Looking for a fun night out in Orlando? The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held monthly at the Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge of the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous and great live music from legendary rock bands.

Admission (minimum age 21) to these popular concert events is $25 and includes free drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes, all starting at 6:30pm. There is a cash bar when the featured entertainment begins at 8:00 pm.

Past Velvet Sessions performers include: Brett Michaels, Joan Jett, The Romantics, Eddie Money, The Tubes, The Fixx, ABC, Foreigner, Warrant, and more. The next Session on April 29, 2010 features Asia with John Payne. Popular Asia tunes include Heat of the Moment, Go, Wildest Dreams, Only Time Will Tell, Don’t Cry, and Days Like These.

On May 27, the Psychedelic Furs take the Velvet Sessions stage with songs like: All That Money Wants, Heartbreak Beat, Love My Way, Pretty in Pink, Sister Europe, The Ghost In You.

The party goes on and on at Universal Studios Florida as the popular Mardi Gras celebration continues through mid-April. This week’s musical guest stara is Akon, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and one of the music industry’s fastest-rising stars.

Akon’s special mix of hip-hop, R&B and rap includes a number of chart-topping hits like Lonely, I Wanna Love You, Don’t Matter and Dangerous. He’s the first artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.

A frequent guest on TV’s American Idol, Akon brings his act to Universal’s Mardi Gras at 8:30 pm on March 6, 2010.

Go to www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com for information on Universal Studios, Mardi Gras and other Orlando area theme parks and attractions, as well as details on discount theme park tickets and Orlando vacation packages. Or visit www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm for information on discount Orlando resort and hotel lodging.

The Mardi Gras celebration is in full swing at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. With weekly parades and concerts, lots of great food and plenty of beads, there’s a definite taste of New Orleans in the air.The party amps up on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Pat O’Brien’s within Universal CityWalk. The restaurant/club will be hosting a Fat Tuesday celebration to kick off the Lenten season.From 4pm til close, you can enjoy a live party band, special drink discounts, New Orleans style food specials, stilt walkers, bead girls and plenty of other fun and entertainment.Admission is free until 7 pm. After 7, admission is $8 per person or $20 for a VIP ticket offering private balcony access, light appetizers from 4-8 pm and free admission to select CityWalk clubs.For additional information on Mardi Gras events at Universal Orlando or discount Orlando vacation packages and theme park tickets, visit www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com. Or to register for a free resort getaway sweepstakes, go to www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm.

Universal’s Holiday Experience
Grinchmas & Macy’s Holiday Parade
December 12-15, 2010

This is your chance to see Universal’s Islands of Adventure like you never have before! Your day will start with a Character breakfast. You will be eating with The Grinch, Whovillians and the Cat in the Hat! Following breakfast you will be able to enjoy all that Islands of Adventure has to offer using an Express Pass that will allow you to cut the lines at most of the major attractions. Don’t forget, it is the Holidays, so on top of the parks regular attractions, there are some Holiday surprises! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to visit Universal’s Islands of Adventure like a star!

This amazing Orlando weekend getaway package features two tickets to this Universal’s Islands of Adventure Holiday Experience, transportation to and from the park, personal concierge, Welcome Party and three-night stay in a spacious two-bedroom villa at the luxurious Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. Ideally located just minutes from Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort, Westgate Lakes is a lush tropical paradise that boasts a scenic lakefront setting, luxuriously appointed villas, full-service health spa, Smokehouse Grill, eight swimming pools and a full schedule of family activities.

As a valued Westgate owner, you have the opportunity to purchase this incredible vacation package for just $399 per couple! We will also extend this special price to any of your family and friends who might want to attend as well. This is an exclusive, limited-time offer, so call toll free 1-877-326-6003 today and prepare to enjoy your dream Orlando vacation getaway!

Voyage through five islands of fun and adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL. Experience an amazing place where myths, legends and cartoons come alive. Encounter rides, shows, dining, shops and attractions featuring your favorite characters including The Cat In The Hat, Hulk, Spider-Man, Dr. Seuss, E.T., Jurassic Park and more. Meet your favorite super heroes on Marvel Super Hero Island and revisit your favorite cartoons and comic strips within Toon Lagoon. Let dinosaurs chase you in Jurassic Park, then explore The Lost Continent for an adventure of timeless myths and epic legends. Finally, visit Seuss Landing for some highly entertaining and whimsical tales. Purchase an Island’s of Adventure vacation package for affordable fun the whole family can enjoy.

Universal Studios Orlando provides a wide variety of Hollywood themed rides and attractions. You can enjoy Shrek in 4D, or go for an indoor roller coaster ride based on the movie The Mummy. Plus you can get a unique look behind the scenes of many other popular movies. There are many shops and restaurants for you to enjoy and there are hotels on the resort itself for your lodging convenience. The theme park offers so much that it might take multiple visits to cover everything it has to offer. Book your Universal Studios vacation now!