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Top Five Family Movies

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

1 comment November 14th, 2011

Benefits of a Fall Orlando Vacation

There are a number of advantages to booking your Orlando vacation this time of year. The theme parks are all decked out in celebration so you can enjoy all the holiday magic that is already in the air! Crowds are considerably lighter, and you will find the best specials and rates during early November and early December travel dates. While avoiding longer lines and crowded parks, you will also enjoy Orlando’s incredible Fall weather. The mornings and evenings may be a little chilly so bring layers for your all-day excursions, then head back to your vacation home to take full advantage of your heated pool or hot tub.

Learn about ALL STAR’s FREE night Fall Special, and plan your Fall getaway!

1 comment November 4th, 2011

Great Ways to Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner in your Vacation Home

Taking your Orlando Vacation during the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a traditional family Thanksgiving meal. Here are some great ways to celebrate Thanksgiving without any of the hassle:

Avoid the grocery stores.
Don’t waste your vacation standing in lines or fighting over the last pumpkin pie. Pre-order your groceries from Garden Grocer. Everything you need to prepare dinner will be delivered to your vacation home prior to your arrival.

Stay out of the kitchen.
If you’re looking for a little more relaxation during your vacation, let someone else do the cooking. From the appetizers to dessert, Publix Supermarkets can provide you with an entire meal, complete with all the traditional dishes your family will enjoy.

Hire a personal chef.
Treat your family to a gourmet meal prepared by your own personal chef. For Thanksgiving dinner or through the duration of your stay, a personal chef is a wonderful way to enjoy delicious meals with your family during your vacation.

1 comment November 2nd, 2011

5 Night Spring Orlando Vacation Home Deal

Stay 4 Nights & Receive the 5th Night FREE at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!Stay 4 nights and receive a 5th Night FREE when you reserve ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation home rentals for Spring 2011 travel dates!*

That’s 5 nights for the price of 4 and up to hundreds in Orlando vacation savings!

Choose from over 260 Orlando vacation home rentals with 2 to 9 bedrooms and amenities such as:

  • Private Pools & Patios
  • Spillover Spas
  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • Multiple Master Bedrooms
  • Game Rooms & Home Theatres
  • Themed Bedrooms for Kids

Enjoy BIG savings on your Spring 2011 Orlando vacation – reserve your stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!

*Offer valid on new reservations only for travel dates through June 10, 2011. Excludes April 16, 2011 to April 29, 2011.  See website for terms & conditions and more details.

Add comment April 6th, 2011

Spring 2011 Orlando Vacation Specials

Enjoy BIG savings on your 2011 Spring Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa with these great Orlando vacation rental deals:

Stay 4 Nights and Get the 5th Night FREE at ALL STAR!   Stay 3 Nights and Get the 4th Night FREE at Lighthouse Key!
Reserve ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation rentals and receive 5 nights for the price of 4!*   Get 4 nights for the price of 3 when you reserve Lighthouse Key’s Disney area vacation condos!*

 

Plan now and SAVE up to HUNDREDS or More!

 

*Offers valid now through June 10, 2011.  Excludes April 16, 2011 – April 29, 2011.  See website for terms & conditions and more details.

Add comment March 21st, 2011

ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion Orlando Vacation Condo Rental Special

Receive a FREE Rental Car with Your 7-Night Stay at ALL STAR's Reunion Condos!Plan your Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion’s condos & villas and receive a FREE Rental Car with your 7-Night stay during select Spring 2011 travel dates!*

Choose from 3 bedroom Disney area vacation condo rentals with luxury furnishings and decor – all located close to Reunion® Resort’s 5 acre water park!

Condo and villa features include:

  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • Dining & Living Areas
  • TVs in All Bedrooms
  • Complimentary Wireless Internet Access

Plus, enjoy relaxing private patios with beautiful resort and golf course views!

During your Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, a Preferred Partner of Reunion Resort, enjoy access to Reunion’s exclusive world class amenities such as three 18-hole championship golf courses designed by the pros, on-site fine & casual Orlando dining, a full service boutique spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an infinity-edge resort swimming pool!

Take advantage of this great Orlando vacation condo deal today – reserve your stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion now!

*Offer valid now through May 31, 2011.  Excludes April 16, 2011 – April 29, 2011 travel dates.  $100 instant money rebate available instead of free rental car.  See website for more details.

2 comments March 8th, 2011

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Featured in AOL Travel Spring Training Article

Read the AOL Travel Spring Training Article Featuring ALL STAR Vacation Homes

ALL STAR Vacation Homes was recently featured in the AOL Travel article entitled “Spring Training Travel: Score a Baseball Vacation”.

To read the article, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.

Add comment February 10th, 2011

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Featured in ChicagoTribune.com Spring Break Travel Article

Read the ChicagoTribune.com Spring Break Travel Article Featuring ALL STAR Vacation Homes

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.

Add comment February 3rd, 2011

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Featured in SundayPaper.com Orlando Travel Article

Read the Article on SundayPaper.com Featuring ALL STAR Vacation Homes

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.

Add comment January 10th, 2011

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

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

Last Minute Fall Orlando Vacation Deals

Save BIG on your last minute Fall Orlando vacation with these two Orlando vacation rental specials:

Stay 4 Nights and Get the 5th Night FREE! Stay 3 Nights and Get the 4th Night FREE!

With each Orlando vacation deal you get a FREE NIGHT and up to HUNDREDS or More in vacation savings!

Plan now before it’s too late!

*Offers valid now through December 17, 2010. Excludes November 20, 2010 – November 28, 2010.  See website for more details.

