Orlando, Florida is a good place to visit for other things besides Basketball and The Magic Kingdom. A few new ways to enjoy recreational entertainment in Florida is due to open on May 8th; in a joint effort to provide Florida Residents and tourist with some spectacular things to do with family and friends, entertainment never sounded so exciting!

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When you are not watching Dwight Howard gallop up and down the court like the basketball stallion that he truly is, you will be able to absorb more of what Orlando has to offer. Okay, let me end the suspense for you by sharing the latest. If you take your movies and celebs very serious, then you may want to check out the Universal Cinematic Spectacular 100 Years of Movie Memories. The showing will take intimate movie moments and use sound and imagery to provide a unique entertainment experience. It sounds very interesting.

Next, is the new parade that will run at Universal Studios! There will be new characters for you and your whole family to enjoy. Guests will still get to enjoy all the huge, street performers. In addition to the visual attractiveness of the entertainment, guest will be able to get their karaoke on while perfecting their dance moves. All of that activity will happen with character like Dora The Explorer, Diego, and Sponge Bob. Just in case you are wondering, this new venture does not mark the end of the Mardi Gras Experience offered by Universal Studios every year. Universal Orlando Resort offers the whole vacation experience.

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