Posts filed under 'Kid Friendly Vacations'
by Rick E-Mouse
September 10, 2010 Edition
Top 5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Orlando Vacation
1. Lighter Crowds – Which means more time to enjoy Orlando vacation attractions and activities!
2. September Magical Dining Month – Thirty days of $30 prix fixe dinners at Central Florida’s premier dining destinations.
3. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Taste the world! Enjoy international cuisine, regional wines and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series – October 1st to November 14th.
4. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Family-friendly Disney Halloween fun at the Magic Kingdom® Park, select nights, September 14th through November 1st.
5. Fall Orlando Vacation Savings – Enjoy FREE nights with our Fall Orlando vacation deals!
September 10th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
September 3, 2010 Edition
Orlando Vacation Themed Bedroom Adventures
for Kids at ALL STAR Vacation Homes
Treat your kids to an Orlando vacation full of magic and adventure – plan your stay at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and choose Disney area vacation home rentals with themed bedrooms that will capture both their hearts and imaginations!
With ALL STAR’s themed bedrooms, girls can feel what it’s like to be Cinderella, Snow White and other Disney princesses – and boys can live out exciting pirate adventures with Jack Sparrow, Peter Pan and Captain Hook!
And after exploring the theme parks, kids can continue the magic in their ALL STAR Orlando vacation home, where Mickey, Minnie and other Disney favorites await to greet them in their own themed bedrooms!
They’ll also enjoy undersea fun with Nemo and friends, explore outer space with Buzz Lightyear and experience the racing thrills of Disney’s “Cars”!
There’s even themed bedrooms where they can relive their favorite movies, like Harry Potter, Fantasia, 101 Dalmatians and Toy Story!
For even more adventures, kids can set out on a jungle safari or travel to Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood!
Other fun themed bedrooms include: Winnie the Pooh, The Cat in the Hat, Alice In Wonderland and superheroes like Batman and Spider-Man!
Give your kids an Orlando vacation they’ll remember forever at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
September 3rd, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
August 27, 2010 Edition
Embark on an Aquatic Orlando Vacation Adventure
at Reunion® Resort’s Water Park
During your Orlando vacation at Reunion Resort as a guest of ALL STAR Vacation Homes, you’ll enjoy access to Reunion’s expansive water park.
Just a quick walk or drive from your Disney area vacation home or condo, the on-site water park is an adventure filled with aquatic fun for everyone in the family!
Highlights include:
- Flume Ride – slide at high-speed through a tropical landscape of twists and turns!
- Water Playground – with water slide tubes, bridges, ladders and a splash pool!
- Lazy River – drift the day away past lush shores and splashing waterfalls!
Kids will also love the interactive water activities and the resort pool that’s great for all ages. There’s even a wading pool for the little ones!
The water park at Reunion Resort also features a wooden boardwalk perfect for a casual tour of the outdoors, sand volleyball courts, and plenty of lounge areas in both the sun and the shade!
Plus, quench your thirst and feed your hunger at the water park’s restaurant, Longboards. Longboards features a full service kitchen, outdoor seating and a cocktail bar.
For an unforgettable aquatic adventure, plan your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion now!
August 27th, 2010
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for August is from the The Verma Family from New York who stayed at Windsor Palms Resort.
“I am a single dad with three kids. We love the Orlando area because of all the things to do,” said Mr. Verma.
“I was very pleased with the property at ALL STAR Vacation Homes. Everything was easy to get to and the place was clean and we felt safe.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
August 16th, 2010
Plan your Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and enjoy over 250 vacation home rentals with luxurious amenities:
Private Pools & Spas – with luxury patio furniture and gas barbecue grills
Game Rooms – with pool tables, air hockey & foosball, arcade games, video game systems and toys for the little ones
Home Theatres – that feature giant screen TVs, tiered theatre-style seating and surround sound
Fully Equipped Kitchens & Dining Areas – including kitchens with counter seating, formal dining areas and breakfast nooks
Themed Kids’ Bedrooms – decorated with princesses, pirates and popular Disney characters
Living Areas – featuring big screen TVs, DVD players and comfortable furnishings
Multiple Master Bedrooms – that include king or queen beds, beautiful decor and private bathrooms
ALL STAR also offers a selection of luxury Orlando vacation condos with covered patios and town homes with private lounge pools. Both include amenities like fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas and computers with wireless Internet access.
Beyond luxury amenities and accommodations, enjoy special Orlando vacation deals from ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
August 11th, 2010
Cool off this Summer on your Orlando vacation – head to Gator Gully Splash Park in Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World.”
Located near the Gator Jumparoo Show area of the park, this H2O-filled world of fun for the kids features:
- Giant Egrets – a whole row of “birds” with flowing beak fountains
- Gator Water Guns – for a friendly one-on-one water duel!
- Ol’ Jalopy – overrun with water and places to splash
- Bucket Tree – perfect for dashing, splashing fun for the little ones
- Grandma’s Wet Shack – filled with a “fountain” of water-filled fun
Plus, don’t miss the Gator Wrestlin’ show, Up Close Encounters, the Gatorland Express Train Ride and all of the other great gator experiences that make Gatorland one of the most unique Orlando vacation attractions!
