Major Events

Popular Florida Events
There is always something fun happening in sunny Orlando and Kissimmee. Whether you’re eight or 80, central Florida covers all the bases when it comes to entertainment. With major events and festivals, important golf tournaments, world famous theme parks, outdoor recreation and family attractions, there’s much to consider when you vacation at Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando.

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando, just 12 miles from Ginn Reunion Resort, is transformed into a spine-tingling, chilling fright each October during Halloween Horror Nights. You’ll come face to face with sinister characters such as Freddy, Jason and Leatherface. This Carnival of Carnage also features the most frightening of haunted houses inspired by Hollywood’s horror greats: Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more. Halloween Horror Nights (http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/index.html) is not recommended for young children. Are you brave enough to handle what lurks in the darkness? [Top]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Experience the flavors of world cuisine at the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival when renowned chefs and winemakers gather to showcase their remarkable talents. Purchase regional ingredients, beer and wine at global marketplaces, meet celebrity chefs during book signings, learn from the pros during cooking demonstrations, and listen to top musical performers during the “Eat to the Beat” concert series. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=EpcotInternationalFoodAndWineFestivalSpecialEventPage&bhcp=1 ) is the gastronomic event of the year in Orlando, and takes place just six miles from Ginn Reunion Resort. [Top]

Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center, with 2.1 million square feet of exhibit space, is an award-winning venue for Orlando events of all sizes. The convention center is just 15 miles from Ginn Reunion Resort and offers a variety of options for annual sales meetings, trade shows, consumer events and more. [Top]

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
Drape yourself in beads and flamboyance for an exciting trip through the French Quarter. Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras bash is the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans and features a wild parade of floats, stilt walkers, street performers and costumed partiers tossing coveted beads into the crowd. Also savor the flavor of Cajun specialties and famous Hurricane cocktails at CityWalk restaurants and bars. Live music performed by headline entertainers keep the party going late into the night. Universal Orlando Mardi Gras (http://www.universalorlando.com/mardigras/index.html#mardigras ) is one party you have to see to believe! [Top]

LPGA Ginn Open
Established in 2006, the LPGA Ginn Open is one of the most highly touted golf tournaments on the LPGA schedule. The April 2008 event will feature a $2.6 million purse and will be played on a composite course at Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando: nine holes each to be played on the Legacy Course designed by Arnold Palmer and the Independence Course designed by Tom Watson. The field will comprise 144 LPGA professional and amateur golfers. Brittany Lincicome is the LPGA Ginn Open (http://ginnopen.com/index.html) defending champion. [Top]