March 2010 Theme Park Events in Orlando, Florida
Posted by Ashley McChesney
Disney World
Disney Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a spring special event filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the festival, finish off the day with a melodious evening at the America Gardens Theatre adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion and enjoy music from the 1960s and 1970s during the Flower Power Concert Series.
Festival Highlights
Cinderellabration - Its Cinderella's coronation day and you're invited to celebrate with the royal court in this topiary spectacle.
Character Topiary Scavenger Hunt - Start location behind Spaceship Earth
Festival Blooms - Discover the many varieties of blooms that help us create our award winning landscapes.
Ask an Expert - Get your gardening questions answered! "Master Gardeners" from IFAS at the University of Florida will be available to answer your questions.
Let's Get Moving - Featuring Evos & Weevos play systems
Find Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy, captured in topiary, doing their favorite outdoor activities. Interact in this fun garden where you can climb and explore on these unique play structures for both younger and older children.
Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden - Presented by Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.
Fragrance Garden - Presented by Guerlain, Inc Daily
Let your senses take over as you experience the pleasure of this captivating garden, featuring the radiant and sensual fragrances of Guerlain. Explore the "love story" between plants, fragrance and perfume. Experience a complimentary twenty-minute tour with a Guerlain Representative at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Sign up at the Guerlain Shop in La Signature.
English Tea Garden - hosted by Twinings
Discover the history and art of tea blending and explore various tea plants as you stroll through this elegant English Tea Garden. Sign-up for a complimentary twenty-minute guided tour at the Tea Caddy hosted by Twinings® at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.
Celebrate the Art and Music of the Disney's Fantasia
Find select Disney Characters from Walt Disney Pictures' Fantasia.
Simba's Birthday Celebration - It's Simba's birthday! See the classic scene recreated in topiary from Walt Disney Pictures' The Lion King.
Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden - Experience hundreds of free-flying butterflies as you venture through lush foliage in this distinctive garden and butterfly house.
Green Garden - Presented by FNGLA
Discover how you can create an environmentally friendly, low-input garden of your own as you explore this unique garden.
Bonsai Collection - Discover the ancient art of bonsai showcased throughout the serene Japanese garden.
Be Our Guest - See some of your favorite characters from Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Floral Floating Islands - Presented by Floating Island Southeast
Amore nel Giardino (Love in the Garden) - Bouquets of blooms surround Lady and the Tramp. Collect planting ideas on how to combine colorful flowers, textured foliage and beautiful pots for dramatic results.
Pirates Adventure Zone - Let your imagination set sail in this interactive space where you can explore, play and create your own adventure. Play structures designed for ages 6 and older.
Bromeliad Dragon - Catch a glimpse of a topiary dragon as he wades among lily pads in front of the Temple of Heaven.
Norway Troll Trek - The Trolls are loose in the Norway Garden! Over 20 Trolls have escaped from the Puffin's Roost and are hiding in the Norway Garden. See how many you can find!
Palm Walkway - Presented by Diaz Palms
Water Works - Presented by Rain Bird Corporation
Get your tickets for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival now before prices go up this year!
Disney World Epcot Vacation Packages start at $109 for 3 days and 2 nights in a resort and 2 tickets for the event at Epcot.
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Universal Studios
Mardi Gras
Dates: February 6 - April 17, 2010
On February 6, Universal Orlando will kick off its 15th year of Mardi Gras - the biggest and most authentic Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. Guests will experience the spirit of Bourbon Street in the heart of Universal Studios, with authentic Cajun cuisine, a spectacular parade with tons of beads and live concerts by top-name talent.
This year's headliners are:
- Sat., Feb. 6: KC and The Sunshine Band
- Sat., Feb. 13: Heart
- Sun., Feb. 14: Kool & the Gang
- Sat., Feb. 20: Blondie
- Sat., Feb. 27: Dierks Bentley
- Sat., March 6: Akon
- Sat., March 13: Aretha Franklin
- Sat., March 20: Miranda Lambert
- Sat., March 27: 3 Doors Down
- Sat., April 3: Beach Boys
- Fri., April 9: Sheryl Crow
- Sat., April 10: Flo Rida
- Sat., April 17: Chicago
Join in the fun and come Let the Music Move You at the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans.
Vacation Packages start at $99 and include two tickets to Universal Studios Orlando, Florida and 3 days and 2 nights in a luxury hotel!
Best Value:
$249 includes two tickets for 7 days at Universal Studios AND Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida plus accommodations!
SeaWorld
Viva la Musica
March is Viva La Musica time at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens. The event features performances from Latin artists plus authentic Latin cuisine, arts and crafts. All are included in regular park admission.
Musical lineup (subject to change)
SeaWorld:
- March 6th - Victor Manuell e
- March 13th - Oscar D'Leon
- March 20th - Sergio Vargas
- March 27th - Grupomania
Show time is 4 p.m.
Busch Gardens in Tampa
- March 7th - Luis Enrique
- March 14th - Zion & Lennox
- March 21st - India
- March 28th - Milly Quezada
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