Archive for January, 2008
Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure is the world’s first inverted, dueling roller coaster that sets you on a high-speed adventure as Fire and Ice race through the twists and turns. Both Fire and Ice reach heights of 125 feet and reach speeds of 55 to 60 miles per hour. As you ride this roller coaster you experience a zero-gravity roll, corkscrews, five inversions and 3 near misses with the other coaster.
Dueling Dragons is located in The Lost Continent area of Islands of Adventure. For more information please visit Islands of Adventure.
January 28th, 2008
The 24th Shuttle Flight to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch on February 7, 2008 at 2:45 p.m and you’re invited! Viewing tickets are available to become a part of the Armchair Astronaut Club to see the launch of Space Shuttle, STS-122 Atlantis. Visit the Kennedy Space Center website to get your tickets or schedule a tour to see NASA up close on your next visit to Orlando, Florida!
January 23rd, 2008
A home away from home: You not only will have more space — and bathrooms — if you opt for a condo or rental house, but you’ll save big on meals. Get a free digital camera if you book a ski country condo with ResortQuest (www.resortquest.com), which also has condos in sunny climes. Rent a house in Orlando with a private pool for less than many hotel rooms from All Star Vacation Rentals (www.allstarvacationhomes.com) and get free days at the theme parks, or villas in Costa Rica and condos in Palm Springs for under $150 a night through www.rentalo.com.
See you in the hot tub. Just don’t gloat too much.
Read more from Eileen Ogintz and CNN Travel News:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/traveltips/01/21/winter.deals/index.html
January 22nd, 2008
With sunshine all year round – any day is a good day for golfing. Orlando is home to over 60 different golf courses offering the finest course layouts and excellent fairways. With many of the golf courses you can book your tee-time online in advance or schedule private lessons.
You’ll find Orlando Florida hard to beat for the perfect golf vacation! Most golf courses are centrally located to the Orange County Convention Center, Disney World, Universal Orlando and the Orlando International Airport.
Top 20 Orlando Florida Golf Courses
January 22nd, 2008
It is truly a very special event….and not just for the kids! At the Kennedy Space Center in Central Florida you can schedule an Astronaut Encounter that includes a 1/2 hour session of Q&A as well as schedule a lunch with a featured astronaut.
In January & February you will have an opportunity to meet with Story Musgrave, Al Worden, John
Fabian, John Blaha, Jon McBride and Roger Crouch. If you would like to schedule a Lunch with an Astronaut, you must call in advance and schedule your time as seating is limited.
January 21st, 2008
If you can’t make it to New Orleans to experience the Mardi Gras festivities you can still take part at Universal Studios Orlando! Every Saturday night from February 2nd until April 19th Universal Studios hosts Mardi Gras in the streets with live music, a rock parade and lets not forget the beads!
The parade features 13 colorful and lively floats that move through the “French Quarter Courtyard” making you feel like you’re right in New Orleans. You’ll find entertainment for the whole family hundreds of costume characters, Cajun cuisine and live performances.
So, plan your Saturday night at Mardi Gras at Universal Studios!
January 14th, 2008
For two weekends in January, guests of SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida can learn about conservation with their favorite animal ambassadors Jack Hanna and Julie Scardina!
Jack Hanna will be at SeaWorld January 12th – 13th. He has been the host of the nationally-syndicated program “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures”.
Julie Scardina will be at SeaWorld January 19th – 20th. She has cared for and trained animals for over 20 years and is now a national spokesperson as the Anheuser-Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador.
During Wild Weekends at SeaWorld Orlando, guests can learn about the environment in a fun an interactive way, meet new animals and animal experts.
You will be more than impressed, when you visit the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. Powered by bio-diesel this 1,000 square-foot exhibit on wheels focuses on showing people how they can help with our watersheds to help solve our many issues wiht them.�
January 10th, 2008
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is proud to celebrate its 10-Year Anniversary as one of Central Florida’s premiere vacation home rental companies! With more than 150 distinctive vacation rental homes to choose from, new vacation home communities, the launch of our new interactive website, new specials and a few surprises …we plan on making 2008 the year you choose Orlando, and ALL STAR, for your ultimate vacation experience!
ALL STAR’s goal from the very beginning has been to provide our guests with the very best services and accommodations by offering first-class amenities, spacious living areas, and the privacy of your own individual home. Our service team strives to treat each and every guest as a valued member of the ALL STAR family, because after all, isn’t that what “Hospitality” really means? With a variety of attractive price points and each home located within 5 miles or less of the Disney World parks, your family can experience the vacation of a lifetime.
In 2008, our team is committed to raising the hospitality bar even more, so you can plan your vacation with ALL STAR knowing everything is taken care of! What makes our team happiest is seeing you, our valued guest, leave Orlando with a smile, lasting memories, and the feeling that your stay here with us truly has been the most fun, relaxing and enjoyable vacation ever!
And, whether you’ve been to Orlando before, or are a first-time guest, we hope you’ll try vacationing the ALL STAR way …in a select private pool home or resort-style condo or townhome. It’s the ultimate vacation experience of a lifetime! We look forward to seeing you soon.
January 9th, 2008
As of January 7th, 2008 the Dixie Stampede in Orlando, Florida has officially closed their doors. After 5 years, this dinner show featuring horses, pigs, ostriches and dozens of cast members will no longer be performing their fun-filled action packed dinner show. It is not disclosed what this 13-acre site just minutes to Disney World will feature, but we’ll keep you posted.
If you plan to visit Orlando in the coming months you may consider the Arabian Nights Dinner Show.
January 8th, 2008
Many vacationers to Orlando do not know that when you purchase your SeaWorld admission ticket you can get an extra FREE day visit to the park again! The 2nd Visit Free is valid for one additional visit to SeaWorld during regularly scheduled park hours for up to 7 consecutive days from the date of the first visit at no extra charge.
So, if you plan to visit SeaWorld on your next Orlando, Florida vacation be sure to plan for your Free day to visit Shamu or make an extra stop at Key West!
January 7th, 2008
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