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Archive for September, 2008

The September ORLANDO ATTRACTION OF THE MONTH is KILIMANJARO SAFARIS at ANIMAL KINGDOM

Ride Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney WorldEmbark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. 

Kilimanjaro Safaris is an edge-of-your-seat guided tour through the jungles and savannahs of the African wild, where you ride in a real field vehicle over rough terrain, through splashing puddles and over creaky bridges – while surrounded by real, living wild animals!  There’s no fences or moats – just you, the truck and the thrilling excitement of up close and personal animal adventure. 

Be sure to bring your digital and video cameras for the ultimate memento of your experience.  Featured animals include: elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs – and, of course, the kings of the jungle: LIONS

Gear up for the wildlife adventure of a lifetime – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris on your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando.

Add comment September 30th, 2008

Top Vacation Home Guest Review for the Week of Sep 29th

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest ReviewsThe Joseph Family of New Jersey brings us this week’s top Disney area vacation rental review. 

”With a small child and family members with children all gathering together for a Disney vacation, this was the most economical and stress free way to go!” said Susan Joseph. 

The family also loved the space and privacy their 5 Star Vacation Home in Formosa Gardens provided.  Plus, they enjoyed the proximity of their home to Walt Disney World: “It was a thrill to be able to go to the parks for a few hours at a time with a door to door round trip of about 10 minutes.” 

Read the rest of their Disney area vacation home review and discover the value of Orlando vacation home rentals near Walt Disney World by ALL STAR Vacation Homes.

Add comment September 29th, 2008

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 25, 2008

September 25, 2008 EditionThe WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

Plan a 2009 Celebration Vacation at Walt Disney World
and Get in Free on Your Birthday!

Take a Celebration Vacation at Walt Disney World in 2009Disney’s “Year of a Million Dreams” is still making dreams come true for many Orlando vacation guests.  Next year, Disney asks: “What will you celebrate?” – and will give you a free one-day admission to any one of the Walt Disney World parks in Orlando on your birthday! 

Beyond birthdays, celebrate the things that mean the most – anniversaries, honeymoons, family reunions and those special milestones in your life.  Celebrate with your family, friends, team, school or church group – the more the merrier! 

Want to make your “celebration vacation” even more magical? 

Celebrate the ALL STAR way by reserving a luxury Orlando vacation home rental.  Besides saving you money on staying in multiple hotel rooms and eating out, ALL STAR Vacation Homes gives you the privacy and space you deserve on vacation AND a host of fun amenities the whole family will enjoy, like: private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres and more! 

Plus you’ll get even more ways to celebrate like FREE Walt Disney World ticket upgrades, FREE pool and spa heat plus special preferred golf rates at Mystic Dunes Golf Club with every reservation! 

Book now – celebrate your Walt Disney World Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!

Add comment September 25th, 2008

Orlando Vacation Home Specials for September 24th to October 1st

Save 10% Off Featured Orlando Vacation Homes Near Disney World!Take a break and SAVE on your Fall Orlando vacation now!  Reserve a featured luxury Orlando vacation home from ALL STAR Vacation Homes in the next 90 days and Get 10% off your 7 Night Stay

Choose your vacation home rental near Disney World located in Kissimmee Florida communities like: Acadia Estates, Windsor Hills Resort, Formosa Gardens Estates, Windsor Palms Resort and Emerald Island – most with great amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, multiple master suites and more! 

Save BIG!  Book your Disney area Orlando vacation now with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!

Add comment September 24th, 2008

Top Vacation Home Guest Review for the Week of Sep 22nd

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest ReviewsThe top Orlando vacation rental review for this week comes from the Strandberg Family from Vermont: “We loved our accommodations! There was plenty of room for all.” 

They also loved the signature decor and kid-friendly atmosphere their Windsor Palms condo from ALL STAR Vacation Homes provided. 

Check out the rest of their Disney area vacation condo review and discover the value of renting an Orlando vacation home near Walt Disney World on your next visit to Central Florida.

Add comment September 22nd, 2008

Free and Cheap Orlando Vacation Activities for September

Free and Cheap Orlando Vacation Activities

While you enjoy the lighter crowds, less traffic and more time during your September Orlando vacation, check out this month’s featured free and cheap Disney area vacation activities – and get even more out of your visit to Orlando Florida:

FREE:

Light Up Your Disney Orlando VacationElectrical Water Pageant – marvel at this spectacular nightly parade of fantastical creatures and characters in lights at Walt Disney World.  Free parking and great views available at both the Polynesian Hotel & Contemporary Resort!

