Posts filed under '7/2010 Events'
For a family-friendly and affordable Orlando vacation experience, see Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at the Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee.
Performed by the Center Children’s Theatre with actors aged 4 to 14, this wonderful rendition of Disney’s take on the popular folk tale will delight kids and adults alike.
Show dates and times are: Friday, July 30th at 7pm, Saturday, July 31st at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, August 1st at 2pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Add more Disney to your Orlando vacation – don’t miss Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at the Osceola Center for the Arts.
July 28th, 2010

The ALL STAR Story of the Month for July is from the The Munnerlyn Family from Louisiana.
“The close proximity to the parks was a great advantage to staying at Windsor Hills,” said Mrs. Munnerlyn
“We could not have asked for anyplace better to stay. Having a week with our children, their spouses and the grandchildren in such a lovely home was more than we could ask for.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
July 20th, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
July 16, 2010 Edition
Summer Orlando Vacation Nighttime Events
When the sun goes down, the thrills heat up at these exciting summer Orlando vacation events:
At Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Summer Nightastic!
This Disney Orlando vacation event features special nighttime celebrations, including: the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park, the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot® (through July 31st), special lighting effects on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, plus extended hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and so much more! Now through August 14th.
And at SeaWorld Orlando, there’s SeaWorld AfterDark, featuring the amazing Shamu Rocks, the hilarious Sea Lions Tonite and the breathtaking Reflections fireworks spectacular! Now through August 15th.
Looking for more nighttime fun on your Central Florida vacation? Then don’t miss Summer Nights at Busch Gardens, now through August 15th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
July 16th, 2010

ALL STAR Vacation Homes recently moved its Reservations, Marketing, Product Development and Accounting teams into its new corporate offices at the ISSA building in Celebration, Florida.
The move provides expanded space at the Formosa Gardens offices for ALL STAR’s Operations, Guest Services, Quality Control, Property Care and Owner Relations teams. ALL STAR’s sister company, ALL STAR Vacation Home Realty, will also stay at this location. And ALL STAR guests will continue to check-in at this office or directly at their Orlando vacation home.
For more details, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
July 15th, 2010

Today is the last day to enter The Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway on Facebook! Enter now for your last chance to win a pair of Disney passes in our final daily drawing.
To enter, simply visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Facebook page, click the “Like” button and fill out the entry form before 5:00pm EST today.
Once you’ve signed up, refer your friends for a chance to win the Grand Prize* that includes a 7-Night stay for up to 8 guests in a private pool ALL STAR vacation home, limo pick up from the Orlando International Airport, 8 single park, single day Orlando attraction passes and a rental car!
Today is your last chance! Enter The Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway now!
*See website for Terms and Conditions.
July 15th, 2010
Meet your favorite “Survivor” stars on your Orlando vacation at the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Celebration Florida!
This exciting summer Orlando vacation event runs Friday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 25th at the Celebration Town Center and features its 2nd annual “Survivor” reunion.
Castaways scheduled to appear include: Yau-Man Chan, Jerri Manthey, Richard Hatch, Russell Hantz and many more – plus stars from “The Amazing Race”, “Big Brother” and even an “American Idol” finalist!
Featured events include:
- “Sales” Survivor Treasure Hunt – follow the clues on a special map to reveal the answers hidden around Celebration Town Center. One lucky “survivor” will win $500 in cash and prizes!
- Celebrity Autograph Signing – Saturday, July 24th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Downtown Celebration
- “Survivor Party” – at the Celebration Town Tavern hosted by comedian Dean Napolitano on Saturday following the autograph signing
For more details, visit the Celebration Town Center Event website.
Catch a real-life “Survivor” reunion on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss the Summer Sidewalk Sale, coming soon to Celebration Town Center in Celebration Florida!
July 13th, 2010
For cool evenings of music, dance, food and more on your Orlando vacation, be sure to catch the Taste of Africa Street Party – running July 9th through July 24th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® in Walt Disney World®.
Located in the Africa area of the park, this fun summer Disney Orlando vacation event begins each night after Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade and continues until closing time, including nights with Extra Magic Hours!
In addition to a great party atmosphere, enjoy special merchandise and animal education experiences. There’s even beer and wine tastings in Tamu Tamu Courtyard!
Explore the wild side of Africa on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss the Taste of Africa Street Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®!
July 7th, 2010
Enjoy the hot sounds of your favorite artists from amazing sound-alike tribute bands on your Disney Orlando vacation at the Epcot® Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.
July Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Schedule
- Now through July 10th: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones)
- July 11th – July 17th: Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi)
- July 18th – July 24th: 2U (U2)
- July 25th – July 31st: Beginnings (Chicago)
Location: America Gardens Theatre
Show times: 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm nightly.
Don’t miss this exciting Orlando vacation concert event, running now through July 31st at Epcot® in Walt Disney World®!
July 6th, 2010
Only 2 weeks are left to enter The Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway!
ALL STAR Vacation Homes is giving away a pair of Disney passes on Facebook to a lucky winner daily through July, 15, 2010!*
For your chance to win, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Facebook page and click “Like”. Then fill out the entry form to become eligible for the daily ticket giveaway. After registering, if you invite your friends to sign up, you’ll be entered to win the Grand Prize* that includes:
- A 7-Night Stay for up to eight (8) guests in a private pool ALL STAR vacation home
- Limousine pick up from the airport in Orlando, Florida
- Eight (8) single day, single park Orlando attraction passes
- A rental car
Time is running out! Enter The Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway today!
*See website for Terms and Conditions.
July 1st, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
June 30, 2010 Edition
Orlando Vacation 4th of July Celebrations
Enjoy these explosive 4th of July celebrations on your Orlando vacation:
Walt Disney World
At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World, enjoy the “Celebrate America Fireworks” display Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday July 4th at 9pm.
And head to Epcot® on Sunday, July 4th for the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert at the America Gardens Theatre, featuring the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps, Disney characters and more! Show times are 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm & 3:00 pm.
Plus don’t miss a special “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks display with a patriotic finale at 10:00pm!
SeaWorld Orlando
In addition to SeaWorld AfterDark events, SeaWorld Orlando is holding a 4th of July spectacular on Sunday, July 4th, beginning at 9:45pm.
This holiday Orlando vacation celebration features a special performance of both classic and modern songs by the 40-piece 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard at Bayside Stadium followed by a 4th of July Reflections finale with additional fireworks timed to patriotic music!
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
June 30th, 2010

