Although flowers and candy are always a hit on Valentine’s Day, imagine the look on your loved one’s face when a dolphin swims up close to deliver a special message! Perfect Day Packages, at SeaWorld® Orlando’sDiscovery Cove®, offer unique ways to celebrate memorable milestones. Relax in your own personal cabana, experience private animal encounters and take home exclusive souvenirs that are sure to make your day unforgettable. Some couples even choose to pop the question! Click here to see a picture of a surprise marriage proposal.
No matter what kind of special event you are planning, there are a variety of packages available. Click here to see Discovery Cove®’s Perfect Day Package options, pricing or information.
Also at Discovery Cove®, the new Freshwater Oasis attraction is set to open this spring. Check out this sneak peek video that details the exciting new addition!
Opening this spring, Turtle Trek is the world’s first 3D, 360-degree domed theater experience and SeaWorld® Orlando’s newest attraction. Discover how you’ll be able to view actual endangered species of manatees and sea turtles and then go on an amazing journey with sea turtles inside the theater for a completely immersive experience. Click here to view a behind-the-scenes look at Turtle Trek.
Providing more than a glimpse into the lives of sea turtles, at Turtle Trek you’ll also learn how to make a difference in the lives of manatees, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Visit http://www.insideseaworld.com/ for more information.
Help support a charity and really cool off by jumping into Aquatica’s unusually frigid waters during the Polar Plunge® this Saturday! For one day, Aquatica is icing down its wave pool so that brave swimmers can experience a new kind of wintry excitement to raise money for Special Olympics Florida, which provides sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The event takes place on Saturday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and registration begins at 9 a.m. Those who raise or donate at least $100 are able to participate (minimum age is 15). Click here for registration information. Unable to attend or prefer to stay dry? You can still raise money for the Special Olympics by becoming a “virtual plunger” without getting wet. It’s free to get started; click here to sign up.
Plungers will enjoy official commemorative Plunge gear, access to the park for the remainder of the day and of course bragging rights! Fun prizes are also awarded based on the amount of money you raise.
SeaWorld® Orlando is making waves Saturdays, January 14 through February 4, with the all-new Just For Kids festival! The festival presents rides, concerts, shows and special activities designed for young children and their families.
At 8:30 and 10:30 each morning, the Just For Kids festival kicks off with an opportunity to share a fun-filled start to your day with a breakfast with Elmo! Elmo and other Sesame Street characters make appearances and give out hugs while you and your family dine on a buffet-style breakfast.
In Shamu’s Party Zone, Kids can meet Shamu and other SeaWorld friends, dance and sing to kid-friendly music and a DJ, get their face painted and make a sand art souvenir. Throughout the rest of the park, children can ride kid-sized rides and see SeaWorld animals.
The Just For Kids festival also offers a multitude of exciting activities and shows for the entire family. Your family will especially enjoy the hilarious show Elmo and Abby’s Treasure Hunt. Highlighting the festival is a schedule of concerts:
January 14
LazyTown Live on Stage
January 21
Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate
January 28
Doodlebops’ Musical Playdate
February 4
Choo Choo Soul
Admission to SeaWorld’s Just For Kids festival concerts and events are included in park admission and take place on Saturdays, January 14-February 4. Tickets for the concerts are distributed to park guests across from the Nautilus Theater on a first come, first served basis starting at 9 a.m. on concert days. Seating is limited. A separate ticket is required for the Breakfast with Elmo & Friends. Click here for information.
With hit music from Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, say goodbye to 2011 and ring in 2012 at Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk®. At Rock in the New Year, adults ages 21 and up enjoy a huge New Year’s party throughout CityWalk® featuring live music, all-you-can-eat food and a champagne toast at midnight.
Highlighting the event, Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform live and each of CityWalk®’s seven clubs will also have live entertainment including karaoke at Rising Star, dueling pianos at Pat O’Brein’s, live DJs and bands and more! Special note: designated drivers that are attending Rock in the New Year can pick up a wristband at any of the New Year’s Eve venues to receive free non-alcoholic fountain beverages throughout the night.
Tickets to Rock in the New Year, December 31, 8 pm-2 am, cost $139.99 per person (ages 21 and up only) and include food, a midnight champagne toast, admission to CityWalk® and its seven clubs and performances by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Click here for more information.
For families seeking a celebration everyone can enjoy, Walt Disney World® Resort will have fireworks shows and extended hours at Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® and Hollywood Studios®. Enjoy a unique musical celebration with sea creatures and a fireworks show at SeaWorld® Orlando. LEGOLAND® Florida will count down to the new year during the Kids’ New Year’s Eve at 7 pm. Visit each individual theme park’s website for more information.
As the holidays approach, the theme parks are sure tobe at high traffic crowds. Many apps can now help you plan and navigate your way through to get the most out of your day at the park. These apps can help you fit in all of your family’s favorite attractions and activities.
Mobile Magic
Disney’s only official app available exclusively through Verizon, Mobile Magic is a great way to ensure a stress-free day at the park. Get updates on attraction wait times and FASTPASS return times, even find out where your favorite characters are.
