Orlando is for Lovers

For years the greatest love stories have come from our friends at Disney. Without Disney there would be no Prince Charming and Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, and of course Mickey and Minnie. What better place to celebrate your love than Orlando?

Here are some specialties brought to you for your next trip to Orlando:

Disney World is a couple's dream. After a full day of rides with your someone special there is a perfect way to end the day. A couple can let the daily fireworks show rekindle the flame in their relationships at the Magic Kingdom while swaying to the soothing melodies in the distance.

Universal Orlando has so many ways to wow your mate. You'll find excitement at the
Islands of Adventure and dance to the live music at City Walk. After all that fun you can have a romantic meal at one of the many fine eateries Universal Orlando pride's itself upon.

Other sites that are best for romantic getaways include the Sea World’s Discovery Cove, and so much more. Discover more romantic ways to enjoy Orlando by calling Kissimmee Guest Services.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

On January 7, 2008 Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened their doors for the first time after shedding its MGM license. What will magic of Hollywood bring to Orlando, you ask?

Toy Story Mania arrives on set this summer. Have your 3-D glasses ready as you board your spinning craft to travel through carnival inspired virtual worlds. The ride seats up to eight passengers and records each individual’s score accumulated by firing toy cannons at virtual targets!

There’s more…

GO WILDCATS! The kids and songs of East High invite you to sing and dance along in the feature of “High school Musical 2:School’s Out!”

Look for the arrival of some new friends at Playhouse Disney this February! Starring Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Playhouse, and Handy Manny to name a few!

Be a part of the “Block Party Bash” deemed one of the most interactive parades in Disney history. With retro tunes, high-flying acrobatics, and trampolines there are bound to be a few surprises! Joining in the fun is more than 20 partying Disney-Pixar Film Pals to include the Incredibles, Monsters Inc., Toy Story 2, Bug’s life, and much more!

The hope is the new attractions will inspire a new view of the park as more than just a thrill seekers indulgence. But, while there is still much chatter and speculation about the future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I believe that this will be the year that the park makes it’s come back.

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras has been known to be one of America's best kept traditions. Mardi Gras became famous by being one big party full of costumes, fun, and celebration. Unfortunately it is not a family-friendly, and safe venue...so Universal Orlando Resort has a Mardi Gras that is good clean fun for everyone!

Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando goes on from February 2, 2008 through April 19. Experience the spirit of Fat Tuesday with the 13 beautifully decorated floats straight out of the Big Easy along with constumes, the spicy goodness of cajun cuisine, and live music from Nola jazz bands.

Come on down to Orlando for a Mardi Gras for everyone and have your friends at Kissimmee Guest Services show you the way!

Happy New Year!

Put on your party hats and sound your noise makers! It is time to ring in the 2008 Disney style! Here’s what is happening at the parks...

Magic Kingdom is celebrating the New Year with extended park hours from 8 am to 1 am. There will be double the parades and fire works to make this night extra special. The streets will be filled with excitement with two showings of the “SpectroMagic” parade at 7 and 10:30. Count down the magic with “Holiday Wishes” fireworks at 8:30pm and “Fantasy in the Sky” at 11:50.

There will be a special presentation of Epcot’s "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" laser-light spectacular. Latin crossover band Papo's Groove and DJ Indio Davila will keep you entertained at America Gardens Theatre, while the big band sound of the Tom Butler Orchestra will fill World Showplace. Rock out at Scooter's dance party at the Fountain Stage, or techno rock at the China pavilion, and classic rock 'n' roll at the Italy pavilion in World Showcase. The park will be open from 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Disney-MGM Studios is still aglow with the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Millions of lights dazzle the Streets of America back lot through January 6, 2008. Special entertainment includes three showings of "Fantasmic!" fireworks at 6:30, 8:30 and 10 p.m. and a incredible display of fireworks at midnight.

Join the outrageous street party at Disney's Animal Kingdom for "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Expedition" parade starring all of your favorite Disney friends. Park hours are from 8 a.m.-8

Keep in mind, Magic Kingdom generally sells out rather quickly the morning of and Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and MGM shortly after so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance and arrive extra early to avoid the lines at the gate.

Unique Holiday Experience

The Holy Land Experience is an attraction like none other. It is literally a trip back in time. Go two thousand years into the past to the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth this Christmas season and see the amazing show.
The show offered by The Holy Land Experience offers a scale version of ancient Jerusalem with re-enactments of Jesus's life, teachings, and good deeds. The show also includes inspiring musical productions, and new this holiday season are a long list of fascinating, informative, and entertaining holiday themed exhibits including: "The Mysteries of the Magi", the true story of St. Nicolas, "Christmas Southern Gospel", "Ye Ole Christmas Carols", and much, much more!

There is even more good news! Go to the website and ask how you can save as much as 50% by the end of the year!

Follow your North Star to Orlando's Holy Land Experience and experience the birth of the season!

Atlantis Postponed

The Space Shuttle launch has been postponed with no information for the new date and time. There is a fuel sensor problem NASA engineers are trying to correct before launch.

We will keep you informed on when the next liftoff is scheduled.

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Kissimmee Guest Services has your Space Shuttle Atlantis launch information and tickets to the last shuttle launch from Kennedy Space Center for the year of 2007.

Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch at 3:43 p.m. this Saturday December 8, 2007.

Now is the time to purchase tickets so contact KGS to find out about what time to arrive and other specifics. If you've never seen a launching from Kennedy Space Center then you are in for a real treat.

Watching a shuttle launch is a unique and exhilirating experience that you can enjoy this week. Watching the launch sequence, as white plumes of smoke dissolve into crimson flame, hurling the shuttle to the heavens is something we only dreamed about not too long ago.

So get your ticket to an experience like none other today! Make sure to get to Kennedy Space Center by 9:30 AM Satuday morning.