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ALL STAR Vacation Homes Wishes You a Happy New Year

Happy New Year from ALL STAR Vacation Homes!

ALL STAR Vacation Homes wishes you

a very happy and prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,

The ALL STAR Team

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The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for December 30, 2009

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

December 30, 2009 Edition

Plan Your 2010 Orlando Vacation
with ALL STAR Vacation Homes

Plan Your 2010 Orlando Vacation with ALL STAR Vacation HomesNow is the time to plan your 2010 Orlando vacation celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.

For 2010, ALL STAR Vacation Homes give you more ways to relax, more homes to choose from and more things to do on your Orlando vacation!

Choose from over 200 Orlando vacation home rentals, including our two new Disney area resorts: Reunion and Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa.  Both are great for family and group getaways, gatherings and get-togethers.

Plus, most of our homes are just four miles or less from Walt Disney World® and many feature choice vacation amenities like private pools and spas, themed kids’ bedrooms, home theatres, game rooms, multiple master bedrooms and more!

Whether it’s a family reunion, wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, getaway with friends or group event, ALL STAR Vacation Homes gives you more ways to celebrate in Orlando than ever before!

Get more out of your Orlando vacation – plan your 2010 celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!

Add comment December 30th, 2009

Ring in the New Year at SeaWorld Orlando

Celebrate New Year's Eve at SeaWorld on Your Holiday Orlando VacationFor your holiday Orlando vacation, celebrate New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld.

New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld features plenty of entertainment and music, including Michael Andrew and the Atomic Big Band performing at Bayside Stadium.

Ring in the new year with a bang – don’t miss the special fireworks spectacular at midnight!

While you’re celebrating, be sure to experience SeaWorld’s exciting attractions, including the newest coaster, Manta.  Also, catch The Polar Express Experience, a delightful journey through the popular book and movie.

New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld is this Thursday, December 31st from 9pm to 12:30am.

Add comment December 29th, 2009

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Wishes You a Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from ALL STAR Vacation Homes!

ALL STAR Vacation Homes wishes you

a very safe and very Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,

The ALL STAR Team

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The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for December 23, 2009

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

December 23, 2009 Edition

2009 Orlando Vacation Attraction Recap

2009 Orlando Vacation Attraction Recap

This year, many great new Orlando vacation attractions opened to the delight of all.  If you missed any of them, catch them now or on your 2010 Orlando vacation:

  • Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
  • The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney
  • Manta at SeaWorld
  • The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
  • Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM at Universal Studios Florida®

Also, be sure not to miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®!

Add comment December 23rd, 2009

Enjoy These Holiday Celebrations on Your Orlando Vacation

Celebrate the Holidays in Orlando FloridaMickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party may have come and gone, but there’s still time to check out additional holiday cheer at Walt Disney World.

There’s the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, running nightly through January 4th – plus Holidays Around the World, featuring the Candlelight Processional at Epcot – now through December 30th.

Also, be sure not to miss these great seasonal Orlando vacation celebrations:

  • The Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld Orlando – through January 3rd
  • ICE! at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee – now through January 3rd
  • Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration – now through December 31st

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The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for December 18, 2009

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

December 18, 2009 Edition

Last Minute Orlando Vacation Savings
at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa

Plan Your Winter Orlando Vacation at Lighthouse Key and Save!

Plan your winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa and get a FREE NIGHT!

Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rentals at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa during January and February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!

That’s 4 Nights for the Price of 3 – and a savings of up to $200 or MORE!

Plus, with your Lighthouse Key reservation, you’ll receive special Disney and Orlando attraction ticket discounts!

Choose from upscale 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Disney area Orlando vacation condo rentals that feature:

  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Living and dining areas
  • Private patios
  • Plasma TVs
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access

…and more!

Plus enjoy these relaxing vacation resort amenities and services:

  • Full Service Spa
  • Heated swimming pools
  • Fitness center
  • Game room, billiards and movie theatre
  • On-site food and beverage

Set your course for Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa – the port of call for your Orlando vacation – and SAVE BIG on your winter Orlando vacation!

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ALL STAR Story of the Month for December 2009

December ALL STAR Story of the Month from the Stewart Family

“Our family thought that this was one of
the best Christmases that they ever had.”

The ALL STAR Story of the Month for December is from the Stewart Family from Canada.

“Our family thought that this was one of the best Christmases that they ever had,” said Mr. Stewart.

“ALL STAR helped us arrange for the decorated Christmas tree to be set up when we arrived at the home. The kids thought this was really great that Santa knew that they were spending Christmas in Orlando.”

Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!

Add comment December 17th, 2009

Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at Epcot

Celebrate Your Holiday Orlando Vacation at Epcot in Walt Disney WorldExplore a world of Yuletide celebrations on your Orlando vacation at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

Head to the World Showcase for Holidays Around the World, featuring international seasonal decorations and entertainment, including holiday tales and legends.

Also, don’t miss the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks display – sure to fill you with holiday cheer!

And for a truly special evening, experience the wonder of the Candlelight Processional.

Held at the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional features a celebrity narration of the story behind Christmas and includes a choir with a 50-piece orchestra – illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight.

Upcoming celebrities include: Whoopi Goldberg, Brian Dennehy, Edward James Olmos, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance.

This special Orlando vacation event at Epcot runs nightly, now through December 30th at 5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm.

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The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for December 11, 2009

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

December 11, 2009 Edition

Celebrate Your Holiday Orlando Vacation at
Universal Studios Florida® and Islands of Adventure®

Celebrate Your Holiday Orlando Vacation at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of AdventureCelebrate a world of holiday fun on your Orlando vacation with Holiday Cheer you can Only Hear Here at Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®.

This unique Orlando vacation holiday celebration runs now through January 1st, 2010 and includes Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – with a live performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.”

At Universal Studios Florida®, there’s the Macy’s Holiday Parade – plus special holiday shows, including The Blues Brothers® Christmas Show, Barney’s Holiday Show – and more!

And, new for this year, there’s the Holiday Concert Series in the Universal Music Plaza, featuring Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak and Natalie Cole!

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Enjoy Special Christmas Celebrations at SeaWorld Orlando

Visit Seaworld on Your Holiday Orlando VacationExplore an ocean of holiday fun on your Orlando vacation at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

Now through January 3rd, 2010, enjoy special holiday shows and attractions, including:

  • The Polar Express Experience – a magical journey to the North Pole
  • Winter Wonderland on Ice – with spectacular ice-skating thrills
  • Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas – comedic sea lion holiday hijinks

For the kids, there’s A Sesame Street Christmas – with Elmo, Big Bird and more!  Plus, don’t miss annual favorites “Shamu Christmas…Miracles” and the Makahiki Christmas Luau.

Dive into holiday fun – visit SeaWorld on your Christmas Orlando vacation!

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Catch These Exciting Orlando College Football Bowl Games

Enjoy College Football Bowl Games on Your Holiday Orlando Vacation‘Tis the season for thrilling college football action on your holiday Orlando vacation!

Celebrate the season and ring in the New Year with these exciting Orlando college football bowl games:

Champs Sports Bowl
Miami vs. Wisconsin
Tuesday, December 29th at 8:00pm

Capital One Bowl
LSU vs. Penn State
Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 1:00pm

Both games are brought to you by Florida Citrus Sports and will be held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando.

Add comment December 8th, 2009

Vote Now to Bring the FIFA World Cup to Orlando

Vote to Bring the FIFA World Cup to Orlando!Time is running out!

Help bring the FIFA World Cup to Orlando by casting your vote today.

Orlando is in the running to be the U.S. host city for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer championships.

To show your support, visit the Orlando Florida Go USA Bid website and cast your vote for the World Cup in Orlando.

But hurry, the deadline is December 15th!

Add comment December 2nd, 2009

Chill Out at ICE on Your Holiday Orlando Vacation

Celebrate Your Holiday Orlando Vacation at ICE!Think the temperature doesn’t reach single digits in Florida?

Think again!

Visit ICE! at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee on your holiday Orlando vacation.

ICE! takes you away to an actual indoor winter weather wonderland providing the perfect setting to celebrate the season.

This truly unique Orlando vacation attraction features two million pounds of handcrafted ice carved into holiday sculptures and scenes, including a towering Santa Claus, a Christmas castle with slides and a breathtaking life-size Nativity scene!

This year you’ll also embark on a journey to the North Pole, encountering Old Man Winter, trekking through a frozen forest, visiting a Christmas Carnival with a full-scale carousel – plus you’ll enter Santa’s ornament room, climb atop his giant knee and enjoy the spectacle as he and his reindeer fly off into the “sky”!

Be sure to bundle up – the temperature at ICE! is just nine degrees (9°F)!  Hooded parkas are provided for use during your visit.  You can also bring your own hats and gloves or purchase them at the ICE! House gift shop.

Celebrating its seventh year, ICE! runs now through January 3, 2010 – including holidays!

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