A Disney Vacation that a Pirate would Love

If you have ever dreamt of being a pirate like Captain Jack Sparrow, then the Disney's Magic Kingdom has the experience for you. Disney's newest attraction has been dubbed "The Pirates League." Disney's newest attraction offers park visitors a total pirate make over that includes fake tattoos, swords, beard stubble, and a variety of pirate clothing options.

The Pirates League is located by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction where familiar pirate music fills the air as park visitors are transformed into pirates by the swashbuckling Disney cast. Once transformed, our new pirates are ready to be officially sworn into The Pirates League in their hidden chambers. After being sworn in, new pirates are sent off in true pirate fashion.

The pirate transformation is available for both boy and girls from children to adults.

Rates for The Pirates League range from $50 to $125 per person. This is in addition to purchasing a ticket to the Magic Kingdom.

If you are traveling to the Disney Theme Parks, we can help you plan and save money on your Orlando Vacation. Call one of our reservationists at 1-800-641-4008 and they will be glad to assist you.

Orlando Vacations Just Got Better

Orlando Vacations just got better this Summer with the much anticipated launch of Universal Studios' latest ride. Their newest ride is a roller coaster called "Rip Ride Rockit" and is scheduled for its first passengers Summer 2009. Universal has not provided a specific date that the ride will be open.

This coaster promises to be like none other. Each passenger will have their own music playing with about 30 songs to choose from. A wide variety of genres are will be available for the passengers. Passengers will not hear much of their neighbors music since the music is played through the head piece and the coaster is traveling at about 65 miles per hour which drowns out neighboring sound.

Another feature of the coaster is that it is short in length. The train only seats 12 passengers at a time. By the train being shorter it allows for a better user experience according to Universal.

Best Rates on your Orlando Vacation for Disney's 4th of July Spectacular

It's going to be a big fourth of July celebration at Disney this year. The fireworks alone were not enough for Disney this year. This year the theme park giant is bringing in a very special guest. No, it's not Mickey or any long lost Disney character. It's none other than the President of the United States himself. Well, not exactly. The July fourth celebration this year will include the unveiling of "Robobama" which is the animatronics version of our President. The figure will be joining all his presidential peers in Disney's Hall of Presidents. The script has been changed for the attraction and Mr. Obama has recorded the voice overs for the Disney presentation. Disney's fireworks are top notch and with the president on board, you know that they won't disappoint.

If you are traveling to the Orlando area for your Orlando Vacation, give us a call at 1-800-641-4008 and we will help you put together your vacation package!

Orlando Vacation Packages - The Way to Save on Your Disney Vacation

If you are looking to save money on your Orlando Vacation, then, the best way to do it is with Orlando Vacation Packages. We all want to save money when we purchase our vacation. Especially, in today's economy. Two of your biggest vacation expenses are theme park tickets and where you are going to stay at.

The ticket prices to the Orlando theme parks are pretty much fixed. There are only a few select resellers that offer very nominal discounts on the Orlando theme park tickets. There isn't much wiggle room in the prices because Disney, Universal and SeaWorld want you to buy the tickets from them and they do not want to be undersold because that cuts into their profits. So having said all of that, would you like to know how to save on your theme park tickets?

The way to save the most on your tickets is to book your hotel or vacation home and your tickets together as a vacation package. This allows us, Orlando Vacation, to give you the best discounts by booking the tickets and lodging together. We have prenegotiated the hotel and vacation home prices and you simply cannot book the properties that we represent any cheaper. You can look at other websites online but you just can't beat our rates. If you are coming to the Orlando area for vacation, be sure to give us a call and we will help you save with our Orlando Vacation Packages.

Restaurants at Universal Studios City Walk

Last Friday night, I was lucky enough to be invited to a party at Universal Studios City Walk pavilion and try the food from some of the restaurants. Oh my goodness, the food was outstanding! Among our parties favorites were: the shrimp from Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company, the Sushi, and the cheese from Pastamore. What a great night we had.

