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With hit music from Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, say goodbye to 2011 and ring in 2012 at Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk®. At Rock in the New Year, adults ages 21 and up enjoy a huge New Year’s party throughout CityWalk® featuring live music, all-you-can-eat food and a champagne toast at midnight.
Highlighting the event, Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform live and each of CityWalk®’s seven clubs will also have live entertainment including karaoke at Rising Star, dueling pianos at Pat O’Brein’s, live DJs and bands and more! Special note: designated drivers that are attending Rock in the New Year can pick up a wristband at any of the New Year’s Eve venues to receive free non-alcoholic fountain beverages throughout the night.
Tickets to Rock in the New Year, December 31, 8 pm-2 am, cost $139.99 per person (ages 21 and up only) and include food, a midnight champagne toast, admission to CityWalk® and its seven clubs and performances by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Click here for more information.
For families seeking a celebration everyone can enjoy, Walt Disney World® Resort will have fireworks shows and extended hours at Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® and Hollywood Studios®. Enjoy a unique musical celebration with sea creatures and a fireworks show at SeaWorld® Orlando. LEGOLAND® Florida will count down to the new year during the Kids’ New Year’s Eve at 7 pm. Visit each individual theme park’s website for more information.
December 27th, 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
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
by Rick E-Mouse
February 11, 2011 Edition
Universal Studios Florida®
Mardi Gras Concert Schedule
Add “Beads, Bands and Good Times!” to your Orlando vacation – celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®, beginning tomorrow, February 12th and running every Saturday plus select nights through April 23rd.
This exciting Orlando vacation event features live music from New Orleans bands, Cajun cuisine, parades and these spectacular concerts:
Saturday, February 12th – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Saturday, February 19th – The B-52s
Sunday, February 20th – KC & The Sunshine Band
Saturday, February 26th – Pitbull
Saturday, March 5th – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday, March 12th – Foreigner
Friday, March 18th – Neon Trees
Saturday, March 19th – The Roots
Friday, March 25th – OneRepublic
Saturday, March 26th – Blake Shelton
Friday, April 1st – Sean Kingston
Saturday, April 2nd – Ne-Yo
Saturday, April 9th – Lifehouse
Saturday, April 16th – The Beach Boys
Saturday, April 23rd – Thirty Seconds To Mars
Concerts start at 8:30pm from February 12th through April 9th and at 9:30pm April 16th and April 23rd.
For a festive Orlando vacation, experience Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®!
February 11th, 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
Add more magic to your holiday Orlando vacation – celebrate Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration, Florida.
Now in its 12th year, Now Snowing Nightly features seasonal fun the whole family will enjoy, including soap bubble “snowfalls” at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm – each lasting ten minutes!
Other highlights include: photos with Santa, strolling Charles Dickens carolers, train rides on The Celebration Express and an all new ice skating rink!
This unique Central Florida holiday event also features horse drawn carriage rides, free live entertainment and more!
Now Snowing Nightly runs Saturday, November 27th through Friday, December 31st at the Celebration Town Center. Admission and parking are FREE!
November 22nd, 2010
For tasty savings and delicious Orlando dining on your Central Florida vacation, don’t miss Orlando Magical Dining Month – starting next Wednesday and running the entire month of September.
Now in its fifth year, this annual culinary celebration features over 60 participating upscale restaurants in the Orlando area offering special three-course, prix fixe dinners for just $30 during normal dinner hours.
Among this year’s participating Orlando dining partners, you’ll find:
- Eleven at Reunion Resort
- Portobello Trattoria in Downtown Disney
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room at Pointe Orlando
- Latin Quarter at Universal CityWalk
- HUE Restaurant in downtown Orlando
Orlando Magical Dining Month is presented by the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau and benefits the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida.
For additional Orlando vacation dining options, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Orlando Restaurant Guide.
August 25th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
July 16, 2010 Edition
Summer Orlando Vacation Nighttime Events
When the sun goes down, the thrills heat up at these exciting summer Orlando vacation events:
At Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Summer Nightastic!
This Disney Orlando vacation event features special nighttime celebrations, including: the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park, the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot® (through July 31st), special lighting effects on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, plus extended hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and so much more! Now through August 14th.
And at SeaWorld Orlando, there’s SeaWorld AfterDark, featuring the amazing Shamu Rocks, the hilarious Sea Lions Tonite and the breathtaking Reflections fireworks spectacular! Now through August 15th.
Looking for more nighttime fun on your Central Florida vacation? Then don’t miss Summer Nights at Busch Gardens, now through August 15th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
July 16th, 2010
Meet your favorite “Survivor” stars on your Orlando vacation at the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Celebration Florida!
This exciting summer Orlando vacation event runs Friday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 25th at the Celebration Town Center and features its 2nd annual “Survivor” reunion.
