Catch all the hot summer flicks on your Orlando vacation!
This week, don’t miss Speed Racer – opening today, May 9th at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, don’t miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th.
And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios Orlando.
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 9th, 2008
Too hot out? Catch some cool tunes and chill out this weekend at Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk May 10-11th, 2-9pm.
This special two-day celebration of everything reggae features live music from top reggae artists such as Inner Circle, famous for the “Bad Boys” theme from the TV show COPS, DJs and more! Enjoy a host of Caribbean cuisines, specialty drinks and shop at over 20 exclusive merchant booths along the streets of CityWalk.
Plus, do dinner Reggae-style at Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom. This unique restaurant, built to look like Marley’s home in Jamaica, is set in an open-air dining atmosphere with photo and video tributes to the “King of Reggae”, a Jamaican-inspired menu and more.
May 8th, 2008
Say “Happy Mother’s Day” the Disney way - take Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch at EPCOT this Sunday, May 11th during the Walt Disney World park’s annual International Flower & Garden Festival.
Your Mom will be dazzled by the beautiful flowers, melt when she hears the live guitarist playing string serenades and feel like Disney royalty when she sees the EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch menu.
For fun afterwards, take her to see Davy Jones of the Monkees - part of the International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series, with showtimes starting at 5:45pm.Located at the EPCOT World ShowPlace Pavilion in Walt Disney World, the brunch starts at 9:00am and continues until 3:00pm.
May 7th, 2008
Make this weekend a festive fiesta! Dance on over to Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa.
Enjoy the sounds of Latin music as you indulge in the delights of delicious Latin food in this fun and fiery celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Join in the celebration Saturday, May 10th at SeaWorld Orlando with music by Gilberto Santa Rosa and Sunday May 11th at Busch Gardens Tampa starring Willie Colón.
May 5th, 2008
Be sure to see the latest summer blockbusters on your Orlando vacation.
This week, don’t miss Iron Man – opening today, May 2nd at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, catch Speed Racer – opening Friday, May 9th (theatres may vary).
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 2nd, 2008
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events:
May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (7:00pm to 12:00am)
May 3, 10 Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
May 11 EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch (9:00am to 3:00pm)
May 10-11 Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk (2-9pm)
May 15 The Simpsons Ride Grand Opening at Universal Studios Orlando
May 31 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
May 1st, 2008
Think it’s too early to plan for Halloween in Orlando? Think again. Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 1st and go fast.
The annual Halloween celebration is a fall vacation favorite at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Each night features a Halloween celebration filled with signature Disney magic, including:
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A special Halloween parade of your favorite Disney characters
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The “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display
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Halloween dance parties
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A mix and mingle with Disney Villains
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…and, of course, trick-or-treating!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will run this year on select dates September 5th through Halloween night.
April 30th, 2008
On your Orlando vacation, turn your little princess into a pop sensation at Disney’s Secret Star Makeover. This exclusive experience is available only at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney marketplace. The ultimate in playing dress-up, Disney’s Secret Star Makeover includes a Hannah Montana wig, headset microphone, an exclusive “guitar” purse and more pop gear. Now your little pop star princess is ready to hit the stage for a guitar star pose photo shoot. Besides the included 6”X8” photo, you can order additional prints to share this one-of-a-kind experience with friends and family.
And for the truly die hard fan, there’s even a rockin’ Hannah Montana costume – complete with jacket and pants – you can buy separately that makes for a truly complete pop star makeover!
For more dress-up fun, try the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom in World Disney World.
April 29th, 2008
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is featured in a USA TODAY article covering money-saving vacation tips for summer travelers.
The article, in the travel section of the April 25th edition of USA TODAY, includes a section on the value of booking vacation home rentals, highlighting ALL STAR Vacation Homes as a savvy way to save money on lodging during your Orlando theme park vacation.
For more, check out the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
April 25th, 2008
Journey to Atlantis, now in its tenth year of sea-splashing thrills, takes you on a thrilling adventure through a mythical ancient underwater city styled after ancient Greece.
After boarding an eight-passenger boat, you begin your journey deep into the heart of a city lost for centuries that has arisen from the depths of the ocean.
Once inside, you’ll twist, turn, dive and zip your way through a watery maze of spectacular and harrowing thrills – including spectacular visual effects, near-miss excitement and a truly immersive sound experience. Along the way, you’ll dodge frothing fountains and water cannons, encounter mermaids and come face-to-face with a giant sea monster!
At the end of this high-speed adventure, you find yourself perched at the edge of a steep waterfall. Before you can scream, you suddenly drop 60 feet down into the roaring “sea”, soaked from head to toe!
Dive into excitement on your Florida vacation – ride Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando!
April 24th, 2008
Team members from ALL STAR Vacation Homes attended the annual conference for the FVRMA - the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association - at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando April 21st through April 23rd.
ALL STAR CEO Steve Trover led workshop sessions about internet marketing and was featured as a board member in a strategic industry Q&A session. Also on hand was ALL STAR VP of Marketing Sara Moore who worked the Discover Vacation Homes booth to promote the “I Love Vacation Homes” campaign – a public relations effort by Orlando area vacation home management firms to raise awareness about the growing vacation rental industry.
FVRMA is the official statewide association formed to meet the needs of professional management companies who rent and manage resort, vacation and other short-term rental properties.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes has been a member of FVRMA since 2003.
April 23rd, 2008
It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Disney’s Animal Kingdom first opened its gates. This Tuesday, April 22nd, the Walt Disney World park celebrates its 10th anniversary.
At 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando is the largest park at Walt Disney World and is home to 1,000 animals and 3,000 species of plants and trees.
Planning a trip to Animal Kingdom? Add a dream vacation home to your safari at ALL STAR Vacation Homes – also celebrating it’s 10th anniversary!
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more during April and May!
April 18th, 2008
Woo hoo! The Simpsons Ride grand opening at Universal Studios Orlando is less than a month away!
The theme park-themed attraction, set to debut at Universal Studios Orlando on May 15th, puts you on a simulated roller coaster where you’ll swing, sail, bump and spin your way on both a harrowing and hilarious journey through Krusyland on a mission to save Bart Simpson from the evil Sideshow Bob.
Even waiting in line for The Simpsons Ride will be fun as you pass carnival-like booths manned by some of your favorite eccentric Simpsons characters. Plus, you’ll watch hilarious mock ads previewing Krustyland’s rides and attractions and even a safety video starring Itchy and Scratchy. It’ll make you say “Doh!” while laughing till your belly aches!
The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Orlando will also feature 80-foot IMAX screens and nearly 30 Simpsons characters – all voiced by the show’s original cast. The ride is located in the World Expo area where the former Back to the Future ride once stood.
Don’t have a cow, man! Join the Simpsons as they take a permanent Orlando vacation.
April 17th, 2008
ALL STAR Vacation Homes traveled to Atlanta to exhibit at the inaugural Vacation Home Expo, held April 11th through April 13th at the Cobb Galleria Center in Atlanta.
The show, in conjunction with the Atlanta Travel Expo and presented by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, brought exhibitors from around the globe to showcase destinations and accommodation options for travelers.
ALL STAR’s booth brought a high level of excitement to the show, sharing live demonstrations of their intuitive online reservations system, tossing beach balls back and forth to other exhibitors and expo attendees and even giving away a 7-night s
