Posts filed under 'PLACES TO GO IN ORLANDO'
by Rick E-Mouse
February 11, 2011 Edition
Universal Studios Florida®
Mardi Gras Concert Schedule
Add “Beads, Bands and Good Times!” to your Orlando vacation – celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®, beginning tomorrow, February 12th and running every Saturday plus select nights through April 23rd.
This exciting Orlando vacation event features live music from New Orleans bands, Cajun cuisine, parades and these spectacular concerts:
Saturday, February 12th – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Saturday, February 19th – The B-52s
Sunday, February 20th – KC & The Sunshine Band
Saturday, February 26th – Pitbull
Saturday, March 5th – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday, March 12th – Foreigner
Friday, March 18th – Neon Trees
Saturday, March 19th – The Roots
Friday, March 25th – OneRepublic
Saturday, March 26th – Blake Shelton
Friday, April 1st – Sean Kingston
Saturday, April 2nd – Ne-Yo
Saturday, April 9th – Lifehouse
Saturday, April 16th – The Beach Boys
Saturday, April 23rd – Thirty Seconds To Mars
Concerts start at 8:30pm from February 12th through April 9th and at 9:30pm April 16th and April 23rd.
For a festive Orlando vacation, experience Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®!
February 11th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured in the AOL Travel article entitled “Spring Training Travel: Score a Baseball Vacation”.
To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
February 10th, 2011
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
by Rick E-Mouse
January 28, 2011 Edition
Central Florida Attractions and
Accommodations for Daytona 500 Fans
The 53rd running of the Daytona 500 is right around the corner!
Gear up for the big race with thrilling Orlando racing attractions and luxury vacation home accommodations.
Feel what it’s like to be a real NASCAR driver at the Richard Petty Driving Experience where you can test drive an actual stock car at Walt Disney World Speedway!
Visit Fun Spot Attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee, featuring NASCAR racing simulators and go kart tracks!
Experience high-speed fun at over 60mph – ride Test Track at Epcot® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Enjoy casual Orlando dining while you watch the “Great American Race” on the big screen at NASCAR Sports Grille at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.
Plus, reserve your Daytona 500 vacation rental accommodations at ALL STAR Vacation Homes – just a short road trip to Daytona International Speedway!
January 28th, 2011
With golf season in full swing, now is the perfect time to plan an Orlando golf getaway at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s luxury Orlando condos and villas.
ALL STAR’s upscale Orlando vacation condo rentals in Reunion® Resort are located in the Villas North and Heritage Crossing subdivisions and feature 3 bedrooms, custom decor and luxury furnishings – plus private patios with beautiful views of Reunion’s resort golf courses!
For your convenience and comfort, all of our Orlando vacation condos and villas in Reunion include fully equipped kitchens, living & dining areas, complimentary wireless Internet access and TVs in all bedrooms! They’re the perfect place to stretch out and relax after a long day of Florida golfing.
As a guest of ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, a Preferred Partner of Reunion® Resort, enjoy unlimited access to:
- Three 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses - each designed by a pro: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer & Tom Watson!
- The ANNIKA Academy™ – professional golf training with courses created by Annika Sorenstam
- Driving Range/Practice Green – hone your golf skills and brush up on your game
- On-Site Golf Pro Shop – for all your golfing needs
- Additional Resort Amenities - including a full service spa, casual and upscale dining, a 5 acre water park with infinity pool and more!
Plan the ultimate Orlando golf getaway – reserve your Orlando vacation condo with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion today!
January 25th, 2011
Make your Central Florida vacation sizzle this February – celebrate Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa.
Enjoy four weekends of rock, pop and country concerts plus smokin’ hot barbecue dishes provided by popular Central Florida restaurants!
Bands, Brew & BBQ runs Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando and Sundays at Busch Gardens Tampa, February 12th through March 6th.
SeaWorld Orlando Concert Schedule
- Huey Lewis & The News – February 12th
- Willie Nelson – February 19th
- REO Speedwagon – February 26th
- Josh Turner – March 5th
Busch Gardens Tampa Concert Schedule
- Montgomery Gentry – February 13th
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – February 20th
- The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters – February 27th
- Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band – March 6th
SeaWorld concerts start at 4:30pm and begin at 5:00pm at Busch Gardens.
