The popular Orlando, Florida vacation destination announced ticket prices will go up this week. Anywhere from $2 to $5 per day. Also Florida resident tickets are on the rise. While that may be disturbing, Disney has announced new rides and park openings like Toy Story Land this year and in 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
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Daytona Bike Week Rally
Topping our list of course is the Daytona Bike Week Rally. This amazing bike rally is known all over for its long standing history, major events, and huge crowd. Over 500,000 and sometimes many more bike enthusiasts arrive in the Daytona area for a week full of fun, food and frolicking.
Every year there is an official “Daytona Bike” given away, and for a $50 ticket you can win a Harley Davidson custom Ultra Class. They do limit the amount of tickets they sell, so if this is something you are interested in, it is a good idea to get on this as early as possible.
Another big draw to this event is the beach. With its hard packed sand, vehicles are allowed on the beach. There’s nothing like sporting your hot rod along the sunny Atlantic shoreline.
At Daytona you will see bikes from all over the world, a ton of motorcycle shows, There are concerts, fashion shows, free Bar-B-Ques and a ton of things to plan for.
It is without a doubt a seriously major event. And it isn’t a bad idea to bring your winter motorcycle gear just in case the weather tends to lean to the cool side.
There are so many thing to do in this area or within a close driving distance, even if you wanted to wander a little off from this rally for a short while, you will always find something to do. Daytona Bike Week is this areas major event, you just must go.
Biketoberfest
Drawing more than 100,000 motorcycle fans each year for the past 25 years, is Biketoberfest. Also held in Daytona Beach, the fall weather in this busy spot is a nice time to get on your bikes, and put your knees to the breeze.
With many major sponsors, tons of vendors, plenty of fantastic food choices and consumer goods, Biketoberfest is definitely a destination you want to seek out.
There are exciting motorcycle racing events, as well as live shows from some top musical acts too. If you want to plan to start your trip a little ahead of this event to catch the Blues Festival and get your accommodations all set up that wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational
For a great time on Florida’s West Coast, head over to the city of Clearwater for the Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational. You will want to plan well, as there are many events including live bands all weekend, bikini contests and cash giveaways every hour.
Tons of great food and of course you have the beauty of the panhandles geography and history as well. There is a $20,000.00 Bike Builder Invitational, tons of vendors and food to choose from and even a Ride In Bike Show.
This rally is one that will not disappoint.There are lots of things to do in the areas outside of here as well. You can guarantee yourself a great vacation on the West Coast of Florida with this expo and the fantastic area in which it’s held.
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]]>There’s nothing like a poignant play or acrobatic show to temporarily take you away to another world. For travelers visiting Florida, there are a plethora of phenomenal shows and concerts you can catch while visiting the usual theme park attractions. Here are a few spectacular shows and plays that are now showing in major cities in Florida. Read on to see how you can get special discounts on them as a VIP member!
Blue Man Group – Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL
For a mix of science and entertainment, the Blue Man Group show will excite techie enthusiasts. This show is located in Orlando’s Universal CityWalk and seats 1,000 audience members. Guests are taken away with music and technology in this show. VIP members can save up to 50% on certain dates in a holiday promotion.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – Lakeland, FL
For exquisite dancing, Floridians in the Tampa area can check out the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in Lakeland, Florida. This show will be playing in December in Lakeland’s Lakeland Center. With stunning costumes, hand-painted sets, and incredible dancing by almost 40 classically trained dancers, this show will not disappoint. VIP members can get 25% off with ticket prices starting at $40.
Kurios by Cirque du Soleil – Miami, FL
For a time trip to the Victorian era, Florida tourists in Miami can check out the Kurios by Cirque du Soleil Show. This show is at Under the Blue and Yellow Big Top at the Hard Rock Stadium. The Kurios show really tricks the senses with its mystery and stimulating imagery. VIP members can buy Kurios tickets early and save over 30%. Prices for VIP’s start at $37.00.
Dirty Dancing – Miami, FL
Experience the magic of the movie Dirty Dancing again by seeing the Dirty Dancing play in Miami’s Arsht Center. The stage adaptation of this story is superb and stays true to the great dancing, drama and love featured in the classic movie. Become a VIP member so you can save over 15% on select seats!
Book Tickets to Theses Florida Shows and Plays Now!
Many of these Florida shows and plays are offered for a limited time. Some of them are one-night-only shows. Take a break from from the vacation routine of walking around theme parks with a show. If you’re in the middle of a hectic work week, take a breather from the chaos and get lost in one of these fantastic shows. Get competitive rates on these shows by becoming a VIP member today!
