July 25th, 2010
One of the most romantic trips you can plan for you and your loved one is a trip to Walt Disney World. Whether you’re celebrating your wedding anniversary, the holidays or any other special occasion, your loved one will never forget a long weekend or a week’s worth of touring Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and all of the other great attractions in the Orlando area.
To put a romantic exclamation point to the end of an adventurous day around Disney World, you can surprise your wife or girlfriend with a fresh bouquet from a local florist.
Winter Park, located approximately 25-30 minutes northeast of Disney, is a great place to take your date for fine dining, shopping and entertainment. There’s a romantic boat ride available via the scenic boat tour down Winter Park’s canals. Other romantic areas near Disney include Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where you can take a horse carriage tour around the incredible wildlife.When you return from your romantic night out, you can end the night with a gift of flowers. The closest florist to Terrace Ridge Disney Vacation homes is Flower Power Florist, which accepts check?s?, traveler’s check??, invoice??, American Express??, Discover and other credit cards.
Flower Power sells full bouquets, balloon bouquets. The cheapest flower arrangement is the handbag of blooms, for $39.99, and the designers choice arrangement
Candy Bouquet, offers a unique alternative to the traditional florist. For the girl with a serious sweet tooth, a gift from Candy Bouquet could be the perfect ending to the day. Instead of handing your special lady the cliche bouquet of roses, you can give her a bouquet with the appearance of a beautiful flower but the ingredients of high-quality signature candies and chocolates.If your loved one has a strict diet that requires sugar-free candy, the florist can cater to other dietary needs. Candy Boquet is located at 4807 W. irlo Bronson Mem. Hwy, Kissimmee, FL. Their phone number is (407) 397-0093?
If you’re near the Orlando International Airport, you should consider calling Heredia Flowers of Orlando, located on 3332 South Semoran Boulevard, Suite 6. Popular arrangements at Heredia Flowers include Sweet Georgia Peach, Casa Blanca Lilies, Make a Splash Boquet, Celebrate the Day, Rainbow of Blooms, Summer Style, classic dozen roses,Fruit Cocktail and Summer Style. Prices range from $45 to $100, depending on the arrangement.
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July 22nd, 2010
To complete the Disney experience, your family should reserve a table for one of the dinner shows. These dinners offer all you can eat and an incredible atmosphere where your senses will be overloaded with entertainment.
One of the longest-running dinner shows at Walt Disney World is the Hawaiian-themed spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at the Polynesian Resort. While you and your family are served generous portions of barbecued pork ribs,rice, roast chicken, fresh pineapple and other traditional dishes from the Pacific Islands. Throughout your meal,you’ll see entertainers dance and perform stunts on stage, including flame eaters and luau dancers. If you’re celebrating a birthday or special occasion, you can pre-order a celebratory cake. Shows begin at 5:15 p.m. and 8 p.m.
If your family craves a slow-cooked meal, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort combines two American favorites- a buffet and classic Disney characters. The menu includes smoked ribs, smoked chicken, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and more.
After your kids finish their meal, they join along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Disney characters who line dance to music from a country-western band. Other highlights of show include rope tricks and other kid-friendly fun,r. Reservations and re-payment are the show, which required. Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque is on Thursdays and Saturdays, from March to December. Prices are $44.69 for adults and $26.99 for kids, with tax and gratuity included.
One of the best deals for a Disney dinner show is the Fantasmic Dinner show at Hollywood Studios.
Kids ages 3-9 can eat for just $11.99
The main cost difference between the Fantasmic Dinner Show and the other Disney dinner shows is that Fantasmic requires you to already been in one of the Parks. Fantasmic is a nightly show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which features fireworks, lasers and stunning visual effects Meals are served before or after the show, depending on the time of the show’s beginning, and park visitors who opt for the dinner show package can choose between two restaurants: .Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano or Hollywood and Vine Dinner. Popular items at Mama Melrose’s include the wood-fired flat bread, stuffed chicken breast, linguini and filet mingon. Hollywood and Vine serves prime rib, citrus chicken,salmon, stir fry and more.
