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For FREE festive Fall fun, visit Oktoberfest in Celebration on your Orlando vacation.
Enjoy seasonal celebrations throughout this old-world German street party, including food and music, hayrides, pumpkin painting – and more!
There’s even nightly “leaf drops” that fill the streets with the colors of Autumn.
Oktoberfest in Celebration runs this Friday and Saturday, October 9th and 10th, starting at 5pm at the Celebration Town Center. Leaf drops are scheduled for 7, 8 and 9pm each night. Admission and parking are FREE!
October 6th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
September 25, 2009 Edition
Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule
Head to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on your Fall Orlando vacation. While you’re there, don’t miss the Eat to the Beat concert series, featuring these “cookin’” musical acts:
9/28 – 9/29 – Richard Marx
9/30 – 10/03 – Starship starring Mickey Thomas
10/04 – 10/06 – En Vogue
10/07 – 10/08 – Better Than Ezra
10/09 – 10/11 – Sister Hazel
10/12 – 10/13 – Kool & The Gang
10/14 – 10/16 – Spyro Gyra
10/17 – 10/18 – Jon Secada
10/19 – 10/20 – Sister Sledge
10/21 – 10/22 – Vanessa Carlton
10/23 – 10/25 – Taylor Dayne
10/26 – 10/28 – Boyz II Men
10/29 – 10/31 – John Waite
11/01 – 11/02 – Taylor Hicks
11/03 – 11/05 – Billy Ocean
11/06 – 11/08 – Los Lobos
Each act performs nightly at 5:15 PM, 6:30PM and 7:45 PM.
For a mouthwatering and musical celebration, check out the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival on your Fall Disney vacation!
September 25th, 2009
Head for the skies on your Fall Disney vacation with these two great ways to see the Orlando area from above.
First, reserve your 5 Night stay at select Disney area vacation homes from ALL STAR Vacation Homes for arrival by October 31, 2009 and receive 2 FREE hot air balloon rides from Orlando Balloon Rides*!
A $350 value, this Orlando vacation adventure special includes a one hour sunrise flight over the Walt Disney World and Kissimmee areas – plus a traditional champagne toast, complimentary breakfast and commemorative flight certificate.
In addition to this great Disney vacation deal, you’ll also receive special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts PLUS FREE pool and spa heat with your stay!
While you’re enjoying your Orlando vacation home stay, check out Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile at Downtown Disney.
New for this year and located at the waterfront on the West Side near Planet Hollywood, Characters in Flight features a tethered balloon, 72 feet in diameter, that’s decorated with popular flying Disney characters – including Peter Pan, Dumbo, Mary Poppins and more!
Enjoy the ride as you ascend up to 400 feet above Downtown Disney and witness a spectacular 360-degree aerial view of the Walt Disney World area.
Flights run Sundays through Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:00pm and Fridays, 10:30am to 12:00 midnight.
Reach for the skies on your Fall Disney vacation – reserve your Orlando vacation home from ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
*Supplies are limited. See website for details.
September 10th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
September 4, 2009 Edition
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starts Today
Celebrate Halloween on your Disney vacation at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – starting today and running on select nights through November 1st at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World!
Perfect for kids of all ages, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party features all kinds of Halloween fun for your Orlando vacation.
Happy haunting highlights include:
- Disney characters dressed up in Halloween costumes
- Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
- Happy HalloWishes fireworks display
You can also dress up in your favorite family-friendly costumes and go trick-or-treating!
Treat the family to a magical Orlando vacation Halloween experience – take them to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Separate admission is required – so get your tickets today!
September 4th, 2009
Crank up your end-of-summer Orlando vacation – catch SeaWorld AfterDark, now through Labor Day, Monday September 7th at SeaWorld Orlando.
Rock to killer tunes and killer whales at Shamu Rocks. Laugh it up with comedic sea lions Clyde and Seamore at Sea Lions Tonight. And enjoy an explosive end to your evening at Reflections – an all-new dazzling fireworks display, now with seating at Bayside Stadium.
And while you’re there, brave the Manta – SeaWorld’s newest roller coaster – at night!
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind summer spectacular – head to SeaWorld AfterDark on your Orlando vacation.
September 1st, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
August 28, 2009 Edition
Orlando Magical Dining Month Starts Next Week
Get ready for 30 days of mouthwatering savings! Celebrate the 4th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month, starting next Tuesday and running the entire month of September.
