Archive for January, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 28, 2011 Edition
Central Florida Attractions and
Accommodations for Daytona 500 Fans
The 53rd running of the Daytona 500 is right around the corner!
Gear up for the big race with thrilling Orlando racing attractions and luxury vacation home accommodations.
Feel what it’s like to be a real NASCAR driver at the Richard Petty Driving Experience where you can test drive an actual stock car at Walt Disney World Speedway!
Visit Fun Spot Attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee, featuring NASCAR racing simulators and go kart tracks!
Experience high-speed fun at over 60mph – ride Test Track at Epcot® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Enjoy casual Orlando dining while you watch the “Great American Race” on the big screen at NASCAR Sports Grille at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.
Plus, reserve your Daytona 500 vacation rental accommodations at ALL STAR Vacation Homes – just a short road trip to Daytona International Speedway!
January 28th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to present our first 9 bedroom Orlando vacation home.
Located in Formosa Gardens Estates, this beautiful, newly expanded Disney area vacation rental features:
- Seven Master Bedrooms
- Two Disney Themed Kids’ Bedrooms
- A Game Room & Home Theatre
- Beautiful Lake Views
- Extended Screened Patio with Large Private Pool
…and Much More!
This one-of-a-kind vacation home sleeps up to 20 and is just 3 miles from Disney!
It’s the perfect place for groups or large families to enjoy a wonderful Orlando vacation.
January 27th, 2011
With golf season in full swing, now is the perfect time to plan an Orlando golf getaway at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s luxury Orlando condos and villas.
ALL STAR’s upscale Orlando vacation condo rentals in Reunion® Resort are located in the Villas North and Heritage Crossing subdivisions and feature 3 bedrooms, custom decor and luxury furnishings – plus private patios with beautiful views of Reunion’s resort golf courses!
For your convenience and comfort, all of our Orlando vacation condos and villas in Reunion include fully equipped kitchens, living & dining areas, complimentary wireless Internet access and TVs in all bedrooms! They’re the perfect place to stretch out and relax after a long day of Florida golfing.
As a guest of ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, a Preferred Partner of Reunion® Resort, enjoy unlimited access to:
- Three 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses - each designed by a pro: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer & Tom Watson!
- The ANNIKA Academy™ – professional golf training with courses created by Annika Sorenstam
- Driving Range/Practice Green – hone your golf skills and brush up on your game
- On-Site Golf Pro Shop – for all your golfing needs
- Additional Resort Amenities - including a full service spa, casual and upscale dining, a 5 acre water park with infinity pool and more!
Plan the ultimate Orlando golf getaway – reserve your Orlando vacation condo with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion today!
January 25th, 2011
Make your Central Florida vacation sizzle this February – celebrate Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa.
Enjoy four weekends of rock, pop and country concerts plus smokin’ hot barbecue dishes provided by popular Central Florida restaurants!
Bands, Brew & BBQ runs Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando and Sundays at Busch Gardens Tampa, February 12th through March 6th.
SeaWorld Orlando Concert Schedule
- Huey Lewis & The News – February 12th
- Willie Nelson – February 19th
- REO Speedwagon – February 26th
- Josh Turner – March 5th
Busch Gardens Tampa Concert Schedule
- Montgomery Gentry – February 13th
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – February 20th
- The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters – February 27th
- Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band – March 6th
SeaWorld concerts start at 4:30pm and begin at 5:00pm at Busch Gardens.
January 21st, 2011
Beyond the excitement of the Orlando theme parks, a world of Orlando vacation fun awaits on International Drive.
Enjoy family attractions like Fun Spot Action Park, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure.
Experience casual and fine Orlando dining at International Drive’s 150+ restaurants!
Explore Orlando shopping centers like Orlando Premium Outlets, Pointe Orlando and Festival Bay Mall.
Plus, enjoy miniature golf, helicopter tours and more!
There’s even the convenient I-RIDE Trolley service to make your International Drive journey even more relaxing and enjoyable!
