Posts filed under 'Miniature Golf'
Did you know there are snowmen and igloos in Florida?! If a North Pole-inspired adventure sounds like something you’d enjoy during your next Orlando vacation, check out Walt Disney World® Resort’s Winter Summerland miniature golf courses. You’ll be surprised and delighted as you putt through one winter and one summer-themed course with impressive obstacles like a smoky campfire, scattered hockey sticks and Santa’s boots descending down the chimney.
Legend has it that one Christmas Eve when Santa was heading back to the North Pole, he spotted a peculiar snowy location smack in the middle of Florida. He thought it would make the perfect site for his off-duty elves to take a vacation, so he built one area for elves who enjoy the sun and another for elves who prefer the arctic scene. Lucky for you, he included an 18-hole mini golf course in each setting!
Santa has worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to create a truly entertaining golf experience that incorporates your favorite Disney characters with North Pole-influenced scenery. Be on the lookout for fun details like flamingoes that lead Santa’s sleigh, characters made from “snow” and “sand,” and an actual spinning pole on the “North Hole” that takes your golf ball on a vertical ride. You’ll discover clever traps placed throughout the courses that add just enough of a challenge to make each hole exciting. At the “sand” castle in the summer course and the “snow” castle in the winter course, a drawbridge opens and closes to allow only so much time for your ball to pass before it ends up in the moat. You’ll also find a decorated Christmas tree surrounded by a moving train…with the hole right beside the tree trunk!
Both courses at Winter Summerland are open all week from 10 a.m. – 11p.m. Admission is $12 per 18-hole course for adults and $10 for kids ages 3-9. Visit Walt Disney World® Resort’s miniature golf website for more information. If you’d like to play both courses, receive a 50% discount on the second course with your same-day receipt. “Merry” putting!
May 10th, 2012
A festival devoted to the dark? That’s right! Just before sundown on Saturday, April 14, take a short drive to Harmony, Fla., less than a half hour from Kissimmee, where the 9th Annual Dark Sky Festival celebrates the marvels of the night sky while teaching the importance of protecting its darkness. You’ll become fascinated when you view stars and constellations while learning about how light pollution can affect not only astronomy research but also wildlife and our environment.
This nighttime festival offers activities to delight the celestial curiosity of your entire family. Peer through impressive telescopes as you stargaze on “telescope hill” and interact with local astronomers and scientists from NASA. Challenge your kids to a game of “glow golf” for some unique nighttime fun! Other highlights include a cosmic kids zone, science exhibits, a mobile planetarium and live music.
The Dark Sky Festival is a free public event on Saturday from 6 – 11 p.m. in Harmony, Fla., located less than 30 minutes from Disney. You’ll have your whole family seeing stars at this “must see” event – last year’s festival welcomed an estimated 5,000 attendees! View the festival website for directions and more information.
April 11th, 2012
During your stay at ALL STAR’s Kissimmee vacation home rentals, you’ll find many family friendly Kissimmee attractions to enjoy on your Central Florida vacation.
Explore the thrills at Fun Spot USA and Old Town. Enjoy Kissimmee dinner show fun at Arabian Nights and Medieval Times. Embark on mini-golf adventures at Mighty Jungle Golf and Pirate’s Island.
For more Kissimmee attraction information, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guest Services Directory.
February 9th, 2011
Beyond the excitement of the Orlando theme parks, a world of Orlando vacation fun awaits on International Drive.
Enjoy family attractions like Fun Spot Action Park, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure.
Experience casual and fine Orlando dining at International Drive’s 150+ restaurants!
Explore Orlando shopping centers like Orlando Premium Outlets, Pointe Orlando and Festival Bay Mall.
Plus, enjoy miniature golf, helicopter tours and more!
There’s even the convenient I-RIDE Trolley service to make your International Drive journey even more relaxing and enjoyable!
For more Orlando vacation activities, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Guests Services Directory.
January 20th, 2011
For affordable Halloween fun on your Orlando vacation, take your family to “Golf, Ghosts and Goblins” at Formosa Gardens Village in Kissimmee, home of the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Hospitality Center.
