IT’S OFFICIAL! Santa has voted the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin his all-time favorite resort!

It's been a busy year for Santa and his elves preparing for the upcoming holiday season, so he has decided to take a little vacation during the month of December and chill out at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

Santa says our Heavenly Beds are just the right thing to get him rested up enough for the big flight on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Claus loves the fact that Santa can pick from so many types of restaurants featuring cuisines from around the world.

He loves hangin' out by the awesome grotto pool where he can sit and soak up some sunshine or jam-out to the tunes; all the while sipping on a nice cool drink and enjoying some lunchtime favorites served just steps from the pool and white sand beach.

Of course, he’s looking forward to making some special guest appearances while here! On select days, you will find Santa returning from the golf course in his Florida sleigh and visiting with resort guests in his special Florida tiki hut, located on the causeway between the Swan and the Dolphin. There’s going to be lots of photo opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, so bring your cameras and get ready to party Florida style with Santa!!!

Santa will be visiting Disneys Swan and Dolphin nightly Thursday - Sunday from December 3 - 20, and on Dec. 21 - 23, 2009.

Dine in one of three signature restaurants (Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino New York Trattoria, or Shula’s Steak House) and receive a FREE PHOTO with Florida Santa! Photo with Santa must be taken in advance of dining. One free photo per table.

It's Holiday Time at Walt Disney World, FL

Visitors to Walt Disney World can attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom, which new for 2009 includes a new stage show, "A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!" Also at Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle is adorned with 200,000 sparkling crystals as part of the Castle Dreamlights holiday display; the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights offers colorful lit-up and animated displays at Disneys Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM Studios).

You can check out the wonderful Christmas celebrations at the Disney hotels including a lifesize, 16-foot-high gingerbread house in the lobby of Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Learn about international traditions at Holidays Around the World at Epcot, and hear the Christmas story told by celebrity narrators like Whoopi Goldberg and Abigail Breslin, with a choir and live orchestra, as part of the Candlelight Processional.

For a truly dazzling Christmas light spectacular, see the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Watch literally millions of colourful lights dance to a rousing score of powerful holiday music along The Streets of America section of the park. uildings come to life with a brilliant glow, carousels twirl, flashing Christmas trees dance and even Santa’s sleigh shoots across the sky!

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays on your Orlando vacation!

See this link for details http://www.disneyworld.com/holidays.

Universal Studios, Orlando is having some great Christmas holiday events going on now through New Years. Some of the highlights include:
Dec. 4-6, 10-13, 17-30, & Jan. 1-2 you and the family can have breakfast with the Grinch and friends at a holiday character breakfast at Confisco Grille in Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park.

Enjoy fluffy eggs, fresh fruit, cinnamon French toast, meats and more with The Grinch, The Whos and The Cat In The Hat. Please note: this event is not included in your regular theme park ticket.

At both Universal’s Islands Of Adventure park and Universal Studios Florida there will be The Grinch Meet and Greet stations as the Grinch dresses up as Santa Claus. Shake his hand and get your kids picture taken with him, every day now till Christmas.

At Universal’s Islands Of Adventure theme park Seuss Landing is once again transformed into the wintry wonderland of Grinchmas! This live musical show “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” stars the Grinch himself and a whole town of singing Whos.

he Whoville Wonky Tree Lot has also been decked out for the holidays with their own special Whoville Christmas decorations. Show times Dec. 5 – Dec. 25: 12p, 1p, 2p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30p; Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: 2p, 3p, 4p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p

Universal Studios is also having a Holiday Concert Series in Universal Studios’ new Music Plaza. Three nights will feature a popular music performer singing holiday songs.

Dec. 5th: Mannheim Steamroller
Dec. 12th: Chris Isaak
Dec 19th: Natalie Cole

Inside the Universal Studios Florida theme park throughout the Holiday season see Macy’s holiday parade featuring authentic floats and balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade.

Then afterwards stay for a spectacular tree lighting ceremony with music and fantastic lights. There will be several holiday shows throughout the park each day with your favorite Universal Studios characters.

