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Don’t miss the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World on your Orlando vacation. Enjoy food, music and fun, including regional foods, wines, and beers from around the world – plus the final Eat to the Beat! concerts:
- 11/3 – 11/5 – Billy Ocean
- 11/6 – 11/8 – Los Lobos
Concerts are held at the America Gardens Theatre daily at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:45pm.
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, now in its last week, runs through this Sunday, November 8th.
November 3rd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
October 29, 2009 Edition
Enjoy Free Halloween Fun at Downtown Disney
Enjoy free Halloween fun on your Orlando vacation at Downtown Disney’s Happy Haunting in Walt Disney World this Friday and Saturday – October 30th and 31st, from 5pm to 9pm.
This free, family-friendly Halloween event includes trick-or-treating at various shops in Downtown Disney West Side and Downtown Disney Marketplace, live music, magic shows, comedy entertainment – and more!
While you’re there, be sure to enjoy all of the shopping, dining and entertainment Downtown Disney has to offer.
Celebrate Halloween on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss Happy Haunting at Downtown Disney!
October 29th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
October 16, 2009 Edition
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Coming
Next Year to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Get ready for a “wizard” of an Orlando vacation.
Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
In addition to Harry Potter and other popular characters, the new 20-acre area will also feature locations from the famed series by J.K. Rowling, including:
- Hogwarts Castle – home to the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, a fully immersive journey through the world of Harry Potter.
- Hogsmeade – with such shops as Zonko’s and Honeydukes, the train station and more!
- Ollivanders Wand Shop – where guests can purchase wands that “choose” them.
Additional attractions include:
- Dragon Challenge – a dual roller coaster that zooms guests through selected scenes from the Triwizard Tournament.
- Flight of the Hippogriff – a family-friendly coaster that flies above Hogwarts castle
- The Owl Post – where guests can send out letters with a Hogsmeade postmark!
Other shops include: The Owlery, Dervish and Bages, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods and more – all with official Harry Potter food, candy and “magical” merchandise available exclusively at Islands of Adventure!
There’s also the Three Broomsticks restaurant plus Hog’s Head pub, where they’ll be serving nonalcoholic Butterbeer!
Make next year’s Orlando vacation even more magical – journey to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Spring 2010!
October 16th, 2009
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
by Rick E-Mouse
September 18, 2009 Edition
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Starts Next Friday September 25th
Get a taste of the world on your 2009 Fall Orlando vacation at the 14th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in Walt Disney World, running September 25th through November 8th.
This year, the theme is “Celebrating Culinary Adventures” and features tasty dishes from cities around the world, including Santiago, Chile; Wellington, New Zealand; Bologna, Italy; Shanghai, China; New Orleans and more!
Take your taste buds on a tour of over 25 flavorful marketplaces where you can sample a delicious selection of regional foods, wines, and beers. Plus, enjoy culinary demonstrations by top chefs, wine seminars, celebrity chef book signings and more!
And don’t miss this year’s Eat to the Beat concert series, featuring a myriad of musical acts, including: Billy Ocean, Kool & the Gang, Los Lobos, Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy, Richard Marx, En Vogue, Better Than Ezra – and many more!
Put a little flavor in your Fall Orlando vacation – visit the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in Walt Disney World.
September 18th, 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
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
Get more Orlando vacation value with the Worlds of Discovery Eat and Play Combo Ticket.
The Eat & Play Combo Ticket gives you 14 days of unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – plus a dining certificate good for one meal at each park! Meals include one entree, an accompanying side and a non-alcoholic beverage. Plus, each Eat & Play Combo Ticket includes complimentary rides to and from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express!
Enjoy the latest exciting attractions including the thrilling new roller coaster Manta at SeaWorld Orlando – plus Jungala at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where you can soar over the jungle on the new Jungle Flyers zip-line ride, play tug-o-war with a real, live tiger and more!
Get your Eat and Play Combo Ticket and save – visit Kissimmee Guest Services today!
July 22nd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
July 10, 2009 Edition
Survivor Stars Coming Soon to Celebration Florida
Back from exile and with total immunity, it’s some of your favorite stars from the hit CBS reality show “Survivor” – coming soon to Celebration, Florida!
This year’s Summer Sidewalk Sale, being held in Celebration Town Center Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th , will feature its first ever “Survivor” reunion of up to 20 or more scheduled former show castaways – including last season’s winner, JT, “fan favorite” Ozzy, Taj, “Big Tom” and more!
Scheduled “Survivor” events include an autograph signing on Saturday, July 25th from 3:00PM – 5:00 PM on Market Street followed by a special Survivor Party at the Celebration Town Tavern that evening.
There’s also a “Sales Survivor: Treasure Hunt” where you can follow the clues on a special “treasure map” to find the answers hidden throughout Celebration Town Center. One lucky winner will win $500 in cash and prizes!
For more details, check out the Celebration Town Center website.