This family-friendly Orlando area Halloween celebration features kids’ activities, a costume contest and free prizes! Plus, enjoy Buy One Get One Free at Mighty Jungle Golf, featuring two 18 hole mini-golf courses!
“Golf, Ghosts and Goblins” runs Saturday, October 30th from 5pm to 9pm.
October 18th, 2010
Enjoy mini golf fun on your Orlando vacation at Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf.
Navigate your way through thrilling pirate adventures and fun jungle treks at their four Kissimmee area courses.
Explore waterfalls, treasure caves, pirate ships and more at Pirate’s Island and Pirate’s Cove. And embark on challenging expeditions at Jungle Golf Kissimmee and Jungle Golf at Celebration.
For fun-filled family-friendly outdoor adventures, visit these exciting mini golf courses on your Orlando vacation!
April 8th, 2010
Located right in front of ALL STAR Vacation Homes, Jungle Golf is the perfect way to enjoy affordable family fun close to your Disney area vacation home.
Embark on a mini golf expedition through Africa as you follow in the footsteps of Stanley, Livingstone and Lewis, navigating a literal “jungle” of obstacles along the way.
Choose from two challenging, 18-hole courses: the Plains of Serengeti or the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Explore the jungle on your Orlando vacation, journey to Jungle Golf mini golf today!
July 30th, 2009
Just a few minutes from your Disney area vacation home in Kissimmee near Celebration, Fun Spot USA is an affordable, family-friendly must-see on your Orlando vacation.
Featured attractions include 4 exciting go kart tracks, 7 hair-raising thrill rides, an indoor blacklight mini-golf course and NASCAR racing simulators.
There’s also a Kid Spot for the little ones with a merry-go-round, kiddie train, slides and more! Plus, don’t miss SkyCoaster – the World’s tallest human sling shot ride that sends riders 300 feet into the air!
The best part about Fun Spot USA? FREE admission, FREE parking and FREE unlimited soft drinks! All you have to pay for are ride tickets or value-priced unlimited ride arm bands!
And for more affordable Orlando vacation fun, check out sister attraction Fun Spot Action Park on International Drive with more rides, a 10,000 square-foot arcade and more!
July 15th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse October 16, 2008 Edition
Live the Pirate’s Life at These Great Orlando Attractions
Pirates of the Caribbean – “sail” through the mysterious and hilarious world of singing, dancing and mischievous misfit pirates. And now with Captain Jack Sparrow popping up throughout, it’s almost like riding along with the crew of the Black Pearl themselves! An unforgettable family favorite you’ll want to ride again and again.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure – dine amid swashbuckling action, dazzling pyrotechnics and song-filled fun. As you watch from the “shore” the action unfolds on an authentic life-sized replica of an 18th-century Spanish galleon surrounded by a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon. Also featuring a bounty of great food and engaging audience participation, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure is a dinner show you’ll “treasure” forever!
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf – explore an island filled with shipwrecks and skulls – and where treasure and treachery await each putt. Voted by Orlando Magazine as “Best in Florida” for Miniature Golf, Pirate’s Cove is a pirate putting adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Plus, don’t miss the NEW Haunted Pirate Cruise during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World – featuring a tour of haunted “island” marinas, ghostly tales, special treats and more!
October 16th, 2008
July 10, 2008 Edition
by Rick E-Mouse
This week’s Disney vacation secret:
Ten Cool Things to Do
Near Walt Disney World
In addition to enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, here’s some fun family attractions that’ll make your Disney vacation even cooler:
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July 10th, 2008
Experience unique family shopping, dining and entertainment fun at Festival Bay Mall on International Drive in Orlando.
For Mom, there’s specialty shops like Nine West Outlet and for Dad, there’s stores like Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The kids will love the glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course and the indoor playground. And the whole family will enjoy the 20-screen movie theatre.
Plus, now through Sunday June 15th, check out the Arts & Crafts Show – featuring a host of local vendors displaying and selling their unique creations.
Stop by Festival Bay Mall on your Orlando vacation – a place your whole family will enjoy!
June 16th, 2008
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