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Soak it up on your Central Florida vacation – slide on over to Adventure Island, Tampa’s new – and only – water park!
Adventure Island, located across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa, immerses you in a sun- and water-soaked Key West themed world of fun, food, shopping and relaxation.
Explore thirty acres of wild waters and tropical tranquility, including:
- Riptide – Florida’s first four-lane mat slide!
- Wahoo Run – a wild rapid raft ride through dark tunnels and sun-filled jungles of drenching fun!
- Endless Surf -17,000 square feet of three-foot wave pool action
- Paradise Lagoon – a 9,000 square foot pool with diving “cliffs”, waterfalls, swinging “vines” and more!
- A sunbathing beach to catch some Florida rays
…and so much more!
Plus, for the little ones, there’s Fabian’s Funport – featuring a mini wave pool, bubbling “springs”, jumpin’ jets and even a water jungle gym!
Dive in and kick back on your Central Florida vacation – journey to Adventure Island today!
April 27th, 2009
The latest tip from Deb at AllEars.Net features a fun “Did You Know?” list of fun facts about the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.
Featured facts include: how much the popular Walt Disney World park’s festival has grown over the years as well as how many people it actually takes to install and maintain the topiaries and other festival displays – plus many more fun floral factoids!
Read this and many other cool tips from Deb Wills to get the most out of your Orlando vacation to Walt Disney World!
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
April 23rd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 27, 2009 Edition
Characters in Flight Balloon Ride Opening Soon at Downtown Disney
Go up, up and away on your Orlando vacation this Spring – ride Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World.
Scheduled to open April 1st, Characters in Flight, operated by French balloon manufacturer AEROPHILE, is the first major attraction for the popular Disney shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
Characters in Flight takes up to 30 guests 300 feet into the air on a six minute vertical tethered balloon ride where a ten-mile aerial panoramic view of the beauty of Central Florida awaits. A whopping 72 feet in diameter, the balloon features internal lighting and sports silhouettes of your favorite “flying” Disney characters, including Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Dumbo. The ride will operate throughout the day, illuminating the waterfront with a dazzling glow at night.
Characters in Flight is located at the waterfront on the West Side of Downtown Disney, near Planet Hollywood. Prices are $16 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-9.
“Rise” to the occasion – check out Characters in Flight on your Disney vacation!
(Photo courtesy of AllEars.Net)
March 27th, 2009
Deb’s latest tip is about how to have the most fun at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, including where and when to go.
Her tip also includes handy advice from AllEars® Picture This! Photo Bloggers on how to get the best photos of all the floral beauty.
Read this and other helpful tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your Disney World vacation in Orlando!
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
March 26th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
March 12, 2009 Edition
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Blossoms Next Week
Spring is in the air! And that means it’s once again time for the annual Orlando vacation favorite Epcot Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World! This year’s festival, themed Celebrate Springtime, starts next Wednesday, March 18th and runs through May 31st.
See Epcot transform into a wonderland of lively magic as you discover 70 eye-popping topiaries of your favorite Disney characters, including Cinderella with Prince Charming at the main entrance, The Little Mermaid and, of course, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy – plus many more!
Highlights of the 2009 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival include:
- Lift and Sniff Fragrance Garden – get a whiff of plants and flowers used to make perfumes
- Mower Mania! – try out a remote-controlled mower and see a historical mower exhibit
- Sand Sculpture Art, Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden and other family fun
- Themed weekends like Environmentality, I Dig Bugs, Art in the Garden and more
The festival will also feature popular gardening celebrities and authors as well as gardening tips and secrets from Disney horticulturists. And for refreshment, there’s specialty beverages plus Kids’ Picks – a selection of healthy food and drink snacks from Florida.
Plus, don’t miss the ever popular Flower Power Concert Series with Davy Jones, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Herman’s Hermits – plus Chubby Checker, The 5th Dimension, Tony Orlando and many more classic acts!
Add the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World to your list of must-see Orlando vacation activities!
March 12th, 2009
Turn your Orlando vacation into an adventure – explore Central Florida’s natural beauty and get up close and personal with Florida wildlife at Gatorland. This exciting Orlando vacation attraction, dubbed “The Alligator Capital of the World”, features thousands of alligators and crocodiles – plus snakes, exotic birds, tortoises and more!
Gatorland provides hours of family fun, like feeding the alligators, souvenir alligator photo ops and much more!
While exploring Gatorland, be sure not to miss these Orlando vacation favorites:
- Gator Wrestlin’ – witness a wrangler perform amazing stunts with a real, live alligator – including making it fall asleep!
- The Gator Jumparoo Show – see the raw power of alligators as they leap up to five feet in the air to snatch food from trainers’ hands!
- Up Close Encounters – thrill to the daring display as trainers show off some of Florida’s most dangerous wildlife, including snakes and scorpions!
- Gatorland Express Train Ride – enjoy a relaxing journey around Gatorland as you here about the park’s fascinating history
And just for the kids, there’s the Barnyard Petting Zoo, Gator Gully Splash Park a children’s playground, face
painting, caricatures and more!