CHEAP:

Catch Capone’s Dinner Show on Your Orlando Disney VacationCapone’s – travel back to the 30’s for a night of food, follies and fun at this delightful Orlando dinner show.  Half off coupons – available online and in many Orlando vacation guidebooks – make Capone’s a top low-cost nighttime Disney area hot spot!

Add comment September 19th, 2008

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 18, 2008

 September 18, 2008 EditionThe WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

     T-Rex Cafe Roars into Downtown Disney this October!

Grab a Bite at T-Rex Cafe at Downtown Disney on Your Orlando Vacation

Make your Orlando vacation a journey into the prehistoric past at T-Rex Cafe – a unique dinosaur-themed restaurant, opening this October in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World

The T-Rex Cafe will feature giant animated dinosaurs, a lush landscape of waterfalls and prehistoric plant life, plus a recurring meteor shower that fills the “skies” with a spectacular rain of fiery light!  There’s also giant fish-filled aquariums, a fossil dig site and more! 

Menu highlights include fun dining choices like Pterodactyl Wings, Raptor Ribs and a Gigantosaurus Burger.  And lastly, a dino-themed gift shop – the perfect place to “dig up” your favorite souvenir – completes the T-Rex Cafe’s motto: “EAT SHOP EXPLORE DISCOVER”.

Add comment September 18th, 2008

Orlando Vacation Home Specials for September 17th to September 24th

Save 10% Off Featured Orlando Vacation Homes Near Disney World!Take your Disney vacation now and save!  Reserve one of our featured luxury Orlando vacation home rentals near Disney in the next 90 days and Get 10% off your 7 Night Stay

Choose from a selection of Orlando rental homes – all just minutes to Disney World –  with great amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, multiple master suites and more! 

These magnificent Orlando vacation homes are located in beautiful Disney area rental communities, including: Acadia Estates, Windsor Hills Resort, Formosa Gardens Estates, Windsor Palms Resort and Emerald Island. 

Book your Disney vacation accommodations now with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and save BIG!

Add comment September 17th, 2008

Deb from AllEarsNet Reviews Storm Struck at Epcot Innoventions

Cool Disney Tips from Deb at AllEarsNet

TIP OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2008

StormStruck at Walt Disney World EpcotFor September, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, reviews her experience of the newest exhibit at Epcot Walt Disney World called StormStruck – located in Innoventions.  Her tip covers the entertaining and educational aspects of this in-your-face virtual weather attraction.

Read this and other tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your visit to Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando!

Add comment September 16th, 2008

Top Vacation Home Guest Review for the Week of Sep 15th

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest ReviewsThis week’s top Disney area vacation rental guest review of ALL STAR Vacation Homes comes from J. Garber of Pennsylvania: “We were happy we chose ALL STAR and think we got good value for our hard-earned vacation dollar. Thanks for meeting all our expectations.”  She also loved how close her ALL STAR home in Indian Creek was to all the top Orlando vacation attractions. 

Read the full review for more details on her Orlando vacation home experience.

Add comment September 15th, 2008

Welcome Fall Orlando Convention Attendees and Exhibitors

Orange County Convention Center in Orlando

Fall is the season for conventions and exhibitions in Orlando. It’s also the best time to stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Vista Cay.

ALL STAR’s Orlando condo and town home rentals at Vista Cay Resort feature spacious floor plans, luxurious decor and upscale furnishings – including high speed Internet access and Plasma televisions! Plus, Vista Cay is only a few blocks away from the Orange County Convention Center – the second-largest convention center in the U.S.!

Upcoming events at the Orange County Convention Center include:

  • American Massage Therapy Association 9/23/08 – 9/26/08
  • Association of Equipment Manufacturers 9/25/08 – 10/01/08
  • JumpCon Science Fiction Convention 10/01/08 – 10/04/08
  • American Staffing Association 10/21/08 – 10/23/08
  • Future Business Leaders of America 11/19/08 – 11/21/08
  • Performance Racing Industry Convention 12/10/08 – 12/12/08

…and many more!

Vista Cay Resort

PLUS: Bring your family or extend your business trip into a mini-vacation and save BIG. Simply reserve any of our Orlando vacation rentals at Vista Cay Resort for check-in within the next 90 days and get 10% off your 5 night stay!

Add comment September 12th, 2008

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 11, 2008

September 11, 2008 EditionThe WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

Interactive Kim Possible Adventure Coming Soon to Epcot 

Make Your Disney Vacation a Mission Kim Possible at Epcot

Get ready for the most immersive and interactive attraction at Epcot yet.  Set to debut later this year, Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will take you and your family on a journey around the world filled with mystery and intrigue as you seek out clues to stop cartoon villains from taking over the world with their crazy inventions. 

