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D23 Expo To Host Once-In-A Lifetime Concert with Richard M. Sherman And Alan Menken

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The two Academy Award®-winning composers and Disney Legends share the stage for one night only performing “The Disney Songbook” at the D23 Expo 2013, Saturday, August 10

 

For one night only, two of the world’s most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for “Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.” The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10.

Together Sherman and Menken have won a combined 10 Academy Awards for their work with Disney, and have composed music and songs for more than three dozen Disney feature films, over two dozen Disney Park attractions and half a dozen Disney musicals on Broadway.

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Orlando City SC Advance to Third Round of US Open Cup

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Orlando City Lions Advance To Third Round

of US Open Cup, Top PDL’s Ocala 2-1

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Club to host Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids on Tuesday, May 28, at Fifth Third Bank at the Florida Citrus Bowl

Behind one goal in the first and second halves, Orlando City SC advanced past the PDL’s Ocala Stampede 2-1 Tuesday night in Ocala, Fla., at Forest High School. With the win, the Lions will host Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Colorado Rapids next Tuesday, May 28, at Fifth Third Bank Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

“I thought our first half performance was very good,” said Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath. “We gifted them (Ocala) a goal in the second half and let them back in the game. But at the end of the day we bring the Rapids to Orlando next week and it will be a good game for us.”

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18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Details Released!

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Sip, Savor, Repeat! Fresh Global Tastes Tempt the Palate

at 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2013
Guests can sample wine, cheese and ethnic tastes from regions around the world Sept. 27 – Nov. 11, 2013 during the 18th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Scotland Marketplace Debuts, Brazil Flavors Return for Encore

Disney guests can sip and savor fresh flavors from six continents during the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Cedric The Entertainer At Bob Carr In July

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WHO:        Cedric the Entertainer

 

WHEN:      Saturday, July 20, 2013 | 8 P.M.

 

WHERE:    Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre | Orlando, Florida

 

ON SALE: Friday, May 10, 2013 | 10 A.M.

Cedric the Entertainer

 

A man with a gift for wringing laughter from commonplace situations, Cedric the Entertainer has parlayed a career as one of the top stand-up comics in America into a steadily growing résumé as an actor in film and television.  Cedric is best known for his many crowd-pleasing performances in such hit films as “Barbershop,” “Be Cool,” “Madagascar,” “Intolerable Cruelty,” “Johnson Family Vacation” and “The Original Kings of Comedy.”  Now, Cedric steps away from the camera and on to the live stage to share his comedic craft at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, July 20.  Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m.

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Justin Timberlake Brings The 20/20 Experience To Orlando!

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WHAT:          Justin Timberlake | The 20/20 Experience World Tour

                        

WHEN:          Thursday, December 19, 2013 | 8 pm

 

WHERE:        Amway Center | Orlando, Florida

 

ON SALE:     MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 | 10 A.M.

 

Justin Timberlake

One of this generation’s most celebrated entertainers, Justin Timberlake, announced he will kick off The 20/20 Experience World Tour starting on October 31.  After dominating the global charts with the release of his acclaimed new album, “The 20/20 Experience,” Timberlake will bring his electrifying live

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First Glimpse: Big Hero 6

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Today we received a first glimpse into Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2014 animated feature Big Hero 6!

Big Hero 6
BRIDGE TO SAN FRANSOKYO – Concept art showcases an iconic bridge and treasured landmark of the high-tech, fast-paced city of San Fransokyo, the setting for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ action comedy adventure “Big Hero 6”— in theaters on November 7, 2014.

Big Hero 6
SAN FRANSOKYO AT NIGHT – Pictured in concept art, the high-tech city of San Fransokyo is home to brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada and his team of first-time crime fighters in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ action comedy adventure “Big Hero 6”—in theaters in 3D on November 7, 2014.

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Treasures Of The Walt Disney Archives Returns To D23 Expo

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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Returns to the D23 Expo,

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins, The ABC Hit Once Upon A Time, and Disney’s enduring connection to the Land of Oz.

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The spectacular exhibit will feature imagery, costumes, props, set pieces and more,

many displayed publicly for the first time by the Walt Disney Archives at the D23 Expo!

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Universal Orlando Resort Harry Potter Expansion Announced Today

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THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES:
THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY
IS COMING TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

‘London’ and Diagon Alley Will Come to Life at Universal Orlando in 2014

World’s First Centrally Themed, Multi-Park Experience

 

Building on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expansion of historic proportion with the entirely new themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.

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Rescheduled Match Set for Wednesday, August 7

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Rescheduled Match Set for Wednesday, August 7

Orlando City to Honor Tickets From Cancelled Match vs. VSI Tampa Bay FC

ORLANDO, Fla.— Orlando City SC, in coordination with VSI Tampa Bay FC, USL PRO and the City of Orlando, announced Friday that the rescheduled match from Tuesday night will be played on Wednesday, August 7, at Fifth Third Bank Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Kickoff for the match will be at 7:30 p.m.

The news comes after Orlando announced it will honor all tickets from Tuesday night’s game for the re-match on August 7. Fans can use the tickets from the cancelled match on April 30th to gain entry into the rescheduled game.

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Orlando City Completes Homestand Saturday vs. Antigua

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First match against Antigua Barracuda FC in 2013 this Saturday in Orlando

Orlando, Fla.— Orlando City (4-1-1, 13 points) hosts Antigua Barracuda FC (0-3-0, 0 points) this Saturday, May 4, at Fifth Third Bank Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. After Tuesday night’s match was cancelled due to severe weather, Orlando looks toward Saturday as the Lions wrap up their first homestand of the 2013 USL PRO regular season.

Orlando is currently undefeated at home through the beginning of the 2013 USL PRO season, winning all three of their matches played in Central Florida. The Lions have an impressive goal differential of +7 in the three home matches played, scoring 10 goals while only allowing three.

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Michael Bublé Coming to the Amway Center October 30, 2013

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Amway Center News: Michael Bublé Coming October 30, 2013

Michael Bublé 

Michael Bublé’s “To Be Loved” CD just debuted at the number one spot on Billboard Magazine’s  Top 200 Pop Charts.  Next for the Canadian superstar is a 40-city U.S. concert tour beginning on September 7.  Bublé officially announced the tour during his appearance on “The Ellen Show” today and the dates were confirmed by Don Fox of Beaver Productions, the national tour promoter.  Bublé performs at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on October 30.  More information regarding the on sale date is coming soon.

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Legendary Rockers KISS to Headline ArenaBowl XXVI At The Amway Center

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 KISS to Headline ArenaBowl XXVI At The Amway Center

 

WHAT:          KISS | MONSTER TOUR

                        

WHEN:          FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013 | 7:30 P.M.

 

WHERE:        AMWAY CENTER | ORLANDO, FLORIDA

 

ON SALE:     FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 | 10 A.M.

Legendary rock band KISS headlines ArenaBowl XXVI weekend festivities and celebrates their 40th anniversary with the Champions of the Arena Football League on Friday, August 16 in Orlando, Florida at the Amway Center.  Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.

KISS, known for their elaborate explosive stage shows, iconic black and white face paint and never ending love of helping fans remember to “Rock and Roll All Nite,” return to Orlando for the first time since 2006.  Lead by the founding partners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, KISS has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide over the last four decades and attained eight Top 10 albums, highlighted by hit songs such as “Rock and Roll all Nite” and “Calling Dr. Love.”  The recently released number one “Monster” album has been hailed by critics as the band’s greatest studio album in decades.

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