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happen, and 2005 brought with it what
seemed like an endless number of storms,
extending the rainy season well beyond the
normal timeline. And while 2006 was rela-
tively quiet weather-wise, tornados
touched down and devastated areas just
north of Orlando in 2007. The moral of
this story—be prepared, because almost
anything can happen. If you are on the
coastal areas or at sea, you will likely be at
the point where the storms hit their hard-
est, making them extremely dangerous.
Tornadoes and lightning—two particu-
larly active summer curses—should also
not be taken too lightly.
Central Florida Average Temperatures
Jan
Feb Mar
Apr
May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
High (°F)
71
73
78
83
88
91
92
92
90
85
79
73
High (°C)
22
23
26
28
31
33
33
33
32
29
26
23
Low (°F)
49
50
55
60
66
72
73
73
73
66
58
51
Low (°C)
9
10
13
16
19
22
23
23
23
19
14
11
ORLANDO AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For an exhaustive list of events beyond those listed here, check
http://events.
frommers.com
, where you'll find a searchable, up-to-the-minute roster of what's
happening in not only Orlando, but in cities all over the world.
J
ANUARY
Capital One Florida Citrus Bowl.
New Year's Day kicks off with this foot-
ball game in downtown Orlando. It pits
the second-ranked teams from the
Southeastern and Big Ten conferences
against each other. Tickets are $70
before November 1 and $80 thereafter.
Call
&
800/297-2695
or 407/423-
2476 for information, or
Ticketmaster
at
&
877/803-7073
or 407/839-3900
for tickets (on the Internet, visit www.
fcsports.com). A free downtown parade
is held a few days before the game and
features marching bands and floats.
Walt Disney World Marathon.
About
90% of the 16,000 runners finish this
26.2-mile “sprint” through the resort
area and parks. It's open to anyone older
than 18, including runners with disabili-
ties, as long as they are able to maintain
the 16-minute mile-pacing require-
ments. If you are unable to do so, you'll
be picked up and transported to the fin-
ish line. The registration fee is $125 and
includes race entry, a T-shirt, and a pro-
gram—those who finish receive a medal
and other souvenir extras. The registra-
tion deadline is usually in early Novem-
ber (but is often at capacity several
months earlier), and preregistration is
required. There's also a half-marathon
($120), Goofy's Race-and-a-Half Chal-
lenge (includes registration for both
marathons; $285), and a Family Fun
Run that includes shorter races for adults
and kids ($40; $10-$25 per child for the
kids' races). Call
&
407/939-7810,
or
go to
www.disneysports.com
. January 7
to January 10.
Zora Neale Hurston Festival.
This
4-day celebration in Eatonville, the first
incorporated African-American town in
America, highlights the life and works
of the author and is usually held the last
weekend in January. Eatonville is 25
miles north of the theme parks. Admis-
sion is $5 to $15 for adults, $3 for kids
younger than 17. Additional fees are
charged for lectures or seminars. Call
&
407/647-3959,
or check out
www.
zorafestival.com
.
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