Archive for March, 2011
Go with the flow on your Disney vacation – experience Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in Walt Disney World® Resort.
This live, half-hour stage show is held at Theater in the Wild in the DinoLand U.S.A. section of the park and features:
- Favorite characters like Marlin, Crush and, of course, Nemo
- Immersive, animated backdrops
- Original songs composed just for the show
- Thrilling sound, lighting and special effects
Celebrate an ocean of fun on your Disney vacation at Finding Nemo – The Musical!
SPECIAL RESERVED SEATING OPTION
FOR FINDING NEMO – THE MUSICAL
Receive reserved seating for the 3:15pm show when you book your lunch at Tusker House Restaurant for dining between 1:00pm and 1:45pm!
One ticket/seat per guest booked on dining reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the 3:15pm show.
March 31st, 2011
The Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) recently announced its new PBS reality travel TV series “Getting Away Together”.
The show, a part of VRMA’s Discover Vacation Homes awareness initiative, will follow families and friends staying together in vacation home rentals in 13 distinct travel destinations in America.
Debuting October 2011, the series is the first of its kind to focus on the “togethering” vacation trend and the fast-growing interest in vacation rentals.
To read more, visit the Discover Vacation Homes announcement page.
March 30th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
March 25, 2011 Edition
2011 Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival
Flower Power Concert Series Schedule
Make your 2011 Disney vacation “rock” – catch the Flower Power Concert Series at the 18th Annual Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Upcoming concerts include:
- March 25 – 27: Melissa Manchester
- April 1 – 3: Starship starring Mickey Thomas
- April 8 – 10: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
- April 15 – 17: Juice Newton
- April 22 – 24: Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons
- April 29 – May 1: Paul Revere & the Raiders
- May 6 – 8: Davy Jones
- May 13 – 15: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Performances are held at the America Gardens Theatre and are scheduled for 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:45pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the festival.
March 25th, 2011
The announcement of ALL STAR’s Signature Series luxury Orlando vacation home collection was recently featured on the OrlandoSentinel.com ‘Florida Travel Tips & Deals’ page.
To read more, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
March 24th, 2011
For thrilling airplane action on your Central Florida vacation, experience Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight!
This fun Central Florida vacation event features:
- Water Landings & Takeoffs - performed by amphibious aircraft and seaplanes
- Special Aircraft Displays – like Kermit Weeks’ Short Sunderland and PBY Catalina
- Pilot Meet and Greets – including Fantasy of Flight pilot Grumman Duck
Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight “takes off” next Thursday, March 31st and is included in admission.
March 23rd, 2011
Enjoy BIG savings on your 2011 Spring Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa with these great Orlando vacation rental deals:
Plan now and SAVE up to HUNDREDS or More!
*Offers valid now through June 10, 2011. Excludes April 16, 2011 – April 29, 2011. See website for terms & conditions and more details.
March 21st, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
March 18, 2011 Edition
Upgraded Star Tours Ride Opening
This May at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Return to your favorite “galaxy far, far away” on your 2011 Orlando vacation – experience Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Set for a grand opening on May 20, 2011, this popular Disney attraction will feature these exciting new enhancements:
- More Characters – new droids “Ace” AC-38 & Spokesbot Aly San San in addition to R2-D2, C-3PO and Darth Vader himself!
- New Ride Vehicle – the “Starspeeder 1000″ racing through events set between Episode III & IV!
- Surprise Journeys – a different adventure each time, like podracing on Tatooine, speeding through Coruscant and escaping Boba Fett!
The ride will also include 3-D HD video – plus new visual, atmospheric and motion simulation effects!
Shoot for the stars on your Disney vacation – ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
March 18th, 2011
Congratulations to the Breister Family from Wisconsin, our 2010 ALL STAR Story winners!
“WE will be back!! No more hotels for us! We were very happy with the home we chose, it was absolutely beautiful. We had 14 of us total, 4 adults and 10 kids. We had plenty of room for everyone.”
Read about their Disney area vacation home experience and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
March 17th, 2011
Go “green” on your Orlando vacation – celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Downtown Disney® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Enjoy a full day of Irish fun at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, located in Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island.
The festivities start at Noon and include:
- Irish Dance Performances
- Live Music by Creel & U2 Cover Band eLevation
- Face Painting
Plus, enjoy special entrees at Fulton’s Crab House, also located in Pleasure Island and at Wolfgang Puck Cafe, located in Downtown Disney® West Side.
Don’t miss this fun Disney vacation event!
March 14th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
March 11, 2011 Edition
Enjoy Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
On Your Central Florida Vacation
Enjoy festive fun on your Central Florida vacation-experience Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando!
