Posted on November 18, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Take a safari adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, watch killer whales perform at SeaWorld Orlando, swim with bottlenose dolphins at Discovery Cove and witness the world-famous “Gator Jumparoo” at Gatorland. All of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and much more are available in Orlando – “The Vacation Capital of the World.”
Make Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme [...]
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Posted on November 6, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Osceola Heritage Park is known as “Central Florida’s Event Complex!” Mark your calendar for these upcoming events at Osceola Heritage Park:
Florida Pro/Am Supercross
Silver Spurs Arena
November 14 & December 5, 2009
Admission Charged
Gun Trader Gun Show
Exhibition Building
November 21-22, 2009
Admission Charged
Shirley Caesar, Live in Concert
The Theater at Silver Spurs Arena
November 22, 2009
Admission Charged
Kenny Rogers, [...]
Filed under: Florida Vacations, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Vacations, Westgate, Westgate Resorts, central florida, florida, florida trip, hotel, kissimmee, orlando, road trip | Tagged: 2010 FHSSA Competitive Cheerleading Championships, central florida, Cheersport Grand Championship, florida, Florida Pro/Am Supercross, Great Florida Shootout, Gun Trader Gun Show, Kenny Rogers, kissimmee, Kissimmee Basketball Tournament, MECUM Auto Auction, NCA/NDA Sunshine Classic, NCWCC Florida 2010 Regional, Orlando International Guitar & Music Expo, Osceola County Fair, Osceola Heritage Park, S, Shirley Caesar, Silver Spurs Arena, Silver Spurs Rodeo, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 15, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Although Orlando, Florida, is known as “The Vacation Capital of the World,” many Central Florida visitors never travel beyond the area’s world-class theme parks. In fact, the Orlando area boasts many inexpensive hidden treasures that serve as fun-filled alternatives to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, whether you and your family [...]
Filed under: Disney World, Florida Vacations, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Vacations, SeaWorld, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando, Westgate, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts, central florida, florida, florida trip, orlando, summer vacation, theme parks | Tagged: Albin Polasek Museum, Alligator Capital of the World, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, Canaveral National Seashore, central florida, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, christmas, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Crosby Observatory, Disney Wilderness Preserve, Disney World, Dr. Phillips Cinedome, Earl Cunningham, florida, Gatorland, Jungle Adventures, kissimmee, Lake Eola Park, Leu Gardens, Mennello Museum of American Folk Art, Native American Village, Orange County Regional History Center, orlando, Orlando Attractions, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Museums, Orlando Outdoor Recreation, Orlando Resorts, Orlando Science Centers, Orlando Vacations, SeaWorld, The Nature Conservancy, Tibet-Butler Preserve, Universal Orlando, Vera Carter Environmental Center, Wekiwa Springs State Park, Westgate Destinations, Westgate Resorts, Winter Park | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 8, 2009 by westgatedestinations
Many great (and not-so-great!) Central Florida attractions have come and gone over the years such as Circus World, Boardwalk and Baseball, Jungleland Zoo, King Henry’s Feast, Mystery Fun House, Splendid China, Stars Hall of Fame, Terror on Church Street, The Guinness World Records Experience, Wings & Wheels Museum, Xanadu: Home of [...]
Filed under: Orlando Hotels, Orlando Vacations, Westgate Resorts, orlando, theme parks | Tagged: Alligator Capital of the World, Boardwalk and Baseball, central florida, Central Florida Attractions, christmas, Circus World, Citrus Tower, Clermont, Cypress Gardens, Disney World, Dixie Stampede, Dolly Parton, Florida Theme Park, Gator Jumparoo, Gatorland, Guinness World Records, Hard Rock Vault, Harry P. Leu, Jungle Adventures, Jungle Crocs of the World, Jungleland Zoo, King Henry's Feast, Leu Gardens, Mystery Fun House, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Vacations, SeaWorld, Silver Springs, Skull Kingdom, Splash Island Water Park, Splendid China, Stars Hall of Fame, Terror on Church Street, Universal Studios, Westgate Resorts, Wings & Wheels Museum, Winter Haven, Xanadu: Home of the Future | Leave a Comment »
Posted on December 8, 2008 by westgatedestinations
New Construction at Westgate Town Center
Altamonte Springs-based general contractor and construction manager Roger B. Kennedy, Inc. completed the new $11.7 million, 6-story Westgate Town Center Building 6000 in Kissimmee, FL, for Westgate Resorts, Ltd.
The 60-unit project was designed by Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects, Jacksonville.
Roger B. Kennedy, Inc. is also constructing the new $27.5 million, 8-story [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2008 by westgatedestinations
You can tell the holidays are right around the corner. As soon as Halloween was over stores began transforming into winter wonderlands, holiday decor abound. I’ve even already been to a Holiday party, can you imagine! So in an effort to help you figure out the many ways you can treat yourself to some holiday [...]
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Posted on October 29, 2008 by westgatedestinations
It’s that scary time of year again…Or maybe it’s not as scary as you thought. Seems like there is a mixture of innocent trick or treating mixed in with lots of haunts and ghouls this Halloween. Here is a rundown of some Halloween happenings.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival will be October 31 [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Gatlinburg to Host Film Festival
Gatlinburg’s 1st film festival, Gatlinburg ScreenFest, will feature the work of area filmmakers, and be held March 13-15, 2008 at the River Terrace Resort and Convention Center. Festival Director Jessee Black came up with the idea of having a film festival in the resort town while working at the River Terrace [...]
Filed under: Branson, Food, Gatlinburg, Westgate, central florida, florida, florida trip, orlando, theme parks | Tagged: AARP, accommodations, art, Branson, central florida, dinosaur, discounts, disney, film festival, florida, Food, Gatlinburg, Hawaii, hotels, kids, Missouri, movie, Oahu, orlando, pigeon forge, places to stay, pleasure island, resorts, restaurants, science, shopping, special events, Spring, teachers, theme parks, travel, Walt Disney World, Westgate, Westgate Resorts | 3 Comments »
Posted on October 16, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Not Bankrupt
One of America’s largest time-share companies has laid off hundreds of workers and halted much of its sales. Hit by the economy’s downturn, Orlando-based Westgate Resort’s president, David Siegel, told the Orlando Sentinel that the cuts affected all areas of business, from administration to marketing, sales and construction. He said Westgate would be able to pay [...]
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Posted on October 7, 2008 by westgatedestinations
Louisiana Sets Stage at Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu announced that the State of Louisiana will take part in the 2008 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, which is taking place now through November 9. This marks the 13th year of the festival, which is hailed as one of the largest [...]
Filed under: Food, florida, orlando, theme parks | Tagged: central florida, concerts, disney, epcot, festival, florida, Food, Orange County, orlando, special events | 1 Comment »
