Archive for March, 2009
SAVE BIG on Disney area vacation rentals when you plan your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
Reserve select Orlando vacation rentals, including the Town Home vacation rentals featured below for seven nights during select travel dates and only pay for five nights! That’s TWO FREE NIGHTS with a savings of MORE THAN $300!
Town Home Vacation Rentals
SAVE OVER $300!
Our featured Orlando vacation town home rentals are located in Windsor Palms Resort and include 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with 2 masters, a heated lounge pool and more!
Check out our Orlando vacation home deals page for more great Disney area vacation home rentals and communities!
Take advantage of this incredible Orlando vacation rental deal today!
March 31st, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 27, 2009 Edition
Characters in Flight Balloon Ride Opening Soon at Downtown Disney
Go up, up and away on your Orlando vacation this Spring – ride Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World.
Scheduled to open April 1st, Characters in Flight, operated by French balloon manufacturer AEROPHILE, is the first major attraction for the popular Disney shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
Characters in Flight takes up to 30 guests 300 feet into the air on a six minute vertical tethered balloon ride where a ten-mile aerial panoramic view of the beauty of Central Florida awaits. A whopping 72 feet in diameter, the balloon features internal lighting and sports silhouettes of your favorite “flying” Disney characters, including Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Dumbo. The ride will operate throughout the day, illuminating the waterfront with a dazzling glow at night.
Characters in Flight is located at the waterfront on the West Side of Downtown Disney, near Planet Hollywood. Prices are $16 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-9.
“Rise” to the occasion – check out Characters in Flight on your Disney vacation!
(Photo courtesy of AllEars.Net)
March 27th, 2009
Deb’s latest tip is about how to have the most fun at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, including where and when to go.
Her tip also includes handy advice from AllEars® Picture This! Photo Bloggers on how to get the best photos of all the floral beauty.
Read this and other helpful tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your Disney World vacation in Orlando!
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
March 26th, 2009
For a great deal on great Orlando vacation rentals, plan your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and SAVE BIG!
Reserve from a selection of Disney area Orlando vacation home rentals, including 3-Star vacation homes featured below during select travel dates for seven nights and only pay for five nights! That’s TWO FREE NIGHTS with savings of up to $700 or MORE!
3-Star Vacation Homes
SAVE UP TO $700 or MORE!
Our featured 3-Star Orlando vacation homes range from 3 to 6 bedrooms and include luxury Orlando vacation home amenities such as private pools and spas, multiple master suites, game rooms and more!
Visit our Orlando vacation home deals page for more great vacation home rentals and communities near Disney!
Take advantage of this fabulous Orlando vacation deal today and enjoy incredible vacation home savings!
March 25th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 20, 2009 Edition
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Concert Schedule
Enjoy the sounds of spring, Epcot style. Rock on over to the Flower Power Concert Series at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival on your Orlando vacation – now through May 31st.
Flower Power Concert Series Schedule
- March 20-22 – Davy Jones
- March 27-29 – Paul Revere & The Raiders
- April 3-5 – The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie
- April 10-12 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- April 17-19 – The Ventures
- April 24-26 – Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes
- May 1-3 – Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
- May 8-10 – Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons
- May 15-17 – Jose Feliciano
- May 22-24 – The 5th Dimension
- May 29-31 – Tony Orlando
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
March 20th, 2009
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for March is from the Dillon Family of Maryland:
“Since this was our sixth year renting a home through ALL STAR Vacation Homes, we pretty much knew what to expect – excellence! We were not disappointed. This year was all about relaxing and taking it easy, and that’s just what we did…most of the week was spent enjoying the home, pool, hot tub and all the home’s amenities. I can’t wait until next year…we are already booked!!!!”
– Carolyn Dillon
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
March 19th, 2009
Plan now and Save BIG on your Orlando vacation! Reserve from a choice of Orlando vacation home rentals near Disney, including 4-Star vacation homes featured below for seven nights during select travel dates and only pay for five nights!
You get TWO FREE NIGHTS!
4-Star Vacation Homes
SAVE UP TO $800 or MORE!
Our featured 4-Star Orlando vacation homes range from 4 to 7 bedrooms and include Orlando vacation home amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, multiple master suites and more!
Check out our Orlando vacation home deals page for more great Disney area vacation home rentals and communities!
Celebrate Orlando vacation savings – take advantage of this awesome Orlando vacation deal today!
March 17th, 2009
Travel + Leisure magazine has listed ALL STAR Vacation Homes as a top way to save on Orlando vacation accommodations on its website.
The listing, a part of the March 2009 edition Disney World Do’s and Don’ts feature, appears under the heading “Do: Consider renting” on a slide show sharing valuable Walt Disney World travel tips.
According to Travel + Leisure columnist Jason Cochran, renting is “good way to curb lodging costs” citing “a two-bedroom condo can be had for $833 for a week (through allstarvacationhomes.com).”