This fun annual vacation event features live concerts with award-winning Latin performers plus delicious Latin cuisine, arts and crafts.
New for this year is a special menu from SeaWorld’s executive chef, Hector Colon, where you can enjoy Mexican, South American and Caribbean entrees!
Viva La Musica runs Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando March 12th through April 2nd. For more spicy fun, celebrate Viva La Musica at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, running Sundays March 13th through April 3rd. Both events begin at 12 Noon, with concerts starting at 3pm.
Concert Schedules:
Saturdays at SeaWorld
March 12 – Chino Y Nacho
March 19 – Manny Manuel
March 26 – Jerry Rivera
April 2 – Edniya Nazario
Sundays at Busch Gardens
March 13 – Elvis Crespo
March 20 – Jose Alberto “El Canario”
March 27 – Angel Y Khris
April 3 – Ismael Miranda
For a truly “hot” Central Florida vacation, don’t miss Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
March 11th, 2011
The Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Featured Guest Review for March 2011 is by M. Plessing from New Jersey who stayed at 6-2001 LK-LK #501, a 4 bedroom Orlando vacation condo:
“The resort/condo exceeded my expectations! It was immaculately clean, conveniently located and beautiful. Everyone was very helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.”
For more Disney area vacation condo reviews, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa Guest Reviews page.
March 10th, 2011
Plan your Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s condos & villas and receive a FREE Rental Car with your 7-Night stay during select Spring 2011 travel dates!*
Choose from 3 bedroom Disney area vacation condo rentals with luxury furnishings and decor – all located close to Reunion® Resort’s 5 acre water park!
Condo and villa features include:
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Dining & Living Areas
- TVs in All Bedrooms
- Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
Plus, enjoy relaxing private patios with beautiful resort and golf course views!
During your Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, a Preferred Partner of Reunion Resort, enjoy access to Reunion’s exclusive world class amenities such as three 18-hole championship golf courses designed by the pros, on-site fine & casual Orlando dining, a full service boutique spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an infinity-edge resort swimming pool!
Take advantage of this great Orlando vacation condo deal today – reserve your stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion now!
*Offer valid now through May 31, 2011. Excludes April 16, 2011 – April 29, 2011 travel dates. $100 instant money rebate available instead of free rental car. See website for more details.
March 8th, 2011
Travel back to the days of knights, princesses, castles and kings on your Central Florida vacation – visit the 2011 Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Tampa, Florida.
Enjoy food & drink, games of skill and live entertainment, including:
- Armored Jousting – root for your favorite knight to become champion!
- Human Chess Match – watch the timeless game come to life!
- Pirates Feast – a delicious three-course meal fit for royalty!
- Magical Children’s Realm – with fun activities just for kids!
You’ll also find over 120 shops with your favorite Renaissance clothing, art, crafts and souvenirs!
About a hour from your Orlando vacation home, the festival is located adjacent to the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida and runs Saturdays and Sundays now through April 17th and Friday, March 11th from 10am to 6pm.
Don’t miss this unique and exciting Central Florida vacation event!
March 4th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
March 3, 2011 Edition
Experience ESPN The Weekend on Your Disney Vacation
Live the sports fan’s dream on your Disney vacation at ESPN The Weekend – starting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
This annual Disney vacation event features celebrity athletes, ESPN personalities, interactive sports challenges, live ESPN broadcasts and many more fun sports activities and shows.
This year’s highlights include:
- ESPN Broadcasts & Show Tapings – like “ESPN First Take”, “NFL Live” and “1st and 10″ plus popular ESPN Radio shows!
- Celebrity Appearances – featuring motorcade parades up Hollywood Boulevard and Q&A’s with sports stars and ESPN hosts!
- ESPN Sports Zone – with interactive sports challenges, including football, basketball and tennis!
- Stump the Schwab All-Star Game – test your knowledge against sports trivia expert Howie Schwab!
- Dream Job – The Experience – see what it’s like to be a real sportscaster in this audience participation show!
ESPN The Weekend runs today, March 3rd through Sunday, March 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Walt Disney World® Resort, with select events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex®.
(Photo courtesy of AllEars.Net)
March 3rd, 2011
For a relaxing, fun and casual dining experience, head to Buffalo Wild Wings – just minutes from your Orlando vacation home.
Play trivia, watch your favorite sports games and enjoy a menu that includes New York-style wings with 14 signature sauces – plus salads, appetizers, burgers and more! You can even order carry out!
Buffalo Wild Wings is located off US Highway 192 on Formosa Gardens Boulevard, across from the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Hospitality Center parking lot.
View or download the Buffalo Wild Wings Menu.
March 1st, 2011
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