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The Tampa Theater is one of the oldest theaters in the US built in 1926, it offers an experience unlike any other. Sit in the balcony section for the best view and audio. Go early so you can see the organist come up from under the stage and play before the movie starts. There is no other theater like this one. If you like a mixed drinks, go next door to the Hub, they offer the strongest drink you will ever get for a bargain price. The atmosphere alone is worth visiting, even if you don’t drink.
Big Cat Rescue:
Not quite a zoo, the Big Cat Rescue offers an up close and personal experience with Tigers, Leopards and all types of cats. Like the name implies, they take in big cats from all over the world where people cannot have them or they were found to be owned illegally. Reserve in advance for a private behind the scenes tour, if you like big cats it is worth it!
Dali Museum:
Salvadore Dali was one of the better known surrealist painters of the early 20th He was best known for his painting of the melting clocks called “The Persistence of Memory”. The Dali Museum was recently moved to a new home and greatly expanded making it the preeminent art museum in the Tampa Bay area.
Be sure to allow for a half day of exploring all of his art then take a short walk to Beach Drive, St Petersburg’s answer to Miami’s famous Beach Drive. Not quite as eclectic as Miami, it has a charm of its own.
Ybor City:
Tampa’s Ybor City was founded in the 1880’s and born out of the Cuban cigar trade. It reached its heyday in the roaring 20’s, giving Tampa the nickname “Cigar City”, however the great depression reduced it to a shadow of its former self. Today there are still a few cigar shops that roll cigars and it has a lively restaurant and bar scene on Friday and Saturday night. If you go be sure to check out the Columbia Restaurant, it’s the oldest restaurant in Tampa and makes some of the best Cuban food you will ever have.
Pub Tour:
Tampa was one of the birth places for the “Craft Brew” trend in recent years. The Tampa Bay area has been rated on the Top 5 Craft Brewery cities in the nation. There are several brew tours that run 7 days a week and will take you around to some of the better known breweries where you can sample their beers.
]]>Nicknamed the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida’s hidden gems. With its beautiful beaches and inland waterways, this nickname is well-deserved. Fort Lauderdale is a relaxing destination spot with fabulous restaurants and shopping. There are also fun activities to do in this great town. Read about these Fort Lauderdale attractions and all they have to offer.
Jungle Queen
To see the beauty of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tourists should take a cruise with Jungle Queen Riverboats. Jungle Queen offers a variety of day and night cruises that combine sightseeing, dinner and entertainment into one convenient spot. There’s a 90-minute morning cruise option that takes visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s New River. On the New River, which originates in the Everglades, visitors take in breathtaking sights of nature and luxurious homes of rich and famous figures on Millionaire’s Row.
Guests who want to do more will love the afternoon cruise that includes a tropical isle tour. On this isle, guests can enjoy an alligator show and see birds, monkeys and more. Also available with this tour option is a concession stand with great fare like burgers, sandwiches and more. For visitors who want an evening experience, they can opt for the cruise that includes sightseeing, dinner and a show. Along with sightseeing on the New River, guests can feast on an All-You-Can-Eat dinner at the tropical isle. This dinner includes delicious foods like barbeque ribs, chicken and shrimp. During dinner, guests enjoy live entertainment followed by a hilarious variety show. Save over 15% in VIP! Ticket prices start from $19.50 for VIPs!
Everglades Holiday Park
For daring adventure with wild animals and the raw nature of the Everglades, guests can spend the day at Everglades Holiday Park. Everglades Holiday Park is the quintessential family activity where guests can engage in airboat tours, fishing, and animal encounters. Thrilling airboat rides take visitors through miles of wetlands in the Everglades. These one-hour airboat rides are on state-of-the-art vessels that can travel at top speeds with expert tour guides.
After the airboat tour, guests are treated to a live alligator presentation where alligators perform incredible stunts and tricks. Guests are also educated on the conservation and preservation efforts of these alligators and their wetland habitats at these shows. A newest attraction, Animal Encounters, allows visitors to interact with a variety of animals like pythons and lemurs. A one of a kind activity that Everglades Holiday Park offers is fresh water fishing. Visitors can fish in the Everglades from a boat, a dock or as part of a guided tour. VIP members can save over 30% on one-hour airboat rides at Everglades Holiday Park. VIP get the great rate of $21.99 for adults and $14.50 for kids.
