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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.
January 11th, 2012
After returning from one of Orlando’s many theme parks and attractions, relax in the comfort of your Orlando vacation home living room or home theatre with some classic, family friendly films. A few of our favorites:
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Finding Nemo (2003)This Oscar-winning animated feature is Pixar at its very best. Literally a fish-out-water tale, “Nemo” features a son’s adventure to return home and his father’s own journey to find him. |
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The Wizard of Oz (1939)Every generation’s classic film about Dorothy’s trip to Oz and the friends she meets along the way. Re-watch with your family or show this quintessential gem to your kids for the first time. There’s no place like home. |
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E.T. (1982)Grab a box of tissues and relive the adventure of Elliott and his friendship with an extraterrestrial who is trying to get home. |
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Toy Story (1995)Catch Woody, Buzz and the whole gang of toys as they work together to find their way back to Andy. If you’re up to the task, watch the entire top notch, award-winning trilogy from Pixar. |
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The Muppet Movie (1979)Gear up for the new upcoming “The Muppets” by returning to the first film featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and dogs and bears and chickens and things. A laugh-a-minute with dozens of celebrity cameos, this is the perfect way to introduce your children to The Muppets. |
Pop the popcorn and settle in for a relaxing and fun night with your family in your ALL STAR vacation home.
November 14th, 2011
Having just opened its doors on October 15th, LEGOLAND Florida, located in Winter Haven, is the largest LEGOLAND park in the world. Within its walls is Miniland USA, a section of the park devoted to miniature models of US cities like Las Vegas, Washington, D.C. and New York City. View miniature replicas of famous landmarks such as the Smithsonian, Times Square and the Vegas Strip. Unique to this park is Miniland Florida which features some of the state’s main attractions. Miniland will allow you to glimpse a miniature Kennedy Space Center or race a LEGO brick car on an interactive Daytona International Speedway. Schedule a day at LEGOLAND, Florida on your next Orlando vacation and enjoy water attractions, interactive entertainment, family rides, restaurants and shopping.
October 19th, 2011
This Saturday, October 15, marks the much-anticipated grand opening of LEGOLAND Florida. Located on 150 acres in Winter Haven (just 30 minutes south of Orlando), LEGOLAND Florida is the biggest LEGOLAND park in the world. This one-of-a-kind theme park caters to families with children ages 2 to 12. Explore LEGOLAND’s different worlds like Miniland USA, which features New York City, Washington, D.C. and even Florida’s LEGO brick car races on an interactive Daytona International Speedway. For the first time you can enjoy your Orlando vacation at LEGOLAND Florida with its water attractions, interactive entertainment, family rides, restaurants and shopping
October 12th, 2011
Go with the flow on your Disney vacation – experience Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in Walt Disney World® Resort.
This live, half-hour stage show is held at Theater in the Wild in the DinoLand U.S.A. section of the park and features:
- Favorite characters like Marlin, Crush and, of course, Nemo
- Immersive, animated backdrops
- Original songs composed just for the show
- Thrilling sound, lighting and special effects
Celebrate an ocean of fun on your Disney vacation at Finding Nemo – The Musical!
SPECIAL RESERVED SEATING OPTION
FOR FINDING NEMO – THE MUSICAL
Receive reserved seating for the 3:15pm show when you book your lunch at Tusker House Restaurant for dining between 1:00pm and 1:45pm!
One ticket/seat per guest booked on dining reservation. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the 3:15pm show.
March 31st, 2011
For thrilling airplane action on your Central Florida vacation, experience Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight!
This fun Central Florida vacation event features:
- Water Landings & Takeoffs - performed by amphibious aircraft and seaplanes
- Special Aircraft Displays – like Kermit Weeks’ Short Sunderland and PBY Catalina
- Pilot Meet and Greets – including Fantasy of Flight pilot Grumman Duck
Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight “takes off” next Thursday, March 31st and is included in admission.
March 23rd, 2011
Congratulations to the Breister Family from Wisconsin, our 2010 ALL STAR Story winners!
“WE will be back!! No more hotels for us! We were very happy with the home we chose, it was absolutely beautiful. We had 14 of us total, 4 adults and 10 kids. We had plenty of room for everyone.”
Read about their Disney area vacation home experience and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
March 17th, 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
by Rick E-Mouse
February 18, 2011 Edition
LEGOLAND® Florida Opening October 2011
“Build” more fun on your Central Florida vacation – visit LEGOLAND® Florida, opening October 2011 in Winter Haven, Florida, just a 30 minutes south of Orlando.
This exciting new family-friendly Central Florida theme park – the largest LEGOLAND Park ever – features more than 50 rides, attractions and shows!
Highlights include:
- Fun Town – with 4-D movies plus a factory tour showing how LEGO® bricks are made!
- Miniland USA – including LEGO models of Kennedy Space Center, Daytona and other Central Florida landmarks!
- Castle Hill – a medieval-themed land featuring The Dragon coaster!
- DUPLO® Village – a whole section just for the little ones!
- LEGO City – a kid-sized town full of fun!
- Land of Adventure – with thrill rides like Lost Kingdom Adventure and Coastersaurus!
Plus, there’s the AQUAZONE® Wave Racers dual water carousel ride, interactive LEGO activities, a pirate-themed water stunt show, a “real life” driving school – and more!
LEGOLAND Florida is 150 acres of adventure, where every kid is a hero – and the perfect place to celebrate your Central Florida vacation!
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. LEGOLAND IS A PART OF THE MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP.
February 18th, 2011
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for February 2011 is by The Ciccone Family from Florida.
“Each year my family of 5 from South Florida meets my sister and her family of 5 from North Florida at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa and stay in the spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath suite.”
“The kids love spending time with their cousins. They had so much fun in the arcade. The property is just gorgeous. The rooms are clean. Everyone had a blast…we can’t wait to return!”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
February 17th, 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
February 4, 2011 Edition
New Shamu Show Coming this
Spring to SeaWorld Orlando
See the sea come to life in a whole new way on your Orlando vacation – experience “One Ocean”, coming to SeaWorld Orlando this Spring.
Scheduled to debut in late April, “One Ocean” is an all-new Shamu show that will educate, inspire and connect you to sea life like never before.
Show highlights include:
- Spectacular Whale Performances – including thrilling leaps, synchronized movements and playing in fountains
- Dazzling Special Effects – like colorful lights, soaring fountains and amazing underwater images
- Contemporary Musical Score – infused with global rhythms
Reconnect with the sea – “plunge” into “One Ocean” on your Spring Orlando vacation.
February 4th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured in the ChicagoTribune.com travel article entitled “For families, it’s viva the villas for spring break”.
To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
February 3rd, 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
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
by Rick E-Mouse
December 23, 2010 Edition
Follow the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Whether you’re enjoying the holidays at home or on a Disney vacation, you can still follow the magic of the 27th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade!
Sign up now to receive text updates during the parade:
Simply text PARADE to 37275 (DPARK)*
You’ll also receive fun parade facts, TV air times and more!
*Msg. and data rates may apply. Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian’s permission.
December 23rd, 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
This holiday season, fill your Disney area Orlando vacation home rental with the beauty and magic of a Christmas tree rental from ALL STAR Vacation Homes’ recommended florist, Town Center Florist.
Choose from custom decorated 7.5′ traditional and Disney themed trees with multiple styles and packages – even trees up to 10 feet tall! Your tree will be setup in your Orlando vacation home prior to your arrival, greeting you with warm holiday cheer as you step in!
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate your Christmas Orlando vacation!
Reserve your Christmas tree rental today – contact Town Center Florist, your vacation decoration experts.
December 14th, 2010
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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. 
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