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Tune in to LIVE! with Regis and Kelly this month to see their special Orlando vacation giveaway promotion.
Throughout the month of January, Regis & Kelly are giving away Orlando vacations during the “spin the wheel” travel trivia game segment of the show – including an Orlando Family Reunion package with ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
Each day, a lucky participant will spin the prize wheel and, if they answer the trivia question correctly, will win the corresponding Orlando vacation! Packages include accommodations, attraction tickets, VIP services and more!
For more details, visit the LIVE! with Regis & Kelly website.
January 5th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 22, 2010 Edition
Celebrate with Disney by Volunteering in 2010
The celebration continues at Disney this year!
In addition to celebrating life’s milestones with special experiences and events, Disney is celebrating volunteering with its “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” promotion.
Receive a FREE one day admission to your favorite Disney theme park when register with Disney and complete a day of volunteer service with a participating charity.
It’s a great way to give back to your community and celebrate the magic of Disney.
Find out more about this new Disney vacation celebration and volunteer this year!
January 22nd, 2010
Congratulations to the Lucas Family from North Carolina, our 2009 ALL STAR Story winners!
“Our family trip consisted of 11 people, from 6 months old to 65 years old. The house was perfect for all of us. It had everything we could think of: crib, high chair, pool, spa, game room, movie theater room, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, every kitchen item imaginable,” said Mrs. Lucas, in her story.
Read about their Disney area vacation home experience and enter for your chance to win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
January 20th, 2010
Experience edge-of-your-seat thrills and fun on your Orlando vacation at Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s FUNundrum.
This “over-the-big-top” extravaganza celebrates the 200th birthday of circus founder P.T. Barnum and features exciting stunts and exotic performances from around the world that include:
- Spherical Miracle – Seven motorcyclists speed around inside a 16-foot sphere
- High-Wire Artists – Performing breathless feats 40 feet in the air at a 45 degree angle
- Masters of Musculature – Pushing their bodies to the limits with amazing contortions
- Amazing Aerialists – Dazzling with death-defying acrobatics on two-tiered trapezes
Plus, enjoy amazing animal antics featuring tigers, elephants, horses and more!
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s FUNundrum runs this Thursday, January 14th through Sunday, January 17th at Amway Arena in Orlando.
January 12th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
January 6, 2010 Edition
Start Off the New Year with These Disney World Events
Celebrate the new year on your Orlando vacation with these upcoming events at Walt Disney World:
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 7th – 10th
ESPN THE WEEKEND at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 25th – February 28th
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
March 3rd – May 16th
Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
March 7th – March 31st
January 6th, 2010
Save up to $200 or More on your Last Minute Winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa!
Reserve Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa vacation condo rentals near Disney for 4 nights during January and February 2010 travel dates and only pay for 3 nights! That’s a FREE NIGHT! It’s also a savings of up to $200 or More!
You’ll also get special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!
Choose from upscale 2 to 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condos with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, private patios and wireless Internet access.
During your stay, experience a world of exciting resort amenities, including a full service spa, two heated swimming pools, on-site food and beverage, a fitness center, game room, movie theatre and more!
Take advantage of this tremendous Orlando vacation deal – plan your last minute stay at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa today!
January 5th, 2010
ALL STAR Vacation Homes wishes you
a very happy and prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
The ALL STAR Team
December 31st, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
December 30, 2009 Edition
Plan Your 2010 Orlando Vacation
with ALL STAR Vacation Homes
Now is the time to plan your 2010 Orlando vacation celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
For 2010, ALL STAR Vacation Homes give you more ways to relax, more homes to choose from and more things to do on your Orlando vacation!
Choose from over 200 Orlando vacation home rentals, including our two new Disney area resorts: Reunion and Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa. Both are great for family and group getaways, gatherings and get-togethers.
Plus, most of our homes are just four miles or less from Walt Disney World® and many feature choice vacation amenities like private pools and spas, themed kids’ bedrooms, home theatres, game rooms, multiple master bedrooms and more!
