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For information on ticket prices and availability, contact:
Orlando Magic
(407) 89-MAGIC
P.O. Box 76
Orlando, FL 32802-0076
Directions to The Orlando Arena
The Orlando Arena, One Magic Place, 600 West Ameilia, Orlando, FL
(from Airport) Exit the airport to Semoran (436). Travel approximately five miles to the
East/West Expressway. Take Expressway West, connect to I-4 East, and exit at Amelia Ave.
Make a left; the O-rena will be on the left side.
No Magic Act: Orlando an Instant Contender:
The Orlando Magic joined the NBA for the 1989-90 season. The franchise had only a brief
period of adjustment before establishing itself as a contender. With the drafting of
center Shaquille O'Neal in 1992, the Magic became instantly competitive and one of the
league's most popular teams.
Nearly four years before the team sank its first basket, local developer and banker Jim
Hewitt began promoting the idea of an NBA franchise in Orlando. He lured then Philadelphia
76ers General Manager Pat Williams to Florida. Williams went to work selling Orlando Magic
T-shirts, caps, and other merchandise and persuaded locals to make $100 deposits on
season-ticket reservations.
All of this was done to impress the NBA with a show of support from central Florida
hoops fans. On July 2, 1986, Hewitt's group was one of five that each put up $100,000 to
be considered for a potential NBA expansion team. The payoff came nearly a year later, on
April 22, 1987, when the NBA Board of Governors voted to add four new franchises:
Charlotte and Miami for the 1988-89 season, and Orlando and Minnesota for 1989-90. The
price of admission was $32.5 million per team.
The Magic organization was buoyed in June by the arrival of two Hall of
Famers: Chuck
Daly and Julius Erving. Daly, a two-time NBA Champion as coach of Detroit, joined the
organization in June to guide the young franchis. The astute Doctor J came on board as
executive vice president, and it seemed like the Magic were back on track to challenge the
powers of the Eastern Conference. A furious run of injuries tempered Orlando's
improvement, but the team finished 41-41, and just out of reach of the final playoff spot.
Unfortunately, neither Daly or Erving could have anticipated just how badly the injury bug
would bite. Orlando lost more than 275 player games to injury or illness, none more
devastating than that of four-time All-Star Anfernee Hardaway, who missed 63 games as he
rehabilitated injuries to his left leg and calf.
With Hardaway out, Nick Anderson was forced into the role of team leader, and he did
not let his teammates down. Anderson led the team in scoring in Hardaway's absence at 15.3
ppg. The only remaining player from the 1989 Orlando expansion team, Anderson himself
missed 15 games with a broken left hand in December and January, but bounced back to
perform well during the second half of the season.
Another pleasant surprise was forward Charles "Bo" Outlaw. The free agent
acquisition took on a bigger role than expected with all the injuries and filled in well,
leading the Magic in field-goal percentage (.554), blocked shots and steals, providing a
quick, athletic complement to Horace Grant, who led the team in rebounding at 8.1
rpg.
Orlando's other pivotal frontcourt player, center Rony
Seikaly, was dealt to New Jersey
on Feb. 19 with Brian Evans for veterans David Benoit, Yinka Dare and Kevin Edwards plus a
first-round draft pick.
On March 27, Daly notched his 600 career victory with a 100-75 win over Houston, the
15th coach in NBA history to win that many games. He was the fifth fastest head coach to
reach that mark, following Pat Riley, Red Auerbach, Jerry Sloan and Don Nelson.
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Orlando's
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Being one of the World's Foremost Centers
of Auto Racing, Central Florida has been a haven for race fans since the turn of the
century. The home of the Daytona 500 and numerous other NASCAR, Indy, truck, motorcycle
and dirt bike races, the area plays host to hundreds of thousands of fans each year.
Racing action takes place, among other places, at the Daytona International Speedway at
Daytona Beach, the USA Speedway at Lakeland, and the Walt Disney World Speedway at Lake
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Historic Church Street Station
is Downtown Orlando, Florida's number one nighttime dining, shopping & entertainment
complex. From our grand showrooms, Rosie O'Grady's, The Cheyenne Saloon, and The Orchid
Garden to three exquisite restaurants, unique specialty shops and the Historic Railroad
Depot; there's fun for the entire family! |
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Oct. 1, 1971, Opening Day, got off to a shaky start.
Tomorrowland was completely closed off, with only some of the rides in the other
"lands." Attendance was recorded at 10,000 (well-below projected estimates), and
Wall Street went into a panic. But it only took a few days to regain the market's (and the
nation's) confidence. Visitors started pouring into the park by the hundreds of thousands
that first year, and the numbers have grown ever since. Disney World! |
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So what exactly is Epcot? Think of it as
a kind of permanent world's fair and interactive science museum spread across a sprawling
tract of land broken up into pavilions. Roller-coaster fans, take note: with a few
exceptions, the park is low on high-speed thrills. Instead, guests will find a mixture of
educational attractions, cultural entertainment, shops and restaurants. |
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Harry P. Lue Gardens -
miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through garden settings, including the
largest Camellia Collection and formal Rose Garden in the South. A house museum dating
from the 1880's. Rose garden, herb garden, butterfly garden, palm garden, bamboo garden. |
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It has been that way since the beginning, when Taylor's mother,
Lillie Johnson,
first ladled up her first batch of collard greens in 1983. The owner and founder, Johnson
is temporarily out of the kitchen recovering from a recent surgery. She still comes in
occasionally to make sure things are running smoothly. But, as its diners know, Taylor
maintains her mother's high standards for the down-home food. |
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MGM/Disney Studios
where
you can see the Residential street where you may recognize some of the tv and movie homes.
