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Orlando: Holiday Traditions beyond the Theme Park Gates

by Lisa Beach -

While you’ll find plenty of Christmas-themed concerts and special events at all the area’s major theme parks (Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World), you’ll find even more holiday adventures outside the more tourist-driven attractions. Check out these popular holiday events that draw in the locals year after ... [read more]

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