Where to find the Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World

Ask any four-year-old girl to rattle off the names of the Disney Princesses, and she will tell you. The Disney World gift shops primarily focus on Cinderella, Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), Snow White, Ariel (The Little Mermaid) and Sleeping Beauty's Aurora. Occasionally Mulan and Pocahontas are also included in the Disney pantheon of princesses.

Magic Kingdom offers the most princess sightings; the parade that goes down Main Street features Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and Belle in addition to other beloved Disney characters. The signature Cinderella castle is one location where kids can get up close and personal with Cinderella as part of a character dining experience. Ariel also has a photo op location in the Fantasyland area of the park.

Elsewhere at Walt Disney World, Ariel has her own live show (The Voyage of the Little Mermaid) at Disney's Hollywood Studio, which also has performances of Beauty and the Beast. Disney's Hollywood Studios Fantasmic performance features Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and Ariel as part of their nighttime spectacular light and sound presentation.

Animal Kingdom is better known for furry friends, but Pocahontas can be spotted for photo opportunities here. The Akershus restaurant in the Norway pavilion of Epcot's world showcase also offers character dining with the Disney princesses. Keep in mind that the characters who appear in the restaurants and photo op areas might change on a daily basis, but rest assured somewhere at Walt Disney World there will be princesses. This fall Disney's first African-American princess, Tiana, will likely join the parade of Disney princesses.

Florida Classic

Saturday, November 21 Kick-off at 2:30 pm Fans! New ticket prices are now available for the 30th Anniversary of the Florida Classic for as low as $25 each. Get the best seats in the house before they sell out and watch the Wildcats from Bethune-Cookman University take on the Rattlers from Florida A&M University on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. You'll be proud to call this YOUR Classic! Tickets sell out fast for the 2009 Florida Classic, so don't miss out! Your support benefits educational initiatives at B-CU and FAMU. BUY TICKETS!

Cheap Hotels in Orlando

• Gaylord Palms Orlando Resort - $129.00 Special Rate. Selected nights.
• Seralago Hotel -Save 35% every day! Rates From $47. Lowest rates guaranteed
• Synergy Hospitality - Featuring Trafalgar Resorts & Lighthouse Key Resorts.
• Holiday Inn Maingate East - FREE shuttle to Disney & shopping. Rates from $59.00
• Howard Johnson Kissimmee - Walt Disney Good Neighbor Hotel. Low rates!
• Ramada Hotels - Superior amenities and discount rates in hotels near Disney.
• Rodeway Inn Maingate - Hotel near Disney World. Rates from $39.95.
• Clarion Resort & Waterpark - Full service hotel and state of the art waterpark...
• Quality Suites / Royale Parc Suites - 1 and 2 bedroom suites * Free shuttle
• Suites at Old Town - 1 and 2 bedroom suites * FREE shuttle to Magic Kingdom
• Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort - Hotel near Disney World. Great rates!
• Radisson Resort - Orlando discount hotel rates from $79.00. Kids Eat FREE
• Galleria Palms Boutique Hotel - FREE breakfast and shuttle to Magic Kingdom
• Disney Universal Area Vacation Homes - Homes & Condos from $79.00.
• Knights Inn - Find cheap Orlando hotel deals. Just $29.00 p/day - tax included

SeaWorld Orlando special offers

For the price of a single ticket at SeaWorld Orlando, Florida residents are guaranteed more than one day of fun.

SeaWorld's Fun Card offer is back, where residents can pay for a day and come back all year to SeaWorld Orlando. Pay $74.95 for adults and $64.95 for children ages 3 - 9 and enjoy unlimited general admission through December 31, 2009. Entertainment at SeaWorld through the end of the year includes Sea1orld After Dark, Halloween Spooktacular, The Polar Express Experience, and New Year's Eve.

For the same price, Florida and Georgia residents are eligible for a 2 Park 2 Day ticket. This ticket allows two admissions, one to SeaWorld and one to the visitor's choice of either the Aquatica waterpark in Orlando or the Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa. The 2 Park 2 Day ticket expires December 31, 2009.