Castaways scheduled to appear include: Yau-Man Chan, Jerri Manthey, Richard Hatch, Russell Hantz and many more – plus stars from “The Amazing Race”, “Big Brother” and even an “American Idol” finalist!
Featured events include:
- “Sales” Survivor Treasure Hunt – follow the clues on a special map to reveal the answers hidden around Celebration Town Center. One lucky “survivor” will win $500 in cash and prizes!
- Celebrity Autograph Signing – Saturday, July 24th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Downtown Celebration
- “Survivor Party” – at the Celebration Town Tavern hosted by comedian Dean Napolitano on Saturday following the autograph signing
For more details, visit the Celebration Town Center Event website.
Catch a real-life “Survivor” reunion on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss the Summer Sidewalk Sale, coming soon to Celebration Town Center in Celebration Florida!
July 13th, 2010
For cool evenings of music, dance, food and more on your Orlando vacation, be sure to catch the Taste of Africa Street Party – running July 9th through July 24th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® in Walt Disney World®.
Located in the Africa area of the park, this fun summer Disney Orlando vacation event begins each night after Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade and continues until closing time, including nights with Extra Magic Hours!
In addition to a great party atmosphere, enjoy special merchandise and animal education experiences. There’s even beer and wine tastings in Tamu Tamu Courtyard!
Explore the wild side of Africa on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss the Taste of Africa Street Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®!
July 7th, 2010
Enjoy the hot sounds of your favorite artists from amazing sound-alike tribute bands on your Disney Orlando vacation at the Epcot® Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.
July Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Schedule
- Now through July 10th: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones)
- July 11th – July 17th: Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi)
- July 18th – July 24th: 2U (U2)
- July 25th – July 31st: Beginnings (Chicago)
Location: America Gardens Theatre
Show times: 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm nightly.
Don’t miss this exciting Orlando vacation concert event, running now through July 31st at Epcot® in Walt Disney World®!
July 6th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
June 30, 2010 Edition
Orlando Vacation 4th of July Celebrations
Enjoy these explosive 4th of July celebrations on your Orlando vacation:
Walt Disney World
At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World, enjoy the “Celebrate America Fireworks” display Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday July 4th at 9pm.
And head to Epcot® on Sunday, July 4th for the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert at the America Gardens Theatre, featuring the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps, Disney characters and more! Show times are 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm & 3:00 pm.
Plus don’t miss a special “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks display with a patriotic finale at 10:00pm!
SeaWorld Orlando
In addition to SeaWorld AfterDark events, SeaWorld Orlando is holding a 4th of July spectacular on Sunday, July 4th, beginning at 9:45pm.
This holiday Orlando vacation celebration features a special performance of both classic and modern songs by the 40-piece 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard at Bayside Stadium followed by a 4th of July Reflections finale with additional fireworks timed to patriotic music!
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
June 30th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
June 11, 2010 Edition
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series
at Epcot® Starts Tomorrow
For a summer Disney vacation that’s music to your ears, don’t miss the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®.
This exciting annual Orlando vacation concert event runs June 12th through July 31st, 2010 and features tribute bands performing songs from some of your favorite rock and pop artists!
2010 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Schedule
June 12 – June 19: Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees)
June 20 – June 26: Hotel California (The Eagles)
June 27 – July 3: Karin Lawson (Janet Jackson)
July 4 – July 10: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones)
July 11 – July 17: Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi)
July 18 – July 24: 2U (U2)
July 25 – July 31: Beginnings (Chicago)
Show times are 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm nightly at the America Gardens Theatre.
Rock the summer away on your Disney Orlando vacation – catch the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®.
June 11th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
May 21, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Summer Nightastic! at
Walt Disney World® Resort
© Disney
Light up your summer Orlando vacation – celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Walt Disney World® Resort
Summer Nightastic! – running June 6th through August 14th – is an exciting special nighttime celebration throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, jam-packed with sizzling summer fun!
Enjoy the dazzling Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park. Experience thrilling new lighting effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. And rock to the “Sounds Like Summer” Concert Series at Epcot®, June 12th through July 31st.
There’s also special street parties with DJ-spun music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and the Magic Kingdom® Park plus extended park hours, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and more!
For a high-energy and electrifying summer Disney vacation, experience Summer Nightastic! – coming soon to Walt Disney World® Resort.
May 21st, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
May 14, 2010 Edition
SeaWorld AfterDark Coming Soon to SeaWorld Orlando
See SeaWorld Orlando in a whole new light – at night – don’t miss SeaWorld AfterDark on your Orlando vacation.
