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For splashing, sliding, high-speed thrills on your Orlando vacation, be sure not to miss the all-new water slide Omaka Rocka – opening Spring 2010 at Aquatica.
This exciting new addition to SeaWorld Orlando’s waterpark, Aquatica, features high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll send you frontward and backward and climbing the walls!
Aquatica is Orlando’s whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that could only come from SeaWorld. From enclosed tube slides through playful dolphins to tranquil and rapid rivers, the fun here is as endless as the sea.
For a waterpark experience like no other, head to Aquatica on your Central Florida vacation!
March 12th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
March 11, 2010 Edition
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations for Your Orlando Vacation
Get out your green and enjoy these two great St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on your Orlando vacation:
St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant. Enjoy Irish music, dance, food and more at this all-day event.
Performances include:
- Creel and Danielle at 12 Noon
- Myra Waters’ Dance Troupe at 1pm
- Elevation U2 – dubbed “the world’s most popular U2 tribute band” – from 10pm to close
There are also games and contests with prizes, party favors and more!
The celebration begins at 11am on Wednesday, March 17th. Admission is $10 for adults and free to kids under 18.
Kissimmee Irish Family Fest – For more St. Patrick’s Day fun, head to
Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
Enjoy Irish food provided by Savor Catering and entertainment including live music from Robbie O’Connell, Aoife Clancy and the Clancy Legacy and The Makem & Spain Brothers – plus dance performances by the Tir na Greine School of Irish Dance of Central Florida.
You’ll even receive a souvenir Irish mug with your admission!
Doors open at 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 17th. Performances begin at 6pm.
For tickets and more information, visit the Kissimmee Irish Family Fest website.
March 11th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
March 5, 2010 Edition
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Flower Power Concert Series Schedule
Enjoy these top classic rock and pop artists on your Orlando vacation at the 17th Annual Epcot Flower & Garden Festival:
March 5 – 7: Jose Feliciano
March 12 – 14: Paul Revere & The Raiders
March 19 – 21: David Cassidy
March 26 – 28: Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
April 2 – 4: Tony Orlando
April 9 – 11: Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
April 16 – 18: Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons
April 23 – 25: Atlanta Rhythm Section
April 30 – May 2: Fran Cosmo of Boston
May 7 – 9: Davy Jones
May 14 – 16: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
Concert performances are held at the America Gardens Theatre by the World Showcase Lagoon opposite the American Adventure Pavilion.
Show times are scheduled for: 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:45pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
March 5th, 2010
Treat yourself on your Orlando vacation – schedule for A Chef of Your Own to prepare a delicious meal in your ALL STAR vacation home.
A Chef of Your Own provides premium personal chef services that include personalized menus with several healthy meal choices and featuring the freshest meats and produce.
Grocery shopping is also available, ensuring that your meals are prepared exactly they way you want them.
Your personal chef, Linda Page, brings 13 years of experience serving the Orlando area, giving you the quality service you expect.
With A Chef of Your Own, it all adds up to an unforgettable and unique Orlando vacation dining experience!
March 4th, 2010
For the latest Orlando and Central Florida vacation news, updates and more, visit ALL STAR Vacation Homes on Facebook and Twitter.
Find out about Orlando and Central Florida attractions and events, including news and updates for Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal – and read the latest posts on the ALL STAR Blog.
You’ll also discover special Orlando vacation deals from ALL STAR Vacation Homes, view ALL STAR photos and be the first to know about newly added Orlando vacation home rentals to the ALL STAR Vacation Homes website!
Become a fan of ALL STAR Vacation Homes on Facebook and follow us on Twitter today!
March 3rd, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
February 26, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
Add some spice to your Orlando vacation – celebrate Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando!
This annual festival brings you top Latin artists and savory authentic Latin cuisine for a truly red-hot event.
Viva La Musica starts 12 Noon every Saturday in March at SeaWorld Orlando with concerts starting at 4pm.
Concert Schedule:
March 6th – Victor Manuelle
March 13th – Oscar D’Leon
March 20th – Sergio Vargas
March 27th – Grupomania
For more festive fun, celebrate Viva La Musica at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay every Sunday in March, featuring its own unique concert lineup!