Treat your “tribe” to a rewarding Orlando vacation – visit the “Survivor” reunion at the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Celebration!
July 10th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
July 2, 2009 Edition
Where to Find Valuable Disney Vacation Planning Tips
Save time – and money – on your Disney World vacation, with hot tips from TouringPlans.com, the website of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
TouringPlans.com features great tips from Unofficial Guide authors and contributors like:
- Best days to visit your favorite Disney parks
- Ways to save a bundle on dining
- How to avoid long lines for top attractions and rides
- When to book reservations at your favorite Disney restaurants
…and so much more valuable Disney vacation planning information!
The site also features Blogs with advice for families traveling with little ones and teenagers, tips on finding the best places at the water parks to “set up camp” and more! You’ll even find great Disney vacation advice from other families who’ve been to the parks.
TouringPlans.com also includes detailed, custom-tailored touring plans for your visit to the parks – with information like the best time to arrive, the first attractions to visit, when and where to eat and even the weather forecast for the day! And their handy online Disney vacation trip planner is the perfect way to organize your Disney visit!
Get the most out of your Disney World vacation – visit TouringPlans.com today!
July 2nd, 2009
Savor the flavor on your Orlando vacation – celebrate food and fun at the Taste of Four Corners.
This annual Central Florida event will be held this Thursday, June 11th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Formosa Gardens Village in Kissimmee and features lots of food, drink and entertainment the whole family will enjoy!
Featured restaurants include Carrabbas, T.G.I. Friday’s, Taste of China, Take Sushi, Outback Steak House and many others!
Also, stop by and say “Hi” to ALL STAR Vacation Homes team members who will be on hand to welcome you to Central Florida!
June 9th, 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
by Rick E-Mouse
April 24, 2009 Edition
The Real Value of Renting a Vacation Home
Besides the built-in savings you get by staying at an Orlando vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes, there’s also many one-of-a-kind values that make for a truly relaxing Walt Disney World vacation of a lifetime.
First, there’s the inviting comfort ALL STAR provides – giving you all the room you need to relax after a long day at the parks. And speaking of room, there’s plenty of it for all families and groups – big and small.
ALL STAR’s luxurious Orlando vacation rentals also feature a host of inviting amenities like private pools and spas, home theatres and game rooms – great ways to get more VACATION out of your vacation. Plus, when you rent an ALL STAR vacation home, you’re giving yourself the privacy you deserve as well as the conveniences of home you depend on.
With ALL STAR Vacation Homes, it all adds up to an unforgettable and unmatched Orlando vacation experience of luxury, convenience and comfort that hotels – even the top resorts – just can’t provide.
Our featured vacation home rental value story for this week is from V. Knowles of Canada. Her story says it all:
“I would never again stay in a hotel with a group of people. The ease of preparing meals, doing laundry and the peace and comfort of a home when we wanted to relax made the whole trip just a wonderful experience.”
Ms. Knowles stayed with a group at a 4-Star Disney area vacation home rental in Windsor Hills Resort.
On top of the unique savings and value you get by renting an Orlando vacation home with ALL STAR, you can SAVE up to $900 or MORE when you reserve featured Disney area vacation homes for 7 nights during select travel dates – that’s a total of 7 Nights for the price of 5!
You’ll also receive FREE Pool Heat plus Special Disney Ticket Discounts – backed by a Low Price Guarantee!
Reward yourself with the Orlando vacation of a lifetime – reserve your Disney area vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
April 24th, 2009
Save even MORE on your Orlando vacation!
Get special discounts on attractions tickets through Kissimmee Guest Services by booking with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
You’ll save on great Orlando vacation attractions tickets like: Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, Gatorland and Arabian Nights. Kissimmee Guest Services will even deliver them straight to your ALL STAR Orlando vacation home!
Book your Orlando vacation home rental with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and you’ll receive a special e-coupon code good for a savings of 4% off your entire Orlando attraction ticket order!
SAVINGS EXAMPLE: A family of five can save $58.20 on their 5-Day Park Hoppers. And if they add Orlando Flex Tickets, they’ll save over $100.00!
Plus receive a $25.00 gift bag with any $1000 order!
Get big savings on your Orlando vacation attraction tickets – book your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
April 8th, 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
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
For affordable family fun on your Orlando vacation, head to Old Town in Kissimmee.
Old Town features four blocks of specialty shops, restaurants, games, rides and more!
Highlights include:
- Old Town Portrait Gallery – dress up and pose for fun antique portrait photos
- Kool Katz Grill & Pub – enjoy full service family dining and unique decor
- Happy Days Arcade – play, win tickets and redeem them for great prizes
- Human Slingshot – get catapulted over 350 feet in the air…if you dare!
…plus so much more!
For the little ones, there’s “Fun Town” – with rides made just for kids. And don’t miss the famous car cruises on Friday and Saturday nights – featuring over 300 classic, custom and exotic vehicles!
Make Old Town in Kissimmee a must see on your Orlando vacation!
March 11th, 2009
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