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Radio Disney Holiday Concert in Celebration Florida this Saturday

Don't Miss the Radio Disney Holiday Concert on Your Holiday Orlando VacationTurn 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.

Add comment December 9th, 2010

Explore a Wonderland of Lights on Your Holiday Central Florida Vacation

Experience Wonderland of Lights on Your Holiday Central Florida VacationAdd 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!

Add comment December 8th, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for December 3, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

December 3, 2010 Edition

Experience the Magic of the
Candlelight Processional at Epcot®

Experience the Candlelight Processional at Epcot on Your Holiday Orlando VacationFill 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

Add comment December 3rd, 2010

ALL STAR Team Spreads Holiday Cheer at Give Kids the World Village

ALL STAR Spreads Holiday Cheer at Give Kids the World VillageALL STAR Vacation Homes team members joined together on November 29th at Give Kids the World Village to decorate family villas.

As part of the Adopt-a-Villa program, ALL STAR prepared the villas to welcome families that will visit during the holiday season.

Team members provided decorations, ornaments and gave their time in order to greet the visiting families with holiday cheer!

ALL STAR Spreads Holiday Cheer at Give Kids the World VillageGive Kids the World exists to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids the World Village.

To learn more about helping Give Kids the World Village, please visit:  http://gktw.org/howToHelp.asp?a=3.

View more photos on the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Facebook page.

Add comment November 30th, 2010

Celebrate the Holidays at Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration Florida

Celebrate the Season at Now Snowing Nightly on Your Holiday Orlando VacationAdd more magic to your holiday Orlando vacation – celebrate Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration, Florida.

Now in its 12th year, Now Snowing Nightly features seasonal fun the whole family will enjoy, including soap bubble “snowfalls” at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm – each lasting ten minutes!

Other highlights include: photos with Santa, strolling Charles Dickens carolers, train rides on The Celebration Express and an all new ice skating rink!

This unique Central Florida holiday event also features horse drawn carriage rides, free live entertainment and more!

Now Snowing Nightly runs Saturday, November 27th through Friday, December 31st at the Celebration Town Center. Admission and parking are FREE!

Add comment November 22nd, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for November 18, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

November 18, 2010 Edition

Experience SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
on Your Holiday Orlando Vacation

Celebrate your holiday Orlando vacation “where the season meets the sea” – take the family to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs nightly Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 26, 2010 – December 12, 2010 and every night December 17, 2010 – January 2, 2011.

Don’t miss this “must-sea” holiday Orlando vacation event!

Add comment November 18th, 2010

Experience ICE and SNOW on Your Holiday Orlando Vacation

Enjoy ICE! on Your Holiday Orlando VacationFor 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.

Enjoy SNOW! on Your Holiday Orlando VacationIn 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.

Add comment November 17th, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for November 12, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

November 12, 2010 Edition

Make Your Holiday Orlando Vacation
Even Brighter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™

Experience The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on Your Holiday Disney VacationLight up your holiday Orlando vacation – experience The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ in Walt Disney World® Resort.

Located on the Streets of America area of the park, this annual Disney vacation celebration features a spectacular,  one-of-a-kind light display that will thrill the whole family!

Every ten minutes, millions of multi-colored lights illuminate the streets in a synchronized dance to your favorite holiday tunes!

Highlights include:

  • Entire buildings filled with colorful lights
  • Spinning light carousels
  • Santa’s sleigh and reindeer flashing above

Plus, on some nights, a magical burst of “snow” appears at the end of each show!

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights runs now through January 3rd, 2011*, beginning each night after sunset.

*Except December 1st, 2010.

Add comment November 12th, 2010

ALL STAR Story of the Month for November 2010

November ALL STAR Story of the Month from The Hite Family

The ALL STAR Story of the Month for November is by the Hite Family from Virginia who stayed at Windsor Palms Resort.

“We stayed in an ALL STAR vacation home the week of Thanksgiving 2009. My wife, two daughters (ages 12 and 4), my parents and I planned a trip to Walt Disney World early this past summer and were thinking of booking a suite in the same hotel we stayed in two years ago on a visit to WDW.”

“But after some research by my wife, we discovered that ALL STAR Vacation Homes was a much better choice for our family. Not only was it less expensive, but it had a private, heated pool. The house also provided us with much more room and privacy.”

“All six of us agree that when we get the chance to return to Walt Disney World there is no better place for our family to stay than in an ALL STAR vacation home.”

Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!

Add comment November 9th, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for November 5, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

November 5, 2010 Edition

Celebrate Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
on Your Holiday Disney Vacation

Celebrate Your Holiday Disney Vacation at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Celebrate the holidays on your Disney vacation at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, starting this Monday at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort.

