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Christmas Day
December 25, 2008
The Arts
| Call | WISHES. WISHES is the largest, most dazzling nighttime fireworks spectacular ever presented at Magic Kingdom. The show could be seen abo… Magic Kingdom Park. (Performance). 407-W-DISNEY |
| Call | Blue Man Group. Three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percuss… Sharp AQUOS Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 888-340-5476 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Trailer City: A Portrait of a Community. Internationally exhibited photographer and Crealde School of Art Executive Director Peter Schreyer explores disappearing Florida… Orange County Regional History Center. (Festival - Photography Exhibit). 407-836-8500 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits Grand Opening. In Focus brings together a collection of more than 50 iconic photographs from around the world. Experience the heights and depth… Orange County Regional History Center. (Festival - Photography Exhibit). 407-836-8500 |
| 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Destination Maitland. All Aboard..."Destination: Maitland." Learn about the history of the South Florida Railroad. Experience how the railroad impa… Maitland Historical Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 407-644-2451 |
| 6:00 pm | Cirque du Soleil 'La Nouba'.  'La Nouba' features acrobats, dancers, gymnasts and clowns in a combination of theater and circus created just for the Disney Re… Cirque du Soleil Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 407-939-7600 |
| 7:00 pm | The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge. It's one year after A Christmas Carol and Scrooge has returned to his miserly ways. He's putting the Ghosts of Christmas on tria… The Margeson Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 407-447-1700 |
| 9:00 pm | Cirque du Soleil 'La Nouba'. 'La Nouba' features acrobats, dancers, gymnasts and clowns in a combination of theater and circus created just for the Disney Re… Cirque du Soleil Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 407-939-7600 |
Business
| 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Executive Thursday. Come and mingle with other colleagues in an elegant atmosphere. Capi Cu features live grand piano music, singers, a wide selecti… Capi Cu Lounge. (Business - Networking). 321-460-6373 |
Community
| Call | Polar Expedition. This event is offered at various times throughout the day. You'll explore the backstage areas of "Wild Arctic" and get the chanc… SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Educational - Science & Nature). 800-406-2244 |
| Call | SeaWorld Saving a Species Tour. Go behind the scenes on this special 60-minute tour and take a look at the park's animal rescue, rehabilitation and release effo… SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Educational - Science & Nature). 800-327-2424 |
| Call | Predators. On this tour that is offered at various times, you'll have the opportunity to touch a small shark and look down into a 600,000 g… SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Educational - Science & Nature). 800-406-2244 |
| Call | Segway Rentals. Segway Rentals and Tours. Orlando Gliders. (Community). 866-611-9838 |
| Call | Tour Orlando by Segway PT. Tour Universal City Walk. Orlando Gliders. (Community). 866-611-9838 |
| Call | Ho, Ho Holiday Special. In celebration of the theme parks 60th anniversary, Gatorland has lowered admission prices for Florida Residents to just $9.99 f… Gatorland. (Community). 407-855-5496 |
| 7:30 am- 8:00 pm | Segway Tours of Celebration, Florida. Come enjoy an environmentally friendly segway tour of the scenic Disney planned community of Celebration. See wildlife, award wi… Zero Emission Tours. (Educational - Bike Tour). 407-744-8078 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Segway Tours of Mount Dora. Segway of Central Florida is now offering summer tours of beautiful Mount Dora on the new and energy efficient Segway. Training… Segway of Central Florida. (Educational - Bike Tour). 353-383-9900 |
| 11:00 am | The Dolphin Nursery Close-up Tour. This event consists of a walking tour with an educational presentation about Atlantic bottlenose dolphin characteristics, reprod… SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Educational - Science & Nature). 407-351-3600 |
| 11:00 am | Young Chefs Academy Classes/Workshops. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the joy of creating, cooking and tasting new foods. Weekly classes… Young Chefs Academy. (Educational - Workshop). 407-679-2310 |
| 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Holidays at the Waterhouse. Tour this historic house museum and check out trees, ornaments, decorations and traditions of 1880s Florida at Christmas time.… Maitland Historical Society. (Educational - Walking Tour). 407-644-2451 |
| 4:15 pm | Young Chefs Academy Classes/Workshops. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the joy of creating, cooking and tasting new foods. Weekly classes… Young Chefs Academy. (Educational - Workshop). 407-679-2310 |
| 9:00 pm | Kissimmee Ghost Tours. Step into the world of the unknown with Our Ghost & History Tour for a hair-raising ninety-minute walking tour into the spirit r… City Centre. (Educational - Walking Tour). 321-251-5204 |
Dining Specials
| Call | Arabian Nights. This dinner show features over 60 of the world's most beautiful horses combined with special effects and incredible stunts to cr… Arabian Nights. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-239-9223 |
| Call | Christmas Dinner. Come celebrate Christmas with a wonderful 4-course dinner at Bice. Also available regular menu and kids menu. No discount appl… Bice Ristorante Orlando. (Dining - Dining Specials). 407-503-1415 |
| 10:00 am | Christmas Day Dining. This Christmas, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and their award-winning culinary team invite you to partake in a day of superior hol… Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. (Dining - Dining Specials). 407-239-3853 |