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July 15th, 2010
Sometimes we need to stop and thank our men and woman in uniform for their courageous service to our country. Often times we do not think about them, but if it was not for our military we would not be able to enjoy the freedom we do today.
Orlandovacation.com would like to take $25 off the price of all military personnel vacation package deal to Orlando. This is an additional saving on our already low discounted prices.
It has also been brought to our attention that Disney World is offering all Military Personnel and their family members a deal we could not believe. All military personnel can get a 4 day Disney World Ticket for $99. This is a great deal, all military personnel are paying less than $25 a day to visit Disney.
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July 13th, 2010
Last month Universal Studios opened the Wizzarding World of Harry Potter and I have waited a few months before I wrote a piece about the theme park. I will also admit I have not actually been to the park, but this is what I have heard from our guests.
1. The Island is themed really nice and if you are a big Harry Potter fan it is really fun.
2. The crowds and the lines to get anything are quite long.
3. There are not many rides on the island, it is primarily made up of gift shops and stores.
When Universal first said that they were opening the Harry Potter Theme Park I thought it was going to be a whole separate park, but in reality it is an island at Islands of Adventure. The crowds will more than likely die down once the newness of the attraction wheres off. I did here that the buttered beer is awesome.
If you would like to visit the Harry Potter Attraction we have quite a few nice hotels near Universal Studios.
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July 11th, 2010
There are many good reasons to stay at a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel but here is the reasons Disney puts a lot of effort into the Good Neighbor program.
1. Guest Satisfaction- Disney knows that a good hotel stay can make or break a vacation and they also understand it is not realistic to for every guest to stay at one of their properties. So they developed the Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels Program, so they could steer guests into the nicest hotels around Disney World.
2. Groups- There are a lot of groups which come to Disney World every year and not all groups want to stay at a Disney hotel so Disney’s reservation department puts them up at the Good Neighbor hotel which fits the groups needs the best.
3. Disney wants nice hotels built around Disney World. Can you imagine if all the guests who went to Disney World stayed at a Disney owned hotel. You would have nothing but a bunch of foreclosed and desolated properties that guests would have to drive by to get to Disney World. This is not what Disney wants and the guest don’t want it either.
If you are looking for a nice Disney Good Neighbor Hotels to stay at on your vacation please check out the hotels we work with. All of our hotels are really nice and they are all offering great rates.
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July 9th, 2010
When you’re traveling in a large group, one of the biggest decisions of the day is when the group determines where to eat. Let’s face it, when you’re traveling with kids, it’s hard to find a restaurant that will please the entire family. Pizzerias are ideal choices for a family or group. With different toppings to choose from, kids can get creative and customize their order to meet their specific tastes. Another benefit of pizzerias is the cost, since a few shared large pizzas can feed a whole group, your total bill will be far less than if you opt for a steakhouse. One of the best bargains for pizza is at CiCi’s pizza buffet. At CiCi’s , the family can feast on fresh pizza at an incredibly low price that’s usually around $5 per person. The buffet at CiCi’s includes a salad bar and a dessert bar, which can replace an otherwise costly trip to the local ice cream shop.
If you’re looking for a more formal setting, check out Flipper’s Pizzeria on 2934 Vineland Road, Giordinos on 12151 South Apopka Rd, Gourmetos on 12748 State Road 535,New York Pizza World on 7531 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, or Pepperon’ Pizzeria 8293 Champions Gate Blvd.Flippers opened its first pizzeria in Central Florida in 1987 and is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, clean dining areas and friendly service. Giordino’s is 1 of 55 locations in Illinois and Florida. Giordinos is known for its specialy deep dish pizza, stuffed crust pizza, pasta dishes and Italian sandwiches. New York Pizza World serves large slices of pizza, jumbo calzones and other authentic New York style Italian dishes for low prices in a casual atmosphere.
