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Get the most fun, savings and value out of your Orlando vacation home this summer.
Here’s some tips to make your Orlando vacation beyond memorable:
- Have a family game night at your Formal Dining Room table
- Play water volleyball or have swim “meets” in your beautiful Luxury Pool
- Watch a blockbuster in your state-of-the-art Home Theatre
- Enjoy a quiet evening in your Private Spa or Lounge Pool
- Have breakfast under the sun on your relaxing Patio
- Put on a billiard or video game tournament in your spacious Game Room
AND…
- Get the BEST in Orlando vacation home Service and Value plus get BIG Orlando Vacation Savings when you book a luxurious private pool vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more during May - July 2008!
May 29th, 2008
When the sun sets at SeaWorld, the thrills have just begun! Rock the night away on your Orlando vacation at SeaWorld AfterDark – the park’s brand new nighttime celebration.
The centerpiece of this sure to be popular nightly event, Shamu Rocks, combines killer whale improv with killer tunes from top rockers – mixed for maximum aquatic & musical mayhem!
Other SeaWorld AfterDark events include:
- Bayside Ski Jam – Witness breathtaking watercraft stunts under the stars
- Shamu Rocks Dinner Buffet – Enjoy dinner as Shamu and friends rock the night away
- Sea Lions Tonite – See sea lions, otters and walrus lampoon popular SeaWorld shows
- Mistify – Thrill to the sights of sky-high fountains, fiery seas and a new, must-see fireworks finale
Stay late and “sea” it all at SeaWorld AfterDark, nightly at SeaWorld Orlando – now until September 1st.
May 27th, 2008
Make this weekend a festive fiesta! Dance on over to Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa.
Enjoy the sounds of Latin music as you indulge in the delights of delicious Latin food in this fun and fiery celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Join in the celebration Saturday, May 10th at SeaWorld Orlando with music by Gilberto Santa Rosa and Sunday May 11th at Busch Gardens Tampa starring Willie Colón.
May 5th, 2008
It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Disney’s Animal Kingdom first opened its gates. This Tuesday, April 22nd, the Walt Disney World park celebrates its 10th anniversary.
At 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando is the largest park at Walt Disney World and is home to 1,000 animals and 3,000 species of plants and trees.
Planning a trip to Animal Kingdom? Add a dream vacation home to your safari at ALL STAR Vacation Homes – also celebrating it’s 10th anniversary!
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more during April and May!
April 18th, 2008
On your Orlando vacation, you’ll surely see many wonders. Theme parks. Dinner shows. Shopping, nightlife and all the other attractions that make Orlando the place to go on your vacation. You may even being staying at a luxurious vacation home.
But have you ever seen Orlando from a bird’s eye view?
Discover one of Orlando’s hidden gem attractions – Fantasy of Flight – where the sky really is the limit for fun! Featuring over 40 vintage and rare airplanes, air shows, guided tours, flight simulators and more – Fantasy of Flight is just “plane” fun!
To really make your vacation soar, you can take an unforgettable ride in a real biplane! Check out Waldo Wright’s Biplane Flying Service for more information.
May Month-Long Special for Florida Residents – Buy one full price adult admission and get a free children’s admission to Fantasy of Flight!
April 9th, 2008
The dinosaurs have come back…to Florida? Well, almost. First, there’s DINOSAUR at the Disney Animal Kingdom – a fast, exciting and wild ride through the past to save a lost dinosaur from extinction. Next, journey to Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure. Learn more about dinosaurs through interactive games and exhibits, explore prehistoric playgrounds, fly above the trees on the back of a Pteranodon and finally take a boat tour straight from the movies on the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
That’s not all! Check out Planet Dinosaur at the Brevard Zoo near the beach in Melbourne, Florida – featuring thirteen life-sized and life-like dinosaurs – through May 11th.
And coming this fall to Downtown Disney, there’s T-REX - a one-of-a-kind restaurant complete with lush prehistoric landscapes, a dino-themed gift shop and, of course, giant animated dinosaurs!
Don’t miss these “dino-mite” Orlando vacation attractions!
April 8th, 2008
Flower Power is back…at Disney World EPCOT! Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts next Wednesday, March 19th and runs through June 1st. Formerly a 60-day event, this year the festival has been expanded to 75 days, with its first March opening ever!
Throughout the park, you’ll see up to 70 topiaries, including your favorite Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and even Stitch – plus many more! The festival also features:
- Donald Duck’s “Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros” show in the Mexico pavilion – NEW!
- Peter Pan’s Neverland Garden – NEW!
- Pluto’s Play Zone
- Popular gardening celebrities and authors
- Gardening tips and secrets by Disney horticulturists
- Several themed weekends such as: I Dig Bugs, Art in the Garden, Mother’s Day and more
In addition, there’s the Lift and Sniff Fragrance Garden where you can sample flowers and plants used in making Guerlain perfumes. There’s even a “Flower Power” Concert series featuring classic acts like Herman’s Hermits, The Guess Who, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Orlando and many more. Best of all, the festival – including all gardening programs and exhibits – is included in regular EPCOT admission!
Make your Orlando vacation blossom – visit disneyworld.com/flower or call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) today for more information.
March 14th, 2008
After exploring the wonders of SeaWorld and sliding through the seas of fun at Aquatica, unlock the secrets of Discovery Cove – a private, almost hidden paradise where more adventure awaits! Experience sea life first hand as you swim with a school of manta rays, snorkel through a colorful undersea kingdom teeming with tropical fish and coral reefs – and even ride on the back of a real, live dolphin!