Touring Plans
Available for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry, this app offers information on a variety of parks. Check out wait times for rides, information on attractions and chat with other vacationers to gather tips that will greatly enhance your park-going experience.
Hidden Mickeys
The Hidden Mickeys app has taken a decades-old game to a whole new interactive level. Available for Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, Hidden Mickeys gives you a whole new way to enjoy the Disney parks.
Universal Studios Wait Time
This app for Android is perfect for managing your time at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Plan out your day with park information on wait times at all attractions and rides.
SeaWorld App
It’s like a tour guide on your iPhone! Easily navigate through the park with a handy map and highlighted paths and find information about attractions, shows and wait times. Also handy is the car locator and camera option within the app with the added SeaWorld framing option.
Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy your Orlando vacation. Download these apps and start planning today!
SeaWorld has announced today that it is planning three incredible additions to its Orlando parks, and guests will be lining up to take part in these new adventures as early as Spring 2012. Already the leader in up close and personal attractions, SeaWorld is pushing the envelope a bit further to provide an even more intimate look at aquatic life.
TURTLE TREK
Turtle Trek, opening at SeaWorld Orlando in Spring 2012, features naturalistic habitats of more than 1500 freshwater and saltwater fish and rescued manatees and sea turtles. The program continues with a 3-D/360-degree dome theater with a completely unique glimpse into a sea turtle’s epic journey from its point of view. Turtle Trek’s goal is not only to entertain and delight but also to educate and inspire guests to get involved in animal rescue and habitat preservation.
FRESHWATER OASIS
Discovery Cove’s Freshwater Oasis, also opening in Spring 2012, contributes to the park’s continuing reputation of being completely interactive. This new addition provides a tropical and relaxing setting allowing guests to explore at their own leisure and pace. As they wander and wade in the water-filled trails, they’ll discover playful otters and marmosets. Freshwater Oasis is more of a tranquil getaway than a park attraction.
EMPIRE OF THE PENGUIN
In Spring 2013, SeaWorld Orlando will be debuting its most ambitious expansion with Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin. Guests will have the opportunity to experience life on the frozen continent and engage in close encounters with the inhabitants. This is sure to be a truly adventurous excursion into new territory.Stay up-to-date on the new additions by visiting the parks’ websites and be sure to purchase your tickets for SeaWorld and Discovery Cove during your next Orlando Vacation.
Experience life under the sea at SeaVenture, one of Discovery Cove’s newest attractions. SeaVenture offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure allowing visitors an up close and personal opportunity to interact with aquatic life. No SCUBA lessons are necessary as an expert leads you on an underwater walking tour. Explore this water world and swim with the fish while you learn about various sea creatures close enough to touch. Tours are small and intimate at six people per group and are appropriate for ages 10 and up.
Book your SeaVenture tour on your Orlando vacation for an underwater experience like no other!
Make your Spring Orlando vacation complete with these fun and festive events:
Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival
Explore a world of flowery fun with millions of beautiful blooms, Disney character topiaries, gardening tips from HGTV experts and live Flower Power concerts! Now through Sunday, May 15th at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Viva La Musica
Enjoy a fiesta of Latin music, food, arts and crafts. Now in its Final Weekend: Saturday, April 2nd at SeaWorld Orlando and Sunday, April 3rd at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®
It’s “Beads, Bands and Good Times!” with concerts, the sounds of New Orleans, Cajun food and parades! Saturdays, now through April 23rd at Universal Studios Florida®.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to welcome the Gray Family, winners of the LIVE! with Regis and Kelly Blizzard Blast Family Reunion Orlando vacation getaway!
The Grays began their Orlando vacation today with a visit to SeaWorld Orlando.
Enjoy Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
On Your Central Florida Vacation
Enjoy festive fun on your Central Florida vacation-experience Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando!
This fun annual vacation event features live concerts with award-winning Latin performers plus delicious Latin cuisine, arts and crafts.
New for this year is a special menu from SeaWorld’s executive chef, Hector Colon, where you can enjoy Mexican, South American and Caribbean entrees!
Viva La Musica runs Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando March 12th through April 2nd. For more spicy fun, celebrate Viva La Musica at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, running Sundays March 13th through April 3rd. Both events begin at 12 Noon, with concerts starting at 3pm.
Concert Schedules:
Saturdays at SeaWorld
March 12 – Chino Y Nacho
March 19 – Manny Manuel
March 26 – Jerry Rivera
April 2 – Edniya Nazario
Sundays at Busch Gardens
March 13 – Elvis Crespo
March 20 – Jose Alberto “El Canario”
March 27 – Angel Y Khris
April 3 – Ismael Miranda
For a truly “hot” Central Florida vacation, don’t miss Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
“Plunge” into the New Year – celebrate New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld this Friday, December 31st.
This special holiday Orlando vacation event features music including a DJ, jazz performers and a 14-piece band – plus a spectacular fireworks display at midnight!