Enjoy three-course prixe fixe dinners, including traditional and specialty cuisine at over 60 Orlando area restaurants. Meals are just $20 at casual eateries and $30 at upscale restaurants, and all include an appetizer, main entree and dessert.
These special prices are available nightly during normal restaurant dinner hours. Plus, one dollar from each meal will be donated to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Participating Orlando dining destinations include:
- Portobello Trattoria in Downtown Disney
- Los Generales Mexican Grill in the Hunter’s Creek Area
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room at Pointe Orlando
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar in the Sand Lake Road Area
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant at Universal CityWalk®
…plus many more!
Get a taste of Orlando and save – celebrate Orlando Magical Dining Month this September!
And for more information on Orlando vacation dining, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Orlando Restaurant Guide.
August 28th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
August 6, 2009 Edition
Late Summer Orlando Vacation Concert Events
Celebrate the season on your Orlando vacation with these rockin’, hoppin’, swayin’ and upliftin’ late summer Orlando concert events:
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot in Walt Disney World
Petty Theft – A Tribute to Tom Petty – now through Sunday, August 9th
SeaWorld AfterDark at SeaWorld Orlando
Now through September 7th.
1,000th Saturday Night Cruise at Old Town in Kissimmee
With Blue Suede Revue & “The King of Rock & Roll”
Saturday, August 15th
Rock the Universe 2009 at Universal Orlando
Friday & Saturday – September 11th and 12th
August 6th, 2009
ALL STAR Vacation Homes congratulates Kyle Post and Stacey Doornbos, chosen to be Orlando’s 67 Days of Smiles Ambassadors!
The duo, along with 9 other pairs of finalists, recently took part in a whirlwind 67-hour Orlando vacation “boot camp” which included staying at a Disney area vacation home hosted by ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Beginning August 27th, Kyle and Stacey will embark on a 67-day Orlando vacation adventure, visiting more than 100 Orlando area attractions and sharing their experiences with the world via their blog, Twitter and Facebook.
Once again, congratulations Kyle & Stacey!
August 5th, 2009
Located just down the road from your Disney area vacation home in Kissimmee near Celebration, Old Town is an affordable way to relax and have fun on your Orlando vacation.
Browse over 30 specialty clothing jewelry and gift stores. Grab a bite to eat at over a dozen restaurants and snack shops. Test your skill for a chance to win prizes at the arcade and carnival style games. Enjoy exciting attractions, including thrill rides, a haunted house, laser tag, old time photos – plus even rides just for the little ones! And be sure to catch the “King of Rock & Roll” as he takes the stage every Wednesday at 7pm!
Plus, every Friday and Saturday night, don’t miss Old Town’s famous car cruises – with over 300 exotic, classic and custom vehicles!
For affordable family Orlando vacation fun, check out Old Town in Kissimmee today!
August 5th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
July 23, 2009 Edition
Must-See Dinner Shows on Your Orlando Vacation
Add some excitement and thrills to your Orlando dining experience – check out these must-see dinner shows on your Orlando vacation:
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure – Enjoy dinner amidst rousing, swashbuckling action – featuring an authentic, life-sized replica of an 18th-century Spanish galleon in a 300,000-gallon indoor “lagoon”, explosive thrills and sing-along fun!
Arabian Nights – Sit back and savor a great meal plus a larger-than-life show featuring amazing spectacles in horsemanship with elegant Arabian horses performing astounding stunts and dances in a captivating tale of romance and adventure.
Medieval Times – Dine like royalty in Kissimmee Castle as you enjoy an all new “knightly” show in celebration of the attraction’s 25th anniversary – featuring chivalry and romance, thrilling jousting tournaments, daring duels and knee-slapping comedy.
Embark on a dining adventure during your visit to Orlando – don’t miss these thrilling Orlando vacation dinner shows!
July 23rd, 2009
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot in Walt Disney World rocks on with these hot tribute bands:
- July 9th – July 17th: 52nd Street – A Tribute to Billy Joel
- July 18th – July 26th: The Sounds of the Supremes – A Tribute to the Supremes
- July 27th -August 2nd: 2U – A Tribute to U2
- August 3rd – August 9th: Petty Theft – A Tribute to Tom Petty
Shows run nightly at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot.
Rock, bop and roll on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot!
July 8th, 2009
Have a blast on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss these great Central Florida July 4th fireworks celebrations:
Disney’s Celebrate America – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky – thrill to spectacular pyrotechnics at night as well as patriotic parades during the day at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 9pm.