Add comment November 15th, 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

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

Two Ways to Save Big on Your Fall Orlando Vacation

Plan your Fall Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes and enjoy BIG SAVINGS with these two great Orlando vacation rental specials:

Stay 4 Nights and Receive the 5th Night FREE!Get 5 Nights for the Price of 4 when you reserve Orlando vacation rentals during Fall 2010 travel dates!*

You get a FREE NIGHT and up to hundreds in savings!

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Stay 3 Nights and Receive the 4th Night FREE!Stay 3 nights and receive the 4th night FREE when you reserve ALL STAR’s Disney area vacation condos in Reunion Resort® and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa for Fall travel dates!*

That’s one FREE night and up to $200 or More in vacation savings!

Plus, receive special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!

Reserve your Fall Orlando vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes now and SAVE BIG!

*Offers valid now through December 17, 2010.  Excludes November 20, 2010 – November 28, 2010.  See website for more details.

Add comment October 6th, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for September 10, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

September 10, 2010 Edition

Top 5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Orlando Vacation

Enjoy the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and More Orlando Vacation Events This Fall!

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!

Add comment September 10th, 2010

Last Minute September Orlando Vacation Specials from ALL STAR

Plan your last minute September Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and SAVE BIG with these great deals:

Stay 4 Nights and Get the 5th Night FREE!5 Night Orlando Vacation Home Deal

Stay 4 nights, receive a 5th Night FREE when you reserve ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation home rentals for September 2010 travel dates!*  You get 5 nights for the price of 4 and up to hundreds in vacation savings when renting condos, town homes and private pool homes!

Stay 3 Nights and Get the 4th Night FREE!4 Night Orlando Vacation Condo Special

Reserve ALL STAR’s vacation condos in Reunion Resort® and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during September travel dates for 3 nights and receive the 4th Night FREE!*  That’s a FREE night and up to $200 or More in savings!

In addition to these two great Orlando vacation specials, you’ll also receive special Disney and other popular Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!

Plan now and SAVE!  Reserve your last minute Orlando vacation today!

*Offers valid now through December 17, 2010.  Excludes November 20, 2010  – November 28, 2010.  See website for more details.

Add comment September 1st, 2010

Kick Off Football Season at Lighthouse Key and Save on Your Orlando Vacation

Kick Off Your Fall Orlando Vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and SAVE BIG!Celebrate the new football season at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa on your Orlando vacation.

Throughout September at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, enjoy great deals on food & drinks for the games – plus SAVE BIG on your Fall stay!

For more information on football season refreshment specials, visit the Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa September Activity & Event Calendar.

Plus, score big savings when you plan your Fall Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key:

Reserve Disney area vacation condos at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during Fall travel dates, and you’ll receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3!*  That’s one FREE night – adding up to $200 or More in savings!

Kick off your Fall Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and SAVE BIG!

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

Add comment August 30th, 2010

Save Big on Your Fall Orlando Convention Accommodations at Vista Cay Resort

Stay 4 Nights, Receive a 5th Night FREE at Vista Cay During Fall Travel Dates!Plan your stay at Vista Cay Resort for your Fall Orlando convention accommodations and SAVE!

Stay 4 nights and receive a 5th Night FREE when you reserve Vista Cay Resort Orlando vacation condo rentals for Fall 2010 travel dates!

Enjoy a FREE Night and up to $200 or more in savings!

Located directly across from the Orange County Convention Center, Vista Cay Resort features luxury Orlando vacation condos with upscale furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, computers with wireless Internet access, Plasma TVs and covered patios.

Upcoming Fall Orlando conventions and exhibitions at the Orange County Convention Center include:

  • The Florida Restaurant Show 9/12/10 – 9/14/10
  • InterBev 9/22/10 – 9/24/10
  • American Dental Association 10/9/10 – 10/11/10
  • Orlando Home Show 10/22/10 – 10/24/10
  • Marine Dealer Conference & Expo 11/15/10 – 11/17/10
  • Performance Racing Industry 12/9/10 – 12/11/10

Add an Orlando vacation to your Fall 2010 business trip and enjoy big savings – reserve your stay at Vista Cay today!

Add comment August 23rd, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets for August 13, 2010

The WEEKLY EARFUL Orlando Vacation News, Tips and Secrets

by Rick E-Mouse

August 13, 2010 Edition

Fall Orlando Vacation Savings
from ALL STAR Vacation Homes

Stay 4 Nights, Receive 5th Night Free at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!Plan your Fall Orlando vacation at ALL STAR Vacation Homes and SAVE BIG!

Reserve your stay at ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation rentals for 4 Nights during Fall travel dates and receive a 5th Night FREE!*

That’s 5 nights for the price of 4 and up to HUNDREDS in savings!

Choose from over 250 Orlando vacation home rentals, including up to 7 bed private pool homes with spas – plus amenities such as game rooms, home theatres, themed kids’ bedrooms and computers with wireless Internet access.  Additional vacation rental choices include luxury vacation condos with covered patios and spacious town homes with private lounge pools.

In addition to this great Fall Orlando vacation deal, you’ll also receive special ticket discounts for Disney and other popular Orlando attractions with your reservation!

During your stay, experience these great Fall Orlando vacation events:

  • Orlando Magical Dining Month:  September 1 – 30
  • Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party:  Select nights, September 14 – November 1
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival:  October 1 – November 14

Enjoy Fall Orlando vacation deals with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!

*Special valid during the following travel dates: August 14, 2010 – December 17, 2010.  See website for blackout dates and more details.

Add comment August 13th, 2010

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