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Get revved up for this four-day festival held in downtown Celebration and at the Daytona International Speedway, April 12-15. The 9th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival showcases more than 250 exotic cars and racecars, including some from your favorite movies and TV shows, along with live music, food and more for the entire family! All of the net proceeds from the festival benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics Florida.
The festival begins, April 12 and 13, with two exhilarating track days and Ferrari races at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway located approximately 70 miles from Kissimmee in Daytona Beach. More than 100 exotic cars and racecars will get your heart pumping as they circle the track exhibiting handling, maneuverability and speed. Additionally, each afternoon, owner-drivers of Ferrari Challenge racecars will keep you on the edge of your seat as they race to the finish line in the FCRA vintage Ferrari Challenge Race for individual and team trophies. Friday night, return to Celebration to refuel during the Prime Time Steak Out Lakeside barbecue and concert with Prime Time, New York’s ultimate party rock band.
Satisfy your need for speed on Saturday, April 14 at the Concours of Exotic Cars with up-close looks at more than 250 cars and racecars, including Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, lining the streets of downtown Celebration. See the “Back to the Future” DeLorean, “Herbie the Love Bug” Volkswagen Beetle, the Lamborghini and Mutt Cutts van from “Dumb & Dumber,” “Star Wars” Land Speeder and more! Also, get a glimpse of celebrities from “Back to the Future” and other movies and TV shows who will be in attendance.
On Sunday, April 15, the festival concludes at 10 a.m. with the Exotic Car Road Rally. Watch the RPMs rise as cars compete in a police escorted road rally for bragging rights and trophies that will be awarded at a special luncheon following the event. Visit celebrationexoticcars.com for more information and ticket prices for each Celebration Exotic Car Festival event. Admission to the Concours of Exotic Cars is free for spectators.
April 10th, 2012
Have you ever seen gymnastics on TV and wondered what a live competition would be like? Coming soon to Walt Disney World® Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, April 16-18, and the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition, April 20-22, showcase athletes from all over the globe as they compete for top ranks in categories such as balance, dynamic and combined.
You will be amazed at the magnificent abilities of these acrobatic gymnasts to combine the power and agility of acrobatics with the elegance of dance. More than 600 gymnasts have traveled across the world from countries like Russia, China and Brazil to participate in routines set to music that consist of partner skills, dance and tumbling, right in front of your eyes.
Competitions take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’s HP Field House at Walt Disney World® Resort, and ticket prices range from $15.50 to $50 per person. View the USA Gymnastics website for complete details.
April 5th, 2012
Are you looking for a fun activity the whole family can enjoy during your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes? Add some extra ”cheer” to your trip with pompoms, handsprings and pyramids at this year’s UCA/UDA International All Star Championship happening on March 10 – 11, 2012 at Walt Disney World® Resort. The UCA/UDA All Star Championship, presented by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association, brings together the best all star cheer and dance teams from around the globe. Watch as they spin, jump and tumble to qualify for top ranks in mini, tiny, youth, junior, senior international open, limited coed and coed categories.
Come join the excitement this weekend at Walt Disney World® Resort as these groups gather to compete at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. You will be amazed as these participants from ages 4 to 18 show off their incredible dance and cheer moves. View the UCA website for a competition schedule and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex website for admission information.
March 8th, 2012
A menacing Yeti lurks in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain, wishing to keep innocent Animal Kingdom® park-goers from passing through the peak’s trails. Will you have what it takes to join the expedition and bring the Yeti’s reign to an end? At this year’s Expedition Everest Challenge, journey through Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on Saturday, May 5, 2012 for a 5K race and scavenger hunt to help “defeat the Yeti.”
The Expedition Everest Challenge 5K race will begin in the Butterfly Parking Lot at 9:30 p.m. and will twist and turn through the park’s attractions. Don’t forget to pay close attention to the five scavenger hunt clues during the course because they will help you “reach the summit” for your finisher award and guide you to the after party following the expedition. Watch out for a few obstacles the Yeti has thrown in your path that won’t be too grueling but will definitely make your journey a little more treacherous!
For young children, the Expedition Everest Challenge also welcomes small runners who wish to take part in the excitement. RunDisney Kids’ Races offer children, ages 4-10, the opportunity to earn finisher medallions by running, climbing and searching during a mini adventure created just for them.
Registration is quickly filling up, so choose your best running shoes and sign up your friends and family before it’s too late. You can register individually or as a team. View the official website of the Expedition Everest Challenge for details and a schedule of events.
March 7th, 2012
This weekend, Walt Disney World® Resort is your family’s destination for sports fun with Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, today through Sunday, February 26, and the Pro Soccer Classic, today through Saturday, March 3.
Ladies, lace up your glass slippers and get ready for fitness with fairytale flair. Disney princesses are the inspiration for the Disney “Tangled” Royal Family 5K, Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races and Disney’s Princess Half Marathon. The races, designed for women of all ages, focus on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength.
