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Despite the obstacles associated with this year’s big financial DARK • Saturday, June 6 • 8pm-2:30pm: downturn, which has hit every single one of us, our production team is pleased to bring Amidst a 60,000 square foot space of [continued on 6] you One Mighty Weekend once again this year – with some events in new locations but concrete and steel at the Gaylord Palms most in familiar locations! As a token of our appreciation for your understanding, all ticket Resort, join us for a sensory explosion of THE OFFICIAL MAG holders and pass holders alike will receive a $15 beverage coupon for each of the three lights, sights and sounds in the “City After main events – Beach Ball Luau, One Mighty Party City After Dark and All Stars Deep Dark”. 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