Finally from Dec. 26th to the 31st wrap up the night with a fantastic show featuring Universal’s 360–A Cinesphere Spectacular.

It features Hollywood’s biggest films projected onto huge spheres in the Universal Studios lagoon, plus one of the largest laser displays in Florida, dazzling pyrotechnics and more!

So if you love Universal Studios Orlando theme park, don’t miss out on the holiday special events going on now through New Year’s day!

On Dec 31 you can see the New Year in at Citywalk, and have a meal and see 2010 while with fireworks! Plus The Four Tops and The Drifters will offer entertainment.

Smuckers Starts on Ice - April 3 2010 - Amway Arena

Fresh off the ice in Vancouver, the Stars will bring the excitement
of their performances directly to the Amway Arena.

The Smucker's Stars on Ice Tour captures their spirit as
it visits Orlando, FL for one night only!

APRIL 3, 2010 - 7:30 PM
AMWAY ARENA

Don't miss your chance to see Olympic Silver Medalist SASHA COHEN,
2009 World Champion EVAN LYSACEK, Olympic Silver Medalists
TANITH BELBIN & BEN AGOSTO, World Champion TODD ELDREDGE,
three-time U.S. Champion MICHAEL WEISS and more of the world's
best skaters in this magical combination of athleticism, artistry
and great music - all in one show!

UPCOMING CONCERTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Dec 12 | Less Than Jake with Cage and The Swellers | Revolution Live | Ft Lauderdale, FL
Dec 26 | Nonpoint | Revolution Live | Ft Lauderdale, FL
Dec 28-31 | Phish | AmericanAirlines Arena | Miami, FL
Jan 9 | Galactic and JJ Grey & Mofro | Revolution Live | Ft Lauderdale, FL
Jan 14 | La Quinta Estacion | The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater | Miami Beach, FL
Jan 16 | Miami Contemporary Dance Company | The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Feb 11 | Chico Castillo | The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater | Miami Beach, FL
Feb 13 | Willy Chirino | The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater | Miami Beach, FL
Feb 20 | Jay-Z with Young Jeezy | BankAtlantic Center | Sunrise, FL

Gucci campaign to support UNICEF

Gucci for UNICEF

Gucci is pleased to announce its 5th anniversary Gucci Campaign to Benefit UNICEF. An original holiday collection of items, designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, will be exclusively sold in over 200 Gucci stores worldwide and on Gucci.com. Gucci will donate 25% of the retail price of each item sold from November 16 through December 31, 2009, to support UNICEF programs that benefit orphans and vulnerable children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Snowman in Africa, by Michael Roberts will be exclusively on sale in Gucci stores for a retail price of $25. Gucci will donate 100% of the retail price of the book to UNICEF. ifth “Gucci Campaign to Benefit UNICEF” is over, Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini teamed up with writer & illustrator Michael Roberts to publish a children’s book “Snow man in Africa”.

This colourful big format book is the ending of “Snow man in Paradise” which was published in 2004 by Roberts. “Snow man in Africa” both sales in 200 Gucci stores all over the world and Gucci.com,the price is 25 dollars. All the proceeds will be donated to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

“This book brings children much funny” Frida Giannini said: “Roberts has a ability to communicate with heart of children,he accepted my invitation without any hesitation,”

Michael Roberts is happy that his snowman appears again,he said: “Thanks to Gucci and UNICFE, Snowman has a chance to travel around the world once again,he has gone to Africa this time.”

Gucci Joy handbags feature distinctive and whimsical illustrations in a rich appliqué version and a sportier print version. Symbolic charms representing characters from the book, Snowman in Africa, act as key rings or add-on charms to any accessory. The collection also features a playful, animated print on small leather goods, including a wrist wallet and coin purse. New for this year's campaign is the launch of a special edition Gift Card benefiting UNICEF, which ranges in value from $50 - $5,000.

Check out the Gucci store at the Mall at Millennia