For more, check out the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
March 16th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 12, 2009 Edition
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Blossoms Next Week
Spring is in the air! And that means it’s once again time for the annual Orlando vacation favorite Epcot Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World! This year’s festival, themed Celebrate Springtime, starts next Wednesday, March 18th and runs through May 31st.
See Epcot transform into a wonderland of lively magic as you discover 70 eye-popping topiaries of your favorite Disney characters, including Cinderella with Prince Charming at the main entrance, The Little Mermaid and, of course, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy – plus many more!
Highlights of the 2009 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival include:
- Lift and Sniff Fragrance Garden – get a whiff of plants and flowers used to make perfumes
- Mower Mania! – try out a remote-controlled mower and see a historical mower exhibit
- Sand Sculpture Art, Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden and other family fun
- Themed weekends like Environmentality, I Dig Bugs, Art in the Garden and more
The festival will also feature popular gardening celebrities and authors as well as gardening tips and secrets from Disney horticulturists. And for refreshment, there’s specialty beverages plus Kids’ Picks – a selection of healthy food and drink snacks from Florida.
Plus, don’t miss the ever popular Flower Power Concert Series with Davy Jones, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Herman’s Hermits – plus Chubby Checker, The 5th Dimension, Tony Orlando and many more classic acts!
Add the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World to your list of must-see Orlando vacation activities!
March 12th, 2009
For affordable family fun on your Orlando vacation, head to Old Town in Kissimmee.
Old Town features four blocks of specialty shops, restaurants, games, rides and more!
Highlights include:
- Old Town Portrait Gallery – dress up and pose for fun antique portrait photos
- Kool Katz Grill & Pub – enjoy full service family dining and unique decor
- Happy Days Arcade – play, win tickets and redeem them for great prizes
- Human Slingshot – get catapulted over 350 feet in the air…if you dare!
…plus so much more!
For the little ones, there’s “Fun Town” – with rides made just for kids. And don’t miss the famous car cruises on Friday and Saturday nights – featuring over 300 classic, custom and exotic vehicles!
Make Old Town in Kissimmee a must see on your Orlando vacation!
March 11th, 2009
Get great savings when you plan your Orlando vacation now!
Reserve from a choice of Disney area vacation home rentals, including 5-Star vacation homes featured below during select travel dates for seven nights and only pay for five! That’s TWO FREE NIGHTS!
5-Star Vacation Homes
SAVE UP TO $900 or MORE!
Choose from 5-Star Orlando vacation homes ranging from 5 to 7 bedrooms and featuring top Orlando vacation home amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, steam rooms, multiple master suites – plus much more!
Want more variety?
Also choose from a selection of other great Disney area vacation homes and communities!
Don’t delay – take advantage of this SUPER Orlando vacation deal today!
March 10th, 2009
Play ball!
Enjoy exciting Major League Baseball action at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World on your Orlando vacation.
Now through March 30th, catch the Atlanta Braves during their 11th season of Spring Training – playing in Cracker Jack Stadium at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
Tonight, the Braves take on the Houston Astros at 7:05 p.m. Plus, this weekend they face the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, March 8th at 1:05 p.m.
And for even more baseball fun, don’t miss the Houston Astros Spring Training – now through April 2nd at Osceola County Stadium.
For affordable Orlando vacation Major League Baseball excitement, get your tickets to Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World today!
March 6th, 2009
Add some spice to your Orlando vacation – head to Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando. Move to the flavorful sounds of Latin music and enjoy delicious Latin food in this annual celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Viva La Musica starts this Saturday, March 7th and runs every Saturday at SeaWorld Orlando and every Sunday at Busch Gardens Tampa through March 29th. The Viva La Musica concert series kicks off with El Gran Combo – performing March 7th at SeaWorld and March 8th at Busch Gardens.
Other featured SeaWorld performers include: Tito El Bambino on March 14th, La India on March 21st and Fonseca on March 28th.
Celebrate your Orlando vacation with music food and fun – don’t miss Viva La Musica at SeaWorld!
March 5th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 4, 2009 Edition
Super Orlando Vacation Deals on
Disney Area Vacation Homes
Now is the time to plan your Disney vacation and SAVE BIG.
In addition to saving on lodging, dining and entertainment by staying at a Disney area vacation rental with ALL STAR Vacation Homes, you’ll Get 2 Nights FREE when you book featured Orlando vacation homes near Disney World!
Simply reserve from a selection of Disney area vacation home rentals featured on our Orlando vacation home deals page during select travel dates for seven nights and only pay for five! That’s right – get 7 nights for the price of 5!
Choose from select 7 bedroom 5-Star Acadia Estates vacation homes to 3 bedroom town Homes in the Windsor Palms vacation home community and other great Disney area vacation homes and communities!
These choice Orlando vacation home rentals feature top amenities such as: private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, steam rooms, multiple master suites and more!
You’ll also get FREE pool and spa heat plus FREE Walt Disney World and other attraction ticket upgrades with your 7 Night Stay!
Take advantage of this unbeatable 7 Night Stay Orlando vacation special today – book your Disney area vacation rental with ALL STAR Vacation Homes now!
March 4th, 2009
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