Florida residents can also take advantage of select tickets at kids' prices when they pre-chase their tickets online. Even the 1 park ticket offers the opportunity for more than one day of fun. The SeaWorld 1 Park ticket enables visitors to visit SeaWorld.anytime within one year of purchase, and a 2nd Visit Free is valid for one additional visit to SeaWorld during regularly scheduled park hours for up to 7 consecutive days from the date of the first visit at no extra charge.

Gaylord Plams Resort Orlando Fun Fact

Inside the Gaylord Palms Resort atrium, you'll find Gator Springs, home to a family of juvenile alligators. The custom habitat was specially designed for these "rockstars of the Everglades," and features waterfalls, rockwork, and a beach area. Guests can view them throughout the day, and learn more on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings during special "feeding time" shows.

Special rates at Gaylord Palms through Orlandoescape.com

An Orlandoescape.com exclusive--the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is offering a special discount to Orlandoescape.com visitors as low as $119 per night for a world class resort that is only one mile away from the maingate of Walt Disney World.

For select dates during the months of July and August, guests will pay a $119 per night special Internet rate (or a $129 per night rate during peak periods) when they make their reservation through Orlandoescape.com. This is a savings of $70 - $100 off the regular rates sold through other distribution channels. These rates are lower than calling the hotel directly, booking via a travel agent, or reservations through other travel Web sites.

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is a 1406 room resort on a 63 acre property in the heart of Central Florida,s tourism corridor. The signature feature of the Gaylord Palms is the 4.5 acre glass enclosed atrium and themed areas that reflect different facets of Florida's distinctive character: the lush Emerald Coast, historic St. Augustine, fun-loving Key West and the tranquil, mysterious Everglades.

For more information about the resort and other special events, visit the Gaylord Palms Web site.

Tours You Must Take in Orlando

Kennedy Space Center	Florida’s Wildest Adventure: Secret Tour
Kennedy Space Center and Airboat Safari	Clearwater Beach & Lunch
Lunch with Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center	Everglades and Miami
VIP Space Shuttle Launch	Golf of Mexico Deep Sea Fishing
Ultimate Space Experience	Florida Airboat Ride Boggy Creek Tour
Swim with the Dolphins & Key West	Cocoa Beach and Airboat Adventure
Dolphin Encounter Boat Ride & Lunch	Clearwater Sea Screamer Boat Ride Tour
Swim where the Manatees Live	The Zip Line Glide & Ride Eco Adventure
Orlando City Tour	Horseback Safari Eco Tour
Miami Tour - One day	Swamp Buggy Eco Adventure

Obama joins Hall of Presidents

Last week Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents attraction re-opened with an animatronic President Barack Obama making a speech recorded by President Obama earlier this year for this special exhibit.

There are several notable changes to the Hall of Presidents since it was closed for renovations in November. There is a film narrated by Morgan Freeman with video clips of presidents making speeches during some of our nation's darkest hours, such as Lyndon Johnson after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and George W. Bush at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9-11. The animatronic Abraham Lincoln recites the entire Gettysburg address, and a speech has been added for George Washington.

Other changes include a slower roll call of presidents, and the figures have been reorganized so that they are grouped by the historical era in which they served their terms in office. Disney's annual passholders got a sneak preview of the refurbished Hall of Presidents before the official reopening last Saturday.

Your Unforgetable Anniversary Getaway

Gaylord Palms Resort is the anniversary capital of Florida — the landmark resort is located in KISSimmee, after all! The resort's new program will help to make wedding anniversaries as memorable as the day a couple said "I do" with a romantic celebration and overnight stay.

To make the stay as memorable as possible, the Gaylord "Anniversary Concierge" can assist in creating a romantic weekend that's perfectly suited to the couple! And, in celebration of the special occasion, couples staying the month of their anniversary can enjoy a second night FREE.

What can make it bigger? How about a special Anniversary message on the resort's jumbo AstroVision screen! Restrictions do apply and marriage certificate required at check-in.

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