The I-Drive 5K run will be held for the seventh time on May 9th to benefit the I Drive YMCA Aquatic and Family Center Scholarship Fund. Kids and families are able to take advantage of programs that teach swimming as an accessible and safe lifelong skill that is available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The 3.1 mile run/walk will draw 1,500 participants.
The run began in 2002 and has grown significantly in sponsors and participants and has raised more than $50,000. It all starts at 7:30am with the 5K and then is followed up at 8:45 with the Kids dash. The Run starts at Pointe Orlando and takes participant through the heart of the I Drive Resort Area.
Each runner receives a T-shirt and a gift bag and special offers from the Orlando tourism community. One of the sponsors is the International Drive Resort Area who operated the I-Ride Trolley. The I Ride Trolley is an inclusion with the purchase of the Go Orlando Card.
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The Atlanta Braves’ 2009 spring training schedule features an 18-game home schedule at Champions Stadium within Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Conveniently located near many Orlando area attractions and hotels (many offering great deals), this is a great family friendly complex which makes for a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
The Braves are entering a dozen seasons of spring training baseball at the 200-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. The Atlanta Braves will host several opponents in 2009, including visits from the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies. After two weeks of workouts, the Braves will plan an 18-game home schedule that includes two World Baseball Classic Exhibition games featuring Panama (March 3) and Venezuela (March 5), as well as a pair of contest against the Yankees and Mets. For ticket information visit www.atlantabraves.com or call 407-839-3900.
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Hey everyone, I’m beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on Youtube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We’re no going to make you scour the web, though. I’ll post them right here! Check out this first one about Fun Spot Action Park.
We had a couple of videos sent to us from them: a standard promotional video, and a blooper reel. I decided to combine the two to reflect the fun attitude of the attraction itself. Leave a comment if you like it!
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The Arnold Palmer Invitational, formerly the Bay Hill Invitational, is only 25 days away and will be played at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando Florida. The tournament will take place March 10th -16th with the Pro-Am on Wednesday and then competition Thursday through Sunday.
The tournament, one of the premiere events on the PGA Tour, annually attracts one of the strongest fields of the season to one of the circuit’s finest courses with the entire production overseen and directed by one of the game’s all-time greats - Arnold Palmer.
Vijay Singh won the 2007 tournament and this year’s field is highlighted by Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk as well as locals Robert Gamez and Chris DiMarco.
If you are in town for this great event and looking of other things nearby to do, try the Go Orlando Card which offers free unlimited admission to area attractions.
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Nascar fans, listen up, because this Sunday, February 17 marks the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The race starts at 3:30, and tickets are now available for this exciting race.
February 17, 2008 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Daytona 500, the world’s most famous stock car race. With great food, tons of excitement, and camping grounds to spend the night on site, it’s sure to be a great time.
Before the race, you can stock up on your racing knowledge at the Orlando Science Center where the Daytona 500 “Speedway Science” exhibit has been extended into late January. See actual race cars as you learn about the aerodynamics of design and the science of speed.
You can also check out Daytona USA: The Official Attraction of NASCAR with the Go Orlando Card. There’s the NASCAR 3-D IMAX experience, motion simulators, and Ford’s 16-Second Pit Stop Challenge.
Speed demons of all ages will have a great time at both at the Daytona 500 and getting prepared for the excitement at the Orlando Science Center and Daytona USA. Travelers, start your engines!
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Orlando readies itself for crazed college football fans as the Florida Citrus Bowl hosts 2 bowl games. Both games invited teams from Michigan. The Capital One Bowl features Michigan (8-4) vs. Florida (9-3) and the Champs Sports Bowl as Boston College (10-3) takes on Michigan State (7-5).
The Capital One Bowl takes place on January 1st while the Champs Sports Bowl kicks off 4 days earlier on December 28th. Fans from Michigan may consider taking an extending stay and attend both ball games. If both teams fulfill their ticket obligations, Orlando would see an influx of more than 30,000 fans from Michigan during the holiday season. Bowl goers may take advantage of their free time by visiting some of the attractions on the Go Orlando Card. Enjoy the bowls and the holidays!!
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Just a few hours after the Orlando Magic thought they had their coach and GM of the future, he decided to return where many of us wish we could (at least for a couple of fun filled nights)… college. After much drama, Billy Donovan opted to return to the University of Florida prompting the Magic to hire former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy.
The Magic did sign arguable the best available free agent in Rashard Lewis who spent the past xx season with the Seattle Supersonics averaging a career high 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Lewis should be the perfect compliment to emerging superstar center Dwight Howard who led the team last season in scoring, rebounding and blocks. Dwight Howard is 21 years young and the cornerstone of this team. Plain and simple: the Magic go as he goes.
Gone will be the long time face of the Magic and oft injured Grant Hill who is now with the Phoenix Suns. Joining Hill on the train out of town were the almost promising Darco Milicic and sharp shooter Travis Diener.
A familiar face will be on the bench this season, Patrick Ewing. No, he won’t be sharing minutes with Dwight Howard but showing him all his moves as a coach.
With this interesting blend of new talent and coaching, the Magic are early contenders to knock off the Heat in the East after finishing last year 2 games under .500. Van Gundy will have to use all his coaching know how to blend the talent behind Howard and Lewis. The Magic are enjoying a successful pre-season which was highlighted by a trip to China and will open Halloween Night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here to see Orlando Magic’s game schedule.
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