Major League Baseball is back and better than ever in Central Florida. Orlando might be the theme park capital of the world, but when it comes to Spring Training baseball, there’s no better place to catch all the Grapefruit League action.

A total of 14 different major league teams call Florida their home for spring training. As a result, baseball fans visiting Florida don’t have to look far for the next game throughout the month of March.

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros both feature training camps right in the greater Orlando area. The Braves play at Disney’s beautiful ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista while Astros’ fans can catch their team in nearby Kissimmee.

Just a short drive down I-4 from Orlando takes you to into Lakeland, spring training home of the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, there is a host of teams situated along the Gulf coast, including the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, the New York Yankees in Tampa, the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte and the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater.

Back on the Atlantic coast side of Florida’s peninsula, you’ll find the spring training homes of the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter as well as the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie.

There’s no better way to see and interact with your favorite MLB stars up close than at a highly affordable spring training game. You can get spring training schedules of your favorite team, or for any of the Grapefruit League teams, by visiting www.MLB.com.  

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ESPN’s annual fan-fest continues this weekend (Feb. 26-27-28) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL.

 With 35 superstar athletes, two dozen sportscasters, live shows, special motorcades, interactive sports zone and more, it’s sure to be a fun-filled weekend for sports fans of all ages.

Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with stars from the NBA, NFL, major league baseball, golf and more. Plus look for all of your favorite ESPN personalities.

Of course, you’ll also enjoy a full day of fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park which offers a wide range of thrill rides, shows and other attractions.

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Every child dreams of a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, so why not make those dreams come true! Let your kids meet famous Disney characters, explore their imagination through magical lands, and discover an animal-themed park full of adventure. With attractions appropriate for all ages, Disney vacations are the ultimate family vacation destination. Get behind the scenes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or explore Epcot’s futuristic inspirations and present culture showcases. Discover a magical family vacation at an affordable price with OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com and choose from packages that exceed your vacation expectations. Packages include discount hotel accommodations and theme park tickets to ensure a fun but affordable vacation.

September 25 — November 8, 2009

Your taste buds will be more than tempted at the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Disney’s annual event returns Sept. 25 thru Nov. 8, 2009, bringing with it many of the world’s tastiest regional foods and drinks. Of course, that’s only the beginning as guests will also enjoy rockin’ concerts, fabulous shopping, fun-filled seminars and demonstrations, taste-testing other special programs.

Tantalizing new additions to this year’s menus include the robust and exotic flavors of Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok as well as world-class performers like Richard Marx, Billy Ocean and Vanessa Carlton, who will all take the stage at the Festival for the very first time.

A convenient Disney Gift Card offers a fast, easy and secure way to carry your money on your wrist while enjoying the Festival. Just load or reload the card with any amount you desire, swipe — and you’re spared the trouble of getting out your credit card or cash any time you want to pay for food or merchandise at the Festival.

This year’s marketplace and promenade includes 25 international kiosks are serving up delicious, tapas-sized portions from countries on 6 continents.

Eat to the Beat! Concert Series
Musical entertainment includes the Eat to the Beat Concert Series which offers up an equally tempting variety of classic rock, soul, R&B, jazz and funk with artists ranging from Boyz II Men to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

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Disney Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
 

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Event Dates:
Sept. 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29
Oct. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 & 31
Nov. 1, 2009

Pirates and princesses alike will delight to the after-hours “special ticket” event at Magic Kingdom Park better known as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Guests are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes and enjoy the Halloween fun from 7 pm til midnight on select evenings from Sept. 4 thru Nov. 1, 2009.

The annual Halloween festivities include the popular “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and a “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular. Of course, there’s also plenty of sweet trick-or-treating fun, not to mention the usual assortment of Disney characters – including Mickey and Minnie – all decked out in their Halloween costumes. And let’s not forget all the fun-filled Magic Kingdom rides and attractions that remain open all through the festivities.

November 10-13, 2009
Enjoy great hoops action as the Orlando Magic take on the Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the state-of-the-art Amway Arena in downtown Orlando! Led by superstar center Dwight Howard, the Magic had surged near the top of the NBA Power Rankings for the 2008-09 season. Come watch these two powerhouse NBA teams LIVE in sunny Orlando! The best prices for Orlando Magic Tickets!

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Tickets

Walt Disney World in Orlando is one of the most visited destinations in the country. It has a lot of fun activities for the entire family. Disney World in Orlando offers a variety of theme park options, including Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot. Each of these theme parks offer a different experience and each is big enough that you can spend a full day or more to cover it completely. So, it makes sense to buy your Disney vacation packages which covers multiple park options. You can get packages online to save a lot time that you would otherwise spend waiting in the long lines at the ticket counter.