February 2012
Issue 40
Spend Valentine’s Day at Disney
Surprise your loved one with a spa treatment, or better yet,
schedule a couple’s massage
Dine at the California Grill and watch the Magic Kingdom
fireworks from the observation deck
Stroll along the beach of the Polynesian and
watch Wishes
Order flowers, champagne, or a unique Disney
keepsake thru the Disney Florist
Walk over to the Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian
and reminisce about your own wedding (or planned wedding if the
case may be)
It’s always twilight when you dine at the San Angel Inn at Epcot’s
Mexico Pavilion.
Watch the cheesy horror movie clips while dining “under the
stars” at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre
Relax in the outdoor jacuzzi of your Deluxe Resort .
Experience a horse-drawn carriage ride
Get a souvenir photo of the two of you
Find a garden swing on the beach of the Grand Floridian or the
Beach Club and sit and swing in the moonlight.
Splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime meal at Victoria & Albert’s.
Enjoy a specialty cruise and watch the fireworks at the MK or Illuminations
at Epcot.
Instead of using the buses or water ferry from Disney’s Hollywood Studios,
walk along the water’s edge to the Boardwalk.
While at the Boardwalk, act like a kid again while playing carnival games.
You may be lucky and win your sweetie a stuffed toy. You can rent a Surrey
Bike built for two to cap off your day.
Head to Animal Kingdom Lodge for a sumptuous dinner at Jiko and
then watch the animals from the viewing areas. Better yet, stay at the resort
in a room overlooking the Savannah
Traditional Love Songs for Us
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Valentine’s Day at Wolfgang Puck Café
Seafood lovers will get a taste of their favorites with Wolfgang Puck Café’s Seafood Lover’s Prix Fixe menu. For $70.00 per couple (excluding tax and gratuity) guests can profess their love over four-courses of the freshest seafood in Florida!
Valentine’s Weekend at Portobello
Celebrate with the love of your life all weekend long at Portobello Restaurant! From Friday, February 12th to Sunday, February 14th, Portobello will be offering a Valentine’s Day menu for two, in addition to the regular menu of delicious Italian specialties.
Disney’s Table’s in Wonderland Program has two February events
Tables in Wonderland presents: Jiko Wine Dinner
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Thursday February 11, 2010 at 6:30pm
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Chocolate Dinner
Atlantic Dance Hall at the Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
FHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships
Feb 02, 2012 – Feb 04, 2012
Silver Spurs Arena – Kissimmee
SAA is proud to feature performances from over 250 squads to determine the best in each division of the 2012 FHSAA competitive Cheerleading Finals. An experienced panel of competitive cheerleading judges will score these displays of competitive spirit and athleticism to determine the 2012 State Champions. Come on out & enjoy two full days of competitive spirit, high-flying stunts, and energetic dance routines.TimesThursday, Feb. 2 – 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 – 9 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4 – 9 a.m. Tickets (SOLD DAY OF EVENT ONLY at Silver Spurs Box Office – CASH ONLY):
$10 and kids under 3 years old are free! Parking – $5.00 RE-ENTRY IS ALLOWED, BUT NEED HAND STAMP…ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED!
45th Annual Osceola Art Festival-February 11-12th
This festival is a great opportunity to view and purchase fine arts of all media from local and visiting artists. Be dazzled by the vast array of colorful artwork available, from paintings to statues, pottery to photography.
Visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1800 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Parking and admission are free
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SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew & BBQ-Weekends Feb. 11-March 4th
2012’s Bands, Brew & BBQ will be twice as fun when the park hosts rockin’ concerts Saturdays AND Sundays this year, on Feb. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and March 3-4. SeaWorld partners with favorite local restaurants to bring an even richer variety of BBQ and great grilled food. There’s a thirst-quenching beer garden featuring nearly 50 craft beers from around 20 different domestic and international breweries. And, of course, incredible concerts with top artists in classic rock and country music. Bands, Brew & BBQ is included with park admission.
Saturday, February 11: Foreigner
Sunday, February 12: Gary Allan
Saturday, February 18: Trace Adkins
Sunday, February 19: Kenny Rogers
Saturday, February 25: Doobie Brothers
Sunday, February 26: Ronnie Dunn
When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you. — Pinocchio
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Winefest-February 17 –19th 
Enjoy arts and crafts, live music on outdoor stage throughout the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 donation
Live music on the grounds of the vineyards, plus delicious food and wine too!
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
19239 US 27 North
Clermont, FL 34715
Daytona 500 – February 26
The Daytona 500 opens the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, featuring more than 40 of the best stock car drivers in the world fighting for NASCAR’S most coveted win.Racing begins at 1 p.m.Admission: $65.00 – $189.00Star-studded entertainment, the pageantry of the “The Great American Race” and the best stock car drivers in the world take center stage!Daytona International Speedway1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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2012 NBA All-Star Game
Sunday, February 26, 2012
7:00pm EST
Amway Center
This February, the NBA is bringing one of the most entertaining sporting events to Orlando — NBA All-Star 2012. Returning for the first time since 1992, when Magic Johnson made his dramatic comeback on the court, NBA All-Star 2012 is a unique experience that celebrates the NBA’s greatest athletes
Kiss-Im-Mee 5k- February 11
Race Day Packet Pick Up during 6:15am-7:15am
Race starting at 7:30am
Admission: Spectator free, Participants $20.00 through February 4, $25.00 February 5-10, $30.00 day of race
Walk/run through Historic Downtown Kissimmee to raise money for the American Heart Association! You will run past beautiful historic homes, Lake Toho and old buildings, starting at Toho Square and all ending in Toho Square for a celebration party! There are prizes available for all age groups as well as the top male and female finishers and a special prize going out to the top Valentine’s Day Costume Runner!!
“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.”
– Winnie the Pooh ºOº
2012 Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza
Renninger’s Antique Center, U.S. 441, Mount Dora, Florida
Third Weekend in February
Shop for treasures at the largest antique fair of its kind in the South! Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza features 1,400 dealers of antiques and collectibles spread over 117 acres of rolling countryside in beautiful Mount Dora. The Antique Extravaganza is also held during the third weekends of February and November. Admission is charged
Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop2012 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend-February 24-26Fairytales do come true. One mile at a time.Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and will focus on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength.The event will take place at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida on February 24-26, 2012, and is set to celebrate the women who prove that anything is possible in life’s fairytale. For those women who wish to bring back their youthful looking skin, consider the botox treatment of Dr. Andres Bustillo. Read some reviews for Dr. Andres Bustillo as well to know him more.Registration is now open for 2012!Visit mydisneymarathon.com/Princess to watch video and see photos from last year’s event in the multimedia gallery!Weekend events will include:Disney’s Princess Half Marathon – 95% FullDisney Royal Family 5K – 86% FullDisney Royal Family Kids’ Races – 93% FullDisney’s Fit for a Princess Expo
Pasta in the Park Party – SOLD OUT
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