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The big game is this Sunday!
Here’s some great ways to celebrate this super event in your Orlando vacation home:
Gear up for the game with a cookout on the patio. Prepare delicious snacks in your vacation home rental’s fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the action on a big screen TV or home theatre projection screen.
You can also take advantage of convenient vacation home services such as catering, pre-packaged meal delivery and personal chefs!
February 1st, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 28, 2011 Edition
Central Florida Attractions and
Accommodations for Daytona 500 Fans
The 53rd running of the Daytona 500 is right around the corner!
Gear up for the big race with thrilling Orlando racing attractions and luxury vacation home accommodations.
Feel what it’s like to be a real NASCAR driver at the Richard Petty Driving Experience where you can test drive an actual stock car at Walt Disney World Speedway!
Visit Fun Spot Attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee, featuring NASCAR racing simulators and go kart tracks!
Experience high-speed fun at over 60mph – ride Test Track at Epcot® in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Enjoy casual Orlando dining while you watch the “Great American Race” on the big screen at NASCAR Sports Grille at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.
Plus, reserve your Daytona 500 vacation rental accommodations at ALL STAR Vacation Homes – just a short road trip to Daytona International Speedway!
January 28th, 2011
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to present our first 9 bedroom Orlando vacation home.
Located in Formosa Gardens Estates, this beautiful, newly expanded Disney area vacation rental features:
- Seven Master Bedrooms
- Two Disney Themed Kids’ Bedrooms
- A Game Room & Home Theatre
- Beautiful Lake Views
- Extended Screened Patio with Large Private Pool
…and Much More!
This one-of-a-kind vacation home sleeps up to 20 and is just 3 miles from Disney!
It’s the perfect place for groups or large families to enjoy a wonderful Orlando vacation.
January 27th, 2011
With golf season in full swing, now is the perfect time to plan an Orlando golf getaway at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s luxury Orlando condos and villas.
ALL STAR’s upscale Orlando vacation condo rentals in Reunion® Resort are located in the Villas North and Heritage Crossing subdivisions and feature 3 bedrooms, custom decor and luxury furnishings – plus private patios with beautiful views of Reunion’s resort golf courses!
For your convenience and comfort, all of our Orlando vacation condos and villas in Reunion include fully equipped kitchens, living & dining areas, complimentary wireless Internet access and TVs in all bedrooms! They’re the perfect place to stretch out and relax after a long day of Florida golfing.
As a guest of ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, a Preferred Partner of Reunion® Resort, enjoy unlimited access to:
- Three 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses - each designed by a pro: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer & Tom Watson!
- The ANNIKA Academy™ – professional golf training with courses created by Annika Sorenstam
- Driving Range/Practice Green – hone your golf skills and brush up on your game
- On-Site Golf Pro Shop – for all your golfing needs
- Additional Resort Amenities - including a full service spa, casual and upscale dining, a 5 acre water park with infinity pool and more!
Plan the ultimate Orlando golf getaway – reserve your Orlando vacation condo with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion today!
January 25th, 2011
Make your Central Florida vacation sizzle this February – celebrate Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa.
Enjoy four weekends of rock, pop and country concerts plus smokin’ hot barbecue dishes provided by popular Central Florida restaurants!
Bands, Brew & BBQ runs Saturdays at SeaWorld Orlando and Sundays at Busch Gardens Tampa, February 12th through March 6th.
SeaWorld Orlando Concert Schedule
- Huey Lewis & The News – February 12th
- Willie Nelson – February 19th
- REO Speedwagon – February 26th
- Josh Turner – March 5th
Busch Gardens Tampa Concert Schedule
- Montgomery Gentry – February 13th
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – February 20th
- The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters – February 27th
- Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band – March 6th
SeaWorld concerts start at 4:30pm and begin at 5:00pm at Busch Gardens.
January 21st, 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
Explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park like never before – embark on the Wild Africa Trek, opening this Sunday, January 16th.
This new add-on Disney vacation experience features:
- Personalized, guided tours through unexplored areas of the Kilimanjaro Safaris forests
- Extended time observing and learning about the wildlife
- Journeying both on foot and aboard a customized vehicle
Turn your Disney vacation into an adventure of a lifetime at Wild Africa Trek!
Reservations for this specially priced experience are now available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR.
January 14th, 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
ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured in the SundayPaper.com travel article entitled “Orlando: A Hot Spot for Family Vacations in 2011″.
To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
January 10th, 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
The Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Featured Guest Review for January 2011 is by the Bonus Family from Ohio who stayed in 6-2001 LK-LK #101, a 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condo rental:
“The layout of the rooms met our needs in a way no other hotel or resort could. Excellent for larger families. Your pictures and advertising were spot-on truthful, which is hard to find these days. The condo was the best part of our trip.”
For more reviews, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa Guest Reviews page.
January 6th, 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
“Plunge” into the New Year – celebrate New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld this Friday, December 31st.
This special holiday Orlando vacation event features music including a DJ, jazz performers and a 14-piece band – plus a spectacular fireworks display at midnight!
During your celebration, enjoy thrilling attractions like Manta and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, including Shamu Christmas… Miracles and The Polar Express Experience.
Make your holiday Orlando vacation complete – don’t miss New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld.
December 29th, 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
Give your family a Christmas to remember during your holiday Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion – enjoy a Christmas dinner at Reunion® Resort.
Choices include:
Christmas Buffet at the Clubhouse Grille
Served from 12pm to 8pm on Christmas day.
Christmas Day at Forte
With special three-course selections served from 12pm to 9pm.
Christmas To-Go
Enjoy a choice of turkey, ham or prime rib main courses with sides delivered to your Disney area vacation home or condo rental. Delivery times: 11am to 7pm, Christmas day. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
For pricing and more information, download the Reunion Resort Christmas Dinner Menus.
December 21st, 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
by Rick E-Mouse
December 10, 2010 Edition
Coming Orlando Vacation Attractions in 2011
New Orlando vacation adventures await at these “wild” attractions coming to Central Florida in 2011:
Explore the wilds in a whole new way – embark on the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in Walt Disney World® Resort, opening January 16, 2011. This new add-on experience will take you on a personalized, guided journey both on foot and onboard a customized vehicle through unexplored areas of the Kilimanjaro Safaris forests where you’ll learn even more about the wildlife. Reservations for this specially priced experience are now available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR.
Next, head for The Grand Reef – coming to Discovery Cove in June 2011.
This all-new two and a half acre area will feature reef canyons for snorkeling exploration, more undersea wildlife, new beaches plus the new SeaVenture underwater walking tour!
For more wildlife excitement, journey to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and experience Cheetah Hunt and Cheetah Run, opening in Spring 2011. The new one-of-a-kind launch coaster, Cheetah Hunt, will make you feel like the world’s fastest land animal as you dash high into the air, over African grasslands and into rocky gorge at high speed!
And at Cheetah Run, you’ll thrill to up-close cheetah encounters plus witness these amazing animals running at top speed out in the open!
Don’t miss out on these exciting new attractions – plan your 2011 Orlando vacation today!
Wild Africa Trek Photo © Disney
Cheetah Run Image © 2010 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. All rights reserved.
December 10th, 2010
Turn 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.
December 9th, 2010
Add 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!
December 8th, 2010
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