February 26th, 2010
Plan your Spring Break or Spring Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and SAVE BIG!
Receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3 when you reserve Disney area vacation condos at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during March and April travel dates*.
That adds up to ONE FREE NIGHT with a total savings of up to $200 or More! With your reservation, you’ll also receive special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts!
Choose from 1 to 4 bedroom upscale Orlando vacation condos with private patios, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, Plasma TVs and wireless Internet access.
Plus, take advantage of all the great resort vacation amenities available at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including:
- A Full Service Spa
- Two Heated Swimming Pools
- On-Site Food And Beverage
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Movie Theatre
- Free Shuttle Service to Disney, SeaWorld & Universal
…and More!
Enjoy BIG savings on your Spring Orlando vacation – reserve your stay at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa today!
*Excludes April holiday dates: April 3, 2010 through April 10, 2010. See website for more details.
February 24th, 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
by Rick E-Mouse
February 18, 2010 Edition
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
Explore the beauty of nature and enjoy great music on your Orlando vacation at the 17th Annual Epcot Flower & Garden Festival in Walt Disney World.
This 75-day Orlando vacation event features special garden displays, exhibits, play areas for kids and more than 70 amazing topiaries of your favorite Disney characters.
This year’s highlights include:
- Bambi’s Butterfly House – stroll through an expanse of flowers and up to 700 butterflies in this screened-in exhibit
- Green Garden – learn how to create an environmentally friendly garden and more
- Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden – enjoy Tinkerbell and other Disney fairy topiaries plus fun interactive areas
- Pirates Adventure Zone – enter a land of interactive adventure featuring Peter Pan, Captain Hook and other topiaries
- Disney Gardening Experts – meet and learn tips and secrets from Disney gardening experts in special hands-on sessions
Plus, enjoy the annual Flower Power Concert Series with classic rock and pop artists, including Starship, Chubby Checker, Tony Orlando, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Davy Jones, Herman’s Hermits – and more!
The 2010 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, themed “BloomsBandsBugs: Making Beautiful Music Together”, starts March 3rd and runs through May 16th.
February 18th, 2010
ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured as a top resource for Orlando vacation rentals in the Frommer’s online article entitled “Complete Guide to Vacation Rentals.”
To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
February 17th, 2010
“The house was immaculate and
everything we thought that it would be.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for February is from the The Norman Family from Indiana.
“The house was immaculate and everything we thought that it would be,” said Mrs. Norman.
“Your ALL STAR Staff was very friendly and helpful every time I had to call with questions – even before the trip.”
Read their full story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
February 16th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
February 12, 2010 Edition
Top Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
in Your Orlando Vacation Home
Make your Valentine’s Day special by celebrating in your Orlando vacation home:
- Relax with your partner in your heated spillover spa
- Prepare a romantic dinner in your fully equipped kitchen
- Snuggle up to a movie on your big screen TV or in your home theatre
Want to do something extra special? Have a floral bouquet delivered to your vacation home by Town Center Florist or enjoy an in-home couple’s massage from A-Team Massage.
For more Valentine’s Day ideas, check out additional vacation home services available while staying with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
February 12th, 2010
Can’t make it to the Daytona 500 on your Central Florida vacation? Or attending the race and want to extend your experience?
Be sure to check out these exciting Orlando area racing attractions:
Richard Petty Driving Experience – test drive a real stock car at Walt Disney World Speedway!
Test Track at Epcot – where you’ll reach speeds at over 64mph!
Fun Spot Attractions – with go kart tracks and NASCAR racing simulators
NASCAR Sports Grille at Universal CityWalk – catch the big race on the big screen
Put the pedal to the metal on your Orlando vacation at these fun racing themed attractions!
February 11th, 2010
You’ve seen the big game ad about vacation home rentals.
Now learn how ALL STAR Vacation Homes can help you get the most out of your Orlando vacation:
LOCATION
ALL STAR features over 200 of the finest Orlando area vacation home rentals in 8 distinct communities. Most rentals are just four miles or less from Walt Disney World®.