July 29th, 2010
For a family-friendly and affordable Orlando vacation experience, see Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at the Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee.
Performed by the Center Children’s Theatre with actors aged 4 to 14, this wonderful rendition of Disney’s take on the popular folk tale will delight kids and adults alike.
Show dates and times are: Friday, July 30th at 7pm, Saturday, July 31st at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, August 1st at 2pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Add more Disney to your Orlando vacation – don’t miss Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at the Osceola Center for the Arts.
July 28th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
July 23, 2010 Edition
Last Minute Summer & Fall
Orlando Vacation Condo Rental Special
Plan your Fall Orlando vacation and SAVE BIG with this great vacation condo rental special from ALL STAR Vacation Homes:
Receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3 when you reserve ALL STAR’s Disney area vacation condos in Reunion® Resort and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during August 1, 2010 – December 17, 2010 travel dates.* That’s a FREE night and a savings of up to $200 or More!
Close to the resort’s water park, ALL STAR’s Reunion Resort condos feature:
- 3 bedrooms
- Fully equipped kitchens
- TVs in all bedrooms
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Private patios with beautiful golf course views
- Access to resort amenities, including 3 championship golf courses, fine & casual dining, an infinity swimming pool and a full service spa
Located four miles from Disney, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa condos feature:
- 1 to 4 bedrooms
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Plasma TVs
- Living and dining areas
- Private patios
- Access to resort amenities that include a full-service European style spa, on-site deli, swimming pools, game room and meeting space
For BIG savings on your Fall Orlando vacation, reserve your ALL STAR Disney area vacation condo rental today!
*Excludes November 20, 2010 – November 28, 2010. See website for more details.
July 23rd, 2010
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for July is from the The Munnerlyn Family from Louisiana.
“The close proximity to the parks was a great advantage to staying at Windsor Hills,” said Mrs. Munnerlyn
“We could not have asked for anyplace better to stay. Having a week with our children, their spouses and the grandchildren in such a lovely home was more than we could ask for.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
July 20th, 2010
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa is the perfect place to take your kids for a fun-filled Orlando vacation.
In addition to being located just 4 miles from the magic of Disney, Lighthouse Key features a world of fun your kids will enjoy on their vacation, including a free form zero entry family pool, game and billiard rooms, a 52-seat movie theater – and more!
For family vacation entertainment, Xbox 360s, video games and DVDs are available for check out to enjoy in your Orlando vacation condo.
Plus, check out the latest Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa monthly calendar to find specials and activities for kids, such as discounted smoothies and poolside cookouts with activities for the little ones!
Plan your Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa today. Your kids will thank you for it!
June 30th, 2010
Journey to the Land Down Under on your Central Florida vacation – “hop” on over to Walkabout Way at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Located in the Bird Gardens section of the park, this new animal encounter area features a walking trail surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies where you can meet, pet and even hand feed these truly unique animals!
Be sure to check for scheduled feeding times to make sure you get the most out of this amazing experience.
Walkabout Way also features:
- Kookaburra’s Nest – a free-flight aviary filled with the “laughing” kookaburras
- Education Station – enjoy up-close encounters with Australian parrots, cockatoos and other animal ambassadors
- Exotic Australian Birds – including Australian black swans and magpie geese
Take your Central Florida vacation “outback” – stroll down Walkabout Way at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
June 29th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
June 25, 2010 Edition
Fun Kid-Friendly Orlando Vacation Home Activities
For an unforgettable kid-friendly Orlando vacation, plan your stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and enjoy these fun vacation home activities and amenities:
Outdoor Fun
Whether it’s playing “Marco Polo”, having a swim race or general splashing fun, your kids will love ALL STAR’s “water-ific” vacation home swimming pools. There are even kiddie pools in some of our homes just for the little ones!
For additional outdoor kid-friendly vacation fun, choose ALL STAR vacation homes that include backyard or neighborhood playground style areas with jungle gyms, slides and more!
Gaming Excitement
Kids can also enjoy hours of gaming excitement in homes that feature game 
rooms with pool tables, classic arcade machines, air hockey, foosball and more – ideal for family tournaments and leisure fun.
Plus, some game rooms feature toys, playsets and board games for kids of all ages.
And for more gaming thrills, our Orlando vacation homes include the latest video game systems, like Wiis, Playstations and Xboxs!
Big Screen Entertainment
In addition, ALL STAR Vacation Homes provides a choice of vacation home rentals with home theatres – the perfect place for kids to enjoy their favorite family movies.
Some feature giant projection screens, surround sound and tiered seating – just like a real movie theatre! Kids can also watch movies on the many big screen TVs found in most of ALL STAR’s vacation homes.
Turn your family Florida vacation into a fun-filled kid-friendly adventure – plan your stay in an ALL STAR Orlando vacation home today!