January 21st, 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
by Rick E-Mouse
January 13, 2011 Edition
Enjoy Electrifying Circus Fun on Your Orlando Vacation
For breathtaking excitement on your Orlando vacation, don’t miss Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Fully Charged.
Highlights include:
- Tabayara the Animal Trainer – featuring performances with dancing elephants, caged tigers and galloping stallions
- Strongmen Dmitry Nadolinkskiy & Ruslan Gilmulin – twirling telephone poles with balancing acrobats!
- The Fearless Fernandez Brothers – performing daring stunts atop the Twin Turbines of Steel
- The Human Fuse, Brian Miser – launching at high speed from his human crossbow
- Clown Alley – hilarious hijinks from your favorite funny men & women
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Fully Charged runs today through Monday, January 17th at Amway Center in Orlando.
January 13th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 7, 2011 Edition
2011 Disney World Event Schedule
Enjoy these Disney World events on your 2011 Orlando vacation:
Spring/Summer Events
Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival
March 2nd to May 15th
ESPN The Weekend
March 3rd to March 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Star Wars Weekends
Select Weekends in May and/or June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®
Dates to be Announced
Fall Events
Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival
September 30th to November 13th
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Dates to be Announced
Holidays Around The World
November 25 to December 30th at Epcot®
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Late November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
Late November and December at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Stay tuned to the Weekly EARFUL for more Walt Disney World® Resort event and date announcements.
January 7th, 2011
The Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Featured Guest Review for January 2011 is by the Bonus Family from Ohio who stayed in 6-2001 LK-LK #101, a 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condo rental:
“The layout of the rooms met our needs in a way no other hotel or resort could. Excellent for larger families. Your pictures and advertising were spot-on truthful, which is hard to find these days. The condo was the best part of our trip.”
For more reviews, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa Guest Reviews page.
January 6th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
December 30, 2010 Edition
Plan Your 2011 Orlando Vacation at
ALL STAR Vacation Homes
For a New Year’s resolution your whole family will enjoy, plan a 2011 Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
ALL STAR features over 260 Orlando vacation home rentals with more than 200 within four miles of Disney! They’re the perfect place to celebrate family traditions, events and more!
Choose from private pool vacation homes with up to nine bedrooms and amenities such as multiple master bedrooms, game rooms and home theatres – plus spacious town homes with private lounge pools and upscale condos that feature amenities like private patios, wireless Internet access and specialty decor.
As a preferred partner at Reunion® Resort, ALL STAR Vacation Homes also offers custom, high end Orlando vacation homes, condos and villas in Reunion with access to the resort’s world class amenities – including 3 championship golf courses, a 5 acre water park, a full service spa, plus upscale and casual on-site Orlando dining.
The port of call for your Orlando vacation, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa features luxury two to four bedroom Disney area vacation condos in a beautiful resort setting that includes a full service European style spa, swimming pools, deli, free shuttle service to Disney and many other on-site vacation amenities and services.
Make ALL STAR Vacation Homes your home for the New Year – request a 2011 Orlando Vacation Planner today!
December 30th, 2010
“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.
Make your holiday Orlando vacation complete – don’t miss New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld.
December 29th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
December 17, 2010 Edition
Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Orlando®
Celebrate a the holidays on your Orlando vacation with Holiday Cheer You Can Only Find Here at Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®.
At Universal’s Islands of Adventure® enjoy Grinchmas™, featuring a live performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”.
And at Universal Studios Florida® there’s Macy’s Holiday Parade™, the all-new Holiday Village and live concerts featuring Mannheim Steamroller on December 18th – plus the Sounds of the Holidays a cappella group on select nights.
This fun holiday Orlando vacation celebration runs now through January 1st.
December 17th, 2010
Catch these exciting college football bowl games on your holiday Orlando vacation:
Champs Sports Bowl
NC State vs. West Virginia
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 6:30pm
Capital One Bowl
Michigan State vs. Alabama
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 at 1:00pm
Both will be held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando and are brought to you by Florida Citrus Sports.
December 15th, 2010
Turn up the volume on your holiday Orlando vacation – enjoy the Radio Disney Holiday Concert at Celebration Town Center in Celebration, Florida.
