FORTHCOMING CONCERTS - FL FEB - AUG 2009

Senses Fail with Haste the Day, Hollywood Undead and Brokencyde
Saturday, Feb 28
Jannus Landing
St. Petersburg, FL

Less Than Jake with The Expendables
Tuesday, Mar 10
Jannus Landing
St Petersburg, FL


New Kids on the Block with Jabbawockeez
Friday, Mar 13
Amway Arena
Orlando, FL

Willie Nelson
Thursday, Mar 19
Marina Civic Center
Panama City, FL

Chicago
Thursday, Apr 2
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Clearwater, FL

Hall & Oates
Friday, Apr 10
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine, FL

Ratatat
Friday, Apr 10
The Ritz Ybor
Tampa, FL

Disturbed with Killswitch Engage and Five..
Saturday, Apr 11
Amway Arena
Orlando, FL

New Found Glory with Shai Hulud
Saturday, Apr 11
Jannus Landing
St. Petersburg, FL

Hall & Oates
Tuesday, Apr 14
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
Ft Myers, FL

Joe Cocker
Friday, Apr 17
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine, FL

Fleetwood Mac
Monday, Apr 20
Amway Arena
Orlando, FL

Nickelback with Seether and Saving Abel
Wednesday, Apr 22
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, FL

Joe Cocker
Wednesday, Apr 22
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Clearwater, FL

Fleetwood Mac
Wednesday, Apr 22
St. Pete Times Forum
Tampa, FL

Joe Cocker
Thursday, Apr 23
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola, FL

James Taylor
Monday Apr 27
Ruth Eckard Hall
Clearwater, FL
Tuesday Apr 28
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Fort Meyers, FL
Friday, May 1
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine, FL

Coldplay with Elbow and Kitty Daisy & Lewis
Sunday, Aug 9
Ford Amphitheatre
Tampa FL

ESTA IS REPLACING I-94W IMMIGRATION FORMS FOR VISA WAIVER

Most British holidaymakers can travel to the US under the visa-waiver scheme. Since January 12, those wishing to do so have been required to complete an online application known as ESTA – the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation.

ESTA is replacing the I-94W immigration forms issued on the plane.
While the technology is being sorted out, however, you may have to duplicate the information supplied online on the old green forms.

You have no option but to apply for ESTA online.

You are advised to supply details at least three days before travel, but last-minute applications are possible.

ESTA registration is free – be wary of commercial websites that charge to make the application.

The biographical and travel details required for ESTA are the same as on the I-94W form. You don’t have to give the precise address of where you are staying to complete the application, although an immigration officer may well ask for it when you arrive.

The ESTA permit covers travel to the US for two years. It’s not mandatory to update travel information on subsequent visits, but doing so might spare you trouble at immigration.
Despite evident duplication, you still need to provide airlines with separate “Advance Passenger Information”.Applications on https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/.

http://www.visitusa.org.uk/visitors/us_visa_and_entry_requirements.aspx gives useful information as well.

The Games Room @ Pooh's Playhouse

We recently upgraded the Games Room and added a brand new pool table.

Of course there is still the air-hockey, foosball and electronic darts, giving a great place to entertain the youngsters!

We also leave 2½ sets of golf clubs out for your use, so no need to pay the additional charges at a golf course if you are not able to bring your clubs along.

Velvet Sessions - Orlando

Nelson is appearing on February 25 at the Velvet Lounge & Lobby Bard at the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando.

6.30 - 8.30 - Free speciality drinks, finger food & fratenizing
8.30pm onwards - Cash bar and live music

Disney Military Discount 2009

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Celebrates U.S. Military
With Free, Multi-day Admission to Theme Parks in 2009

As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s service members will have one more reason to celebrate: Free admission.

Beginning January 4, 2009 to December 23, 2009, Disney announces, “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” which offers active U.S. military personnel and activated members of the National Guard or Reserves complimentary, multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks.

Each active member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary five-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket during the offer period, valid for admission into the four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, two Disney water parks, DisneyQuest interactive theme park and more. During the offer period, active military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of a five-day Magic Your Way base ticket for $99, plus tax, for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends. (The five-day ticket for family and friends can also be upgraded to include the “Water Parks and More” option and “Park Hopping” for $25 more each.)

Other Offer Details:

• “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” tickets for Disneyland® Resort can be obtained only through military base ticket offices. "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" paid tickets for Walt Disney World® can be obtained at participating military base ticket offices, Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort, or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows (tickets purchased at Main Entrance are taxable). Complimentary tickets are only available at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows.
• Active military personnel (or, if they are not present, their spouses) must present proper military identification.
• To purchase the tickets for family members or friends, the service member must show the complimentary ticket issued to them.
• Activated members of the National Guard or Reserves (or if they are not present, their spouses) will need to show proper military identification plus active orders valid between January 1, 2009-December 23, 2009.
• Tickets for family members or friends may be purchased only by the active service member or spouse, not both. No more than one ticket may be purchased for any family member or friend (up to 5 people maximum).
• Last day of use on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” theme park tickets at Disneyland® Resort is Jun. 27, 2009. Last day of use on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” theme park tickets at Walt Disney World® Resort is Dec. 23, 2009.
• A valid ID may be required for admission.
• This offer may not be combined with any other offer.

For information on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Walt Disney World® Resort, please visit http://www.disneyworld.com/military.

Buy your tickets from your local base: http://www.disneymilitarysales.com/list.html

Bask in the sunshine and watch the dragonflies and butterflies flit from flower to flower.

Mardi Gras @ Universal Orlando

Live concerts at Universal Orlando

Feb 7 KC & The Sunshine Band
Feb 14 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Feb 15 Village People
Feb 21 Ne-Yo
Feb 28 Pat Benatar
Mar 7 Bare Naked Ladies
Mar 14 Montgomery Gentry
Mar 21 Collective Soul
Mar 27 Boys Like Girls
Mar 28 Kelly Clarkson
Apr 4 M C Hammer
Apr 11 Trace Adkins
Apr 18 Nelly

The Jersey Boys - May 6 - 24 2009

Jersey Boys at Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Orlando, May 6 - 24 2009

“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.

This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30!

JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine. The JERSEY BOYS creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

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