If you are visiting Universal Studios on your next trip here to Orlando. I really recommend eating at one of the great restaurants at Universal Studios. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is second to none.

Hit the Water Parks on Your Orlando Vacation

Florida contains some of the nicest beaches along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico but what few know is that Florida offers the very best water parks in the country. So if you are in Orlando and don't want to make a trip to the beach, water parks are a good option.

Before you purchase water park tickets, make sure you ask about group packages and Florida resident discounts, if you have a Florida driver's license. Also check the parks hours of operation, some parks are open the entire year while some are closed during off season. Ticket prices start at $16.95 for children.

Here is a list of Orlando's finest water parks:

Aquatica (Owned by Seaworld)

Blizzard Beach (Owned by Walt Disney World)

Blizzard Beach (Owned by Walt Disney World)

Typhoon Lagoon (Owned by Walt Disney World)

Wet 'n' Wild

Disney Theme Park Closes Fan Favorite Attraction

Walt Disney World recently announced that Space Mountain, Disney's in the dark roller coaster thrill ride, will be undergoing renovations to better service their guests. Space Mountain has been a park favorite since its grand opening in 1975 and has never been updated. The ride will close on April 19th and will remain closed during renovations. The ride is expected to be closed through the Summer months. The 34 year old coaster was in need of some updating. Renovations will include changes to the ceiling, loading area and the track itself. Disney has been steadily working on updating all of their older rides throughout the Magic Kingdom. A date has not been set for the reopening of the ride.

Our Best Vacation

When we were out looking at hotels to rent in the Orlando area for our large family, we quickly found out that we could rent a vacation pool home right next to Disney at comparable prices. Well that was a no brainer when it came to making our decision. I really liked the idea of enjoying our own private pool.

I tend to stay away from hotel pools as they are often crowded and chaotic. The kids tend to run a bit wild as adults don’t watch them very closely and when you have a couple of little ones, that can make you a bit nervous and I didn’t go on vacation to be stressed.

I found out that depending on when you book your vacation, rates may vary from about $125 to $175 for each night that you stay.

We had a great time at the Universal and Disney parks. The kids can’t stop talking about it. They have wanted to go to Disney since they can remember but the added bonus to the vacation was the pool home. We actually took a couple of days off from the parks to enjoy it and I am sure glad that I did.

We played a bunch of games as a family in the pool that were just too fun. We even managed to capture some of it on video without getting the camera wet. The pool really tired the kids out and when they went to bed my wife and got a chance to talk and reflect. It was truly a great vacation.

Let's Play Daisy Duck Trivia

1. Who is Daisy's boyfriend?

Donald Duck.

2. What cartoon marked Daisy's first film appearance?

Mr. Duck Steps Out.

3. Who are Daisy's nieces?

April, May and June Duck.

4. Who wrote Mr. Duck Steps Out?

Carl Barks.

5. What role did Daisy play in Mickey's Christmas Carol?

She was cast as Isabelle, the romantic partner of a young Scrooge McDuck.


6. What was Daisy's first comic book appearance?

Daisy's very first original comic book appearance was in the 1943 story "The Mighty Trapper" by Carl Barks, which was first published in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories.

7. What is the name of Daisy's iguana in the series Quack Pack?

Knuckles.

8. When was Daisy born?

Unofficially, she was born in 1920 according to Don Rosa.


9. What is the name of Donald Duck's cousin that also is attracted to Daisy?

Gladstone Gander

Let's Play Mickey Mouse Trivia

1. What was Mickey's first film?

Mickey's first acting role was in 1928's Plane Crazy

2. How much did it cost to produce Mickey's first film?

A whopping $2,500

3. Who was the original voice of Mickey Mouse?

The original voice of Mickey Mouse was Walt Disney himself. He was the voice of Mickey until 1946.

4. What was the first Mickey Mouse film to have sound?

Steamboat Willie

5. What was Mickey's original name?

Walt originally called Mickey by the name of Mortimer Mouse. His wife, Lillian was not crazy about it and suggested Mickey Mouse.

