Top 10 Events in Orlando to Help You Kickstart Holidays 2015
Planning to spend an early
holiday weekend getaway in Orlando FL? Ranked as the 4th most popular city
where people want to live in, Orlando is one of the trendiest city in Florida,
and the 26th largest metropolitan area in the country. Whether you’re a long-time
resident or visiting the city for the first time, an endless lineup of fun events in Orlando await. Kickstart your holidays by checking out some of the
events you and your friends will surely enjoy:
What: Cirque du Soleil La
Nouba
When: December 1, 10-12, and
15-16
Where: Disney Springs®, Walt
Disney World® Resort, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $62.84
for adults and starts at $51.12 for children ages 3-9
Get ready to enter “the
attic of make-believe” where the mundane world collides with the marvelous,
where nightmares and dreams leave you in a magical tangle. La Nouba opens up
doors to an unforgettable journey that features breathtaking aerial ballet in a
flowing red silk, masterful juggling, high energy 395 flips and 62 twists in
7.5 minutes, and much much more.
What: Juanes and Ximena
Sarinana
When: Thursday, December 3
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 6050
Universal Boulevard, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $44.50
SRO up to $250 Exclusive VIP Meet and Greet Package
Enjoy the tasteful
combination of American hard-rock edginess with the smoothness of Spanish
guitar riffs when you catch Juanes live. For first-time goers of his concert,
be prepared to get engulfed by the amazing energy of his show. Together with
Mexican singer and actress Ximena Sarinana, you’ll surely find yourself dancing
all night long to fun beats and catchy rhythms.
What: Hall and Oates
When: Thursday, December 3
at 8:00 PM
Where: Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $59 to
$119
Catch the famous rock and
roll and rhythm and blues band made up of Daryl Hall and John Oates. Theirs is
a match made in musical dynamic duo heaven, achieving great success in the late
70s and 80s with a lot of multi-platinum and platinum albums. Let them show you
why they were awarded Billboard Magazine’s Most Successful Duo of the Rock Era
and #15 on the magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
What: Date Night
When: Friday, December 4 at
6:00 PM
Where: Harry P. Leu Garden,
1920 N Forest Avenue, Orlando FL
Tickets: $6 for adults and
$3 for kids (from K to 12th Grade)
Enjoy a romantic outdoor
movie date under the stars and surrounded by lush greenery. Pack your own
dinner and lay out the picnic blanket or enjoy delicious food from onsite
vendors. While the Garden opens at 6 PM, the movie times vary so make sure to
visit http://leugardens.org for the schedule.
What: Pokémon: Symphonic
Evolutions
When: Friday, December 4 at
8:00 PM
Where: Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Avenue, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $35 to
$51
Whether you’re a diehard fan
of the Pokémon franchise or you’re just starting to learn what a Squirtle or a
Poké ball is, you’ll surely enjoy this glorious interpretation of the Orlando
Philharmonic of the well-acclaimed series and video games.
What: Kalin and Miles: Crazy
for Christmas
When: Friday, December 4 at
8:00 PM
Where: The Plaza Live
Orlando, 452 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $20
This Northern California duo
is considered 21st century’s premier pair, which features a mash-up of pop and
hip hop music which was affectionately dubbed “Hip Pop.” Listen to them perform
their music live and get soaked up in the passion, drive, and energy they give
off during each of their performances.
What: Drip
When: Friday, December 4-5,
11-12, 18-19, and 26 at 9:00 PM
Where: Drip Performance
Venue, 8747 International Drive Ste. 102, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $35 for
students, $49 for Florida residents, and $54 general admission
Are you ready to get wet,
messy, and have an awesome time with an in-your-face explosion of color,
movement, and rockin’ music at an industrial drive bar? If you are, then grab a
colored beer and enjoy a night of full sensory entertainment at its finest. You
get flying water, colored sand, raining paint, and more! This is definitely one
the fun things to do in Orlando that you shouldn’t miss!
What: Mac Miller
When: Saturday, December 5
at 8:00 PM
Where: Hard Rock Live, 6050
Universal Boulevard, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $32 for
Gen Ad seats, $37 Upper Balcony, and $42 Lower Balcony
This multi-talented musician
is ready to knock your socks off with what looks to be an amazing night of
freestyle music and hip hop beats. This American rapper is also a noted record
producer who uses the pseudonym Larry Fisherman.
What: Andy McKee
When: Sunday, December 6 at
8:00 PM
Where: The Plaza Live
Orlando, 452 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando FL
Tickets: Starts at $22.50 to
$89.10
Be mesmerized by the
wonderful, imaginative, and masterful acoustic guitarist Andy McKee. Hailed one
of today’s most unique and influential artists, he uses altered tunings,
partial capos, tapping, and more to transform his steel string guitar into a
full blown orchestra. Get your tickets today!
What: Longwood Christmas
Parade
When: Saturday, December 5
at 1:00 PM
Where: City of Longwood,
Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Church Avenue, Longwood FL
Tickets: FREE
There’s no better way to
kickstart the Christmas season than a fun afternoon Christmas parade filled
with lots of music, colorful floats, bikers, monster trucks, Santa Claus, and
more. The parade will start at 12th Street going south on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
and almost up to SR 434 in Longwood.
Start packing and get going!
Head on now to enjoy these fun and exciting Orlando events. Whether you’re in
the mood for a good musical act or have been dreaming about the city’s
well-acclaimed majestic live performances, there’s always something that every
member of the family will enjoy!