| 5:00 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Izziban Sushi Happy Hour. Izziban Sushi Happy Hour features 2 for 1 Domestic beer, house sake and house wine. Every Sunday there is a Sake and Wine tastin… Izziban Sushi. (Dining - Happy Hour). 407-850-5088 |
| 5:15 pm | Polynesian Luau Dinner Show. Entertainment and food from the South Seas. Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-824-2000 |
| 6:00 pm | Pirate's Dinner Adventure Spectacular. This musical Broadway-type show stars Princess Anita and her court who are hostages of a band of pirates led by Sebastian the Bl… Pirate's Dinner Adventure. (Dining - Dinner Show). 800-866-2469 |
| 6:00 pm | The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. This show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with magic to entertain audiences of all ages. Enjoy unlimited pizza, beer,… The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-351-8800 |
| 6:00 pm | Jazz & Samba Nights. For cocktail and dinner shows we present the best of Bossa Nova and the American Standards with colorful pocket shows to add var… Jazz & Samba Nights Restaurant & Lounge. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-816-6464 |
| 6:30 pm | Makahiki Polynesian Luau Celebration. Enjoy music, dance and food from the South Seas. Prices are $45.95 adults and $29.95 children. SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-351-3600 |
| 7:00 pm | Medieval Times Dinner, Tournament and Living Museum. Dinner show featuring knights in armor, jousting matches and tournament games. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-396-1518 |
| 7:15 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
| 7:30 pm | Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show. Hors d'oeuvres are served as you mingle with outrageous characters. A 40 minute comedy mystery unfolds and a crime occurs. Durin… Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 407-363-1985 |
| 7:30 pm | Capone's Dinner & Show. Italian feast and musical dinner show based on the life of Al Capone. Capone's Dinner & Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-397-2378 |
| 8:00 pm | Polynesian Luau Dinner Show. Entertainment and food from the South Seas. Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-824-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. This show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with magic to entertain audiences of all ages. Enjoy unlimited pizza, beer,… The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-351-8800 |
| 8:30 pm | Pirate's Dinner Adventure Spectacular. This musical Broadway-type show stars Princess Anita and her court who are hostages of a band of pirates led by Sebastian the Bl… Pirate's Dinner Adventure. (Dining - Dinner Show). 800-866-2469 |
| 9:30 pm | Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue. During dinner guests are entertained by good old fashion country western singers, dancers and comedians. Be prepared for slapsti… Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. (Dining - Dinner Show). 407-WDW-DINE |
Festivals
| Call | Grinchmas. The popular Dr. Seuss book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an orig… Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-224-4037 |
| Call | Macy's Holiday Parade. Balloons and floats will parade down the streets each night so that guests can experience the same ambiance as the popular Macy'… Universal Studios. (Festival - Parade). 407-363-8000 |
| Call | Disney Dreams Come True Parade. Disney Dreams Come True Parade celebrates classic Disney moments featuring some favorite Disney characters, floats and dancing.… Magic Kingdom Park. (Festival - Parade). 407-W-DISNEY |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Rosen Plaza Holiday Buffet. Leave the cooking to someone else and come enjoy the Rosen Plaza Holiday Buffet. The Rosen Plaza Hotel. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-996-9700 |
| 11:30 am- 7:00 pm | Rosen Shingle Creek Holiday Buffet - Cafe Osceola. Leave the cooking to someone else and come enjoy the Rosen Shingle Creek Holiday Buffet. Rosen Shingle Creek. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-996-9770 |
| 11:30 am- 6:00 pm | Rosen Shingle Creek Holiday Buffet - Cafe Gauguin. Leave the cooking to someone else and come enjoy the Rosen Shingle Creek Holiday Buffet. Rosen Shingle Creek. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 407-996-9840 |
Miscellaneous
| Call | Meet the Characters. Get a chance to interact up-close and personal as well as take pictures with some of your favorite characters like Spider-Man an… Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. (Miscellaneous). 407-224-1037 |
| 10:30 am | Adventure Express. This 6 hour tour features front-of-the-line access to Kraken, Journey to Atlantis and Wild Arctic, reserved seating to 2 select… SeaWorld Adventure Park. (Miscellaneous). 800-406-2244 |
Nightlife
| Call | Karaoke. Karaoke with a twist. Performers are introduced to the audience by an emcee and sing with a full live band and back-up singers. CityWalk's Rising Star. (Nightlife - Karaoke). |
| Call | Reggae. Enjoy the sounds of local bands and reggae music. Must be 21 and older after 9pm. Bob Marley - A Tribute To Freedom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2690 |
| Call | Mainstream Dance Music. Dance the night away at this most unique dance club with DJ John Campisano and DJ AJ spinning the hottest hits. The Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 407-224-2227 |
| Call | Live Music. Featuring Dueling Piano Players performing some of your favorite sing-alongs via requests from the audience. Pat O'Brien's Orlando. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2690 |
| Call | Alejandro Kartal. Performing live. Latin Quarter. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2800 |
| Call | Absolut House. SKY60 will be partying on the stylish rooftop patio bar for their weekly deephouse social with DJ's Tommy Mot, Nat Eichler, Roma… SKY60. (Nightlife - Parties). 407-246-1599 |
