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Get One Night Free On Your Fall Orlando Vacation

Get 5 Nights for the Price of 4 at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!Fall into savings!  Take advantage of the best time to come to Orlando – the Fall – and get a Free Night from ALL STAR Vacation Homes.  Simply reserve any of our luxurious Orlando vacation homes for five nights for check-in by December 15, 2008 and you’ll only pay for four! 

That’s right – 5 nights for the price of 4! 

While you’re here, enjoy shorter lines at the parks, more time for yourself and great Fall events like Orlando Magical Dining Month in September and the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival throughout October. 

See and do more in less time – and save!  Plan your Fall Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!

Add comment August 19th, 2008

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

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

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse 

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

Disney Area Golf Fun for Everyone!

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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Add comment July 31st, 2008

The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

July 17, 2008 Edition

By Rick E-Mouse The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation News, Tips and Secrets 

Walt Disney World EPCOT
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

Looking for some HOT bands and COOL music on your summer Disney vacation?  Don’t miss the EPCOT Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Walt Disney World

Rock, dance and sway to the sound-alike sounds of these awesome tribute bands:

  • Now through July 20th: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
  • July 21st – 27th:  52nd Street – A Tribute to Billy Joel
  • July 28th – August 3rd: Captain Fantastic – A Tribute to Elton John
  • August 4th – 10th: The Sounds of The Supremes – A Tribute to The Supremes

Make your summer Disney vacation music to your EARS – dance on over to the EPCOT Sounds Like Summer Concert Series today!

Add comment July 17th, 2008

Latest Tip from Deb at AllEarsNet Features Innoventions East at EPCOT in Walt Disney World

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TIP OF THE MONTH – JULY 2008

Waste Management at EPCOT Innoventions EastFor July, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, heads to Innoventions East at EPCOT Walt Disney World.  This month’s tip features the new Waste Management exhibit as well as a look at the House of the Future, UL safety testing and more!

Add comment July 15th, 2008

Have a Blast at These Awesome Walt Disney World July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th the Disney Way with these Awesome Fireworks DisplaysMake 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!

Add comment June 30th, 2008

More Tips from Deb at AllEarsNet on Innoventions at EPCOT in Walt Disney World

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TIP OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2008

Segway Central at EPCOT InnoventionsThis month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, continues her tour through Innoventions at EPCOT Walt Disney World. 

Her tip for June covers Segway Central and the “Where’s the Fire” educational fire safety show “Play It Safe” – plus where to find a cool summer treats near this exciting interactive learning attraction!

Add comment June 23rd, 2008

Deb from AllEarsNet Shares a Tip on Innoventions at EPCOT in Walt Disney World

Innoventions at Walt Disney World EPCOTThis month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, shows you how to get the most out of Innoventions at EPCOT Walt Disney World.

Her tip covers the Great American Pizza Game, Rockin’ Robots and other fun things to do at this unique, interactive learning attraction!

Add comment May 12th, 2008

Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch at Walt Disney World EPCOT

Happy Mother’s Day!Say “Happy Mother’s Day” the Disney way - take Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch at EPCOT this Sunday, May 11th during the Walt Disney World park’s annual International Flower & Garden Festival.

Your Mom will be dazzled by the beautiful flowers, melt when she hears the live guitarist playing string serenades and feel like Disney royalty when she sees the EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch menu.

For fun afterwards, take her to see Davy Jones of the Monkees - part of the International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series, with showtimes starting at 5:45pm.Located at the EPCOT World ShowPlace Pavilion in Walt Disney World, the brunch starts at 9:00am and continues until 3:00pm.

Add comment May 7th, 2008

May Orlando Vacation Event Calendar

May Orlando Vacation 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

Add comment May 1st, 2008

Rock Roll and Relax on Your Orlando Vacation at These Hot May Concerts

Orlando ConcertsKick back and crank up the volume this Spring on your Orlando vacation with these rockin’ groovin’ and relaxin’ May concerts: 

Chicago at Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Live  – Friday, May 2nd

Tim McGraw at Orlando’s Amway Arena – Sunday, May 11th

The Police (with Elvis Costello) also at Amway Arena – Friday, May 16th

Ace Frehley at the House of Blues Orlando – Saturday, May 17th

Duran Duran at Orlando’s UCF ARENA – Sunday, May 18th

And don’t miss such classic and class acts as Arlo Guthrie, Davy Jones of the Monkees and Tony Orlando at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. 

Add comment April 11th, 2008

Make Your Orlando Vacation Egg-Citing with Easter Fun at Walt Disney World

Easter Bunny Disney EpcotDuring your Orlando vacation, celebrate Easter the Disney way.  At the Magic Kingdom in Tour Guide Gardens there’s the Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Meet and Greet – held daily 11:00am - 6:00pm through this Sunday, March 23rd.

And on Easter Sunday, enjoy a relaxing Orlando Easter Brunch at EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival in the World ShowPlace Pavilion.  The brunch features bunny-themed Disney décor and guitar music.  Seating Times are from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Happy Easter!

Add comment March 21st, 2008

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Starts Next Week

EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalFlower Power is back…at Disney World EPCOT!  Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts next Wednesday, March 19th and runs through June 1st.  Formerly a 60-day event, this year the festival has been expanded to 75 days, with its first March opening ever! 

Throughout the park, you’ll see up to 70 topiaries, including your favorite Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and even Stitch – plus many more!  The festival also features:

  • Donald Duck’s “Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros” show in the Mexico pavilion – NEW!
  • Peter Pan’s Neverland Garden – NEW!
  • Pluto’s Play Zone
  • Popular gardening celebrities and authors
  • Gardening tips and secrets by Disney horticulturists
  • Several themed weekends such as: I Dig Bugs, Art in the Garden, Mother’s Day and more

In addition, there’s the Lift and Sniff Fragrance Garden where you can sample flowers and plants used in making Guerlain perfumes.  There’s even a “Flower Power” Concert series featuring classic acts like Herman’s Hermits, The Guess Who, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Orlando and many more.  Best of all, the festival – including all gardening programs and exhibits – is included in regular EPCOT admission! 

Make your Orlando vacation blossom – visit disneyworld.com/flower or call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) today for more information.

Add comment March 14th, 2008

Shuttle Endeavour Set to Blast Off at NASA Kennedy Space Center Tuesday

Shuttle Launch at Kennedy Space CenterNeed to fill some vacation “space”?  After the parks, head on over to the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral to catch the Shuttle Endeavour launch.  Scheduled for this Tuesday, March 11th at 2:28 AM ET, the early morning lift-off is sure to provide a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime view.  The 16-day mission for the crew of seven astronauts is to transport a robot and the first section of a Japanese research lab to the International Space Station. 

Can’t stay up that late?  There’s still Mission: Space at Disney’s EPCOT.  You can also try your hand at landing the space shuttle on one of WonderWorks’ landing simulators

Be sure to check the Kennedy Space Center website for updates on Tuesday’s scheduled launch.

Add comment March 7th, 2008

New Fall Events at Disney World’s EPCOT

It’s hard to believe, but Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park celebrated its 25th anniversary this month! As part of the celebration, EPCOT is showcasing a special gallery called “Epcot: Creating the New WorldEPCOT's 25th Anniversay Celebration of Tom