Enter to win today! From now until July 15, 2010, ALL STAR Vacation Homes is giving away a pair of Disney passes everyday on Facebook!*
To enter, visit ALL STAR Vacation Homes on Facebook, click the “Like” button and fill out the entry form for the daily giveaway. Once you sign up, invite your friends to participate and you’ll be entered to win the Grand Prize!*
The Grand Prize includes:
- A 7-Night Stay in an ALL STAR private pool estate vacation home for up to eight (8) guests
- Airport limousine pick up in Orlando, Florida
- A rental car
- Eight (8) single day, single park attraction passes
Don’t delay! Enter The Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway now!
*See website for Terms and Conditions.
June 16th, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
June 11, 2010 Edition
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series
at Epcot® Starts Tomorrow

For a summer Disney vacation that’s music to your ears, don’t miss the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®.
This exciting annual Orlando vacation concert event runs June 12th through July 31st, 2010 and features tribute bands performing songs from some of your favorite rock and pop artists!
2010 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Schedule
June 12 – June 19: Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees)
June 20 – June 26: Hotel California (The Eagles)
June 27 – July 3: Karin Lawson (Janet Jackson)
July 4 – July 10: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones)
July 11 – July 17: Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi)
July 18 – July 24: 2U (U2)
July 25 – July 31: Beginnings (Chicago)
Show times are 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:15pm nightly at the America Gardens Theatre.
Rock the summer away on your Disney Orlando vacation – catch the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®.
June 11th, 2010

Intensify your Central Florida vacation – celebrate Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
This electrifying summer nighttime celebration features exciting new shows, high-energy music, thrilling lighting effects and more!
Highlights include:
- Kinetix – an explosive rock performance, featuring live singers, musicians, artists and dancers
- Nighttime Rides – like SheiKra, enhanced with strobe lights, black lights, music and other special effects
- Jeff Civillico – an exciting one-man show, blending comedy, juggling, audience participation an more
You’ll also enjoy extended park hours, DJs, dance competitions – and even a special fireworks finale on July 3rd and 4th!
Summer Nights at Busch Gardens starts next Friday, June 11th and runs through Sunday, August 15th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
June 2nd, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
May 21, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Summer Nightastic! at
Walt Disney World® Resort

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Light up your summer Orlando vacation – celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Walt Disney World® Resort
Summer Nightastic! – running June 6th through August 14th – is an exciting special nighttime celebration throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, jam-packed with sizzling summer fun!
Enjoy the dazzling Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park. Experience thrilling new lighting effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. And rock to the “Sounds Like Summer” Concert Series at Epcot®, June 12th through July 31st.
There’s also special street parties with DJ-spun music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and the Magic Kingdom® Park plus extended park hours, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and more!
For a high-energy and electrifying summer Disney vacation, experience Summer Nightastic! – coming soon to Walt Disney World® Resort.
May 21st, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
May 14, 2010 Edition
SeaWorld AfterDark Coming Soon to SeaWorld Orlando

See SeaWorld Orlando in a whole new light – at night – don’t miss SeaWorld AfterDark on your Orlando vacation.
After enjoying a day of high speed thrills like Manta, up-close animal encounters and amazing shows, stay for the “encore” this summer at SeaWorld AfterDark for a night you’ll never forget!
Highlights include:
- Shamu Rocks – a thrilling rock ‘n roll show starring Shamu
- Sea Lions Tonite – enjoy hilarious hijinks with sea lions Clyde and Seamore
- Reflections – a dazzling fireworks extravaganza with soaring fountains, uplifting music and more!
SeaWorld AfterDark starts Saturday, May 29th and runs through Sunday, August 15th at SeaWorld Orlando.
Light up the night on your Orlando vacation with SeaWorld AfterDark!
May 14th, 2010

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
Once again, this year’s MagicMeets Disney Fan Gathering was a success!
Over 550 Disney fans celebrated the magic, including sponsor ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
The gathering, celebrated over the weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was highlighted by a special announcement:
Next year, the fan gathering will head to sea on a special 4-night Western Caribbean cruise July 22nd – July 26th, 2010!
The MagicMeets at Sea cruise, on the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas, will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and includes two ports of call plus exclusive breakouts and special events for MagicMeets guests!
For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Mouse Fan Travel today!
August 11th, 2009