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Akon brings his show to Universal Mardi Gras this week
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: The party goes on and on at Universal Studios Florida as the popular Mardi Gras celebration continues through mid-April. This week’s musical guest is Akon, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and one of the music industry’s fastest-rising stars.
Akon’s special mix of hip-hop, R&B and rap includes a number of chart-topping hits like Lonely, I Wanna Love You, Don’t Matter and Dangerous. He’s the first artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.
A frequent guest on TV’s American Idol, Akon brings his act to Universal’s Mardi Gras at 8:30 pm on March 6, 2010.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open by May 28
Universal Orlando is promoting vacation packages featuring the soon-to-open Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Islands of Adventure. Deals are valid for travel beginning May 28, 2010, meaning the long awaited Harry Potter adventure should be open no later than late May.
The $200 million theme park expansion project is taking shape with Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village as the central attractions.
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s Universal CityWalk
The Mardi Gras celebration is in full swing at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. With weekly parades and concerts, lots of great food and plenty of beads, there’s a definite taste of New Orleans in the air.
The party amps up on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Pat O’Brien’s within Universal CityWalk. The restaurant/club will be hosting a Fat Tuesday celebration to kick off the Lenten season.
From 4pm til close, you can enjoy a live party band, special drink discounts, New Orleans style food specials, stilt walkers, bead girls and plenty of other fun and entertainment.
Admission is free until 7 pm. After 7, admission is $8 per person or $20 for a VIP ticket offering private balcony access, light appetizers from 4-8 pm and free admission to select CityWalk clubs.
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Hard Rock’s Velvet Sessions to feature A Flock of Seagulls
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort presents its monthly Velvet Sessions concert featuring A Flock of Seagulls on Feb. 25, 2010.
The band, which reached its peak of popularity during the ’80s, is best known for the hit “I Ran.”
Velvet Sessions is open to adults age 21 and over. The evening includes specialty drinks and hors d’ouevres which are included in the price from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Starting at 8:30 p.m., additional cocktails are available at a cash bar while the band takes the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Parking is free at the hotel situated adjacent to Universal Studios theme park.
Admission for the Velvet Sessions program is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For details, see www.UniversalOrlando.com.
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Mardi Gras kicks off this weekend at Universal Orlando
With music, parades and the biggest street party imaginable, Mardi Gras celebrates its 15th year in Orlando, FL with an amazing concert lineup featuring some of the biggest names in pop, rock, R&B, country, and hip-hop performing live in the Universal Music Plaza.
KC & the Sunshine Band get the party rolling on Feb. 6 - the first of 13 nights of concerts and Mardi Gras good times. Experience the fun, the colorful costumes, live street musicians and performers, dazzling floats and the delicious and authentic Cajun food. And let’s not forget about the beads…lots of beads!
Mardi Gras is part of your regular admission to Universal Studios. Visit www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com for information on discount Universal Orlando theme park tickets and discount Orlando vacation packages. Or see www.WestgateReservations.com for discount hotel and resort accommodations near Universal Studios.
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Universal to air Harry Potter commercial during Super Bowl
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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The party starts Feb. 6 at Universal’s Mardi Gras!
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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Universal Mardi Gras Concert Lineup Set
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida features 13 Nights of fun, music and entertainment: February 6 - April 17, 2010 (11 Saturday nights PLUS Sunday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Apr. 9)
2010 CONCERT LINEUP
February 6 - KC & The Sunshine Band
February 13 - Heart
Sunday, February 14 - Kool & The Gang
February 20 - Blondie
February 27 - Dierks Bentley
March 6 - Akon
March 13 - Aretha Franklin
March 20 - Miranda Lambert
March 27 - 3 Doors Down
April 3 - The Beach Boys
Friday, April 9 - Sheryl Crow
April 10 - Flo Rida
April 17 - Chicago
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Enjoy a winter escape to Orlando!
The New Year has arrived and much of the nation finds itself in the midst of yet another winter’s chill. Snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures can quickly cause “cabin fever” to set in throughout the Midwest and Northeast.
Now, with the holidays past and spring break still just a blip on the future horizon, is a great time to visit Florida – the Sunshine State. And what better place to start your winter thaw than in the centerpiece of Central Florida otherwise known as Orlando, the city beautiful. There’s nothing else quite like a discount Orlando vacation package.
Home to world famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and dozens of other popular attractions, Orlando is truly the theme park capital of the world and a renowned destination any time of year.
Whether you have been to Central Florida a number of times or are simply looking to go for the first time, Orlando is always full of new adventures and surprises. And 2010 is already teeming with big fun and even bigger adventures.
Universal Studios Resort offers up its newest roller coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. And at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the world is already gearing up for the park’s upcoming grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Meanwhile, Orlando’s newest water park, Aquatica by SeaWorld, recently announced the March opening of an all new ride - Omaka Rocka.
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