Archive for January, 2010
Gear up for the big game – plan a big getaway at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and “score” a great deal along the way!
Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rental at Lighthouse Key during February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!
You get 4 nights for the price of 3 – a savings of up to $200 or More!
Enjoy all that Orlando has to offer and watch the big game in the comfort of your own 2, 3 or 4 bedroom Orlando vacation condo with great vacation amenities like: Plasma TVs, living & dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, private patios, complimentary wireless Internet access – and more!
Also, be sure to stock up on sandwiches, drinks and snacks on game day at the on-site Beacon Deli!
SAVE BIG – plan your Super Bowl Orlando vacation getaway today at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa!
January 29th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 29, 2010 Edition
ESPN The Weekend Coming Soon
to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Celebrate everything sports on your Disney Orlando vacation at ESPN The Weekend – coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Meet top sports athletes and ESPN celebrities, engage in interactive sports activities, participate in Q&As with celebrities, see live ESPN shows and more!
Highlights include:
- ESPN Interactive Sports Zone – play sample versions of football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and more!
- Motorcades and Conversations – follow the parade of ESPN and sports celebrities up Hollywood Boulevard to center stage for special Q&A sessions.
- Inside ESPN – Live on Stage – watch live ESPN shows including NFL Live, SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight.
- Post Game Interview – Participate in an audience Q&A with a famous athlete in an intimate setting.
- Dream Job – The Experience – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the popular show as told by previous winners plus get a chance to live the show and see what it’s really like to be a SportsCenter anchor.
- Celebrity appearances – Meet your favorite sports athletes and ESPN celebrities in this once in a lifetime experience.
ESPN The Weekend runs Thursday, February 25th through Sunday, February 28th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Experience ESPN The Weekend on your Orlando vacation – it’s a sports fan’s dream!
January 29th, 2010
Experience the spirit of New Orleans on your Orlando vacation – celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®.
This year’s theme is “15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times” to mark the theme park’s 15th anniversary of the annual event.
Enjoy a spectacular party featuring an amazing parade, Cajun cuisine, unique street performers and a great concert lineup that includes: Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin, 3 Doors Down, Beach Boys, Chicago and more!
Mardi Gras runs Saturday nights, February 6th through April 17th – plus Sunday, February 14th and Friday, April 9th.
It’s the perfect place to celebrate on your Orlando vacation!
January 28th, 2010
Head to SeaWorld in February on your Orlando vacation for four weekends of hot concerts plus delicious barbecue entrees at Bands, Brew & BBQ.
Bands, Brew & BBQ runs every Saturday, February 6th through February 27th at SeaWorld Orlando and features hot classic rock and country artists, including:
- LeAnn Rimes – February 6th
- Montgomery Gentry – February 13th
- John Rich of Big & Rich – February 20th
- Yes – February 27th
And every Sunday, February 7th through February 28th, catch more Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa with these featured artists:
- Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – February 7th
- Willie Nelson – February 14th
- Huey Lewis and the News – February 21st
- Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – February 28th
Celebrate your Central Florida vacation at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa with Bands, Brew & BBQ this February!
January 26th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 22, 2010 Edition
Celebrate with Disney by Volunteering in 2010
The celebration continues at Disney this year!
In addition to celebrating life’s milestones with special experiences and events, Disney is celebrating volunteering with its “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” promotion.
Receive a FREE one day admission to your favorite Disney theme park when register with Disney and complete a day of volunteer service with a participating charity.
It’s a great way to give back to your community and celebrate the magic of Disney.
Find out more about this new Disney vacation celebration and volunteer this year!
January 22nd, 2010
Experience free arts and cultural events on your Orlando vacation at the United Arts of Central Florida’s ArtsFest 2010.
Presented by Bank of America, ArtsFest features over 200 free events spanning 75 different venues across the Orlando area.
Enjoy dance, art, music and drama, including the Orlando Museum of Art, the Mad Cow Theatre, the Orlando Ballet and more.
ArtsFest runs Friday, February 5th through Sunday February 14th. While admission is free, reservations are required at select events.
Add a little culture to your Orlando vacation – don’t miss ArtsFest 2010.
January 21st, 2010
Congratulations to the Lucas Family from North Carolina, our 2009 ALL STAR Story winners!
“Our family trip consisted of 11 people, from 6 months old to 65 years old. The house was perfect for all of us. It had everything we could think of: crib, high chair, pool, spa, game room, movie theater room, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, every kitchen item imaginable,” said Mrs. Lucas, in her story.