During your celebration, enjoy thrilling attractions like Manta and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, including Shamu Christmas… Miracles and The Polar Express Experience.
New Orlando vacation adventures await at these “wild” attractions coming to Central Florida in 2011:
Explore the wilds in a whole new way – embark on the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park inWalt Disney World® Resort, opening January 16, 2011. This new add-on experience will take you on a personalized, guided journey both on foot and onboard a customized vehicle through unexplored areas of the Kilimanjaro Safaris forests where you’ll learn even more about the wildlife. Reservations for this specially priced experience are now available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR.
Next, head for The Grand Reef – coming to Discovery Cove in June 2011.
This all-new two and a half acre area will feature reef canyons for snorkeling exploration, more undersea wildlife, new beaches plus the new SeaVenture underwater walking tour!
For more wildlife excitement, journey to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and experience Cheetah Hunt and Cheetah Run, opening in Spring 2011. The new one-of-a-kind launch coaster, Cheetah Hunt, will make you feel like the world’s fastest land animal as you dash high into the air, over African grasslands and into rocky gorge at high speed!
And at Cheetah Run, you’ll thrill to up-close cheetah encounters plus witness these amazing animals running at top speed out in the open!
Explore The Grand Reef Coming June 2011
to Discovery Cove in Orlando
For new deep sea thrills and swimming adventures on your 2011 Orlando vacation, set your course for The Grand Reef – coming to Discovery Cove in June 2011!
This all-new addition will feature two and a half acres of snorkeling, swimming, sea-filled fun.
Highlights include:
Reef Canyons to explore on snorkeling adventures
More Undersea Wildlife including fish, rays, eels and sharks
New Sandy White Beaches to relax on and catch some sun
Eight New Cabanas available for rent
Plus, don’t miss out on the new SeaVenture underwater walking tour – where you’ll don a dive helmet and enjoy up-close encounters at each turn!
Experience SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
on Your Holiday Orlando Vacation
Celebrate your holiday Orlando vacation “where the season meets the sea” – take the family to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs nightly Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 26, 2010 – December 12, 2010 and every night December 17, 2010 – January 2, 2011.
Don’t miss this “must-sea” holiday Orlando vacation event!
For Fall Orlando vacation fun, treat your kids to these wonderful family-friendly Halloween celebrations:
At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, featuring trick-or-treating, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, Happy HalloWishes fireworks – plus your favorite Disney characters wearing Halloween costumes!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs select nights now through November 1st from 7pm to 12am. Separate admission is required.
For more Halloween treats, experience SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando. Included in admission, this ocean of Halloween fun features trick-or-treating, special Sesame Street character events, a cookie decorating station, strolling costumed sea creatures – plus music and activities at Wild Arctic Plaza!
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9th – 24th and Friday through Sunday, October 29th – 31st at SeaWorld Orlando and starts at 12:00 Noon each day.
Explore a “fantasea” world of Halloween fun on your Fall Orlando vacation at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular.
This family-friendly Halloween celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is included with regular park admission and features these exciting kids’ activities:
Trick-or-Treat Sea Sweets – Wear your favorite costumes and search for hidden “sea” treats at over 12 locations throughout the park using special “treasure” maps!
Abby Cadabby’s Halloween Adventure – Enjoy photo-ops with Sesame Street’s Abby Caddaby plus help her search for her magic wand by solving interactive puzzles and more!
Count Von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast – Mingle with The Count and other Sesame Street characters at this special breakfast buffet.
Cookie Decorating Station – Design your own unique Halloween-themed cookies at this special decorating station filled with a wide assortment of cookie toppings!
Frozen Fun Zone – Move to the groove of DJ’d music and join in on special interactive fun at Wild Arctic Plaza.
You’ll also encounter 35 costumed sea creatures including Gummy Worm Wanda, Salt Water Taffy, Swedish Fish Suzy – plus schools of pumpkin fish!
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular starts at 12:00 Noon each day and runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9th – 24th and Friday through Sunday, October 29th – 31st at SeaWorld Orlando.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes also offers luxury vacation condo rentals in the International Drive area close to SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida® and adjacent to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center at Vista Cay Resort and the Isles at Cay Commons.
Plus, all of our Orlando vacation rentals are just minutes from other popular Orlando attractions, golf courses, shopping outlets and restaurants!
Here’s what our guests have to say about ALL STAR’s vacation rental locations:
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Although flowers and candy are always a hit on Valentine’s Day, imagine the look on your loved one’s face when a dolphin swims up close to deliver a special message! Perfect Day Packages, at SeaWorld® Orlando’s Discovery Cove®, offer unique ways to celebrate memorable milestones. Relax in your own personal cabana, experience private animal encounters and take home exclusive souvenirs that are sure to make your day unforgettable. Some couples even choose to pop the question! Click here to see a picture of a surprise marriage proposal.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to welcome the Gray Family, winners of the LIVE! with Regis and Kelly Blizzard Blast Family Reunion Orlando vacation getaway!
Enjoy festive fun on your Central Florida vacation-experience Viva La Musica at 
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