6. When did the Mickey Mouse comic strip begin?

January 13, 1930 was first publishing date. It was first drawn by Ub Iwerks.

7. Who Led the 1935 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Mickey Mouse. Who else? The famous New York City Parade was led buy a 55 foot high Mickey.

8. What was Mickey's first feature film?

1940's Fantasia, where he played the Sorcerer's Apprentice.

9. When did the Mickey Mouse Club TV show launch?

1950

Dining at Disney World

If you and your family would like to eat in one of the nicer restaurants at Disney World, you should first book a reservation. Some families book their reservations as far as 180 days ahead of time. Demand for the dining experience at the better restaurants in Disney World is high. So, if you were hoping to dine at the restaurant of your choice on the spur of a moment at the Disney theme parks, you may want to rethink your strategy.

If you do make your reservation in advance, be sure to make it to the restaurant a few minutes early. If you miss your reservation, your reservation will be cancelled and another party will take your spot and you will have to make other dining arrangements. Some of the restaurants will require a deposit at the time of making the reservation.

Advance reservations for themed dining experiences, such as having your family breakfast with Cinderella at her Royal table, will require full payment when booking. Themed character dining is the most competitive for reservations so please book your meal plenty in advance.

During a high season, without a reservation, you could easily wait up to 60 minutes for a table or more. During the slow season, you may be able to get in to the busier restaurants without having a reservation, but you are better off booking ahead of time because it's no fun walking and searching for something to eat when everyone is hungry.

On a last note, bring your confirmation number with you, just in case a problem arises at the restaurant concerning your reservation.

5 Quick Tips to selecting your best vacation rental

You want the best for you and your family on your Orlando vacation. In recent times, the trend is for vacationers to rent a home, condo or villa. If you find yourself in this category, then read on.

1. No clutter please. The home that you stay in should not be stuffer to the gills with furniture, pictures, decorations, nor overly decorated. The rental should contain essential furniture and appliances but not much more. With less items in the home, it is easier to make the home yours during your stay.

2. What does it come with? Ask before making your reservation and see if the rental offers a grill, desk furniture, utensils, a coffee maker and any other household items that you and your family may use. This will let you know what you do or do not have to pack for your vacation.

3. Pictures please. Check out lots of photos of the property online. Pictures are worth a thousand words. If you like what you see, you have found the one for your family.

4. Get the best deal. When you travel can greatly affect the price of the home you stay at. Summer and holidays tend to bring in the most travelers and pricing for the vacation home rental will often increase at this time. If you want a cheaper rate, make sure to ask for a time of season.

5. Location! Location! Location! Find out where the closet grocery store, restaurant, and shopping mall are at. And by the way, how far are we from the theme parks. Also, you may want to stay in a more secluded or private unit so be sure to take all of this in consideration before booking your stay.

What is today's Orlando Vacation Specials

I just got off the phone with a guest who wanted to know what specials we had on hotels. She had already seen the attractive rates on this site but she wanted to see if one was offering something better.

We have not seen rates like this that are advertised since back in the mid nineties. Back the average front desk person was earning 30% less than today. The maids back then were 40% less. The point I am driving at is that once an Orlando hotel has cut its rates to where they can’t make any money, the deal that is presently offered will probably be the best you will see for some time to come.

When the economy went into the tank in late fall of 2008, most hotels cut the rates for 2009 to the quick. Now, not all of them did this but a number jumped on the bandwagon right out of the shoot. Today, all properties have trimmed their rates to the lowest point we have seen in 15 years. Wouldn’t it be great if Detroit could roll prices back to 15 years ago? We probably wouldn’t have to be talking about bailouts for them for they would still be selling cars.

The special today depends on the hotel you want. On this site we pride ourselves in offering only the very best properties in the Disney World Market area for the absolute lowest price. Simply put we took a page out of the Wal Mart book and made it our model. Name brand, quality at low wholesale prices….oh, I almost forgot….we went one step further and threw in outrageous service.

Let us be the first to welcome you to all the “magic”!!