Read about their Disney area vacation home experience and enter for your chance to win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
January 20th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 15, 2010 Edition
Explore Downtown Disney West Side
on Your Orlando Vacation
Downtown Disney West Side is the perfect place for entertainment, dining and shopping on your Orlando vacation.
Take the kids to DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park where they’ll enjoy four zones of interactive games, creative activities and rides. See Cirque du Soleil La Nouba – a one-of-a-kind show that combines a stunning blend of acrobatics, choreography and live music. And catch top music acts and live blues bands at the House of Blues.
In the mood for a movie? Visit the AMC Pleasure Island Theatres, featuring 24 screens and stadium style seating. Hungry? Enjoy casual dining at Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, Planet Hollywood and Wolfgang Puck Cafe.
Shop at a variety of specialty stores where you’ll find the latest Disney merchandise and more. There’s even a magic shop with live demonstrations!
And for a truly breathtaking experience, ride Characters in Flight, where you’ll soar up to 400 feet in the air on a tethered balloon decorated with popular Disney flying characters.
Explore a world of entertainment, food and fun – visit Downtown Disney West Side on your Orlando vacation.
January 15th, 2010
For a truly mind-blowing and funny dinner show experience, head to the Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show at WonderWorks on your Orlando vacation.
Experience 90 minutes of magic, food and fun with professional entertainer Tony Brent who’ll keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat the whole time!
Perfect for the whole family, this unique dinner show features a mixture of amazing magic, hilarious impersonations, high-energy improvisational comedy and non-stop audience participation.
During the show, enjoy table side service with unlimited fresh hand-tossed cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, popcorn, beverages and dessert.
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show is presented nightly at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Reservations are recommended.
January 14th, 2010
Experience edge-of-your-seat thrills and fun on your Orlando vacation at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s FUNundrum.
This “over-the-big-top” extravaganza celebrates the 200th birthday of circus founder P.T. Barnum and features exciting stunts and exotic performances from around the world that include:
- Spherical Miracle – Seven motorcyclists speed around inside a 16-foot sphere
- High-Wire Artists – Performing breathless feats 40 feet in the air at a 45 degree angle
- Masters of Musculature – Pushing their bodies to the limits with amazing contortions
- Amazing Aerialists – Dazzling with death-defying acrobatics on two-tiered trapezes
Plus, enjoy amazing animal antics featuring tigers, elephants, horses and more!
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s FUNundrum runs this Thursday, January 14th through Sunday, January 17th at Amway Arena in Orlando.
January 12th, 2010
Enjoy casual Italian dining on your Orlando vacation at Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
Just minutes from your Disney area vacation home, Carrabba’s features a menu of delicious hand made family recipe selections sure to please your palate.
Choices include: Crispy Calamari, Chicken Parmesan, Sirloin Marsala – plus a selection of fresh grilled fish – as well as signature Steamed Mussels, Spiedino di Mare (grilled shrimp and scallops), wood-fired pizza and more. Dessert highlights include Dessert Rosa and Sogno di Cioccolata.
Carrabba’s opens daily for dinner at 4:00 PM and offers carside and large party carry-out for your convenience.
Carrabba’s is located off US Highway 192, adjacent to the ALL STAR Hospitality Center parking lot next to Cracker Barrel.
View or download the Carrabba’s Menu.
January 8th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 6, 2010 Edition
Start Off the New Year with These Disney World Events
Celebrate the new year on your Orlando vacation with these upcoming events at Walt Disney World:
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 7th – 10th
ESPN THE WEEKEND at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 25th – February 28th
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
March 3rd – May 16th
Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
March 7th – March 31st
January 6th, 2010
Save up to $200 or More on your Last Minute Winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa!
Reserve Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa vacation condo rentals near Disney for 4 nights during January and February 2010 travel dates and only pay for 3 nights! That’s a FREE NIGHT! It’s also a savings of up to $200 or More!
You’ll also get special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!
Choose from upscale 2 to 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condos with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, private patios and wireless Internet access.
During your stay, experience a world of exciting resort amenities, including a full service spa, two heated swimming pools, on-site food and beverage, a fitness center, game room, movie theatre and more!
Take advantage of this tremendous Orlando vacation deal – plan your last minute stay at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa today!
January 5th, 2010
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