for WineQuest - all to benefit local nonprofit Quest, Inc. Visit www.winequest.org or call 407.218.4300 for tickets and information.

WineQuest June 11-13, 2010 at Grande Lakes Orlando

TRANSFORMERS Fan and Collectors Convention Makes First-Ever Stop in Orlando!

On June 25-27, 2010, thousands of TRANSFORMERS fans and collectors from around the world will arrive at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center for the 16th annual “BotCon” – the official TRANSFORMERS convention – hosted by The TRANSFORMERS Collectors’ Club and Hasbro, the creators and owners of the TRANSFORMERS franchise. This year’s convention will feature special guests, including creators and artists from animated series, video games and comic books, as well as the Hasbro TRANSFORMERS brand and design team.

Additionally, after more than 25 years of “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action, Hasbro has established the TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame, with the inaugural class of both “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” and those influential in creating and building the iconic entertainment brand being inducted during the convention.

First introduced in 1984 by Hasbro and Takara as a toy line, TRANSFORMERS has provided kids with hours of fun with their action figures that convert from robot to vehicles and back again, resulting in a lore that has crossed generations and borders around the world. Visit their website for additonal info www.BotCon.com

Winter Park Fish Company

Just a few miles north of downtown Orlando in Winter Park, FL, the Winter Park Fish Company is far from the tourist crowds, with enough fresh seafood to make customers feel as if they are spending a day on the Florida coast. Whether you want to have your fish prepared for you on site or prefer to take home fresh seafood and serve it up in your own home, the Winter Park Fish Company is not your ordinary seafood restaurant.

On any given day, customers of the Winter Park Fish Company can purchase Black Grouper, Ahi Tuna, Red Snapper, Key West Pink Shrimp and two kinds of Salmon in the fresh fish case. Customers place their order with the cashier before taking a seat and there is indoor and outdoor dining available. The dining atmosphere us casual and cozy, and the only thing missing is the scent of salty air. Some of the restaurant's specialties include seafood croissants stuffed with crab, shrimp and spinach. The Lobster Rolls have been praised by Orlando Magazine, and no Florida seafood experience would be complete without a Grouper Sandwich.

For seafood lovers who are willing to go off the beaten path for fresh fish will find what they are looking for at the Winter Park Fish Company.