Posts filed under '10/2011 Events'
20 ALL STAR Vacation Homes’ team members attended the national Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) 2011 Annual Conference, which was held in Orlando, FL, Oct. 9 – 12. Educational workshops and sessions at the conference included topics on operations, accounting, housekeeping, maintenance, marketing and business strategy.
Delegates had the opportunity to network with more than 650 professional vacation rental management company and industry supplier attendees.
“Our team will implement many of the tools and ideas shared from the conference to increase our level of service to home owners and guests, and to strengthen and grow our business,” said Steve Trover, CEO, ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
October 13th, 2011
The 21st Annual Southern Women’s Show comes to the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday October 13 – Sunday October 16. Enjoy shopping, food, fashion and maybe even meet a celebrity or two like Top Chef’s Fabio Viviani. During the 4-day show, you can visit over 300 exhibitors and take part in a number of contests to win prizes such as a $150 Publix gift card or an iPad 2. Or simply indulge yourself at the Z88.3 FM booth as they offer free back and neck massages. If you’re looking for something different during your Orlando vacation, check out the Southern Women’s Show where there’s something for everyone!
October 10th, 2011
Bring the family to Celebration, FL for the
5th Annual Oktoberfest on October 7th and 8th. Parking and admission is free for this one-of-a-kind fall event. Live music and activities like hayrides and pumpkin painting make this a great time for the entire family. Stroll along the lakeside pavilion while leaves fall hourly to transform your Orlando vacation into an autumn wonderland.
October 3rd, 2011
The Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) recently announced its new PBS reality travel TV series “Getting Away Together”.
The show, a part of VRMA’s Discover Vacation Homes awareness initiative, will follow families and friends staying together in vacation home rentals in 13 distinct travel destinations in America.
Debuting October 2011, the series is the first of its kind to focus on the “togethering” vacation trend and the fast-growing interest in vacation rentals.
To read more, visit the Discover Vacation Homes announcement page.
March 30th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
February 18, 2011 Edition
LEGOLAND® Florida Opening October 2011
“Build” more fun on your Central Florida vacation – visit LEGOLAND® Florida, opening October 2011 in Winter Haven, Florida, just a 30 minutes south of Orlando.
This exciting new family-friendly Central Florida theme park – the largest LEGOLAND Park ever – features more than 50 rides, attractions and shows!
Highlights include:
- Fun Town – with 4-D movies plus a factory tour showing how LEGO® bricks are made!
- Miniland USA – including LEGO models of Kennedy Space Center, Daytona and other Central Florida landmarks!
- Castle Hill – a medieval-themed land featuring The Dragon coaster!
- DUPLO® Village – a whole section just for the little ones!
- LEGO City – a kid-sized town full of fun!
- Land of Adventure – with thrill rides like Lost Kingdom Adventure and Coastersaurus!
Plus, there’s the AQUAZONE® Wave Racers dual water carousel ride, interactive LEGO activities, a pirate-themed water stunt show, a “real life” driving school – and more!
LEGOLAND Florida is 150 acres of adventure, where every kid is a hero – and the perfect place to celebrate your Central Florida vacation!
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. LEGOLAND IS A PART OF THE MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP.
February 18th, 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
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