Archive for November 29th, 2007
Get into the spirit of the holidays while you shop at Downtown Disney this Christmas season. It’s a shopping experience like no other…because it’s right in the middle of all the Disney magic! Every avenue is dressed up for the holidays and you’ll find fantastic dining, entertainment, shopping and more as you stroll the decorated storefronts and eating establishments. Everyone visiting this awesome shopping emporium is full of good cheer and bubbling with excitement and it’s no wonder…there’s so much to see and do! From cute, eclectic boutiques to decadent candy stores and a plethora of fine dining choices, it’s a fun and whimsical journey you’ll want to experience again and again. Kids will love the decorations and the chance to see Santa himself in a beautifully decorated cottage that is Santa’s home away from home while he greets children from around the world. You’ll also find a Lego store unlike any other with giant Lego sculptures and statues made entirely of Legos! You’ll find the World of Disney Store with life-size audio animatronics, larger-than-life size Disney characters flying suspended from the ceilings and special sections for boys and girls to dress up and imagine to their hearts content. You’ll have a hard time deciding what to do next, but you’ll definitely have more fun than you ever thought you’d have while shopping!!
November 29th, 2007
Florida may be known for it’s theme parks, but did you know Florida is also the “Fishing Capital of the World?” Less than 15 miles from the All Star Hospitality Center, there are some of the best freshwater fishing lakes in the country. Throw in a line along many of the public-access piers available along the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, or take a guided tour in your search for “the big one.” You can also find that many tour operators offer eco-tours and nature tours as well as guided fishing excursions. Also, less than an hour from All Star’s Hospitality Center you’ll find ocean fishing piers, fishing charters, and places to surf-cast all along the east coast of Florida. Called the “Space Coast,” there’s plenty to do and see so while the fishermen in the family go off on the charter. The rest of the group
can tour the Kennedy Space Center, get some sun on the famous “Cocoa Beach,” do some surfing or swimming or shop at the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop that’s open 24 hours a day!
November 29th, 2007
The parks are great for non-stop fun and excitement, but there’s another side of Orlando that offers visitors the chance to see the beautiful, natural side of Florida. A popular alternative to the hsutle and bustle of the parks is a visit to Florida’s wetlands on an airboat tour. There are many areas you can visit on an airboat, but the closest one to your All Star Vacation Home is Boggy Creek Airboat Rides…about 14 miles from most of All Star’s homes. Florida’s wetlands are a cornucopia of various shore birds, turtles, fish, critters and of course, alligators. The tour boats glide effortlessly over the marshlands at speeds of up to 50 mph, but your tour guides stop often to point out the many different areas of interest or that local alligator sunning on the shore! Special group tours are available and you can book an evening sunset tour as well. It’s a different experience for everyone and may even be one of the highlights of your visit.
November 29th, 2007
This year get wild and crazy for the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join a bunch of “animals” for Christmas and have the most fun at any theme park. All your favorite Disney characters are dressing up for the holidays and are appearing daily for “Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade” that runs through January 6 2008. Watch all the crazy character antics as they perform along the parade route, and then visit them up close at Santa Goofy’s Holiday Village which is decorated with festive holiday trees and features live entertainment and photo opportunities. While your’e there, make sure to take a safari ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris, experience the fearsom Expedition Everest, see the amazing Festival of the Lion King show – which is truly an adventure you won’t want to miss, and take in the fantastic Finding Nemo Musical. Try something different this year and join in all the fun at the “wildest” theme park Disney offers!
November 29th, 2007