TRAIN, PITBULL, ROB THOMAS AND MORE TO ROCK THE STAGE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Florida Residents Can Take Advantage of a Variety of Value-Driven Summer Offers

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 5, 2010) – Universal Orlando Resort’s Summer Concert Series is returning to Universal Studios this June with more concerts and top-name musical talent than before. Starting June 12 and running every Saturday night through July 17, guests can top off their day of thrills in the parks with an exciting concert by a multi-platinum selling artist. 

This year’s Summer Concert Series lineup showcases some of music’s most popular superstars.  Each artist has scored top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, sold millions of albums worldwide and produced some of today’s most recognizable songs.  Headliners include Train – the voice behind the international hit, “Hey, Soul Sister;” Pitbull – the hip-hop/reggaeton artist known as “Mr. 305;” Pat Benatar – one of the top-selling female artists of all time; Rob Thomas – the front man of award-winning rock band Matchbox 20 and Counting Crows – the chart-topping band whose songs have appeared in films like Shrek 2 and Clueless.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2010 LINEUP
June 12 ~ Train
June 19 ~ Pitbull
June 26 ~ Earth, Wind & Fire
July 3 ~ Pat Benatar & REO Speedwagon
July 10 ~ Rob Thomas
July 17 ~ Counting Crows

All concerts will take place at the Music Plaza, the state-of-the-art outdoor music venue located in front of the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios.

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included with admission to Universal Studios.  Florida residents can take advantage of a variety of offers to make the most of their summer experience at Universal Orlando.

FLORIDA RESIDENT SUMMER OFFERS
- 2-Park Annual Power Pass 
  • Access to all seven Summer Concert Series performances
  • Admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for an entire year (limited blockout dates apply) 
  • $139.99 plus tax
  • Available at www.universalorlando.com

Preview the best in cutting-edge current cinema at this 10 day event held in Central Florida. Accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the festival welcomes more than 25,000 guests each year and host more than 100 visiting directors, producers, and award-winning talent.
More info: 407-644-5625
Admission charge

Rockin’ Lake Eola will start Saturday, May 29, 2010 and will go from 3pm – 11pm, followed by every Friday, June 4 – September 3, 5pm – 11pm

For more information email contact@rockinlakeeola.com or visit www.rockinlakeeola.com

April 24, 2010
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have announced the country and classic rock stars performing at the parks during Bands, Brew & BBQ, Saturdays and Sundays in February.

Bands, Brew & BBQ is four weekends of mouth-watering food, fun and music. Rockin’ concerts and all the rides, shows and attractions at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens are included with each park’s admission.

Go to SeaWorldOrlando.com or BuschGardensTampaBay.com for more information and to buy tickets.

Saturdays at SeaWorld

         February 6 LeAnn Rimes
         February 13 Montgomery Gentry
         February 20 John Rich of Big & Rich
         February 27 Yes

Sundays at Busch Gardens

         February 7 Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx
         February 14 Willie Nelson
         February 21 Huey Lewis and the News
         February 28 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Separate charges apply to all food and beverage items. Event times and talent subject to change or cancellation without notice. Seating capacity is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be 21 years or older to purchase alcohol.

Mardi Gras

15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times!

Saturdays & Select Nights • Feb. 6 – Apr. 17

Bring on the music! Bring on the parade! Bring on the party! Celebrate 15 years of Mardi Gras with the most amazing concert line-up ever, featuring some of the biggest names in pop, rock, R&B, country, and hip-hop performing live in the Universal Music Plaza.

You’re right in the middle of the celebration at our most spectacular Mardi Gras street parade ever. Feast your eyes and ears on the colorful costumes, live musicians, dazzling floats, and beads by the handful. Plus, the air will be filled with the spicy aroma of authentic Cajun food* and the sweet sounds of real New Orleans musicians playing in the French Quarter Courtyard.

And when Mardi Gras ends, the party just keeps goin’! Head to Universal CityWalk^®, the official Mardi Gras After-Party, for more live music, food and fun.

Join in 15 years of the biggest party this side of the bayou with Mardi Gras at Universal Studios—and let the good times roll!

*Available for purchase.

February 25 – March 7, 2010
Located: 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida

February 6-7, 2010
138 East Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757

JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 14, 2010