For more Orlando vacation activities, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guests Services Directory.
January 20th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 19, 2011 Edition
New Attractions Announced for Fantasyland
Expansion at Walt Disney World® Resort
Image ©Disney®
More magic is coming to the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort!
In addition to the new Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid ride and the double-sized Dumbo the Flying Elephant aerial carousel, Disney has announced these exciting new attractions:
- Princess Fairytale Hall – a new meet-and-greet area featuring your favorite Disney princesses
- The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – a thrilling new indoor roller coaster for the whole family
- Storybook Circus – a new circus-themed section featuring The Great Goofini children’s coaster
- Beast’s Castle – home to the Be Our Guest Restaurant, seating up to 550 guests!
- Belle’s Village – more Beauty and the Beast fun including Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts
The Fantasyland expansion will open in multiple stages at the Orlando area theme park starting late 2012 and continuing in 2013.
January 19th, 2011
Explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park like never before – embark on the Wild Africa Trek, opening this Sunday, January 16th.
This new add-on Disney vacation experience features:
- Personalized, guided tours through unexplored areas of the Kilimanjaro Safaris forests
- Extended time observing and learning about the wildlife
- Journeying both on foot and aboard a customized vehicle
Turn your Disney vacation into an adventure of a lifetime at Wild Africa Trek!
Reservations for this specially priced experience are now available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR.
January 14th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 13, 2011 Edition
Enjoy Electrifying Circus Fun on Your Orlando Vacation
For breathtaking excitement on your Orlando vacation, don’t miss Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Fully Charged.
Highlights include:
- Tabayara the Animal Trainer – featuring performances with dancing elephants, caged tigers and galloping stallions
- Strongmen Dmitry Nadolinkskiy & Ruslan Gilmulin – twirling telephone poles with balancing acrobats!
- The Fearless Fernandez Brothers – performing daring stunts atop the Twin Turbines of Steel
- The Human Fuse, Brian Miser – launching at high speed from his human crossbow
- Clown Alley – hilarious hijinks from your favorite funny men & women
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Fully Charged runs today through Monday, January 17th at Amway Center in Orlando.
January 13th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured in the SundayPaper.com travel article entitled “Orlando: A Hot Spot for Family Vacations in 2011″.
To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
January 10th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 7, 2011 Edition
2011 Disney World Event Schedule
Enjoy these Disney World events on your 2011 Orlando vacation:
Spring/Summer Events
Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival
March 2nd to May 15th
ESPN The Weekend
March 3rd to March 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Star Wars Weekends
Select Weekends in May and/or June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®
Dates to be Announced
Fall Events
Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival
September 30th to November 13th
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Dates to be Announced
Holidays Around The World
November 25 to December 30th at Epcot®
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Late November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
Late November and December at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Stay tuned to the Weekly EARFUL for more Walt Disney World® Resort event and date announcements.
January 7th, 2011
The Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Featured Guest Review for January 2011 is by the Bonus Family from Ohio who stayed in 6-2001 LK-LK #101, a 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condo rental:
“The layout of the rooms met our needs in a way no other hotel or resort could. Excellent for larger families. Your pictures and advertising were spot-on truthful, which is hard to find these days. The condo was the best part of our trip.”
For more reviews, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa Guest Reviews page.
January 6th, 2011
Tune in to LIVE! with Regis and Kelly this month to see their special Orlando vacation giveaway promotion.
Throughout the month of January, Regis & Kelly are giving away Orlando vacations during the “spin the wheel” travel trivia game segment of the show – including an Orlando Family Reunion package with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
Each day, a lucky participant will spin the prize wheel and, if they answer the trivia question correctly, will win the corresponding Orlando vacation! Packages include accommodations, attraction tickets, VIP services and more!
For more details, visit the LIVE! with Regis & Kelly website.
January 5th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes wishes you a happy and wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
The ALL STAR Team
January 1st, 2011
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