June 25th, 2010
Make a splash on your Orlando vacation – plan your stay at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s condo rentals located in the Villas at Reunion Square North and Heritage Crossing areas of Reunion® Resort.
These spacious, three bedroom upscale vacation condos all feature relaxing accommodations and are conveniently located close to Reunion’s expansive water park.
During your stay, you have access to a world of water-filled fun in the sun:
For high-speed thrills, zoom through “splashtastic” waterslides and tubes. Or kick back and catch some rays as you drift down the lazy river, under waterfalls and past lush shores.
Dive into your Orlando vacation – plan your stay in an ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion vacation condo rental today!
June 24th, 2010
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for June is from the The Durdos Family from Canada.
“Wow Wow Wow…what a vacation it was…13 of us, 5 children under the age of 6 and 8 adults all celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary at Disney. We chose ALL STAR based on your high customer ratings all over the Internet. What we received when we arrived far exceeded our expectations,” said Mrs. Durdos.
“Our family loved our vacation and we have told everyone that staying in an ALL STAR home is the only way to go if you have a family. We will be back. Thank you ALL STAR for making our anniversary and Disney visit such a wonderful one.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
June 22nd, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
June 18, 2010 Edition
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Now Open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Kick off your summer Orlando vacation with a truly magical experience – explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening today at Universal’s Islands of Adventure!
Here’s a handy guide to get you acquainted with this magical new world:
You’ll also find the Hogwarts Express, Hagrid’s Hut and many other exciting attractions!
Be one of the first to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on your summer Orlando vacation!
June 18th, 2010
“Lighthouse Key Resort was everything we expected.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for May is from the The Soler Family from Connecticut.
“Lighthouse Key Resort was everything we expected. The condo was clean and spacious. The kids had their own room and we had a place to relax when they went to bed. The balcony overlooked the beautiful pool area. We used the in-room washer/dryer daily which meant we only needed to do one load of laundry upon coming home from vacation,” said Mrs. Soler
“Overall, this place was great. I will definitely use ALL STAR again in the future!”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
May 19th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
May 7, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Star Wars Weekends
at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Celebrate Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on your Orlando vacation.
This “stellar” event features celebrity autographs, meet and greets, trivia contests, motorcade parades, special limited-edition merchandise – plus many roaming Star Wars characters – and more!
Highlights include:
- The Jedi Training Academy – train to become a Jedi and face Darth Vader himself!
- The Padawan Mind Challenge – Star Wars trivia just for kids!
- Hyperspace Hoopla! – a “grande finale show” to cap off each evening
This year’s celebrity hosts are Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Episodes V-VI) and Ashley Eckstein (Voice of Ahsoka “Snips” in Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon).
Star Wars Weekends runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 21st through June 13th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Schedule of Celebrity Guests
May 21 – 23
Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett – Episode II)
Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett – Episode II)
Dee Bradley Baker (Voice of the Clone Troopers in Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon)
May 28 – 30
Matthew Wood (Voice of General Grievous – Episode II)
Lorne Peterson (ILM Model Maker)
Tom Kane (Voice of Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon)
June 4 – 6
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian – Episodes V-VI)
Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I)
Dave Filoni (Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon)
June 11 -13
Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca – Episodes III-VI)
James Arnold Taylor (Voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon)
May 7th, 2010
For a festive and flavorful Orlando vacation, celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Taste of Four Corners in Kissimmee on Wednesday, May 5th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Held at Formosa Gardens Village in Kissimmee, this annual family friendly event features delicious samplings of local fare, entertainment plus free activities and games for the kids.
Participating restaurants include: Beef O’ Brady’s, Outback Steak House, Taste of China, Carrabbas, Take Sushi and many more!
Also, be sure to stop by the ALL STAR Vacation Homes booth for a warm welcome to Central Florida!
April 27th, 2010
In a news release issued April 22, 2010, TripAdvisor® named Kissimmee, Florida as the number one vacation rental hot spot in the US.
The announcement describes Kissimmee as “a great vacation spot for families” and lists an example of how a group of four staying a week at a Kissimmee vacation rental can save up to $780 versus a hotel using TripAdvisor’s Vacation Rentals Calculator.
In addition to vacation savings, the release also mentioned additional vacation rental advantages, including extra space and amenities for travelers.
For more, read the full TripAdvisor vacation rental press release.
April 23rd, 2010
For something new and unique on your Orlando vacation, head to Gatorland for Swamp Sunset Celebrations.
This brand new evening event celebrates baby bird season at the Orlando nature park – where you’ll find hundreds of native birds in their natural habitat. Every night, wood storks, egrets and spoonbills fly back to roost at Gatorland.
Highlights include: live music and cocktails – plus special shows and attractions, including the White Gator Swamp and “real” dinosaurs! Kids can even enjoy cool nighttime fun at Gator Gully Splash Park!
Plus, bring your flashlight to catch a glimpse of the alligators’ eyes that show up red at night!
Dates for Swamp Sunset Celebrations at Gatorland are Fridays & Saturdays, April 30th and May 1st plus May 7th and 8th from 6pm to 9pm.
April 23rd, 2010
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