| Call | 5 Star Thursday's. Vinyl Scratch Artist DJ Jefferson Funk brings you the best Electronic Dance Music - House, Breaks, Jungle, & more! Free Martini… Suite B Lounge. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 407-246-1750 |
| 10:30 am- 9:00 pm | Pool Party. Come out to the pool bar and enjoy $2 well drinks, schnapps, domestic beers and $3 select calls. The Parliament House Resort. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 407-425-7571 |
| 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm | All things NASCAR Happy Hour. A celebration of cuisine, sports and All things NASCAR .Watch live flag-to-flag coverage of all NASCAR races, enjoy Happy Hour s… Nascar Sports Grille. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 407-224-2691 |
| 4:00 pm | Mystik NRG. Enjoy the sounds of local bands and reggae music. Ages 21 and older after 9pm. Bob Marley - A Tribute To Freedom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2690 |
| 4:00 pm | Marley Legendary Thursday's. Enjoy the sounds of local bands and reggae music while drinking the drinks on special for the night, Red Stripe and Appleton, an… Bob Marley - A Tribute To Freedom. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-224-2262 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Skybox Happy Hour. Enjoy the specials on Domestic Beer. $.35 wings and $4.99 Basket of Lug Nuts (Jalapeno poppers) during happy hour in the SkyBox… NBA City. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 407-363-5919 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | The Sho. Enjoy an evening of $2 shooters while DJ Baby Blue spins the hits and Cezanne will be your hostess. 21 and over only. Pulse. (Nightlife - Gay & Lesbian). 407-649-3888 |
| 5:30 pm | Live Music Thursdays. Come to Journey's Restaurant every Thursday, where you can not only take a journey through the cuisines of the world, but listen… Journey's Restaurant. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-629-2221 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Starbucks Open Mic. Come out to Starbucks and join them for their open mic night. Get ready for a night of great music, enjoyable company and excell… Starbucks Hunters Creek. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 407-859-7745 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Miles Jaye Jazz Cafe. Miles Jaye performs live every Thursday at Tropical Magic Restaurant. Live smooth Jazz and Classic Soul. Doors open at 7PM. Must… Tropical Magic Restaurant & Nightclub. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-293-3333 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Live Music. Come out to Tropical Breeze Bar & Grill and enjoy live music nightly. Tropical Breeze Bar & Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-397-4004 |
| 7:30 pm- 12:30 am | Karaoke. Karaoke Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with contests regularly scheduled. Guests welcome. Fraternal Order of Eagles. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 386-753-0003 |
| 8:00 pm | Duel of Fools. A face off between two teams performing improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. Professional comedic Wayne Brady got hi… SAK Comedy Lab. (Nightlife - Comedy). 407-648-0001 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | Open Mic. Thursday nights are our awesome open mic night for any musicians to stop by and play. Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe. (Nightlife - Open Mic). 407-839-4009 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Live Irish Music. Fiddler's Green Irish Pub & Eatery. (Nightlife - Live Music). 407-645-2050 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Dancing at the groove. Dance the night away to a mixture of high-energy house and trance music in this most unique dance club located in CityWalk at Un… The Groove. (Nightlife - Dance). 407-224-2690 |
| 9:00 pm- 12:00 am | Ladies Night. Ladies Night takes place at Backstage Nightclub every Wednesday and Thursday night. Ladies drink three free drinks from 9pm unti… Backstage Nightclub. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 407-996-9700 |
| 9:00 pm | Ladies Night. Ladies can take advantage of free drinks all night long. 18 and older welcome. Club Lava. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 407-482-2500 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Koraoke. Sing your heart out with sounds for fun Karaoke! We are sure you will have so much fun you will want to take home your live reco… 11/12 Lounge. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 407-539-3410 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | College Night. Enjoy hip-hop, top 40, dance and techno music all evening. DJ KJ will be spinning the hits on Tuesdays and DJ Scott B on Thursda… Tabu Nightclub. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 407-648-8363 |
| 10:00 pm | Ladies 80s Night. Ladies drink free wells, drafts and house wine while dancing to the best 80's music 10pm till closing. $3 Stoli and Stoli Flavo… Adobe Gilas. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 407-903-1477 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Rumba Thursdays. Enjoy Reggaeton and Freestyle dance party while sipping on the drinks of the night Brahma, Leblon and Skyy. Hosted 100.3FM. Must… Latin Quarter. (Nigthlife - Ladies Night). 407-224-2800 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | The Club at Taste. DJ Shane will be on-hand to spin old school 70's funk. Run to the bar when the lights dim for Sakitinis which are made by Taste'… Taste. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 407-835-0646 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Almost Famous Karaoke. Almost Famous Karaoke (AFK) featuring over 150,000 songs to choose from and professional hosts with over 15 years experience in… Miroza Great Eats and Wine Bar. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 407-437-2986 |
Sports
| 12:00 pm | Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Hornets. NBA Basketball Game. Amway Arena. (Sports - Basketball). 407-89-MAGIC |
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