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August 14, 2008 Edition
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
Savor the Savings this September
During Orlando Magical Dining Month

Please your palate and save a mouthful at Orlando’s top eateries during Orlando Magical Dining Month!
During the entire month of September, enjoy three-course dinners at more than 50 participating area restaurants at budget-friendly prices. Casual menu selections are only $19 and upscale choices are just $29.
Among the restaurants included are:
- Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney
- Pastamore at Universal CityWalk
- Tommy Bahama Tropical Café at Pointe Orlando
…and many, many more!
Celebrate Orlando Magical Dining Month. Visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest Services page for more information – and reserve your table today!
August 14th, 2008
CATCH THESE EXPLOSIVE
JULY SUMMER FILMS ON
YOUR ORLANDO VACATION:
- July 2: Hancock – superstar Will Smith plays a reluctant superhero
- July 11: Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Fraser
- July 18: The Dark Knight – Batman takes on the Joker!
- July 25: The X Files: I Want To Believe – Mulder and Scully are back!
See these and other great summer vacation blockbusters at these Orlando area cinemas (movie availability at theatres may vary):
Get the
STAR treatment on your Orlando vacation. Book a luxurious Orlando vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes now and save $150 on select homes!
July 1st, 2008
Make your July 4th celebration truly explosive!
Celebrate the Disney way at these awesome Walt Disney World fireworks extravaganzas:
MAGIC KINGDOM Fantasy In The Sky - 9:00pm
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Fourth of July Fireworks - 9:00pm
EPCOT Illuminations - 10:00pm
DOWNTOWN DISNEY Downtown Disney Fireworks Spectacular - 11:00pm
Also, don’t miss special fireworks displays at SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando CityWalk.
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!
June 30th, 2008
Relax and reel in the racing excitement on your Orlando vacation at the NASCAR Sports Grille in Universal Orlando CityWalk, the official restaurant of NASCAR.
Catch a live race on the big screen, roar to the finish in a top-of-the-line virtual racing simulator or watch fascinating NASCAR history in one the many flat panel-equipped booths.
The NASCAR Sports Grille also features a game room, NASCAR merchandise shop and several actual stock cars – perfect for family vacation photos. It’s two levels of high-octane fun for the whole family!
June 3rd, 2008
Make your Orlando vacation a real adventure - join Indiana Jones on his all new action-packed quest Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in theatres tomorrow, Thursday, May 22nd at these Orlando area cinemas:
Afterwards, swing on over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the exciting thrills of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Also, don’t miss The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Iron Man and Speed Racer – also in select theatres.
Want to feel like a STAR and save? Book a luxury Orlando vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes now and save $150 on select homes!
May 21st, 2008
Going to the movies on your Orlando vacation?
Be sure not to miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull swings into theatres Thursday, May 22nd. And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride the movies at Universal Orlando.
Get treated like a STAR on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Reserve now and save $150 on select homes!
May 16th, 2008
Catch all the hot summer flicks on your Orlando vacation!
This week, don’t miss Speed Racer – opening today, May 9th at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, don’t miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th.
And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios Orlando.
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 9th, 2008
Too hot out? Catch some cool tunes and chill out this weekend at Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk May 10-11th, 2-9pm.
This special two-day celebration of everything reggae features live music from top reggae artists such as Inner Circle, famous for the “Bad Boys” theme from the TV show COPS, DJs and more! Enjoy a host of Caribbean cuisines, specialty drinks and shop at over 20 exclusive merchant booths along the streets of CityWalk.
Plus, do dinner Reggae-style at Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom. This unique restaurant, built to look like Marley’s home in Jamaica, is set in an open-air dining atmosphere with photo and video tributes to the “King of Reggae”, a Jamaican-inspired menu and more.
May 8th, 2008
Be sure to see the latest summer blockbusters on your Orlando vacation.
This week, don’t miss Iron Man – opening today, May 2nd at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, catch Speed Racer – opening Friday, May 9th (theatres may vary).
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 2nd, 2008

Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events:
May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (7:00pm to 12:00am)
May 3, 10 Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
May 11 EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch (9:00am to 3:00pm)
May 10-11 Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk (2-9pm)
May 15 The Simpsons Ride Grand Opening at Universal Studios Orlando
May 31 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
May 1st, 2008
You don’t need to sing for Simon to become a star. Simply head to CityWalk’s Rising Star at Universal Orlando and experience karaoke like never before!
At Rising Star, you’ll feel like a REAL music star. First, a host will announce your performance to the club audience. Then, when you take the stage, you’ll be backed by a full professional live band and back-up singers. And that’s not all. While you showcase your vocal talents, the crowd will see just how big a star you are on giant flat screen monitors and feel the true power of your voice on a state-of-the-art sound system.
Plus, enter the CityWalk’s Rising Star Top 10 Karaoke Challenge for a chance to win big vacation prizes like annual passes to Universal Orlando and more! But hurry – your last chance to win is tomorrow night, Friday, April 4th.
Check out the Universal CityWalk Rising Star website to find out more!
April 3rd, 2008
Catch “March Madness” in Florida this weekend as opening rounds of the 2008 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament are hosted at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. The action starts with first round games on Friday, March 21st and second round games on Sunday March 23rd. For tickets or more information, click here.
Want more basketball excitement? “Travel” on over to the NBA City restaurant at Universal Orlando CityWalk. Enjoy American cuisine, giant screen TVs, interactive games, NBA gear and more!
March 19th, 2008
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Get your green on – there’s still time to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at these popular Orlando vacation spots:
Shamrock-n-Roll at Pat O’Brien’s at Universal CityWalk from 2:00PM – 2:00AM today, with live Irish music, song and dance. Also try the St. Patrick’s Day Street Party at Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney from 7:00PM to 2:00 AM