Orlando Event Calendar

Orlando Events Calendar

Central Florida hosts many annual events. SeaWorld Adventure Park, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando bring the fun with parades, live entertainment, stage shows, fireworks and laser light shows, home and garden shows. The list - and the fun are endless! We hope you enjoy our Orlando events.

ESPN The Weekend
Date(s): February 25-27, 2005
Location: Disney-MGM Studios
Get in the game at the ultimate sports fan's weekend!

Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival
Date(s): April 15 - June 5, 2005
Location: Epcot®
Have a field day as Epcot® celebrates spring with a colorful array of fragrant flowers, gorgeous gardens and "toon"-ful topiaries.

Star Wars Weekends
Date(s): Select dates in May and June, 2005
Location: Disney-MGM Studios
Journey to a galaxy far, far away and come face to face with your favorite heroes and villains from the Star Wars saga.

Night of Joy
Date(s): September 9-10, 2005
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Feel the joy at live concerts by some of Christian Music's most praiseworthy performers.

International Food and Wine Festival
Date(s): September 30 - November 13, 2005
Location: Epcot®
Sample delectable dishes and wonderful wines from around the world.

FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World®Resort
Date(s): Select dates in October 2005
Location: Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses
The Classic features golf's greatest pros, challenging each other on Disney's magnificent Palm and Magnolia courses.

Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party
Date(s): Select dates in October 2005
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Dress-up in costume and join the Halloween festivities by trick-or-treating in the Magic Kingdom® with all your Disney friends.

10th Annual ABC Super Soap Weekend
Date(s): Select dates in November 2005
Location: Disney-MGM Studios
Indulge your passion for soap operas as you meet and greet popular stars from your favorite ABC daytime dramas.

Festival of the Masters
Date(s): November 12-13, 2005
Location: Downtown Disney® Area
Inspire you artistic side at one of the most acclaimed and eclectic open air art festivals in the country. Voila! You're in the picture.

Holidays Around the World
Date(s): November - December 2005
Location: Epcot®
Discover the joy of holiday celebrations, customs and characters from different countries and diverse cultures all around the world.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Date(s): Select dates in November and December 2005
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Join the celebration and make your holiday the merriest with this festive party - the best gift that you can't fit under your tree.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
Date(s): November - December 2005
Location: Disney-MGM Studios
Welcome back this popular tradition as millions of lights add their brillance to the backlot cityscape.

Pleasure Island New Year's Eve
Date(s): December 31, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Location: Downtown Disney® Area
Make a resolution to dance the night away at the most stupendous New Year's Eve street party around.

Note: All dates and events subject to change without notice. Theme Park admission required for many events. Certain events may require special tickets; age restrictions may apply.

Universal Orlando® Resort Events: Theme Park Highlights

Hotels & Resort Reservations at Universal Orlando

The Mardi Gras party has been extended Saturday nights until April 30.

TWICE THE FUN AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS' MARDI GRAS WITH HEADLINERS ANGIE STONE AND MACY GRAY

Angie Stone at Universal Mardi Gras

Macy Gray at Universal's Mardi Gras

WHO:
Angie Stone began singing gospel music at a young age. In 1999, her old-school, autobiographical vibe led her to the beginning of her solo career with the release of her debut album, "Black Diamond," which has sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide. Stone has enjoyed success with her many hits, including "No More Rain (In This Cloud)," which spent 10 weeks at #1, "Wish I Didn't Miss You," "Brotha," and "Bottles & Cans." Recently, Angie appeared in the Tony Award winning musical "Chicago."

Macy Gray is known for her distinctive voice and funky style. Her debut album, "On How Life Is," was certified quadruple platinum within two years. Gray also won a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal thanks to her hit, "I Try." Other hits include "Sexual Revolution," "Why Didn't You Call Me," "Sweet Baby," and Gray's newest single "Walk This Way."

WHAT:
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. Live music echoes through the park amidst the excitement of New Orleans-style cuisine, tons of beads, confetti and an all new 13-float parade, completely transforming the theme park into a mega- musical Mardi Gras celebration! Street performers, costumed characters and stilt walkers entertain partygoers throughout the entire event.

The Mardi Gras party continues Saturday nights through April 30.

WHEN:
Saturday April 23, at Universal Studios Florida

Show schedule:

6:45pm Angie Stone

8:00pm Mardi Gras Parade

8:30pm Macy Gray

COST:
Included with admission to Universal Studios (adults $59.75 plus tax, children $48.00 plus tax), or join the fun after 5 pm for $39.95. *Florida and Georgia residents save $10 off a Mardi Gras After 5 Ticket in advance with a valid Florida or Georgia ID.

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Universal Orlando® Resort Events: Theme Park Highlights

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