K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing
For an indoor adrenaline rush, Fort Lauderdale visitors should check out K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing. K1 Speed offers two indoor go kart tracks that create a genuine racing experience for drivers. Drivers are provided with electric zero-emission 20-horsepower go karts that can go as fast as 45 miles per hour on high-traction tracks. Go kart racing at K1 Speed is the perfect activity for groups, especially at adult and children’s birthday parties. As a VIP member, you can save up to 20% on tickets to K1 Speed. VIPs can get one-race anyday tickets for $15.99 and three-race anyday tickets for $39.99.
Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park
For affordable family fun, Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park is the place to go. Uncle Bernie’s is a free-admission park where visitors pay for rides through various pass and ticket package options. Visitors can enjoy a great variety of rides like a bounce house, go karts, carousels, and roller coasters. Uncle Bernie’s is also a great spot for birthday parties and offers special birthday packages for rides.
Schedule a Trip to One of These Fort Lauderdale Attractions Now!
Do not wait any longer to take check out these amazing Fort Lauderdale attractions. Schedule a vacation to the “Venice of America,” where you can enjoy the beaches and fun of South Florida with out any Spring Break noise. Become a VIP member so you can learn about other Fort Lauderdale attractions and how you can save on them!
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With a VIP combo deal, guests can have a blast at either Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. Universal Studios is a real television and film production operation that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes experience with movies and TV shows. In multidimensional rides like Transformers: The Ride 3-D and Shrek 4-D, visitors get the thrilling experience of living in the worlds of these amazing movies through realistic special effects. Shows like Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show enlighten guests on the complex process of creating the ghastly make-up and special effects in horror movies.
Disney’s Epcot Center is the perfect attraction for visitors with a love for technology and cultural diversity. There are two Epcot divisions for guests to explore: Future World and World Showcase. Future World showcases displays of technological trends. World Showcase features cultural attractions from 11 countries. At Future World’s Innoventions, families can explore science exhibits and interactive installations like Colortopia Presented by Glidden.
Orlando tourists young and old will be taken away by the magical wonder of Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Families can enjoy a great variety of rides and shows at this park. Adults and children can fly through Tomorrowland on a spaceship in the Astro Orbiter. Visitors can also live their own fairytale fantasy by visiting Cinderella’s Castle. They can walk throughout the castle and take in its majestic architecture, and artwork, including handcrafted mosaic murals.
For great exploration of animals from all over the world, Orlando visitors will love Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom exhibits over 2,000 animals from 300 species and offers diverse entertainment. The animal exhibits feature exotic creatures like lions, rhinos, tamarins and migratory birds. Guests can also enjoy exciting attractions like the Wildlife Express Train, which takes visitors on a trip from Harambe, Africa to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch, visitors can meet the beloved Lion King character Rafiki.
Explore Key West on a train tour guided by the original tour entertainer, the Conch Tour Train. This attraction has been guiding travelers through Key West since 1958 and is the best at showing the rich history of the island. Conch Tour guides provide guests with interesting history on Ernest Hemingway and Cuban cigar makers. They also pass through stops like Mallory Square and the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. These 90-minute tours also offer a second consecutive day tour option for only $10. Save on the Conch Tour by 
There’s a dark side to the island of Key West that visitors can explore with the Ghosts and Gravestones tour. Visitors travel through historic Old Town on the Trolley of the Doomed in this tour. Ghost Hosts guide them through historic and haunted sites like the African Slave Cemetery and the mysterious St. Paul’s Church. The hosts also entertain visitors with haunted tales of eerie incidents on the island, such as those of Robert the Doll at East Martello Fort and Captain Tony’s Saloon. The Ghosts and Gravestones tours last an hour and a half and run in the evenings, rain or shine. Save 20% on this spooky tour 
For travelers in Miami looking for a quick outing to Key West, Gray Line Miami’s Key West Day Trip is the way to go. The drive itself is entertaining as guests pass through 42 bridges and stunning views of South Florida. Once in Key West, visitors can enjoy historic spots like Mallory Square and Ernest Hemingway’s home. Train tours and kayaking are other interests tourists can try. There are no scheduled activities on this trip, so guests are free to plan their own schedule of activities. For 
Key West visitors who want full-scale tours should take an Old Town Trolley tour. Old Town Trolley Tours offers a variety of tours and sightseeing packages. These tours and packages can entertain guests for a few hours, a day or even two days. There’s the standard Old Town Trolley tour that takes visitors on a narrated, 90-minute ride through 100+ sites of interest in Key West. With the Trolley and Hemingway Home Package, guests will get the standard tour of Key West and also admission to the Hemingway Home & Museum. At the museum, visitors can see famed author Ernest Hemingway’s personal relics and learn about his life. Sightseers who don’t want to cram all of the Key West attractions into one day can take advantage of the 2-day tour option.