Posts filed under '8/2010 Events'

The ALL STAR Story of the Month for August is from the The Verma Family from New York who stayed at Windsor Palms Resort.
“I am a single dad with three kids. We love the Orlando area because of all the things to do,” said Mr. Verma.
“I was very pleased with the property at ALL STAR Vacation Homes. Everything was easy to get to and the place was clean and we felt safe.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
August 16th, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
August 13, 2010 Edition
Fall Orlando Vacation Savings
from 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.
August 13th, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
July 30, 2010 Edition
Star Wars Celebration V Coming Soon to Orlando

Celebrate everything Star Wars on your Orlando vacation – experience Star Wars Celebration V – coming soon to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando!
Star Wars Celebration V is the fifth official Star Wars convention, bringing together fans, cast and crew of the beloved saga. This year’s event commemorates the 30th Anniversary of “The Empire Strikes Back” and features:
- Celebrity autograph signings
- Exclusive collectible merchandise
- Special screenings
- Trivia contests
- Music & other special entertainment
Special guests include: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Ray Park (Darth Maul) – and many others!
Plus, don’t miss the convention’s main event: an hour-long interview of Star Wars creator George Lucas by comedian Jon Stewart, scheduled for 11:00am Saturday, August 14 on the Celebration Main Stage!
Convention hours are Thursday August 12th through Saturday August 14th, 10am to 7pm and Sunday, August 15th, 10am to 5pm. However, special events, like panels and screenings, can continue later.
Visit the official Star Wars Celebration website for more information.
And for great Orlando vacation accommodations and specials, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes specials page.
July 30th, 2010
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

by Rick E-Mouse
July 23, 2010 Edition
Last Minute Summer & Fall
Orlando Vacation Condo Rental Special
Plan your Fall Orlando vacation and SAVE BIG with this great vacation condo rental special from ALL STAR Vacation Homes:
Receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3 when you reserve ALL STAR’s Disney area vacation condos in Reunion® Resort and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during August 1, 2010 – December 17, 2010 travel dates.* That’s a FREE night and a savings of up to $200 or More!
Close to the resort’s water park, ALL STAR’s Reunion Resort condos feature:
- 3 bedrooms
- Fully equipped kitchens
- TVs in all bedrooms
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Private patios with beautiful golf course views
- Access to resort amenities, including 3 championship golf courses, fine & casual dining, an infinity swimming pool and a full service spa
Located four miles from Disney, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa condos feature:
- 1 to 4 bedrooms
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Plasma TVs
- Living and dining areas
- Private patios
- Access to resort amenities that include a full-service European style spa, on-site deli, swimming pools, game room and meeting space
For BIG savings on your Fall Orlando vacation, reserve your ALL STAR Disney area vacation condo rental today!
*Excludes November 20, 2010 – November 28, 2010. See website for more details.
July 23rd, 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

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