Three Westgate Resorts destinations were recently listed among the finalists in Rand McNally’s “Best Small Towns in America” contest.

Williamsburg, home to Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort, was among those cited in the category of “Most Beautiful” small towns. Meanwhile, Myrtle Beach and Park City were both named among the six finalists in the category of “Most Fun.”

Myrtle Beach, home of Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, was highlighted for its excellent value and a dizzying array of activities such as the SkyWheel, mini golf, The Carolina Opry, river kayaking and, of course, the exceptional beach.

For more information on all of Westgate’s 5-Star Resort properties, visit http://www.westgatereservations.com/.

Booking your next Westgate Resorts reservation is now faster and simpler than ever before thanks to an exciting new online booking process. In fact, it’s as easy as 1-2-3.It’s all part of the newly designed Web site, http://www.westgatereservations.com/. In addition to finding a wealth of resort information and a variety of exciting discount vacation package specials, visitors can now book a Westgate vacation online, 24-hour a day. Of course, visitors to the site will also continue to enjoy the option of calling a vacation specialist to book their trip.

To utilize the new online booking tool, visitors can simply 1) select their travel dates 2) check the date availability and 3) personalize their package with any additional ticket options.

The online booking tool provides a variety of available room types along with the accompanying rental price as well as a discounted price available with a resort preview.

Prior to checking out, visitors are provided with an option to purchase additional tickets not included in their package, as well as optional travel insurance. Qualified online purchases can be completed with a valid VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card.

See for yourself how fast and easy it is to schedule and book a Westgate Resorts getaway online. Visit http://www.westgatereservations.com/ today.

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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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Ripped from the Silver Screen

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Step inside living cinematic terror at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights® as the most demented films of all time come to life. Torn from their upcoming films, The Wolfman and Saw join with Chucky to descend upon you, with a host of terrifying horrors close behind.

On select nights in September and October, Universal Studios Florida® theme park is transformed into the nation’s premier Halloween event. Venture into a nightmarish maze of horrid Haunted Houses, lurid Live Shows, and shocking Scare Zones while an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.

Now in its 19th year, Halloween Horror Nights annually draws hundreds of thousands of horror fans from around the globe to this one-of-a-kind event. Tony Timpone, Editor of Fangoria Magazine, said, “After visiting scream parks all across the US for the last 20 years, I can easily say that Universal’s is the best in the business… Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate Halloween experience.”

It’s the greatest exhibition of pure terror ever unleashed anywhere, and you can experience it all, LIVE, only at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Select Nights
• September 25-26
• October 1-4, 8-11, 15-19, 21-25, 28-31

WARNING! EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR MASKS ALLOWED.

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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.