SeaWorld 4th of July Celebration – head to SeaWorld Orlando for a rousing fireworks display as you embark on a 12-minute journey through American history via a huge movie screen featuring patriotic visual highlights, music and narration.
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 9:15pm and 10:45pm.
Also, check out “Flashback 4th of July” in Celebration at the Celebration Town Center on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from 5pm – 11pm. Enjoy music food, fireworks and even a costume contest at this 70’s-themed celebration!
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY!
June 30th, 2009
Relive the big-hair days of eighties rock on your Orlando vacation with Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute during the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot.
Performances run nightly, today through July 8th at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm.
For July 4th, showtimes are: 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm and 9:00pm.
Stay tuned – more sizzling summer concert updates to follow!
June 29th, 2009
Turn up the volume on your summer Orlando vacation – head to the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot in Walt Disney World.
This week’s concert is Hotel California – A Tribute to The Eagles, performing nightly today through June 28th at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm.
Check back next week for more hot summer concert information!
June 22nd, 2009
Rock to cool tunes from hot tribute bands on your Orlando vacation during the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot in Walt Disney World.
This year’s series kicks off with Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to the Bee Gees, today through June 21st. Showtimes are nightly at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm.
Stayed tuned for more updates of future performers!
June 15th, 2009
The Orlando Magic returns to Orlando this week to cast its “spell” over the LA Lakers for Games 3 through 5 of the NBA Finals!
The excitement starts at the Amway Arena with Game 3 on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:00pm EDT and continues with Game 4 on Thursday, June 11th at 9:00pm EDT.
Game 5 is Sunday, June 14th at 8:00pm EDT.
Catch the action starting tomorrow night on ABC and cheer the Orlando Magic to victory!
June 8th, 2009
There’s “Magic” in the air in Orlando!
Catch the Orlando Magic as they heat up the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA Playoffs this Saturday at the Amway Arena.
The Magic leads the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-2 and, with a win, will capture the prized conference trophy.
Help the Magic “bring it home” – tune in to TNT this Saturday at 8:30 PM EST and cheer them on to victory!
May 29th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
May 28, 2009 Edition
Hot Summer Orlando Vacation Music Events
Turn up the volume this summer with these groovin’ Orlando vacation music events:
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot
Enjoy tribute bands to the Eagles, Bon Jovi, U2 and more!
June 15th – August 9th
Summer Concert Series at Universal Studios Orlando – NEW!
Rock along at the all new Music Plaza with hot acts like Jordin Sparks, LL Cool J and more!
Saturday Nights
June 13th – July 4th
SeaWorld AfterDark
Crank it up with the rock-fueled night show Shamu Rocks, dazzling fireworks and more!
Now through September 7th
Plan your Orlando vacation now and catch these hot summer music events!
May 28th, 2009
Amplify your Orlando vacation at SeaWorld AfterDark!
SeaWorld AfterDark, running now through September 7th, brings cool, one-of-a-kind entertainment for those hot summer nights.
Enjoy exclusive entertainment like:
Shamu Rocks – dance along with Shamu and friends to the beat of top rockin’ tunes and an electrifying light show in this high-energy killer whale extravaganza!
Sea Lions Tonight – enjoy parodies of your favorite SeaWorld shows, featuring the hilarious hijinx of sea lion duo “Clyde and Seamore” joined by a supporting a cast of otters and walrus!
Reflections – thrill to the dazzling all new fireworks display with dancing fountains, music and more! Now with seating at Bayside Stadium.
Crank up the volume on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss SeaWorld AfterDark!
May 26th, 2009
Celebrate Mother’s Day vacation home style – pamper her with these luxurious in-home services:
Give Mom the ultimate relaxation vacation – order an in-home massage delivery from A-Team Massage.
Schedule a personal chef like A Chef of Your Own or Magical Mealtime to create the perfect Mother’s Day brunch – right in your own vacation home!
Surprise her with flowers from Town Center Florist – delivered right to your vacation home!
And if Mom would prefer to go out than on her special day, treat her to a scrumptious Mother’s Day brunch at Kenzie’s at the nearby Mystic Dunes Golf Club, fill her day with the beauty of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival or dazzle her with Cirque du Soleil La Nouba at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World.
For more information, check out the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest Services directory.
Have a Happy Mother’s Day!
May 6th, 2009
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