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Where to have an Eggcellent Easter in Orlando 2015
If you and your family are ready for an EGGStravagant Easter, Orlando is the place to be! Easter in Orlando 2015 promises to be one of your family’s most unforgettable holidays. From religious services to egg hunts to a wide variety of dining options and Easter week special events, there is plenty to do in Central Florida.
Vacation rentals in Orlando are an excellent choice for your accommodation needs. Many vacation home rental communities place you close to Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando®.
The entire family will enjoy memories for years to come at Disney’s Easter celebration beginning the first week of April. There are several events taking place throughout the Disney parks as well as several dining options for Easter brunch (Disney characters are included!) Meet Thumper and Miss Bunny from the movie Bambi at the Animal Kingdom®. Head to the Magic Kingdom® where kids young and old can snap photos with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. On Easter, be on the lookout for Mr. and Mrs. Bunny to make a special appearance in the Easter Procession on Main Street USA. Additionally, visitors who would like to participate in religious services (Catholic and Protestant) on Easter morning can do so at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the Fantasia Ballroom.
And, what about an Easter egg hunt for the little Mouseketeers? Epcot® hosts an Easter egg scavenger hunt like no other. While spending the day at Epcot, visitors hunt for Disney character eggs -marking off the eggs’ locations on a map. When the map is complete, kids can turn it in for a special surprise. The map and stickers can be purchased for $4.95. And, while you’re visiting Epcot, be sure to stroll through Disney’s annual springtime event the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
Dreams really do come true! For children, Easter brunch doesn’t get any better than dining with various characters from their favorite Disney movies! There are several restaurants like Cape May Cafe, Captain’s Grille, and Chef Mickey’s offering all you can eat buffets. Prices begin around $30+ per adult and $15+ for kids. Reservations can be made directly through Disney at (407) WDW-DINE. When making your vacation plans during Easter week, keep in mind that the Disney parks have been known to close early if at full capacity. It’s best to get there early!
Easter in Orlando 2015 – SeaWorld Events
SeaWorld Orlando® invites visitors to celebrate Easter morning at their Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Bayside Stadium. Rise and shine for this early morning Easter service and experience SeaWorld Orlando in an entirely different ‘light’! Worship with 7,000 attendees while watching the sun rise over the stadium, providing a truly majestical experience.
This year’s service will feature guest speaker Matt Hammit from the Christian Rock band Sanctus Real as well a performance by the band. Enjoy breakfast with your family after the mass at SeaWorld’s Easter Sunrise Service Breakfast Buffet. This buffet is sure to please everyone with a variety of breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pastries, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice. Gates open at 5:30 am with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 am. Admission and parking are free. Pricing for the Easter buffet is fairly reasonable at $21.95 for adults and $11.95 for children. To ensure your reservation for breakfast, visit SEA WORLD
Skip the lines at the theme parks and head to the beach this Easter – after all you are in Florida! The 51st Annual Sundance Ranch Easter Surf Festival (April 3-5) is free and geared towards athletic family fun. This festival is about an hour’s drive from Orlando. Enjoy the sun and warm weather while watching surfing competitions (including Dog Surfing!). There will be fun activities such as learning to surf at the Ron Jon surf clinic, meeting celebrity surfers, participating in an Easter egg hunt, band performances, and prize drawings. Additionally, the Sundance Ranch festival will offer a breathtaking sunrise beach service Easter morning at 6:30 am followed by a jam-packed day of events.