Want to take your adventure to the next level? For a small additional fee, the Adventure Hour takes you on a daring, behind-the-scenes tour deep into the Gatorland Breeding Marsh! Here, you’ll learn more about these fascinating creatures, feed them and pose for one-of-a-kind photos!
Plus, for a limited time only, see the astonishing giant white alligator exhibit, featuring the extremely rare leucistic alligators – of which only a handful exist in the world! For Florida residents, there’s also a special admission price of $9.99 per person. But hurry in, this offer expires Saturday, February 28th.
Take the adventure of a lifetime – journey to Gatorland on your Orlando vacation.
February 23rd, 2009
Reel in the excitement on your Orlando vacation – check out the 2009 PAA Fishing Tournament Series at Lake Toho in Kissimmee today through Monday, January 19th.
Nearly 150 of the top professional bass anglers are competing, including local pro Terry Segraves.
Looking to “catch” the big one yourself? Plan an Orlando vacation fishing trip today!
January 15th, 2009
Think it doesn’t snow in Central Florida? Think again!
Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration brings all the beauty of snowfall to Central Florida – minus the cold factor!
This annual Orlando vacation event in Celebration Florida near Walt Disney World turns tiny soap bubbles into a nightly seasonal snowfall sensation. Kids will love playing in the “snow” that falls each night for ten minutes at 6,7,8 and 9PM. There’s also strolling Christmas carolers, horse drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa and more!
Now Snowing runs through December 31st, ending in a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music, fireworks and, of course, midnight snowfall. Both parking and admission are free – making this a can’t miss Christmas event!
”Sled” on over to Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration on your holiday Orlando vacation today!
December 11th, 2008
Looking for something fun – and FREE – to do on your holiday Orlando vacation? Head to Celebration Florida near Walt Disney World and enjoy welcoming streets filled with the colorful beauty of Christmas lights.
You’ll not only be dazzled by the sparkling displays, but also the houses themselves! From cottages and bungalows to manor and estate homes, you’ll fall in love with the idyllic American charm and friendly small town warmth that makes Celebration the perfect place to celebrate the season. And while you’re there, don’t miss the “snowfall” at Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration.
In addition to its inviting neighborhoods, Celebration also features signature dining, shopping and entertainment options.
Celebrate the holidays in Celebration today!
December 9th, 2008
In the November 24th episode of the hit TLC series Little People, Big World entitled “Escape to Orlando”, the Roloff family traveled to Orlando to experience the unique fun and excitement that only Central Florida can provide.
Their Orlando vacation adventure included indoor skydiving, a gator farm and traveling Lake Tohopekaliga in an airboat! The Roloffs also enjoyed quality time together in their vacation home rental provided by Discover Vacation Homes.
Little People, Big World follows the lives of the six-member Roloff family from Oregon – three of which are little people – and the challenges they face in their daily lives, including running a family pumpkin farm business.
November 25th, 2008
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Kilimanjaro Safaris is an edge-of-your-seat guided tour through the jungles and savannahs of the African wild, where you ride in a real field vehicle over rough terrain, through splashing puddles and over creaky bridges – while surrounded by real, living wild animals! There’s no fences or moats – just you, the truck and the thrilling excitement of up close and personal animal adventure.
Be sure to bring your digital and video cameras for the ultimate memento of your experience. Featured animals include: elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs – and, of course, the kings of the jungle: LIONS!
Gear up for the wildlife adventure of a lifetime – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris on your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando.
September 30th, 2008
July 31, 2008 Edition
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
Disney Area Golf Fun for Everyone
Make your Disney vacation a hole-in-one! For great Orlando vacation golf action, hit the greens at Mystic Dunes Golf Club.
Just minutes from Walt Disney World, this top rated 7,012 yard, Par 71 course features a challenging combination of expansive greens and undulating contours all in a style echoing a blend of the Carolinas and the British Isles.Mystic Dunes also features a putting green, driving range, golf instruction and a clubhouse.
Plus, get special rates when staying at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
For golf excitement the whole family will enjoy, check out these “mousetacular” Walt Disney World mini golf courses:
Fantasia Gardens – This delightful course features 18-holes of challenging obstacles wrapped in a Fantasia-themed landscape depicting the film’s most notable scenes. Fantasia Gardens also includes a “Fairway” course that looks like a miniaturized real golf course! Located within the Epcot Resort area (across from Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Winter Summerland – With two 18-hole courses – both a holiday-themed mix of winter wonderlands and tropical paradises – there’s no end to the fun you’ll have on your journey to reach the North Hole and to win the day’s hole-in-one reward! Located within the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort area (adjacent to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park). Hours: 10am to 11pm, seven days a week.
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July 31st, 2008
July 10, 2008 Edition
by Rick E-Mouse
This week’s Disney vacation secret:
Ten Cool Things to Do
Near Walt Disney World
In addition to enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, here’s some fun family attractions that’ll make your Disney vacation even cooler:
and…
July 10th, 2008
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
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