After enjoying a day of high speed thrills like Manta, up-close animal encounters and amazing shows, stay for the “encore” this summer at SeaWorld AfterDark for a night you’ll never forget!
Highlights include:
- Shamu Rocks – a thrilling rock ‘n roll show starring Shamu
- Sea Lions Tonite – enjoy hilarious hijinks with sea lions Clyde and Seamore
- Reflections – a dazzling fireworks extravaganza with soaring fountains, uplifting music and more!
SeaWorld AfterDark starts Saturday, May 29th and runs through Sunday, August 15th at SeaWorld Orlando.
Light up the night on your Orlando vacation with SeaWorld AfterDark!
May 14th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
April 30, 2010 Edition
See Cirque du Soleil La Nouba at Downtown Disney
For a truly spectacular Orlando vacation entertainment experience, be sure to see Cirque du Soleil La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side.
This out-of-this world show combines the thrills of circus stunts with the magic and beauty of live theatre. Each show features a stunning blend of breathtaking acrobatics, amazing dance choreography, enchanting music and a touch of humor – plus exotic costumes, lighting and sets – all propelled by an enthralling cast of characters.
The show is so engaging that you’ll wonder where the time went!
For an unforgettable and immersive Orlando vacation performance, don’t miss Cirque du Soleil La Nouba.
April 30th, 2010
For something new and unique on your Orlando vacation, head to Gatorland for Swamp Sunset Celebrations.
This brand new evening event celebrates baby bird season at the Orlando nature park – where you’ll find hundreds of native birds in their natural habitat. Every night, wood storks, egrets and spoonbills fly back to roost at Gatorland.
Highlights include: live music and cocktails – plus special shows and attractions, including the White Gator Swamp and “real” dinosaurs! Kids can even enjoy cool nighttime fun at Gator Gully Splash Park!
Plus, bring your flashlight to catch a glimpse of the alligators’ eyes that show up red at night!
Dates for Swamp Sunset Celebrations at Gatorland are Fridays & Saturdays, April 30th and May 1st plus May 7th and 8th from 6pm to 9pm.
April 23rd, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
April 22, 2010 Edition
Earth Day Celebrations at Walt Disney World
Celebrate Earth day today on your Orlando vacation with special events at Walt Disney World.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrate “Party for the Planet” with interactive stations, kids activities and more. You can even meet Jiminy Cricket at the entrance until 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm at Rafiki’s Planet Watch!
And at the Magic Kingdom, Jiminy Cricket will be appearing in the Rose Garden from 10am to 3pm.
At Downtown Disney Marketplace, enjoy Earth Day activities from 10am to 1pm, including butterfly releases occurring every half hour. You can also see the new Disneynature film “OCEANS” at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 in Downtown Disney West Side!
And don’t miss the beauty of nature in full bloom at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival now through May 16th.
Celebrate the magic of the planet – visit Walt Disney World on your Earth Day Orlando vacation!
April 22nd, 2010
Indulge in an evening of flavorful fare on your Orlando vacation at the 25th Annual Taste of Winter Park.
Sample selections from over 30 Orlando area restaurants including: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Brio Tuscan Grille, Luma on Park, Farris & Foster’s Chocolate Factory and many more!
Plus, enjoy live music from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax.
Celebrate at this wonderful Orlando vacation dining experience, tonight at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market in Winter Park from 5pm to 8pm.
For pricing and more details, visit the Taste of Winter Park website.
April 21st, 2010
Create your own Disney magic on your Orlando vacation at DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park in Downtown Disney.
Located on the second floor, the Create Zone includes these fun interactive and creative activities:
- Animation Academy – Learn to draw your favorite Disney characters just like a real Disney animator!
- Radio Disney Songmaker – “Record” your own custom song CD from a selection of music styles, vocals, lyrics and more.
- Sid’s Create-A-Toy – Make your own unique “super” toy using various parts of different toy figures.
- Living Easels – Create your own artistic masterpiece via touchscreen with a variety of backgrounds, colors and characters.
- Cyberspace Mountain – Design and ride your own virtual roller coaster!
Beyond DisneyQuest in Downtown Disney, you can create your own custom t-shirt at Disney’s Design-A-Tee shop and find ready-to-customize Disney Vinylmation figures at the new D Street shop, opening this Saturday, April 3rd!
And for more creative fun, visit the new Ridemakerz store next to DisneyQuest, where you can build your own customized car – including choosing body styles and detailing plus even adding sound and remote control features!
For a fun and interactive Orlando vacation experience, visit Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World.
April 1st, 2010
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With hit music from Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, say goodbye to 2011 and ring in 2012 at Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk®. At Rock in the New Year, adults ages 21 and up enjoy a huge New Year’s party throughout CityWalk® featuring live music, all-you-can-eat food and a champagne toast at midnight.
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