Orlando Vacation- Just going to get better

Orlando is the number one family travel destination in the entire World, and it is only going to get bigger and better in the future. Lets take a few minutes to look at what we have to look forward to in the next few years.

2009- SeaWorld was recently bought by the Blackstone Group. This is huge since the Blackstone group is also majority owners of Universal Studios Theme Park. By having the same owners this is going to allow SeaWorld and Universal Studios to work closer together in marketing, and it should allow both companies to gain more of the market share from Disney World.

2010- Universal Studios is going to unveil their newest Orlando theme park... Harry Potter. The opening of this theme park is suppose to be huge for Universal Studios. I actually work quite close to Universal Studios, and it is quite neat to see the park being built. It already looks quite impressive.

2012- Disney has announced that in 2012 the major over haul of the Magic Kingdom theme park will be completed. Personally, I can't wait to see the changes Disney will make, as we all know Disney does everything thing first class.

There are major changes which are going to be taking place in Orlando over the next few years, and the winners in all this are the guests who desire to visit Orlando.

Kissimmee Hotels

If you are traveling to the Orlando are for your Disney Vacation, be sure to look for Kissimmee hotels rather than a hotel in the downtown Orlando area or around the Orlando airport. The reason that you want to focus your attention away from Orlando, Florida and towards Kissimmee is that Disney World is actually in Kissimmee, FLorida and not in Orlando. Orlando just happens to be the largest city in the area.

In fact, if you chose to say in downtown Orlando, you would be a good thirty to sixty minutes away from the Disney theme park resort. Of course this all depends all the local traffic. If you stay in Kissimmee hotel, you will be anywhere from five to twenty minutes from the Disney resort.

If you like having a shorter drive to Disney, then try booking a hotel like the Radisson Worldgate. This Kissimmee hotel is not owned by Disney but still sits near the Walt Disney World entrance.

We have many other helpful articles on our OrlandoVacation.com web site to help you get the most of your Disney vacation. With just a little planning, your vacation will be that much more enjoyable.

Orlando Vacation - SeaWorld After Dark - Extended Hours

If you are wanting some late night fun on your Orlando vacation, check out SeaWorld After Dark which features extended hours for the entire SeaWorld park and concludes the evening with late night fireworks. If you want to make the most of your time SeaWorld Orlando then this Labor Day weekend is the best time to go. This weekend SeaWorld Orlando will be open until either 9PM or 10PM each night.

Here are the park hours for Labor Day weekend:

Friday 9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 10 PM
Sunday 9 AM - 10 PM
Monday 9 AM - 9 PM

Some of the cool shows at SeaWorld this weekend include "Shamu Rocks" that features killer whales set to music and a great light show, "Reflections" that displays fireworks and water fountains, and "Sea Lions Tonight" which exhibits large Sea Lions as comedians. You won't want to miss this hilarious event.

As the Summer comes to close, be sure to get the most of your Orlando Vacation with an unforgettable time at SeaWorld Orlando.

Disney's Night of Joy

If you are a Christian Music fan and you don't mind a thrill ride or two, then Disney has the event for you and you just might want to bring a few friends or family to share the fun.

Disney's Night of Joy is just a few short weeks away. This will be the event's 28th year. To this point, over 1,000,000 people have attended this unique event that combines contemporary Christian and Gospel music with the world's most popular theme park. Multiple stages are set throughout the park so that you have a variety of performance to choose from. You have the option to watch the artists or ride the rides throughout the event.

This year the event will be held at Disney's Hollywood studios which features such rides as Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, and American Idol Experience to name a few.

The dates for Disney's Night of Joy 2009 are September 11th and 12th from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m each evening.

Disney has always brought in the best Christian music talent and this year is no exception. Some of the scheduled artists for this years event are Mercy Me, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Mandisa, P.O.D. and NeedtoBreathe.

If you would like to learn more about Disney's Night of Joy, be sure to check out our in depth article.

Disney Fall 2009 Events Calendar

Planning your Disney World vacation can be quite a chore for a mom. That's why we have organized all of the Fall 2009 Events at Disney into our handy Disney Fall 2009 Events Calendar.

Disney has a lot of great events going on in Fall 2009 such as Night of Joy on September 11th and 12th, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that starts September 4 and continues through November 1st, the annual International Food and Wine Festival which is held at Disney's Epcot from September 25th to November 8th, and finally, the Festival of the Masters which runs November 13th through 15th.

You can read more about these events and get insider tips from our Disney expert by visiting our in depth article at Disney Fall 2009 Events Calendar.

Disney has events for everyone in the family. No matter what your age, Disney has a fun filled event just for you.

Universal Studios Orlando follows Disney's Ticket Increase

Recently, Walt Disney World increased their ticket prices across the board for their theme parks for the forth year in a row. This move surprised many because Disney chose to do this among a staggering economy. Disney tickets rose by about an average of 4%. The children's ticket, which is for ages three to nine, rose 7.9%. This was the highest increase for any of the Disney Tickets. Disney sells plenty of multi-day passes and these received the lowest price increase.

There over 50 attractions alone in the Orlando area competing with Disney for their part of the Florida Tourism Dollar. Disney is certainly the leader in the Orlando Vacation market by far. So, when Disney makes a change the rest of the parks follow.