Pepperon’ Pizzeria, located just 5.5 miles south of Maingate Lane, serves fresh pizza from hand-made dough that’s prepared daily, along soups and salads, panini sandwiches.
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June 23rd, 2010
If you’re planning to celebrate America’s independence with a trip to Walt Disney World, you’ll find plenty of events to keep your family entertained throughout your stay. Headline events at Walt Disney World Resort in July include several live concerts in each of Disney’s parks, including Disney’s “Celebrate America! concert, July 3 and 4 , at 9 p.m.;Epcot’s “Illumnations:Reflections of Earth” laser light show. Several shows continue throughout the month of July, such as the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade and the Electric Light parade, both at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. At Animal Kingdom, guests can watch a 15-minute,parade known as Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade, which loops through the various sections of the park—Africa, Discovery Island, Asia, and back to Africa.
Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade begins at 3:45 p.m.,daily and features elaborate animal puppets, spectacular stilt walkers, drummers, musical safari vehicles , wacky rickshaw taxis and 8-foot-tall Party Animals. Other popular parades in July include Disney Hollywood Studios Block Party Bash,featuring your child’s favorite Pixar characters, including characters from Monsters Inc, The Incredibles and Toy Story. Other attractions at the Block Party Bash include acrobats, trampolines and retro tunes. Like the electrical light parade, the Block Party was originally featured at Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park. Another popular show at Hollywood Studios in July is Fantasmic! Which features one million gallons of water and 50 costumed performers. Combining explosive pyrotechnics, shimmering laser lights and dazzling dancing water effects
A two week-long sporting event known as ESPN Rise Games highlights the third and fourth weeks of July at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports. ESPN Rise is a series of sports challenges for youth and high school sports teams in basketball, football, lacrosse and soccer, and youth baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, and track & field teams. If you don’t think your family can afford a week or long weekend at Walt Disney World, you should visit reputable discount Orlando vacation package sites. With hundreds of Disney-area hotels desperate to sell rooms during the economic depression, there’s never been a better time to find an incredible deal on lodging in the central Florida area.
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June 22nd, 2010
July 4th celebrations are only one of several headline events at Universal Orlando this summer. Music fans will flock to see some of the world’s most popular bands at Hard Rock Live’s Summer Concert Series. Notable bands include Counting Crows, REO Speedwagon and Pat Benetar, on July 3, Rob Thomas,on July 10 and Counting Crows on July 17. Pat Benetar is a four-time Grammy Award winning artist, REO Speedwagon produced platinum selling Albums, Rob Thomas has sold more than 80 million albums and the Counting Crows were one of the most popular bands of the 90s, with 20 million albums sold worldwide.
Friday, July 2 at the Portofino Hotel and Resort, guests can enjoy gourmet food samples and sparkling wine, at Harbor Nights, a jazz and wine tasting events and jazz event, with complimentary hand-rolled cigars.
If you’re in Universal Studios on July 4th, you can rock out to live music from the O’Jays at the Celebrate Independence Day festival. Other events on the July 4 weekend include Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular,which features, lasers and pyrotechnic effects that display scenes from classic films in cinema history. Of course, you can’t call it a fourth of July celebration without a fireworks show. At 10 p.m., a fireworks show begins. Throughout July, Universal will host Mat Hoffman’s Aggro-Circus, an extreme sports event showcasing the world’s most talented skaters, BMX, in-line, and motocross athletes,who will perform daily at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Other Universal Orlando events in July include Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Live, where music fans can enjoy two hours of complimentary drinks and hour dourves while they listen to bands such as Everclear, in a casual and intimate setting. Tickets for Velvet Sessions are $25.
If you can’t make it to Velvet Sessions or the July 4 celebrations, you can find plenty of entertainment at the various nightclubs that line Universal Citywalk. Popular nightclubs at City Walk include the Red Coconut, Pat O’Brien’s, Rising Star karaoke and the Groove.