Whether it’s a family reunion, wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, getaway with friends or group event, ALL STAR Vacation Homes gives you more ways to celebrate in Orlando than ever before!
Get more out of your Orlando vacation – plan your 2010 celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
December 30th, 2009
For your holiday Orlando vacation, celebrate New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld.
New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld features plenty of entertainment and music, including Michael Andrew and the Atomic Big Band performing at Bayside Stadium.
Ring in the new year with a bang – don’t miss the special fireworks spectacular at midnight!
While you’re celebrating, be sure to experience SeaWorld’s exciting attractions, including the newest coaster, Manta. Also, catch The Polar Express Experience, a delightful journey through the popular book and movie.
New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld is this Thursday, December 31st from 9pm to 12:30am.
December 29th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
December 23, 2009 Edition
2009 Orlando Vacation Attraction Recap
This year, many great new Orlando vacation attractions opened to the delight of all. If you missed any of them, catch them now or on your 2010 Orlando vacation:
- Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
- The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney
- Manta at SeaWorld
- The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
- Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM at Universal Studios Florida®
Also, be sure not to miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®!
December 23rd, 2009
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party may have come and gone, but there’s still time to check out additional holiday cheer at Walt Disney World.
There’s the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, running nightly through January 4th – plus Holidays Around the World, featuring the Candlelight Processional at Epcot – now through December 30th.
Also, be sure not to miss these great seasonal Orlando vacation celebrations:
- The Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld Orlando – through January 3rd
- ICE! at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee – now through January 3rd
- Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration – now through December 31st
December 21st, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
December 18, 2009 Edition
Last Minute Orlando Vacation Savings
at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa
Plan your winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa and get a FREE NIGHT!
Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rentals at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa during January and February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!
That’s 4 Nights for the Price of 3 – and a savings of up to $200 or MORE!
Plus, with your Lighthouse Key reservation, you’ll receive special Disney and Orlando attraction ticket discounts!
Choose from upscale 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Disney area Orlando vacation condo rentals that feature:
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Living and dining areas
- Private patios
- Plasma TVs
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
…and more!
Plus enjoy these relaxing vacation resort amenities and services:
- Full Service Spa
- Heated swimming pools
- Fitness center
- Game room, billiards and movie theatre
- On-site food and beverage
Set your course for Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa – the port of call for your Orlando vacation – and SAVE BIG on your winter Orlando vacation!
December 18th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
December 11, 2009 Edition
Celebrate Your Holiday Orlando Vacation at
Universal Studios Florida® and Islands of Adventure®
Celebrate a world of holiday fun on your Orlando vacation with Holiday Cheer you can Only Hear Here at Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®.
This unique Orlando vacation holiday celebration runs now through January 1st, 2010 and includes Grinchmas™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – with a live performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.”
At Universal Studios Florida®, there’s the Macy’s Holiday Parade™ – plus special holiday shows, including The Blues Brothers® Christmas Show, Barney’s Holiday Show – and more!
And, new for this year, there’s the Holiday Concert Series in the Universal Music Plaza, featuring Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak and Natalie Cole!
December 11th, 2009
Explore an ocean of holiday fun on your Orlando vacation at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.
Now through January 3rd, 2010, enjoy special holiday shows and attractions, including:
- The Polar Express Experience – a magical journey to the North Pole
- Winter Wonderland on Ice – with spectacular ice-skating thrills
- Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas – comedic sea lion holiday hijinks
For the kids, there’s A Sesame Street Christmas – with Elmo, Big Bird and more! Plus, don’t miss annual favorites “Shamu Christmas…Miracles” and the Makahiki Christmas Luau.
Dive into holiday fun – visit SeaWorld on your Christmas Orlando vacation!
December 9th, 2009
‘Tis the season for thrilling college football action on your holiday Orlando vacation!
Celebrate the season and ring in the New Year with these exciting Orlando college football bowl games:
Champs Sports Bowl
Miami vs. Wisconsin
Tuesday, December 29th at 8:00pm
Capital One Bowl
LSU vs. Penn State
Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 1:00pm
Both games are brought to you by Florida Citrus Sports and will be held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando.
