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Archive for November, 2006Top 20 Orlando Florida Golf CoursesOrlando Escape outlines the top Orlando Florida golf courses featuring the best courses and packages in the Central Florida area. No matter your experience level, Orlando has the perfect golf course for you. For more information visit Orlando Escape: http://www.orlandoescape.com/orlandogolfclubs.htm For a detailed map of Golf Courses near ALL STAR please visit: http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/images/homes/golfmap.pdf Add comment November 30th, 2006 Meet the Grinch at Universal StudiosNot only will Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure be decked out for the Holidays, you can actually get your picture taken with the Grinch himself at Islands of Adventure. You can also enjoy the Macy’s holiday parade from December 8th to January 1st.  For more holiday information at Universal Studios visti: http://www.universalorlando.com/holidays/index.html Add comment November 30th, 2006 Kissimmee Guest Services - Discounted Attraction TicketsALL STAR Vacation Homes is proud to offer discount Disney tickets through Kissimmee Guest Services! You can now purchase in advance all of your Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World tickets when you reserve your vacation rental with ALL STAR! Then, Kissimmee Guest Services can arrange to deliver them straight to your vacation home! They also offer discounted tickets to other Central Florida attractions such as Dinner Shows, Wet’n Wild, Gatorland and the Kennedy Space Center. For more information please contact Kissimmee Guest Services directly at 1-877-273-5636 or visit http://www.kgstickets.com/catalog/home.php?bid=1&partner=ALL
 Add comment November 28th, 2006 Ron Jon Surfpark opening early 2007!Ron Jon Surfpark is scheduled to open early 2007 at Festival Bay Mall at International Drive!   This will be the first big wave pool built for surfing and bodyboarding specifically.   The wave pool will include three innovative surf pools to accommodate beginners or advanced skills.  The center stage is the Pro Surf Pool, an American-football-field sized pool that will create up to six saltwater waves per minute, up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) high, with ride lengths from 60-100 yard.   For more information visit www.ronjonsurfpark.com or call 321-799-8880                              Add comment November 28th, 2006 ALL STAR Story - The DiNitto Family
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 Add comment November 27th, 2006 Visit The Land - Epcot’s Experimental GreenhouseThe Land pavilion at Epcot introduces you to the worlds most interesting fruits and vegetables including Mickey Mouse-shaped food to Cinderella pumpkins.  Visit the Living with the Land attraction to take a boat ride of the farms of yesteryear as well as the greenhouses of tomorrow.  Cost is $12 for guests ages 10 and over, and $10 for guests ages 3-9. Same day reservations may be made at the tour desk on the lower level of The Land or guests may book a tour in advance by calling 407/WDW-TOUR (407/939-8687).  For more information on The Land: http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=100253 Add comment November 26th, 2006 What is a Hidden Mickey?
For more information visit ALLEARSNET.com: http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/hiddenm.htm Add comment November 26th, 2006 Space Shuttle Discovery set to launch December 7, 2006If you plan on visiting Orlando Florida on December 7, you may have a chance to view the next Kennedy Space Center lauch of the Space Shuttle Discovery.  The Kennedy Space Center is a short 45 minutes away from Orlando Florida where you can plan a tour of the NASA’s launch and landing facilities, experience interactive simulators and live shows! For more information on launch dates: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches/index.asp Add comment November 16th, 2006 November Tip from ALLEARSNET.com
TIP: If it’s important to you to get a seat, you’ll need to line up at least an hour in advance — this show is extremely popular and gets very crowded! If you don’t get a seat, though, it’s still possible to see the show. It may not be the optimal way to enjoy the program, but you can stand at the back of the theater to listen to the readings and the music. Happy Holidays to you and yours from AllEarsNet.com! http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/tips_from_all_ears.asp Add comment November 16th, 2006 Cirque du Soleil’s Special New Year’s Eve PerformancePlan a special New Year’s Eve with loved ones or close friends at Cirque du Soleil. On December 31, 2006 they will be offering two performances of La Nouba at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. At both shows, audience members will be treated to a champagne toast, a limited edition full-color souvenir program