Hot Tip from Deb at AllEarsNet on Undiscovered Animal Kingdom Fun

TIP OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2008

This month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, goes deeper and explores overlooked attractions at Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World.  Her tip includes a guided tour featuring three fun but largely undiscovered Animal Kingdom treasures: DiVine, Wes Palm and Pipa.

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The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for July 31 2008

July 31, 2008 Edition

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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May Orlando Vacation Event Calendar

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

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Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

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!

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Make Your Orlando Vacation Prehistoric with These Exciting Dinosaur Attractions

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!

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Celebrate a Safari-Style Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida

This year get wild and crazy for the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join a bunch of “animals” for Christmas and have the most fun at any theme park. All your favorite Disney characters are dressing up for the holidays and are appearing daily for “Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade” that runs through January 6 2008. Watch all the crazy character antics as they perform along the parade route, and then visit them up close at Santa Goofy’s Holiday Village which is decorated with festive holiday trees and features live entertainment and photo opportunities. While your’e there, make sure to take a safari ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris, experience the fearsom Expedition Everest, see the amazing Festival of the Lion King show  – which is truly an adventure you won’t want to miss, and take in the fantastic Finding Nemo Musical. Try something different this year and join in all the fun at the “wildest” theme park Disney offers!

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