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Friday, October 9, 2009

Universal Orlando to Host Holiday Concerts, Macy's Holiday Parade


Universal Orlando Resort kicks off a brand-new holiday concert series featuring Christmas-music sensation Mannheim Steamroller and artists Natalie Cole and Chris Isaak. The concerts are a new way to experience the holidays at Universal -- and add to the Grinchmas celebration at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios. Holiday celebrations at Universal Orlando Resort begin Dec. 5 and run through Jan. 1. Mannheim Steamroller -- the iconic holiday music masters who have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide -- performs at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak performs on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole performs on Dec. 19. Each concert begins after that night’s Macy’s Holiday Parade. Cole and Isaak will perform a mix of holiday classics along with their most popular hits. The performances will take place at the new Music Plaza -- a new, outdoor permanent concert venue located in the heart of the Universal Studios theme park.


The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios features the balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In addition to the parade, Universal Studios guests can enjoy performances by marching bands from across the country, a nightly Christmas tree lighting, and themed holiday shows including The Blues Brothers, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Barney. At Islands of Adventure, the Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an original musical score by Mannheim Steamroller. During the show, six songs are performed by a live cast, including The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville. As a part of the Grinchmas celebration, guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.


Guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort will be immersed in the spirit of the season with tree-lighting ceremonies, special musical performances, holiday “dive-in” movie presentations and holiday dining events. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel kicks off the season on Nov. 27 with “Holiday Harbor Nights,” a wine-tasting, food and jazz celebration on the piazza. Hard Rock Hotel welcomes Santa to the Kitchen restaurant on Fridays in December, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort rings in the New Year with Aloha 2010, a New Year's Eve celebration. Guests can also enjoy the holiday cheer at CityWalk with decorations, live music on the plaza stage and strolling entertainment on select dates throughout the event.


All holiday entertainment -- including the Mannheim Steamroller concert, is included as part of admission to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. Take advantage of the ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Offers: a two-park, unlimited ticket, good for seven consecutive days is $99 plus tax; the Stay More, Save More at on-site hotels deal allows guests who stay for five nights to pay the price of three or guests who stay seven nights to pay for four. Guests who stay three or more nights between Nov. 29 and Dec. 17 enjoy a kids eat free for lunch and dinner deal. Plus, guests can receive complimentary Universal Express access to bypass the regular attraction lines. The Holidays Vacation Package includes a four-night stay for the price of three as well as seven days of unlimited theme park admission; $50 in Universal Dollars to spend on food and merchandise throughout the resort complimentary transportation between the hotel and theme parks; plus early park admission. Rates start at $210 per person. For more information,
call Supreme Clientele Travel @ 407-413-9578

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