This FREE family-friendly Central Florida holiday concert features the jamming sounds of Radio Disney artists including Allstar Weekend and this year’s “Next Big Thing” winner, Kicking Daisies!
The Radio Disney Holiday Concert runs this Saturday, December 11th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
December 9th, 2010
Add a little sparkle to your holiday Central Florida vacation – take the family to the all new Wonderland of Lights at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
Enjoy a 20-minute drive through a mile of Christmas displays featuring more than 100 holiday scenes with millions of glittering lights – all while listening to the sounds of the season piped into your car stereo!
Highlights include: scenes with decorated palm trees, the Twelve Days of Christmas gifts, Santa, Rudolph and even displays that reach up to three stories high!
After your journey, enjoy hot chocolate, a stroll through Santa’s Village, ice skating, photos with Santa - plus holiday movies on select nights!
Wonderland of Lights runs nightly December 10, 2010 through January 9, 2011, from dusk to 10 pm. Admission is $20 per carload.
Don’t miss this unique holiday event on your Central Florida vacation!
December 8th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
December 3, 2010 Edition
Experience the Magic of the
Candlelight Processional at Epcot®
Fill your holiday Orlando vacation with the magic of the season – don’t miss the 40th Annual Candlelight Processional at Epcot® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
This yearly holiday Disney event features celebrities narrating a moving version of the Christmas story accompanied by a choir and a 50-piece orchestra.
Shows run nightly now through December 30, 2010 at 5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm at the American Gardens Theatre.
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator Schedule
12/02 – 12/04 – Corbin Bernsen
12/05 – 12/06 – Susan Lucci
12/07 – 12/09 – Jodi Benson
12/10 – 12/11 – Whoopi Goldberg
12/12 – 12/15 – Steven Curtis Chapman
12/16 – 12/18 – Thomas Gibson
12/19 – 12/21 – Trace Adkins
12/22 – 12/23 – Brad Garrett
12/24 – 12/27 – Edward James Olmos
12/28 – 12/30 – Marlee Matlin/Jack Jason
December 3rd, 2010
Celebrate the holidays in style on your Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa – order a delicious Christmas dinner.
This delectable holiday feast is prepared by the on-site Beacon Deli, serves 8 to 10 and includes:
- A Glazed Baked Ham OR Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Baked Scalloped Potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Dinner Rolls & Butter
- Assorted Christmas Cookies
You can also order additional sides like extra dinner rolls, buttered sweet corn and seasoned green beans for an additional charge. The dinner also includes FREE delivery to your Lighthouse Key Disney area vacation condo!
For more information and pricing, download the Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Christmas Dinner Menu.
December 2nd, 2010
For some “cool” fun on your holiday Orlando vacation be sure to catch ICE! at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida.
This annual holiday Orlando event features 2 million pounds of ice sculptures bringing some of your favorite holiday scenes to life. Highlights include a ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas tribute ice display, a Christmas tree lighting and the Luminescence Christmas show.
Make sure to dress warm since the temperature at ICE! reaches nine degrees (9° F)! For your convenience, hooded parkas are provided. Hats and gloves are encouraged and can be purchased at the ICE! gift shop.
In addition to ICE!, enjoy the all-new SNOW! – an outdoor winter playground with up to 40 tons of actual snow! SNOW! features a North Pole Carnival with games of skill, snow cones and a Kiddie Snow Tube Run!
ICE! and SNOW! run November 20, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
November 17th, 2010
Celebrate Thanksgiving on your Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa with a ready-made turkey dinner.
Prepared by the on-site Beacon Deli, this delicious holiday meal serves 8 to 10 and features all the trimmings, including:
- A Fully Cooked Turkey
- Dressing & Cranberry Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- A Dozen Dinner Rolls
- Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Cream
Additional sides, including sweet potato casserole, green beans, corn, cole slaw and extra dinner rolls are also available for an added charge.
Plus, enjoy FREE delivery to your Lighthouse Key Orlando vacation condo!
To ensure delivery, orders must be placed by November 22, 2010 at 2:00pm. For more information, download the Thanksgiving Dinner Menu on the Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa website.
Make your Thanksgiving Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key complete – order your turkey dinner today!
November 3rd, 2010
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