AMENITIES & CHOICE
ALL STAR’s vacation rental selections include private pool vacation homes that sleep up to 16 guests, many that feature choice amenities such as spas, game rooms, home theatres, themed kids’ bedrooms, multiple master bedrooms and more.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes also offers a large selection of luxury condos with patios and town homes with private lounge pools that sleep 4 to 8 guests. All of ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation rentals feature fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas plus full size washers and dryers.
BIG SAVINGS
Staying at a vacation home rental with ALL STAR can save you a bundle on your Orlando vacation. You can save on dining out by making your own meals in your fully equipped kitchen.
You can also save on entertainment by enjoying outdoor fun with your private or community pool, watch movies at home with rentals that feature home theatres and entertainment centers, and spend hours of family fun in homes that include a game room. By renting a spacious vacation home, you’ll also save hundreds versus staying in multiple hotel rooms.
ALL STAR also offers special Orlando vacation deals that include a FREE Rental Car or $100 in gas or grocery gift cards with a 7 night stay at a private pool home. You’ll also receive special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with the reservation of any vacation rental!
VACATION SERVICES
When you rent an ALL STAR vacation home, you’ll have access to many great vacation service options, including:
- Pre-packaged meal delivery, catering and in-home chef services.
- In-home massages
- Pre-arrival grocery delivery
- In-home childcare services
Twenty-four hour medical assistance is also available, including in-home physician visits that come complete with a mobile pharmacy.
Make your next Orlando vacation one that you will remember forever – reserve your vacation rental with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today.
February 8th, 2010
Plan a last minute Orlando vacation retreat at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa and get a great deal on a 4 Night stay spa package.
The package includes a 4 Night Stay at a Lighthouse Key 2 bedroom vacation condo rental with full kitchen, living area and patio – plus a Couples Escape spa treatment from The Spa at Lighthouse Key that features:
- An exhilarating 20 minute soak in a couples Jacuzzi tub
- A soothing 50 minute Swedish massage for 2
It all adds up to a savings of over $200!
You can also add services such as skin care treatments, body therapies, manicures, pedicures and even in-condo massages for an additional charge.
During your stay at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa enjoy access to a world of vacation resort amenities, including heated pools, an on-site deli and free shuttle service to Disney and other Orlando area attractions.
It’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, anniversaries and other special occasions!
This special Orlando vacation deal is valid throughout February 2010.
See website for more details.
February 4th, 2010
For an out-of-this-world experience on your Central Florida vacation, catch the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center this Sunday.
On its latest mission, STS-130, Endeavour will be delivering the U.S. Tranquility Module and Cupola, a bay window, to the International Space Station.
The launch is scheduled for this Sunday, February 7th at 4:39am EST.
February 3rd, 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
Experience the spirit of New Orleans on your Orlando vacation – celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida®.
This year’s theme is “15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times” to mark the theme park’s 15th anniversary of the annual event.
Enjoy a spectacular party featuring an amazing parade, Cajun cuisine, unique street performers and a great concert lineup that includes: Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin, 3 Doors Down, Beach Boys, Chicago and more!
Mardi Gras runs Saturday nights, February 6th through April 17th – plus Sunday, February 14th and Friday, April 9th.
It’s the perfect place to celebrate on your Orlando vacation!
January 28th, 2010
Head to SeaWorld in February on your Orlando vacation for four weekends of hot concerts plus delicious barbecue entrees at Bands, Brew & BBQ.
Bands, Brew & BBQ runs every Saturday, February 6th through February 27th at SeaWorld Orlando and features hot classic rock and country artists, including:
- LeAnn Rimes – February 6th
- Montgomery Gentry – February 13th
- John Rich of Big & Rich – February 20th
- Yes – February 27th
And every Sunday, February 7th through February 28th, catch more Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa with these featured artists:
- Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – February 7th
- Willie Nelson – February 14th
- Huey Lewis and the News – February 21st
- Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – February 28th
Celebrate your Central Florida vacation at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa with Bands, Brew & BBQ this February!
January 26th, 2010
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