and a special show finale. Ticket prices range from $74-$136 plus tax. For more information visit their website at www.cirquedusoleil.com. Add comment November 16th, 2006 Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Pleasure Island at Disney World!Bring in the New Year at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island! This year the Pleasure Island will be transformed into a street party featuring live music and dancing from 8:00 p.m. December 31,2006 through 2:00 a.m. January 1, 2007. Enjoy a delicious cuisine from lime-marinated chicken, grilled mahi-mahi tacos, petite steak sandwiches and more. Your ticket to this years New Years Eve celebration will provide access to all Pleasure Island clubs, a champagne toast at midnight and a sky filled fireworks show! Tickets are on sale now at the theme parks, resorts, Downtown Disney Guest Relations, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels, the Disney Reservation Center or online at www.disneyworld.com. Ticket cost is $89 plus tax. Add comment November 16th, 2006 Old Fashioned Christmas at Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkDon’t miss the “Old-Fashioned Christmas” kick off this Friday - November 17 at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park.  There will be an official tree lighting ceremony featuring the Tallahassee Boys Choir at 6:30 p.m.   Throughout the Christmas season enjoy the dazzling displays with with millions of lights and hundreds of animated displays, captivating shows and attractions.  Enjoy the Living Nativity musical performance, strolling carolers and even Santa trekking down from the North Pole. For more information http://cypressgardens.com/concerts.asp?load=117 Add comment November 15th, 2006 Properties of the Week!
Offer includes FREE Pool and Spa Heat!  Call 1-800-880-5503 for details! http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/properties_of_the_week.asp Add comment November 14th, 2006 Don’t miss Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at Disney Animal KingdomStarting November 13th, the Animal Kingdom will start celebrating the winter holiday season.  Don’t miss Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade daily at 3:45 p.m.  featuring holiday floats. You’ll also find in the Camp Minnie-Mickey section of the park holiday campfire carolers and Santa Goofy! If you get their early, enjoy holiday Donald’s Breakfastosaurus at Restaurantosaurus featuring Disney Characters daily! Add comment November 14th, 2006 ICE! Walking Tour through the Gaylord PalmsThis holilday season don’t miss the magical ICE! exhibit at the beautiful Gaylord Palms hotel in Kissimmee, Florida.  Walk through the winter wonderland filled with characters and scenes for the holiday season.  The exhibit is cooled to a chilly nine degrees, so there are parkas provided, but please wear close toed shoes are a must and warm jackets, sweaters and gloves/mittens are highly recommended so you can enjoy the experience. Don’t miss the bridge that you can actually walk over made completely of ICE or the horse-drawn carriage you can sit in! Exhibit open daily from November 18,2006 to January 2,2007 http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms/things_to_do/IcePalms.cfm Add comment November 13th, 2006 SeaWorld in Orlando serving a healthier menuThis past summer SeaWorld experimented with a healthier menu. They found their guests loved the Veggie fajitas, seared tofu and sugar-free ice cream so much that SeaWorld Orlando decided to make these changes permanent.   They now offer a new nutritional dining program and a new quick-service restaurant with a healthier menu. Next time you visit SeaWorld try Mama’s Kitchen Healthy Alternatives where you’ll enjoy whole wheat breads and pastas prepared without transfats andd preservatives! Find more information at http://4adventure.com/SWF/res_mamaskitchen.aspx Add comment November 13th, 2006 ALL STAR Vacation Homes launches Web site for Vista Cay Resort
At www.VistaCayResort.com, future guests can find detailed information on the Vista Cay community and the homes available.  The site outlines Vista Cay’s prime location on Universal Boulevard; just minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World, The Florida Mall, Downtown Orlando and adjacent to the country’s 2nd largest convention center, the Orange County Convention Center.  Spreading over 1.500 acres, Vista Cay is truly an elegant resort haven in the middle of Orlando’s top attractions. “Vista Cay at Harbor Square is one of hte most talked about communities to ever come to Orlando area due to its outstanding location,” said Steve Trover, CEO, ALL STAR Vacation Homes. “This new Web site allows us to connect quickly and directly to potential owners and vacationers with accurate, detailed information on the homes available at Vista Cay”. Add comment November 8th, 2006 Harbor Nights Wine Tasting & JazzPortofino Bay at Universal Studios is hosting a Harbor Nights Wine Tasting & Jazz sampling of more than a dozen wines.  