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A SCULPTURE FIT FOR A KING: Disney Imagineer Joni Van Buren sculpts a model of King Triton from Disney’s animated classic “The Little Mermaid.” King Triton, in his final form, will be 35-feet-tall and tower over guests at Disney Parks newest resort hotel, “Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.” The new resort at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. will feature themed building exteriors and room interiors that bring to life famous Disney and Disney-Pixar animated feature films like “The Lion King,” “Cars,” “Finding Nemo” and “The Little Mermaid.” Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is expected to open by the end of 2012 and reservations are now being accepted!

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Two new ways for guests of Walt Disney World Resort to live like their favorite Disney characters can now be booked for 2012 vacations. Building on the success of Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, new “Disney Story Rooms” – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside — are under construction.

Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters – fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds, gold and crystal accents, custom linens and drapes, and in-room art and details including Princely banners and Princess friends. The 512 Royal Guest Rooms start at $189 per night.

Walt Disney World guests also can now book rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a brand new Walt Disney World Value resort opening in phases beginning early summer 2012. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will immerse guests in their favorite Disney stories — including Disney• Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Cars as well as Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.

The one-of-a-kind resort will feature more than 800 standard guest rooms and more than 1,100 family suites (which sleep up to six people) at its completion. Standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort start at $94 per night and family suites start at $248 per night. Walt Disney World guests have more than 20 uniquely-themed resort hotels from which to choose – something for just about every taste, family size and budget. Walt Disney World resort hotels offer convenient transportation and access to Walt Disney World theme parks and other entertainment options.

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Aylin Mujica, Cuban actress and model, and her husband, actor Gabriel Valenzuela, took advantage of the long weekend and visited Hogsmeade at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, in Universal Orlando Resort. During their visit, the couple and their family went to Hogwarts and enjoyed Butterbeer, a favorite drink inside the Harry Potter books and films, in addition to enjoying all the rides and attractions at Universal Orlando. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant – all faithful to the books and films.

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A visit to Orlando will be a bit sweeter July 8-10, as Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek celebrates its first-ever Cupcake Lovers Weekend, a special celebration of frosted fun.

The special weekend, part of the resort’s season-long SummerBlast! promotion will feature a schedule of activities and events themed around cupcakes.

“Cupcakes have hit the stratosphere of pop-culture,” said Tracy Walker, general manager of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. “And with all of the passion surrounding these tasty treats, we thought they deserved a special spot on our calendar!”

Guests visiting the hotel during Cupcake Lovers Weekend, will have an opportunity to sample and purchase various cupcakes, and participate in cupcake-themed events, including:

• Cupcake Decorating Tips – An opportunity to learn decorating techniques that you can incorporate into your next batch of cupcakes!
• MUSE Cupcake Bar – Curb your cupcake craving with a stop at MUSE, our lobby coffee and sweet shop.
• Cuppycake Kids Zone – A chance for children to decorate their own cupcake, as well as other cupcake crafts.
• Cupcake Walk – Our recreation team has created cupcake themed activities around the pool, including a special version of a cakewalk… the Bonnet Creek Cupcake Walk!
• Cupcake Displays – Enjoy a display of cupcakes decorated by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek pastry chefs.
• Cupcake Voting – Guests can enjoy a display of cupcakes created by Hilton team members… and vote on their favorite designs!
• Cupcake Martinis – The Hilton lounges will feature special “cupcake” themed martinis… you’ve got to try these!
• Savory Cupcakes – Harvest Bistro will be serving several “savory” entrée cupcakes – the latest trend in cupcakes!
• Summer Activities – In addition, guests can enjoy their favorite SummerBlast activities and events, including a DUCKTONA 500, a zany rubber duck race in our lazy river; Dive-in Movies; and our SummerBlast! Saturday pool party, where one guest will win an iPod loaded with the latest hits.

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek offers the best of both worlds: a convenient “insider” location accessible from within Walt Disney World property and the peaceful serenity of the surrounding 482-acre nature preserve. Resort amenities include 1,000 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, a 3-acre Florida-style lazy-river pool, a Rees Jones-designed championship golf course, a luxe spa by Guerlain, a full fitness center, and nearly a dozen dining and lounge options, including the award-winning La Luce by Donna Scala.

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They say, “To wait for luck is the same as waiting for death.”   Are you waiting for Luck?

You are captivated by an intense desire to tempt fate. Your heart races. Your nails dig into your thigh. The taste of blood is on your tongue as you bite down on your lip. Your eyes shift wildly as you contemplate the risk. Desire seduces you…and you forget that the House always wins.

Luck will run out as you are consumed by Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 21. People from around the globe will be haunted by “the country’s best Halloween event” (Amusement Today) beginning September 23 at Universal Studios Florida. For 25 nights, screams will fill the darkness as guests discover their fate.

So go ahead – take a chance at Halloween Horror Nights 21. Tickets are now on sale and Florida residents can experience the event with the following offers:

Halloween Horror Nights Florida Resident Offers

Florida Resident Single Night Event Ticket ~ Starts at $41.99 plus tax

• Includes admission to one night of Halloween Horror Nights
• Must be purchased in advance with an UPC code from Coca Cola Zero, Coca Cola or Diet Coke products
• Prices vary depending on date of visit

Frequent Fear Pass ~  Starts at $81.99 plus tax

• Experience 15 nights of the event for the price of one.
• Includes admission to the event on September 23, 24 and 29,October 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31 .
• Other Frequent Fear Pass options available.

Gory Getaway Vacation Package ~ Entire package starts at $89 per adult, tax inclusive

• 1-night accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel
• 1-night admission to Halloween Horror Nights
• Admission to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk
• One 5”x7” souvenir photograph
• On-site accommodations at one of Universal Orlando’s three AAA Four-Diamond hotels are also available

Event dates: September 23-24 and 29-30, October 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 19-23 and 26-31

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The award-winning, multi-platinum indie rock band Florence + the Machine enjoyed Butterbeer as they explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 30th, 2011. Universal Orlando Resort hosted the internationally renowned band before their nighttime performance at Hard Rock Live Orlando, located at Universal CityWalk.

HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.
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Photo Credit: Kevin Kolczynski, Universal Orlando Resort

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Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon (left), his wife Susie (right) and two-year-old son Sebastian (center), serve as the grand marshals June 22nd, 2011 in the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner from St. Petersburg, FL, also celebrated his 33rd birthday with family at Walt Disney World Resort. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

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