You may not recognize them, either, but that's okay because, all trip long, your tram
driver will tell you more than you could possibly remember. |
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Billed as "The World's Most Famous
Beach," Daytona Beach proper plays host to millions of tourists each year without
any promotion, and draws huge crowds for special events like Spring Break, Bike Week and
the Daytona 500. One of the most popular features of Daytona Beach is the 18-mile stretch
where visitors can drive right onto the beach. |
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The Orlando Magic joined
the NBA for the 1989-90 season. The franchise had only a brief period of adjustment before
establishing itself as a contender. With the drafting of center Shaquille O'Neal in 1992,
the Magic became instantly competitive and one of the league's most popular teams. |
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City of Orlando Map. Shows
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Orlando
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Places To Stay In Orlando!
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You could not
ask for a better location. Buena Vista Suites is a beautiful retreat right in the middle
of all the fun and excitement of Orlando. The Buena Vista Suites has everything you
might need to enjoy your stay. Fitness Center, night lighted tennis courts, game room,
coin laundry, valet service, gift shop, mini market and movie rentals are just some of the
special amenities created available to you. |
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The
Best Western International Hotel is located on the famous
International Drive, you will find shopping, entertainment, and a large choice of dining
establishments within walking distance. We also provide FREE scheduled transportation to
Walt Disney World Theme Parks. |
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At
the Clarion
Plaza Hotel, Sea World is just one
mile away. Close to Walt Disney World Resort. Five minutes to Universal Studios Florida
and Wet n Wild. Across from Pointe Orlando entertainment and shopping complex. Just 15
minutes to Downtown Orlando and Orlando Int'l Airport. |
Colony
Plaza
Resort |
A
warm welcome awaits you at the Colony Plaza
Resort. A
grand Hotel in the Florida tradition of casual elegance
and gracious hospitality. There are 300 spacious, newly
decorated rooms with cable TV, air conditioning, outside
pool and bar area, 4 lighted tennis courts, a miniature
Golf course and a Volleyball court. |
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Delta
Orlando Resort Maingate
at Universal Studios Florida, and within minutes of the
Orlando - Orange County convention Center and the Orlando
International Airport. Centrally located to all area
attractions with easy access to interstate 4 and Florida's
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Doubletree
Resort |
Decorated
in the colors of Florida - lavender, green, mauve and
beige. The spacious guest rooms at the Doubletree
Orlando Resort will offer relaxing moments after a
fun-filled day spent at nearby attractions. |
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Located on the
northwest corner of Orlando International Airport off State Road 528 "Beeline
Expressway" and Trade port Drive, with easy access to Downtown Orlando and the
attractions area. The Four Points Sheraton Hotel
is in the heart of the action.
With easy access to all Downtown Orlando and all of its
attractions. You will find Four Points Sheraton has pool,
spa and a kiddies pool. An up to date fitness center |
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A
relaxed atmosphere is what you will find at the Howard
Johnson Maingate East. The warm sun and close
proximity to a wide range of dining, shopping and Central
Florida's famous attractions all add up to an
unforgettable vacation. We also provide FREE
transportation to Walt Disney World. |
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La
Quinta Inn has a bright new look that goes beyond our
crisp white exteriors, all new landscaping and lobbies.
We're totally redesigning all of our big, comfortable Gold
Medal rooms with lots of new features. Children 18 and
under stay free in parent's room. |
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Las
Palmas Hotel welcomes you to the most wonderful place in
the world - Central Florida!... and we're right in the
center of all the excitement you've come here to
experience. Perfectly located on International Drive, you
are just minutes away from all the popular attractions and
within walking distance of more than 200 shops,
restaurants and entertainment centers. |
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The
Radisson Barcelo Hotel is a full service
resort located "In The Center Of It All". With over 299 oversized guestrooms,
heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, tennis court, sand volleyball, your stay at the
Radisson Barcelo Hotel will be one that you will want to come back to again and again. |
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Discover
Americas finest theme parks and attractions while staying
at the area's landmark hotel, The Radisson Twin Towers
Hotel, Orlando. Each of our 760 spacious rooms and suites
are comfortably furnished with a tropical flair. |
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Let
your imagination run wild at the New Sheraton Safari
Hotel. Safari-Themed Hotel Near all Major Attractions; 489
Rooms and Suites. Discover our lush court-yard featuring a
spectacular swimming pool with an incredible 79 foot
Python water side. Enjoy a vigorous workout in our fitness
room, sporting modern exercise equipment. Or take a swing
at great golf on several nearby championship courses. And
for the kids, there's also a play area and video game
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