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The countdown is on to the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this spring.

 The exciting new addition to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park is still under construction. But as the spires of Hogwarts Castle rise into the sky, worldwide anticipation is also on the rise.

Those expectations will get an additional boost during the 2010 Super Bowl on Feb. 7 when Universal unveils a new commercial to kick off a new, national advertising campaign. The commercial designed to hype the Harry Potter attraction which is based on the J.K. Rowlings books and movies will offer all new footage of the theme park area - from the bustling village of Hogsmeade to the immense castle.

The commercial is scheduled to air during the first half of the Super Bowl contest between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. Kickoff for the big game is 6:30 pm on Feb. 7 on CBS.

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There will be plenty of music, food, beverages and fun across Central Florida when SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents their annual Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 - weekends throughout February.

This feel-good music festival and live concert series offers fabulous concerts, great BBQ food and ice-cold beer. It’s your chance to kick back, enjoy the music of your favorite bands, and experience the fun-filled attractions of the theme parks.

Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 kicks off at SeaWorld on Feb. 6 with special guest performer LeAnn Rimes. The fun moves to Busch Gardens on Feb. 7 with a concert starring Dennis DeYoung featuring the music of STYX.

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Sports fans get ready. ESPN The Weekend returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, February 25-28, 2010.

Highlights of this popular sports fest include the ESPN Interactive Sports Zone, Fan Q&A with Athletes, Celebrity Game Shows, Athlete Motorcades, ESPN Live TV Telecasts and ESPN Radio Live Broadcasts of Mike & Mike in the Morning, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and more.

Athletes scheduled to appear at ESPN The Weekend 2010 include Adam Vinatieri of the Indianapolis Colts, retired major league baseball pitcher Curt Schilling, champion beach volleyball player Misty May Treanor, Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams, U.S. women’s soccer star Brandi Chastain, former NFL star Darrell Green, former NBA player Scottie Pippen, University of South Carolina football head coach Steve Spurrier, gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL legend Thurman Thomas.

A variety of ESPN personalities are also scheduled to appear at ESPN The Weekend, including Mike Golic, Karl Ravech, Mark Schlereth, Skip Bayless, Mike Greenberg, Ron Jaworski, Tedy Bruschi, Trey Wingo, Dana Jacobson, John Kruk and others.

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While there are numerous opportunities to pitch in and donate time and money toward the Haitian earthquake relief cause, one option allows you to enjoy some Orlando theme park fun at the same time.

Holy Land Experience, Orlando’s unique bible-based attraction, is donating ALL ticket revenue from admissions on Feb. 1, 2010 to the Haitian relief efforts.

Admission to Holy Land Experience, owned by Trinity Broadcasting Network, is $35 general admission, $20 for ages 6-12 and $30 for ages 55 and older.

The Holy Land Experience is a living biblical museum that blends fun and excitement with an interactive learning experience. From ancient Jerusalem to the Qumran Dead Sea Caves, the park takes visitors back 2,000 years to bring the history of the Bible to life.

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The Muppets are coming. The Muppets are coming.

Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, FL is preparing to open a new Sesame Street Safari of Fun area, featuring a kid-sized roller coaster, water playelements, a playground and lots of opportunities to take your photo with the ever popular Muppets!

Schedule to open in March, 2010, the new theme park area will boast Air Grover - a new family friendly roller coaster. Geared for children, the coaster will offer big thrills for the little ones, with a 23-foot high hill and hitting speeds up to 23 miles per hour.

Another key attraction to the Sesame Street area includes Bert & Ernie’s Water Hole where kids will enjoy a variety of water jets, dumping buckets and geysers designed for some cool, “splash zone” fun on a hot Central Florida day.

Of course, no Sesame Street attraction would be complete without the Muppets and there will be plenty of potential for meeting and greeting your favorite characters from Big Bird and Elmo to The Count, Bert & Ernie, Cookie Monster and more.

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The best concerts! The most spectacular parade! More fun than ever! It’s all part of Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras celebration.

Bring on the music! Bring on the parade! Bring on the party! Now’s the time to celebrate 15 years of Mardi Gras with the event’s most amazing concert line-up ever, featuring some of the biggest names in popular music. Concerts will be held every Saturday night from Feb. 6 thru April 17, 2010, as well as Sunday, Feb. 14 and Friday, April 9, 2010

Enjoy authentic Cajun food vendors, outrageous street performers, a non-stop party and LOTS of Mardi Gras beads! The fun begins with February 6 with KC and the Sunshine Band kicking off the musical celebration.

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Ready to escape the winter chill? There’s no better time than now to visit Orlando, FL where sunshine and family fun awaits you.

From world class theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Resort to a wide variety of fast paced water parks and other attractions, Orlando offers fun for the entire family, regardless of age.

You’ll also find championship golf, nearby beaches, lots of amazing shopping and dining options and much more.  Why wait? Now’s the time to book your Orlando fun vacation. Check out the discounts today at www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has brought a little bit of Hollywood from California to Orlando, FL. This park is very different than other Disney theme parks as it gives you a taste of Hollywood. For example, one favorite attractoin is the new American Idol Experience. Guests can audition for a spot on the stage, and sing for a real audience and win prizes. You can also go behind the scenes of many Disney productions to see how a movie was made or enjoy other related stories. Add a little extra magic to your next Orlando vacation with a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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