2009 Calendar of Events

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September Events

Fiesta del Coqui
September 26 & 27, 2009 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m.

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Seaplanes and Extreme Parachutists Swoop from Sky to Sea as Fantasy of Flight Celebrates First-of-its-Kind Event, “The Last Big Splash” Sept. 26-27

POLK CITY, Fla. (August 4, 2009) – For the first time ever in Central Florida, seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together in one action-packed event called “The Last Big Splash” at Fantasy of Flight. “The Last Big Splash” is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight and the only place in Central Florida where spectators can currently witness the newest form of skydiving currently sweeping the extreme sports world, called “swooping.”

On Sat., Sept. 26 and Sun., Sept. 27, spectators are invited to “ooh” and “aah” as seaplane pilots from around the world, in conjunction with the Seaplane Pilots Association, converge on the shores of Fantasy of Flight’s scenic Lake Agnes to participate in a variety of breathtaking aerial and water competitions and demonstrations. Fantasy of Flight expects close to 100 of all types of seaplanes to attend.

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Butterfly World Announces

Butterfly World Super Savings!

Enjoy these Great Savings from September - October 2009

Every Weekday!
Monday through Friday!
But One, Get One!

Monday! Tuesday! Wednesday! Thursday! Friday!

Buy One Full Priced Admission And Get One Admission Free Of Equal Or Lesser Value!

Must present coupon at entrance. Not Valid with any other offers or group tour discounts. No limit. Offer Valid thru Oct. 30, 2009.
All Super Savings promotions only apply to Day Passes.

Admission Rates: Adults: $24.95; Children (ages 3-11) $19.95; 2 and under are FREE

Customer Must Present Coupon at Time of Entrance.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Imagine unearthing a dinosaur bone.  Pretty cool, huh?  Now imagine discovering a new species of dinosaur that remained unknown to scientists for millions of years.  Dr. Barry Albright did just that.  The University of North Florida paleontologist was among a handful of scientists to discover the new species –Nothronychus graffam – in the deserts of southern Utah.
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BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, FL. (September 10, 2009) – Look out!  They are lurking about!  Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation in the Florida Everglades is offering a discount of 50 percent off the regular ticket price of a Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour if you come dressed in a Halloween costume the entire month of October.

“Wear your favorite Halloween costume and bring your “ghoul” friends,” said Ed Woods, director of Billie Swamp Safari. This promotional offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is good for the entire month of October 2009.

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Dolphin Harbor Florida Resident Rates Available September 8th

Getting in the water with our dolphins just got better than ever! Starting September 8th through December 18, 2009, Florida residents will enjoy over 30% off all our dolphin interaction programs at Dolphin Harbor.

With this special offer, our Dolphin Odyssey program is $134 plus tax per person (regularly $199 plus tax) and the Dolphin Encounter program is $94 plus tax per person (regularly $139 plus tax). Children 5 through 9 can participate in our Dolphin Encounter program for the discounted price of $68 plus tax (regularly $99 plus tax).

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The Beat Of The Jungle Labor Day weekend September 5, 6, & 7.

$10 admission to Jungle Island! Labor Day weekend is Nabor Day weekend on Jungle Island and on September 5th, 6th and 7th, we are inviting our neighbours in Miami-Dade and Broward Countries to experience the Jungle for just $10 per person. Enjoy spectacular animal shows or relax on La Palya, our private beach and so much more!

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Fantasy of Flight Brings Aviation Legends to Life with Real Imagination: Heroes of Flight Aug. 29-30

Attraction Offering $8 Off Admission Throughout August with School Supply Donation in Celebration of New Historically-Based Show

Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida’s premier aviation-themed attraction, will unveil an engaging, historically based theater presentation Sat., Aug. 29 and Sun., Aug. 30, just in time to ignite children’s imaginations as they begin a new school year.
In honor of the new “edutainment” show and to further support children and education for the new school year, Fantasy of Flight is partnering with the Polk County Kiwanis Clubs in the “Stuff The Bus” program, offering $8 off each full-priced admission throughout the month of August with the donation of an approved school supply to benefit the Polk Education Foundation.

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