And the adventure doesn’t end there. Discovery Cove also features a fully interactive aviary filled with mysterious ruins, jungle rivers and of course birds – over 250 exotic feathered friends for you and your family to enjoy!
Daily admission is limited. Reserve your spots now!
March 3rd, 2008
Florida may be known for it’s theme parks, but did you know Florida is also the “Fishing Capital of the World?” Less than 15 miles from the All Star Hospitality Center, there are some of the best freshwater fishing lakes in the country. Throw in a line along many of the public-access piers available along the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, or take a guided tour in your search for “the big one.” You can also find that many tour operators offer eco-tours and nature tours as well as guided fishing excursions. Also, less than an hour from All Star’s Hospitality Center you’ll find ocean fishing piers, fishing charters, and places to surf-cast all along the east coast of Florida. Called the “Space Coast,” there’s plenty to do and see so while the fishermen in the family go off on the charter. The rest of the group 
can tour the Kennedy Space Center, get some sun on the famous “Cocoa Beach,” do some surfing or swimming or shop at the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop that’s open 24 hours a day!
November 29th, 2007
The parks are great for non-stop fun and excitement, but there’s another side of Orlando that offers visitors the chance to see the beautiful, natural side of Florida. A popular alternative to the hsutle and bustle of the parks is a visit to Florida’s wetlands on an airboat tour. There are many areas you can visit on an airboat, but the closest one to your All Star Vacation Home is Boggy Creek Airboat Rides…about 14 miles from most of All Star’s homes. Florida’s wetlands are a cornucopia of various shore birds, turtles, fish, critters and of course, alligators. The tour boats glide effortlessly over the marshlands at speeds of up to 50 mph, but your tour guides stop often to point out the many different areas of interest or that local alligator sunning on the shore! Special group tours are available and you can book an evening sunset tour as well. It’s a different experience for everyone and may even be one of the highlights of your visit.
November 29th, 2007
Gatorland is a one-of-a-kind, protected conservation habitat where you’ll find unexpected adventures around every corner! Well-known as the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland’s 110-acre theme park and nature conservatory is located in Central Florida at the head of the Florida Everglades. Once you have experienced Gatorland, you’ll want to come back again and again! Locals love Gatorland’s Nature Walks through undisturbed conservancy areas and the wide variety of animal exhibits you won’t find anywhere else. Little ones can pet baby goats and have nectar-loving birds literally eat from their hands and perch anywhere there’s an available cup of nectar! And, of course, there are gators! Lots of ‘em! Small ones, big ones, hungry ones and not-so-hungry ones. There are even gator replicas to climb on for that photo op the kids crave! Be sure to catch the animal shows that offer fun and entertainment but also help to educate all of us about the animal world and how we can help preserve it for future generations.
November 20th, 2007
Soar into an all-new experience, one that is unlike any other Orlando-area attraction …Fantasy of Flight! This art-deco inspired attraction is an experience you and your family will want to visit over and over, as there’s something new going on all the time. It’s part museum, part antique airplane and car display and part thrill-ride! You can take a ride in a restored bi-plane that soars over Florida’s wilder countryside, or get up early for a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride in the 
tranquil early morning hours. Other activities include tours of the restoration facilities, a tram ride through the back lot areas, a chance for little ones to climb and sit in restored aircraft, take a ride in a virtual hang glider and climb aboard the last known airworthy flying boat … the Sunderland …with a wingspan of more than 100 feet! With so much to do be sure to plan on spending enough time to enjoy it all!
November 20th, 2007
For the kids in your group who want a real hands-on animal experience, why not try Green Meadows Petting Farm in Kissimmee? Kids of all ages can visit with more than 300 farm animals in a quiet country setting just a few miles from your vacation home. The farm offers a 2-hour guided tour where everyone is encouraged to touch and make friends with all the farm’s animal residents. Some of the fun family-friendly activities available include milking a cow, pony rides, and tractor driven hayrides. There are also shaded picnic areas for a quick bite to eat. Check out the farm’s website at http://www.greenmeadowsfarm.com/ when planning your next visit to Orlando.
October 10th, 2007
Enjoy a relaxing day on the trail with you, your horse, and Mother Nature. There are several stables close by that 
offer horse rentals, lessons and trail rides for the horse enthusiast. Take a day off from the crowds at the parks and spend a laid-back morning or afternoon enjoying the slow lane for a change of pace. Horseback riding through a natural woodlands is a great way to de-stress and get back to nature. Try Horse World Stables in Kissimmee at: http://www.horseworldstables.com/
October 9th, 2007
Central Florida offers several local zoos and nature walks where you can take a walk on the wild side 
during your next vacation in Orlando. Less than an hour from your vacation home you’ll find the Central Florida Zoo which houses many varieties of endangered and threatened mammals, such as the Amur Leopard, the Asian Elephant, the Brown Lemur and more. Also on exhibit are many reptiles, amphibians and birds.
October 9th, 2007
While the theme parks beckon many travelers, there’s a part of Florida many rarely see…and it’s closer than you might think. The Kissimmee area offers a wide variety of eco-friendly adventures perfect for the whole family, from Eco Safaris by swamp buggy or horseback to scenic airboat tours of the wildlife-filled wetlands. If you prefer your wildlife at a distance, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford might be a better choice. Go wild this summer and check out Florida’s natural wonders.
Learn more at: http://worth.texterity.com/custom/rec200612_kissimmee/?pg=20