Registration is sold out for all the races but there are many opportunities to watch the runners and cheer them on. Click here for a guide for spectators. Also, as part of Princess Half Marathon Weekend, attend the Fit for a Princess Expo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, to learn about nutrition and how to stay fit, and more! Click here for more information on Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend and a schedule of events.
At the Pro Soccer Classic, watch Major League Soccer teams the Houston Dynamo, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Dallas, Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City Soccer Club and Sweden’s B.K. Hacken compete in 14 games across seven thrilling days. All games take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where you can shop in the merchandise store or enjoy a meal at the Grill or concession stands while you wait for the match to begin.
Click here for more information and admission prices for the Pro Soccer Classic and for a game schedule.
February 24th, 2012
If you need a baseball fix after a long hiatus, you’re in luck. Did you know that Florida hosts spring training games for 15 Major League Baseball Teams? Join fellow fans and check out this year’s talent as you root for your favorite team. The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros play right here in Kissimmee, but here is a list of all Major League Baseball teams that call Florida home for spring training:
Kissimmee
- Atlanta Braves: Kissimmee, FL (March 3 – April 2)
- Houston Astros: Kissimmee, FL (March 3 – March 31)
Surrounding areas
- Baltimore Orioles: Sarasota, FL
- Boston Red Sox: Fort Myers, FL
- Detroit Tigers: Lakeland, FL
- Miami Marlins: Jupiter, FL
- Minnesota Twins: Fort Myers, FL
- New York Mets: Port St. Lucie, FL
- New York Yankees: Tampa, FL
- Philadelphia Phillies: Clearwater, FL
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Bradenton, FL
- St. Louis Cardinals: Jupiter, FL
- Tampa Bay Rays: Port Charlotte, FL
- Toronto Blue Jays: Dunedin, FL
- Washington Nationals: Viera, FL
If you’ve never been to a spring training game before, you can expect a laid-back atmosphere and closer proximity to players. Not only are tickets cheaper than during the regular season, but everything from beer to hotdogs costs less. And forget the massive lines! Everything is on a smaller scale, and you may even have a shot at catching a foul ball or getting a player’s autograph. Players sometimes meet with kids before and after the games to sign mementos and give away free gear.
The Major League Baseball spring training season begins on March 3 and ends on April 4. Click here for schedules and ticket information for all teams. Don’t forget your baseball mitt!
February 23rd, 2012
On your mark, get set, go! Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend is off and running and ALL STAR Vacation Homes would like to wish good luck to all the runners!
Kicking-off yesterday with the Pasta in the Park Party, runners have been lacing up their running shoes and taking off for a weekend full of races throughout all four Disney Theme Parks.
Scheduled races:
Friday, January 6
Disney Family Fiesta 5K featuring the Three Caballeros
Mickey Mile
Disney Kids’ Races
Saturday, January 7
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon
Disney Kids’ Races
Sunday, January 8
Walt Disney World® Marathon
Walt Disney World® Marathon Relay
Registration is sold out for all the races but there are many opportunities to be a spectator and cheer on the runners. Click here for a guide for spectators.
Now through Saturday, January 7, marathon runners and guests alike can attend Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo to learn about training, racing, fitness, nutrition and more! You can view running and fitness products from companies around the world, enjoy free samples, make a sign to cheer on the marathon runners or shop for official Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Merchandise. During the Expo’s Speaker Series, guest speakers and celebrity runners will teach you the hard work, dedication and discipline that goes into marathon training along with Q&As and autograph sessions. Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo is located in at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Visit the official website for daily expo hours and a schedule of events.
January 6th, 2012
Now that basketball season is back, it’s time for you to believe in magic, the Orlando Magic! A NBA franchise since 1989, the Orlando Magic play in the 875,000-square-foot Amway Center that opened in downtown Orlando in 2010. Led by Coach Stan Van Gundy and forward-center Dwight Howard, the Magic’s team roster includes Glen Davis, Chris Duhon, Larry Hughes, Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick and Hedo Turkoglu.
Today, grab your family’s game tickets, explore the state-of-the-art Amway Center, and take your seat as the action begins at 7 pm when the Magic play the Washington Wizards. The Orlando Magic also play home games against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, January 6, and the Charlotte Bobcats, Tuesday, January 17. Kids will enjoy meeting Stuff the dragon, the official mascot of the Orlando Magic, and watching performances by the Orlando Magic Dancers. Insider tip: get to the Amway Center early to view the Center’s extensive collection of more than 340 works of art and photography that showcase the history of Orlando.
Visit www.nba.com/magic for more information and ticket prices. Click here to view the Orlando Magic’s game schedule.
January 4th, 2012
by Rick E-Mouse
March 3, 2011 Edition
Experience ESPN The Weekend on Your Disney Vacation
Live the sports fan’s dream on your Disney vacation at ESPN The Weekend – starting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
This annual Disney vacation event features celebrity athletes, ESPN personalities, interactive sports challenges, live ESPN broadcasts and many more fun sports activities and shows.
This year’s highlights include:
- ESPN Broadcasts & Show Tapings – like “ESPN First Take”, “NFL Live” and “1st and 10″ plus popular ESPN Radio shows!
