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Fire up your X-Wings and make the jump to light speed to the 2008 Star Wars Weekends celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Meet your favorite Star Wars characters and mingle with Star Wars celebrities, including David Prowse (”Darth Vader”), Jeremy Bulloch (”Boba Fett”) and Peter Mayhew (”Chewbacca”) - plus celebrity host Warwick Davis (”Wicket the Ewok”) and more! Featured activities include:
- The Jedi Training Academy – Learn the FUNdamentals of the force (Don’t forget to pack your lightsabers!).
- Behind the Force – An exclusive 25-minute show unveiling the moviemaking secrets of the entire Star Wars saga.
- The Padawan Mind Challenge – A Star Wars trivia bonanza just for kids!
- Hyperspace Hoopla! – a spectacular evening Star Wars celebration for everyone!
There’s also prize giveaways, a celebrity round table and even a Star Wars Cantina street party!
The annual event, now in its 11th year, runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 6th through June 29th.
Use the force on your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando – don’t miss Star Wars Weekends!
May 16th, 2008
Going to the movies on your Orlando vacation?
Be sure not to miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull swings into theatres Thursday, May 22nd. And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and ride the movies at Universal Orlando.
Get treated like a STAR on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Reserve now and save $150 on select homes!
May 16th, 2008
Here’s a special “sneak peek” look at the wild and wacky Toy Story Mania attraction at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios:
First, Mr. Potato Head greets each guest who “steps right up” to this fun, new interactive 4-D ride. Once seated in the 4-person car, you’ll be whisked away into a world where toys and kids rule the land. Next, you’ll race through five midway-style games to test your skills against other players by taking virtual aim at bulls-eyes, ducks, plates and more. There’s even a space alien ring toss game!
All of your favorite Toy Story characters are there to join in on the fun – including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Ham, Slinky Dog and last, but not least – the Bucket of Green Army Men!
Don’t miss this exciting new ride, slated to open May 31st in Orlando at Disney Hollywood Studios!
And for more “animated” thrills for your Orlando vacation, check out The Simpsons Ride grand opening tomorrow, May 15th at Universal Studios Orlando.
May 14th, 2008
Steve Trover, CEO of ALL STAR Vacation Homes, was featured in an interview on the WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast Sunday, May 11th.
During the interview, Mr. Trover gave an overview of the vacation home rental experience, focusing on the advantages of renting a vacation home over a standard hotel or resort as well as how ALL STAR Vacation Homes has become a leader in the Orlando vacation market.
The interview was hosted by Lou Mongello creator of DisneyWorldTrivia.com and author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Book.
Head on over to the WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast to listen.
May 13th, 2008
Catch all the hot summer flicks on your Orlando vacation!
This week, don’t miss Speed Racer – opening today, May 9th at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, don’t miss Disney Pictures’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – opening Friday, May 16th.
And don’t forget to live the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios Orlando.
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 9th, 2008
Too hot out? Catch some cool tunes and chill out this weekend at Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk May 10-11th, 2-9pm.
This special two-day celebration of everything reggae features live music from top reggae artists such as Inner Circle, famous for the “Bad Boys” theme from the TV show COPS, DJs and more! Enjoy a host of Caribbean cuisines, specialty drinks and shop at over 20 exclusive merchant booths along the streets of CityWalk.
Plus, do dinner Reggae-style at Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom. This unique restaurant, built to look like Marley’s home in Jamaica, is set in an open-air dining atmosphere with photo and video tributes to the “King of Reggae”, a Jamaican-inspired menu and more.
May 8th, 2008
Say “Happy Mother’s Day” the Disney way - take Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch at EPCOT this Sunday, May 11th during the Walt Disney World park’s annual International Flower & Garden Festival.
Your Mom will be dazzled by the beautiful flowers, melt when she hears the live guitarist playing string serenades and feel like Disney royalty when she sees the EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch menu.
For fun afterwards, take her to see Davy Jones of the Monkees - part of the International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series, with showtimes starting at 5:45pm.Located at the EPCOT World ShowPlace Pavilion in Walt Disney World, the brunch starts at 9:00am and continues until 3:00pm.
May 7th, 2008
Make this weekend a festive fiesta! Dance on over to Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa.
Enjoy the sounds of Latin music as you indulge in the delights of delicious Latin food in this fun and fiery celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Join in the celebration Saturday, May 10th at SeaWorld Orlando with music by Gilberto Santa Rosa and Sunday May 11th at Busch Gardens Tampa starring Willie Colón.
May 5th, 2008
Be sure to see the latest summer blockbusters on your Orlando vacation.
This week, don’t miss Iron Man – opening today, May 2nd at these top Orlando cinemas:
Next week, catch Speed Racer – opening Friday, May 9th (theatres may vary).
For the best in STAR treatment on your trip to Orlando, book a luxury vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Book now and save $150 on select homes!
May 2nd, 2008
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events:
May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (7:00pm to 12:00am)
May 3, 10 Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
May 11 EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch (9:00am to 3:00pm)
May 10-11 Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk (2-9pm)
May 15 The Simpsons Ride Grand Opening at Universal Studios Orlando
May 31 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
May 1st, 2008
Think it’s too early to plan for Halloween in Orlando? Think again. Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 1st and go fast.
The annual Halloween celebration is a fall vacation favorite at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Each night features a Halloween celebration filled with signature Disney magic, including:
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A special Halloween parade of your favorite Disney characters
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The “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display
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Halloween dance parties
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A mix and mingle with Disney Villains
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…and, of course, trick-or-treating!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will run this year on select dates September 5th through Halloween night.
April 30th, 2008
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is featured in a USA TODAY article covering money-saving vacation tips for summer travelers.
The article, in the travel section of the April 25th edition of USA TODAY, includes a section on the value of booking vacation home rentals, highlighting ALL STAR Vacation Homes as a savvy way to save money on lodging during your Orlando theme park vacation.
For more, check out the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
April 25th, 2008
Journey to Atlantis, now in its tenth year of sea-splashing thrills, takes you on a thrilling adventure through a mythical ancient underwater city styled after ancient Greece.
After boarding an eight-passenger boat, you begin your journey deep into the heart of a city lost for centuries that has arisen from the depths of the ocean.
Once inside, you’ll twist, turn, dive and zip your way through a watery maze of spectacular and harrowing thrills – including spectacular visual effects, near-miss excitement and a truly immersive sound experience. Along the way, you’ll dodge frothing fountains and water cannons, encounter mermaids and come face-to-face with a giant sea monster!
At the end of this high-speed adventure, you find yourself perched at the edge of a steep waterfall. Before you can scream, you suddenly drop 60 feet down into the roaring “sea”, soaked from head to toe!
Dive into excitement on your Florida vacation – ride Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando!
April 24th, 2008
Team members from ALL STAR Vacation Homes attended the annual conference for the FVRMA - the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association - at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando April 21st through April 23rd.
ALL STAR CEO Steve Trover led workshop sessions about internet marketing and was featured as a board member in a strategic industry Q&A session. Also on hand was ALL STAR VP of Marketing Sara Moore who worked the Discover Vacation Homes booth to promote the “I Love Vacation Homes” campaign – a public relations effort by Orlando area vacation home management firms to raise awareness about the growing vacation rental industry.
FVRMA is the official statewide association formed to meet the needs of professional management companies who rent and manage resort, vacation and other short-term rental properties.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes has been a member of FVRMA since 2003.
April 23rd, 2008