If you are looking to visit in July don’t miss the chance to check out our Universal Studios Orlando package deals.
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June 20th, 2010
When you think of the main attractions in Orlando, it’s easy to think of the world’s most popular theme parks such as Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Islands of Adventure, but there are great zoos in Orlando, as well.
For families looking to save money on their vacation budget,zoos offer a great alternative to the expensive theme parks. Two zoos that feature Florida’s finest wildlife are Gator Land and Jungle Safari. Located off of Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee, Gator Land is set on 100 acres and is only $15 for admission. Gator Land is a great park to learn about the Sunshine State’s most spectacular wildlife, including giant alligators, ibis, herons and roseate spoonbills. You can watch live displays and feedings by trained experts, who share their knowledge on the ancient reptiles.
On the opposite side of Orlando, on the east side, closer to the Space Coast and Cocoa Beach, you can visit Jungle Adventures Nature Park. With prices comparable to Gator Land, a family of four can enter the park for less than $100.With a 200-foot, stone gator statue adorning the entrance, Jungle Adventures is easy to spot on Highway 50 (also known as Colonial parkway). At Jungle Land, your kids can explore a replica Spanish Fort and encounter Florida’s wildlife up-close, on a pontoon boat ride called the Jungle Swamp Cruise. Jungle Land is home to more than 200 live gators, as well as other exotic animals such as the rare Florida Panther, Black Bears, Gray Wolves, White-Tailed Deer and Tropical Birds. Tickets are priced very reasonably, with admission at $12.95 for Children ages 11 and younger, $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for senior citizens and free admission for children under the age of three.
If you’re in the mood to see the world’s most venomous snakes, be sure to visit Reptile World Serpentarium, located at 5705 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in St. Cloud.The exhibit was originally used as a research facility in the early 1970s, and is now home to Cobras, Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water Moccasins and many other dangerous species. Venom shows are scheduled at noon and 3:00 p.m. daily.
If you are coming to Orlando don’t forget to check out our great Orlando vacation packages which come complete with theme park tickets and accommodations.
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June 19th, 2010
Summers in central Florida are known for their scorching hot temperatures, but you can find a variety of fun ways to cool off in Orlando. If you plan to visit the Orlando area in July, you should plan to spend at least one of your family vacation days at a water park. Whether you’re staying near the Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld or Universal Studios, you can find a water park within a few miles of your resort or vacation home.
One of Orlando’s most popular water parks is Wet N Wild. Located in the heart of the International Drive, Wet N Wild features a wide variety of slides for park visitors of all ages. Some of the most popular slides at Wet N Wild include the Bubba Tub, Der Stooka and the Black Hole. If you’re staying in Orlando for several days, you can combine your Wet N Wild ticket with admission to Universal Studios and Bush Garden, using the special ticket deal known as the Flexticket.
Orlando’s newest waterpark is also located on International Drive: Sea World’s Aquatica theme park. Located just across the road from SeaWorld, Aquatica combines the up-close marine life encounters of Sea World and thrilling water slides spread across a 60 acre water park. Popular slides at Aquatica include Roa’s rapids, Wanau Way, Walkabout Waters, Taumata Racer, Hoo Roo Run, Tassie Twister and Walhalla Way.
If you’re staying closer to the Lake Buena Vista section of Orlando near Walt Disney World Resort, you can visit Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Attractions at Typhoon Lagoon include the wave pool, where you can body surf waves up to six feet tall, Castaway Creek, Gangplank Falls ( a 300-foot long slide with family-sized tubs), the Humunga Kowabunga free fall water slide, Mayday falls innertube ride and Shark Reef, where you can snorkel with reef sharks.
Another Disney water park is Blizzard Beach, which was built a few years after Typhoon Lagoon. Top attractions at Blizzard Beach include the Slush Gusher, a 90-foot tall water slide, and Snow Stormers.
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