Highlights include:

  • Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle – a beautiful display that will dazzle and delight!
  • Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade – featuring Santa Claus!
  • Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season – a spectacular fireworks extravaganza!
  • Live Shows and Meet ‘n Greets – featuring your favorite Disney characters!

You’ll also enjoy enchanting snow falls on Main Street, U.S.A. – plus holiday cookies, hot chocolate and more!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts Monday, November 8th and runs from 7pm to Midnight on select nights through Sunday, December 19th.  Separate admission is required.

Add comment November 5th, 2010

Celebrate Halloween for Free at Old Town in Kissimmee This Sunday

Enjoy a Family-Friendly Halloween on Your Fall Orlando Vacation at Old Town in KissimmeeFor free Halloween fun on your Fall Orlando vacation, take the kids to Old Town in Kissimmee.

At this family-friendly Orlando vacation event, kids can wear costumes and go trick-or-treating at Old Town’s specialty shops. With four blocks of stores, that’s a whole lot of treats!

Don’t forget to bring your own bags!

Plus, for only $2.00, the little ones can experience The Grimm Haunted House with a special tour made just for them!

Old Town’s Trick-or-Treat runs this Sunday, October 31st, from 2pm to 6pm.

Add comment October 26th, 2010

Orlando Vacation Halloween Fun at Formosa Gardens Village

Celebrate Halloween at Formosa Gardens Village on Your Orlando VacationFor 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.

Add comment October 18th, 2010

Fall Orlando Vacation Activities at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa

Enjoy Fun Fall Orlando Vacation Activities at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa!

During your stay at one of Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa’s luxury Disney area vacation condos, enjoy fun activities and special savings this Fall, including:

  • Happy Hour Specials
  • Football Games on the Big Screen
  • Special Pricing on Appetizers and Refreshments

Plus, enjoy dinner and a movie every Friday night this October and celebrate Halloween at Lighthouse Key with pumpkin decorating October 27th – 31st!

For more information, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa October Activity & Event Calendar.

Add comment October 11th, 2010

Fall Orlando Vacation Halloween Celebrations

For Fall Orlando vacation fun, treat your kids to these wonderful family-friendly Halloween celebrations:

Celebrate Halloween at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Your Fall Orlando Vacation!At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, featuring trick-or-treating, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, Happy HalloWishes fireworks – plus your favorite Disney characters wearing Halloween costumes!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs select nights now through November 1st from 7pm to 12am.  Separate admission is required.

Celebrate Halloween at SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular on Your Fall Orlando Vacation!For more Halloween treats, experience SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando.  Included in admission, this ocean of Halloween fun features trick-or-treating, special Sesame Street character events, a cookie decorating station, strolling costumed sea creatures – plus music and activities at Wild Arctic Plaza!

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9th – 24th and Friday through Sunday, October 29th – 31st at SeaWorld Orlando and starts at 12:00 Noon each day.

Add comment October 7th, 2010

Luxury Orlando Vacation Condos and Villas at Reunion Resort

Plan Your Orlando Vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes' Reunion Resort Condos and VillasALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion features luxury Orlando vacation condos and villas that provide the perfect setting for your family Disney vacation, Orlando golf experience or romantic getaway.

Located in the Villas North and Heritage Crossing areas in Reunion® Resort, ALL STAR’s spacious 3 bedroom Orlando vacation condo rentals are close to the resort water park and feature custom furnishings & decor, fully equipped kitchens, living & dining areas, TVs in all bedrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access and private patios with golf course & resort views!

Plan Your Orlando Vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes' Reunion Resort Condos and VillasIn addition, you’ll enjoy complimentary access to Reunion’s world class resort amenities, including 3 championship golf courses, a 5 acre water park, a full service spa, on-site dining and outdoor vacation activities!

Plus, receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3 when you reserve our vacation condo rentals in Reunion during Fall travel dates!*

Plan your stay today and enjoy relaxing luxury, Orlando vacation fun and special Fall vacation savings!

*Excludes November 20, 2010 – November 28, 2010.  See website for more details.

Add comment September 28th, 2010

Celebrate Halloween at SeaWorld on Your Fall Orlando Vacation

Celebrate Halloween on Your Fall Orlando Vacation at SeaWorld's Halloween SpooktacularExplore a “fantasea” world of Halloween fun on your Fall Orlando vacation at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular.