December 8th, 2009
Think the temperature doesn’t reach single digits in Florida?
Think again!
Visit ICE! at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee on your holiday Orlando vacation.
ICE! takes you away to an actual indoor winter weather wonderland providing the perfect setting to celebrate the season.
This truly unique Orlando vacation attraction features two million pounds of handcrafted ice carved into holiday sculptures and scenes, including a towering Santa Claus, a Christmas castle with slides and a breathtaking life-size Nativity scene!
This year you’ll also embark on a journey to the North Pole, encountering Old Man Winter, trekking through a frozen forest, visiting a Christmas Carnival with a full-scale carousel – plus you’ll enter Santa’s ornament room, climb atop his giant knee and enjoy the spectacle as he and his reindeer fly off into the “sky”!
Be sure to bundle up – the temperature at ICE! is just nine degrees (9°F)! Hooded parkas are provided for use during your visit. You can also bring your own hats and gloves or purchase them at the ICE! House gift shop.
Celebrating its seventh year, ICE! runs now through January 3, 2010 – including holidays!
December 2nd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
November 27, 2009 Edition
Light Up the Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For a truly dazzling Christmas light spectacular, see the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
You’ll be awestruck as you watch literally millions of colorful lights dance in sync to a rousing score of powerful holiday music along The Streets of America section of the park.
Buildings come to life with a brilliant glow, carousels twirl, flashing Christmas trees dance and even Santa’s sleigh shoots across the sky!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays on your Orlando vacation!
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights runs now through January 4th, 2010 and begins each night at dusk.
November 27th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
November 13, 2009 Edition
The Polar Express Experience
Opens Today at SeaWorld Orlando
Travel to the North Pole on your holiday Orlando vacation – “board” The Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld Orlando.
Embark on a magical adventure that takes you through your favorite scenes of the hit book and movie.
Journey into a winter wonderland of polar bears, beluga whales and walruses plus enjoy the sights, sounds and – yes, even scents – of the holiday season as you reach your destination.
You’ll even experience a magical greeting from Santa!
Located at The Wild Arctic attraction at SeaWorld Orlando, The Polar Express Experience runs today through January 3rd.
November 13th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
October 16, 2009 Edition
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Coming
Next Year to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Get ready for a “wizard” of an Orlando vacation.
Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
In addition to Harry Potter and other popular characters, the new 20-acre area will also feature locations from the famed series by J.K. Rowling, including:
- Hogwarts Castle – home to the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, a fully immersive journey through the world of Harry Potter.
- Hogsmeade – with such shops as Zonko’s and Honeydukes, the train station and more!
- Ollivanders Wand Shop – where guests can purchase wands that “choose” them.
Additional attractions include:
- Dragon Challenge – a dual roller coaster that zooms guests through selected scenes from the Triwizard Tournament.
- Flight of the Hippogriff – a family-friendly coaster that flies above Hogwarts castle
- The Owl Post – where guests can send out letters with a Hogsmeade postmark!
Other shops include: The Owlery, Dervish and Bages, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods and more – all with official Harry Potter food, candy and “magical” merchandise available exclusively at Islands of Adventure!
There’s also the Three Broomsticks restaurant plus Hog’s Head pub, where they’ll be serving nonalcoholic Butterbeer!
Make next year’s Orlando vacation even more magical – journey to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Spring 2010!
October 16th, 2009
For a fun filled family adventure, don’t miss Sesame Street Safari of Fun on your Central Florida vacation – coming next year to Busch Gardens.
Join everybody’s favorite Sesame Street® friends at Busch Gardens for a family-friendly African journey filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures. Dip and dive through the desert on the Air Grover junior coaster. Climb in Elmo’s Tree House. Splash in Bert and Ernie’s watering hole. Dine with your favorite friends. It’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun, where imaginations run wild and there’s fun for everyone, coming to Busch Gardens in spring 2010.
October 8th, 2009
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