Enjoy gourmet food as well as hand-rolled cigars as you take in the evening at Universal Studios on November 24th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Don’t miss the grand illumination of Portofino’s majestic Christmas tree on the Harbor Piazza! Add comment November 7th, 2006 Vacation Homes Provide Elegant, Affordable Accommodations in Popular Florida DestinationsWith rising airline ticket prices and high gas prices, luxurious accommodations while traveling can seem out of reach.  Visitors to Central Florida can expand their options without stretching their budget when they consider a vacation home rental. At ALL STAR Vacation Homes, travelers can enjoy their vacation in an elegant pool home at an affordable price. Vacation homes are a unique option for travelers. With a vacation home, you can have a weekly rental and a larger space for extended family, friends, groups, teams, reunions and more to gather under one roof, saving the costs associated with renting multiple hotel rooms. ALL STAR’s homes offer a wide variety of options from two- and three-bedroom condos to seven-bedroom pool homes starting at just $119 a n ight for condos and $199 per night for homes. With average rates for a single hotel room near the Orange County Convention Center at approximiately $143 per night, groups can save hundreds of dollars during their visit by staying in one of ALL STAR’s homes. As ALL STAR’s homes and condos have fully equipped kitchens, visitors can make their own snakes and meals, making a vacation home even more cost effective and providing a healthier alternative to eating out. Add comment November 1st, 2006 Save Money on your Next Vacation to Orlando - Rent a Condo (New York Post - Travel Guide, July 2006) If you have ever been to Orlando you have probably observed that the only visitors who love it more than Americans are, of course, Europeans. Anyone walking through the Magic Kingdom by day will have observed throngs of Brits turning fuchsia in the sun. Where, you’re wondering, do they go at night?  Chances are, they’re lounging by the pool at their own private four-bedroom house, just a mile or two away from the action. And they’re eating diner they cooked themselves, thereby saving a ton of money and eating what they really want. Thanks to the demand, condo rental in Orlando is now an enourmous business. Many recently built houses are expressly for tourist use, although some are rented out when their absentee owners are gone, and anyone can rent one even for one-night stay. |
We wanted to bring the kids to Disney but worried about how our 2 year old would take his naps in a hotel room. All Star Vacation Homes was the answer. We rented a 3 bedroom townhouse and was able to bring my mom and step father too. All Star provided us with an adorable crib with baby Mickey and Minnie sheets and also a really nice high chair. Windsor Hills is a perfect location! Literally 3-5 minutes from each Disney park. Being able to do laundry before we left meant that I didn’t have to worry about it when we got home! The staff was fantastic! They gave me great directions to Disney and what ever store we needed to go to. I highly recommend All Star Vacation Homes! 100 times better than a hotel!!
Next time you visit Disney World look up at the light fixtures, check out the sewers or stare at the wall mural and you may find a “hidden Mickey”.  An estimated 600 have been recorded and you can find them in Steve Barrett’s book Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World’s Best-Kept Secrets.  You’ll also find Hidden Minnies, Donald Ducks, Goofys, Plutos, Baloos, Winnie the Poohs and more!  
AÂ holiday special you won’t want to miss in Epcot is the famous Candlelight Processional. Now in its 36th year, the Candlelight Processional is a moving presentation of the Christmas story in readings by a celebrity narrator, accompanied with music by a Mass choir and 50-piece orchestra. The 40-minute show is performed three times nightly (5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase. The theater is an outdoor (exposed, not climate-controlled) setting, and the show is not cancelled due to inclement weather. Remember to dress accordingly. The first performances of the Candlelight Processional are on November 24 and will feature former NBA player David Robinson (subject to change without warning). The Candlelight Processional continues until December 30. The show is included in your admission to Epcot. There is, however, a lunch/dinner package available for purchase that includes a ticket to Preferred Seating for the Candlelight Processional.
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ALL STAR Vacation Homes today launched its Web site for Vista Cay at Harbor Square, Orlando’s newest luxury vacation rental community. The new Web site,