The new attraction, based upon the hit Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel animated series, starts by equipping a “Kimmunicator” at specially marked kiosks in Epcot.  With this state-of-the-art spy gadget, you’ll “travel the globe” – China, Germany, France, Mexico, Norway, Japan and the United Kingdom – journeying to each pavilion where you’ll encounter a distinct interactive event with helpful clues from featured Kim Possible characters, discover top secret devices and ultimately stop each villain from world domination!  It’s just like being a member of “Team Possible”! 

Don’t miss Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure – coming soon to Walt Disney World Epcot!

Add comment September 11th, 2008

Orlando Vacation Home Specials for September 10th to September 17th

Save 10% Off Featured Orlando Vacation Homes Near Disney World!Take your Orlando vacation in the next 90 days and get 10% off your 7 Night Stay when you reserve one of these featured luxurious Disney area vacation homes from ALL STAR Vacation Homes

Enjoy great amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, multiple master suites and more! 

Vacation home communities include: Windsor Hills Resort, Formosa Gardens Estates, Acadia Estates, Emerald Island and Windsor Palms Resort – all just minutes to Disney World! 

Don’t delay – book your Fall Orlando vacation with ALL STAR today!

Add comment September 10th, 2008

Top Orlando Vacation Home Guest Review for the Week of Sep 8th

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest ReviewsThis week’s top Orlando vacation rental guest review of ALL STAR Vacation Homes comes from the Rosholt Family of Minnesota.  Their stay at 4-Star vacation home in Windsor Hills Resort “was a wonderful experience. We couldn’t have had a better location for ease of access to all the Disney parks.”  

The family group, consisting of three generations, also loved both the privacy and amenities the resort rental home provided on their Orlando vacation. 

Read the full review for more details on their Disney area vacation home experience.

Add comment September 9th, 2008

ALL STAR Story of the Month for September 2008

ALL STAR Story of the Month from the Hernandez FamilySeptember’s ALL STAR Story of the Month is from the Hernandez Family of Texas.  After initially considering a Disney resort stay, Mrs. Hernandez was looking for a more economical way to accommodate her group of 14 that included 3 children, an infant, 3 teens and 7 adults. 

“I read about ALL STAR Vacation Homes in a book of Disney planning and decided to check it out.” 

She also appreciated that her whole family could “all be in the same house” and “have somewhere to relax after a day of non stop walking in the sun.” 

Read more about their Disney Orlando vacation home experience and enter for a chance to win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!

Add comment September 5th, 2008

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 4, 2008

September 4, 2008 EditionThe WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

Celebrate Halloween with Mickey at Walt Disney World 

Celebrate Your Fall Orlando Vacation at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween PartyFor “ear-y” but not scary Orlando Halloween fun, take your kids to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on your Disney vacation.  A fall Orlando vacation favorite, this annual magical Halloween celebration at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom features kid-friendly Halloween activities and attractions like parades, dance parties and, of course, trick-or-treating! 

Plus, all are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for even more Disney Halloween fun.  Don’t misses include the dazzling “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display, mix ‘n mingles with Disney villains and, new for this year: the Haunted Pirate Cruise

The cruise, for children ages 5-12, takes kids on a tour of haunted “island” marinas in a spooky “pirate ship” where they’ll hear ghostly tales about the islands’ “haunted” denizens.  In addition to the tour, each child will receive a special treat package that includes Pirate Mickey Ears, a special memento photo, candy and more! 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts tomorrow, September 5th and runs on select dates through Halloween night.  The Haunted Pirate Cruise runs on select dates October 13th through October 31st.  Both events require a separate admission – so get your tickets quickly! 

“Treat” your family to an unforgettable Fall Orlando vacation – celebrate Halloween at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

Add comment September 4th, 2008

Orlando Vacation Home Specials for September 3rd to September 10th

Save 10% Off Featured Orlando Vacation Homes Near Disney World!Take your Orlando vacation in the next 60 days and get 10% off your 7 Night Stay when you reserve select Disney area vacation homes from ALL STAR Vacation Homes!   

These luxurious homes include amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, multiple master suites and more! 

Choose from homes, townhomes and condos in Disney area vacation home rental communities like Windsor Hills Resort, Acadia Estates, Windsor Palms Resort and more!

Add comment September 3rd, 2008

Top Vacation Home Guest Review for the Week of September 1st

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest ReviewsThis week’s top guest review of ALL STAR Vacation Homes is from the Wanzek Family From Arizona.  Their 5-Star home in Acadia Estates “was very nicely decorated and had enough room for everyone. Having our own private pool and spa was a godsend at the end of the day.” 

They also enjoyed the close location to the Disney area attractions and the money they saved by eating in. 

To read more, check out their full Orlando vacation home review.

Add comment September 1st, 2008


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