Universal Studios Orlando is no different. So, when Disney raised their prices on the first Sunday in August, Universal studios was set to soon follow but with a twist. Single day ticket prices have gone from $73 to $79 at the gate, but rather than increase their prices for all of their ticket options, their online tickets and multi-day passes have remained unchanged at least for now.

Universal has stated that their most popular and best selling ticket prices did not receive a price increase. Those ticket prices remain the same.

I guess that the only question to ask at this point. Is Seaworld next?

Cheap Disney Vacations

Disney vacations just became a bit more affordable. You can now get a cheap Disney Vacation because Walt Disney World has changed the structure of their annual passes. For a limited time, you can purchase an annual pass for 15 months rather than just 12 months at the same price as the 12 month pass. If you love the Disney Theme Parks, then, the extra 3 months will really come in handy. It is important to know this because Disney has recently raised all of their ticket prices. This 15 month pass certainly offers you a great value provided that you can visit the parks a few times a year.

Of course, we know that buying Disney tickets is just one of the expenses for a Disney vacation. When it comes to lodging, we offer the best rates on quality Orlando Hotels. For example, you can book the beautiful Radisson Worldgate Resort near Disney for only $49 per night. They are only minutes from the Disney parks, have fantastic amenities, and they offer shuttle service to the parks as well. The resort recently received over twenty million dollars in upgrades, and AAA gave them a 4 Star Diamond Rating. So you not only get a great price, you have a very nice room for you and your family on your Disney vacation that is conveniently located. With cheap Disney Vacations, you can certainly have a great time with your family and still experience all of the magic of Disney.

Save Money on Your Disney Vacation with Disney's Current Ticket Prices

If you are planning to come to any of the Disney Parks this coming week, you should buy your theme park tickets now rather than wait until you get to the parks because you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Why, you ask? Walt Disney World has consistently raised their ticket prices over the previous 3 years around this time of the year.

It will be interesting to see if Disney will rise their prices amongst a slow economy, and on top of that, attendance has been down at the Disney Parks, but Disney's hand may be forced with increasing operation costs. Experts anticipate that the ticket prices will go up.

If Disney does increase their prices, you can expect to see prices increase at other Orlando attractions as well. So, now is the time to buy your Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, MGM, and Animal Kingdom tickets.

At Orlando Vacation, we help you save the most on your Disney Vacation by combining your tickets and lodging together. We guarantee that you cannot beat our package deals. If you are want to save money on your vacation, please call us at 1-800-641-4008 to talk to one of our Disney Vacation Specialists.

Disney Vacation

If you are planning a Disney Vacation be sure to look into our Disney vacation Packages. If you ever buy a package deal that saves your family money then you will never want to purchase a Disney Vacation any other way.

Most people make the mistake of buying their tickets to the theme parks and their lodging separately. This is where people lose money. You will save the most money on your Disney Vacation by booking your Disney Tickets and your loading together. This will get you the best discounted price for your vacation.

When it comes to lodging, please realize that you have many choices. You no longer just have to go on vacation and just stay at a hotel. Some other lodging options that we have include large vacation homes with a private pool, villas, condos and town homes. All of which are very conveniently located close to the Disney Parks. You have plenty of options of where to stay for your vacation and we offer great discounts on all of these options for your Disney Vacation.

Orlando Vacation Homes

If you are coming to Orlando for your family vacation and you would like as little more space to accommodate everyone, then you should look into Orlando Vacation Homes. Our vacation homes are very convenient to stay at because they are located near Disney World. A full day at the theme parks can be tiring and it will be very nice to have a quick drive home when everyone is tired.

Many travelers think that they should stay in the Orlando area for their Disney vacation but Walt Disney World is not located in Orlando. The Disney Parks are located in Kissimmee, Florida which is anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour South of Orlando. So when you are looking at where to stay for your vacation, check to see the city or town that the hotel or vacation home is located in.

Staying at a vacation home can help save you money on your vacation because they come with fully equipped kitchens. Now it's very understandable that you may not want to cook every meal but by just having breakfast at the vacation home, you can easily save $200 for a family of four over the course of 6 days in Orlando.

If anyone in your family likes to swim or bask in the sun, you can also get your own private pool in your vacation home. The pool is also a great place to relax after you get home from the parks. Disney Pool Homes certainly help make for a great Orlando Vacation.

Great Prices on Disney Vacations

If you have dreamed of taking a Disney Vacation, there is no better time than now. A Disney Vacation is like no other vacation. They have certainly set the standard for Orlando Theme Parks.

Florida tourism is still on the decline and the Orlando Travel Market has taken quite a hit. Some analysts have the Florida Travel Market decreasing by about twenty percent and that has put the squeeze on hotel and restaurant owners.

In an effort to stay in business, they have had to drop prices to stay appealing to travelers and competitive with other local businesses who are doing the same.

At OrlandoVacation.com, our rates are better than ever. In fact, they are unbeatable. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your Disney vacation, and we also have the very best rates on the hotels that are presented on our website. In fact, if you find one our hotels listed on another site at a cheaper rate, we will gladly match the price for you.

If you are looking to experience the magic of a Disney vacation, look no further than orlandovacation.com.

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.