- Celebrity Appearances – featuring motorcade parades up Hollywood Boulevard and Q&A’s with sports stars and ESPN hosts!
- ESPN Sports Zone – with interactive sports challenges, including football, basketball and tennis!
- Stump the Schwab All-Star Game – test your knowledge against sports trivia expert Howie Schwab!
- Dream Job – The Experience – see what it’s like to be a real sportscaster in this audience participation show!
ESPN The Weekend runs today, March 3rd through Sunday, March 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Walt Disney World® Resort, with select events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex®.
(Photo courtesy of AllEars.Net)
March 3rd, 2011
“Catch” thrilling Major League Baseball on your Disney vacation – experience Atlanta Braves Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
The action begins this Sunday, February 27th and continues on select dates through March 28th.
For their first game, the Braves face the New York Mets and cap off Spring Training at Champion Stadium versus the Washington Nationals before heading home for their final two games.
Don’t miss this exciting Disney vacation event!
February 24th, 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
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
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
“Magic” can happen!
The Orlando Magic are headed home for Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals versus the Boston Celtics.
This crucial game in the series will be held at the Amway Arena in Orlando tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 26th.
Tip-off is at 8:30PM EST. Catch the game on ESPN and cheer for the Magic!
Go Magic!
May 25th, 2010
Once again, the Orlando Magic have ignited the NBA playoffs – and made history!
After sweeping the Atlanta Hawks 4 games to 0 with last night’s win, the Orlando Magic have advanced to the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
The Magic also set a record for the highest point difference in a four game sweep in NBA playoff history: 101 points!
They next face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Boston Celtics, who are currently tied 2 games to 2 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Way to go Magic!
May 11th, 2010
Believe in Magic!
The Orlando Magic return to ignite the playoffs tonight as they square off against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals.
The first two games of the series will be held at the Amway Arena in Orlando.
Catch Game 1 action tonight at 8:00 PM EST on TNT and tune in to ESPN this Thursday, May 6th at 8:00PM EST for Game 2 – and cheer the Magic to victory!
May 4th, 2010
Once again, there’s “Magic” in the air!
After defeating the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday April 26th, the Orlando Magic have advanced to the 2nd round of the 2010 Eastern Conference NBA playoffs!
The Magic are set to host either the Atlanta Hawks or the Milwaukee Bucks at the Amway Arena.
The date and time of their next game is dependent on the outcome of the Hawks-Bucks series.
Go Magic!
April 30th, 2010
Discover even more fun on your Orlando vacation!
Be sure to check out these March Orlando events during your stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes:
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival – Explore a wonderland of floral beauty, great music and more! March 3rd through May 16th.
- Viva La Musica – Enjoy Latin music, food and fun! Every Saturday in March at SeaWorld® Orlando.
- Mardi Gras 2010 – Celebrate New Orleans style with Cajun cuisine, amazing parades and spectacular concerts. Saturdays and select nights through April 17th at Universal Studios Florida®.
- Atlanta Braves Spring Training – Catch exciting baseball action March 3rd and select days through March 31st at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World®.
Can’t wait until March for exciting Orlando vacation fun?
Don’t miss ESPN The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Friday, February 26th through Sunday, February 28th!
February 23rd, 2010
Gear up for the big game – plan a big getaway at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and “score” a great deal along the way!
Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rental at Lighthouse Key during February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!
You get 4 nights for the price of 3 – a savings of up to $200 or More!
Enjoy all that Orlando has to offer and watch the big game in the comfort of your own 2, 3 or 4 bedroom Orlando vacation condo with great vacation amenities like: Plasma TVs, living & dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, private patios, complimentary wireless Internet access – and more!
Also, be sure to stock up on sandwiches, drinks and snacks on game day at the on-site Beacon Deli!
SAVE BIG – plan your Super Bowl Orlando vacation getaway today at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa!
January 29th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 29, 2010 Edition
ESPN The Weekend Coming Soon
to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Celebrate everything sports on your Disney Orlando vacation at ESPN The Weekend – coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Meet top sports athletes and ESPN celebrities, engage in interactive sports activities, participate in Q&As with celebrities, see live ESPN shows and more!
Highlights include:
- ESPN Interactive Sports Zone – play sample versions of football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and more!
- Motorcades and Conversations – follow the parade of ESPN and sports celebrities up Hollywood Boulevard to center stage for special Q&A sessions.
- Inside ESPN – Live on Stage – watch live ESPN shows including NFL Live, SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight.
- Post Game Interview – Participate in an audience Q&A with a famous athlete in an intimate setting.
- Dream Job – The Experience – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the popular show as told by previous winners plus get a chance to live the show and see what it’s really like to be a SportsCenter anchor.
- Celebrity appearances – Meet your favorite sports athletes and ESPN celebrities in this once in a lifetime experience.
ESPN The Weekend runs Thursday, February 25th through Sunday, February 28th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Experience ESPN The Weekend on your Orlando vacation – it’s a sports fan’s dream!
January 29th, 2010
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