This family-friendly Halloween celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is included with regular park admission and features these exciting kids’ activities:

  • Trick-or-Treat Sea Sweets – Wear your favorite costumes and search for hidden “sea” treats at over 12 locations throughout the park using special “treasure” maps!
  • Abby Cadabby’s Halloween Adventure – Enjoy photo-ops with Sesame Street’s Abby Caddaby plus help her search for her magic wand by solving interactive puzzles and more!
  • Count Von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast – Mingle with The Count and other Sesame Street characters at this special breakfast buffet.
  • Cookie Decorating Station – Design your own unique Halloween-themed cookies at this special decorating station filled with a wide assortment of cookie toppings!
  • Frozen Fun Zone – Move to the groove of DJ’d music and join in on special interactive fun at Wild Arctic Plaza.

You’ll also encounter 35 costumed sea creatures including Gummy Worm Wanda, Salt Water Taffy, Swedish Fish Suzy – plus schools of pumpkin fish!

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular starts at 12:00 Noon each day and runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9th – 24th and Friday through Sunday, October 29th – 31st at SeaWorld Orlando.

*Abby Caddaby’s Halloween Adventure ™/© 2010 Sesame Workshop
*Count Von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast ™/© 2010 Sesame Workshop

Add comment September 22nd, 2010

Orlando Vacation Fun and Games at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa

Plan Your Family Orlando Vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & SpaPlan your Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and enjoy a world of fun and games for the whole family.

All of the Lighthouse Key’s Disney area vacation condo rentals feature Plasma TVs and DVD players for your entertainment.  You can even rent DVDs from the resort gift shop, making the perfect combination for family movie nights!

Every vacation condo also includes TVs in each bedroom, giving you the flexibility to watch what you want.  You can also enjoy movies on the big screen at Lighthouse Key’s on-site 52-seat movie theatre!

Enjoy Orlando Resort Fun at Lighthouse Key Resort & SpaKids can enjoy gaming excitement in the comfort of your Lighthouse Key vacation condo with Xbox 360 consoles available for check-out at the front desk and video game rentals at the gift shop.  For hours of Orlando vacation fun for everyone, head to the game and billiard rooms in the Grand Clubhouse.

Enjoy Orlando Resort Fun at Lighthouse Key Resort & SpaOutside, dive into your own fun and games at the resort’s two swimming pools.  There’s even special poolside resort activities for kids at select times throughout the year!

In addition to Orlando vacation resort fun, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa is only 4 miles from Disney – so you’re always close to the fun!

Add comment September 21st, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 17, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

September 17, 2010 Edition

Orlando Vacation Game Room Fun
at ALL STAR Vacation Homes

Enjoy Game Room Excitement on Your Orlando Vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!For hours of family gaming excitement on your Central Florida vacation, plan your stay at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and choose Orlando vacation rental homes with fun-filled game rooms.

ALL STAR’s vacation home game rooms feature a variety of thrilling gaming selections for kids of all ages.

Enjoy Game Room Excitement on Your Orlando Vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!Enjoy family tournaments in our game rooms that include pool, foosball and air hockey tables.

For a blast from the past, play classic arcade favorites like Ms. Pac Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong and even arcade machines with dozens of built-in games!

Enjoy Game Room Excitement on Your Orlando Vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!Thrill to today’s latest video game systems, like Wiis, Playstations and Xboxes found in many of our vacation rentals!

Some of ALL STAR’s vacation home rentals feature game rooms with toys and playsets for the little ones – plus board games the whole family can enjoy!

Plan an unforgettable Orlando vacation filled with fun and games at ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!

Add comment September 17th, 2010

ALL STAR Story of the Month for September 2010

September ALL STAR Story of the Month from The McCurdie/Wright Family

The ALL STAR Story of the Month for September is from The McCurdie/Wright Family from New Jersey.

“We booked two villas – 3 & 4 bedrooms.  It was fantastic.  It was my mom’s 1st trip to Orlando.  She fell in love with Lighthouse Key Resort,” said Ms. McCurdie.

“I have raved about this place to anyone who could hear me.  I have co-workers looking to rent next year.  The kids enjoyed coming to our room every night to watch the Disney fireworks from the balcony.”

Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!

Add comment September 14th, 2010

Celebrate Halloween on Your Fall Disney Vacation

Celebrate Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Your Fall Disney Vacation!Celebrate Halloween on your Fall Disney vacation at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This annual celebration at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort features Halloween fun for everyone!

Highlights include:

  • Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
  • Happy HalloWishes fireworks display
  • Trick-or-treating throughout the park

Plus meet your favorite Disney characters dressed up in Halloween costumes.  You can even dress up in your own family-friendly costumes too!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts tomorrow, September 14th, and runs 7pm to 12am on select nights through November 1st.  Separate admission is required.

Don’t miss this exciting Disney World vacation celebration – take your family to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Add comment September 13th, 2010

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