Flower Power Concert Series at EPCOT (click for more)
As part of the 2010 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World, the Flower Power Concerts are popular with visitors. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m artists play at the America Gardens Theatre. These shows are free with admission to the park. This is the current lineup (Entertainment is subject to change without notice): March 5-7 – Jose Feliciano March 12-14 – Paul Revere & The Raiders March 19-21 – David Cassidy March 26-28 –...Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to the Magic Kingdom (click for more)
Early June 2010 sees the return of Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade to the Magic Kingdom. Since 2001, this amazing parade has been seasonally wowing guests at Disneyland in Anaheim. Part of the 2010 'Summer Nightastic', Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade is sure to be a big hit. Tinkerbell will lead the parade in a magical balloon float. Pinocchio and Snow White also join the parade this year in new floats. If you have not seen this parade before, make the time to do so. I...New act in La Nouba (click for more)
World-Renowned Juggler Joins the 90-Minute Show at Downtown Disney LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2010)– La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announced today that an incredible new act featuring world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto will be added permanently to the 90-minute spectacle at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort beginning Feb. 5, 2010. Anthony Gatto comes to La Nouba from the tour of KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil and holds 11 world records in juggling. In the nine-minute act, Ga...Atlas V Rocket Launch - Rocket to the Sun! (click for more)
Witness an Atlas V Rocket Lift Off on a Mission to the Sun! Mission: Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) Launch Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Launch Window: 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. ET Launch schedule subject to change. Arrive Early! The Atlas V rocket will launch NASA's SDO spacecraft on an unprecedented mission to study the sun and its dynamic behavior. Onboard telescopes will scrutinize sunspots and solar flares. Special launch viewing is available from the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Gu...Star Wars Weekends (click for more)
The 2010 Dates for the annual Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios have been announced. The 2010 dates are: May 21 - 23 May 28 - 30 June 4 - 6 June 11 - 13 This special event is held annually at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and celebrates the Star Wars Saga and the new animated television series The Clone Wars. As part of the weekend festivities, Disney's Hollywood Studios puts on special shows, parades & presentations, as well as offering unique merchan...Legoland is coming to Orlando, Florida (click for more)
From the end of 2011, guests staying in the Orlando, Florida area will have another great attraction to visit. Staying at a vacation rental home while in the area gives guests the resources and freedom to experience new parks and attractions - such as the upcoming LEGOLAND Florida. Opening in 2011, it will be an easy journey from many of the vacation rental villas and resorts to the new LEGOLAND park - the largest LEGOLAND in the world. Merlin Entertainments Group to open LEGOLAND® Florida...Taking the plunge for charity (click for more)
Experience the "coolest" event of the year at Aquatica on Saturday, January 16 when we host Special Olympics Florida's first-ever Polar Plunge! Aquatica is usually warm and tropical, but for one day only we're icing down our Cutback Cove wave pool so you can experience the "thrill of the chill" while supporting a great cause! Why Plunge? You'll be freezin' for a reason! All proceeds support Special Olympics Florida, which provides year-round sports training and competition to children ...Aquatica adds new ride in 2010 (click for more)
2010 sees an expansion for Aquatica with the addition of a new ride; Omaka Rocka. Originating from the South Seas, Omaka Rocka means rocking river, and it should be welcoming its first riders in March 2010. Omaka Rocka consists of two slides each with 3 funnels providing half pipe style maneuvers and a feeling of near weightlessness. Guests will ride in two-seater floats and there will be no height restriction, although you must be able to hold onto the grips and maintain the riding p...
Halloween in Kissimmee / Orlando – more than just the mouse! (click for more)
If you are visiting Kissimmee / Orlando in October. Its a great time to visit with cooler temperatures and smaller crowds than in summer time. Throughout the month of October, there are plenty of events to get you in the mood for Halloween. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Magic Kingdom is open select evenings during October. Join Mickey, Minnie and friends for some family friendly Halloween fun, special Halloween fireworks and parade. Come dressed in costume (or not) and ...Daytona Beach (click for more)
Distance from Kissimmee: 80 miles Estimated driving time: 1½ hours Daytona Beach is probably one of the most famous beaches in the world. Over 15 miles of sandy beaches are available for you to explore in the Daytona Area. There are several parks within the Daytona Beach area that you may want to visit which are summarised below. Bicentennial Park 1800 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Ormond Beach Tel. (386) 736-5953 This park is located on the east and west sides of A1A and provides scenic v...Cocoa Beach (click for more)
Distance from Kissimmee: approx 75 miles Estimated driving time: 1½ hrs There are a number of beachfront parks in Cocoa Beach with restrooms, showers and picnic tables. At Shepard Park, you can rent beach umbrellas and chairs. Within easy walking distance, you can rent surfboards, kayaks and boogie boards. Kay - Providing special vacation home rentals and advice for over 5 years to families and friends wanting to make the most of their time and money while visiting Walt Disney World.Cape Florida State Park Beach (click for more)
1200 S. Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 Telephone (305) 361-5811 Distance from Kissimmee: approx 250 miles Estimated driving time: 4½ Named after a local newspaper editor who championed for the park, this park is also known as Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park The lighthouse at Cape Florida State Park affords a view from atop of the beach, Biscayne Bay and Miami. You can tour the lighthouse and get this birds eye view Thursdays through Mondays at 10am and 1pm. Call a...Caladesi Island Park Beach (click for more)
# 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698 Telephone (727) 469-5918 Distance from Kissimmee: approx 99 miles Estimated driving time: 2 hrs One of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Florida, Caladesi Island State Park is only accessible by boat or ferry. With 3 miles of nature trails, swimming area, fishing as well as the nations 5th best natural beach, provide plenty of activities for the family. Take a picnic or purchase food from the park concessionaire. Kay - Provid...Fort De Soto Park Beach (click for more)
3500 Pinellas Bayway South Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Telephone (727) 582 2267 Distance from Kissimmee: approx 110 miles Estimated driving time: 2¼ More than just a beach, Fort de Soto Park is made up of 5 interconnected islands which together provide more than 1,136 acres of recreational area. In addition to the 7 miles of waterfront, including 3 miles of the finest white sand beach on Florida's West Coast, Fort de Soto Park has swim centers, walking trails, a canoe...Emerald Island Resort Shuttle (click for more)
A shuttle is available from Emerald Island Resort to take you to the main theme parks and shopping. It is run by Maingate Transportation of Kissimmee and it can cater for all your taxi or shuttle needs. Where do they go to? Currently, Maingate Transportation operates the following shuttle stops: Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Wet n’ Wild Sea World Orlando Premium Outlets Disney’s Magic Kingdom Disney’s EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s A...Shopping (click for more)
Grocery Shopping Don't want to go grocery shopping while you are on vacation? There are services that will do your shopping for you whilst you are out at the parks or relaxing at the pool. Try the Kissimmee branch of We Go Shop. They will take your grocery list, purchase the items for you and deliver them at a pre-arranged time. They charge you the cost of the groceries plus a small shop/delivery fee. Another option that has been used by many a guest is Ga...Happy Valentine’s Day from Disney’s Turf Club (click for more)
In honor of Valentines Day, the chefs at Disney's Turf Club at the Saratoga Springs Resort shared the recipe for their Chocolate Espresso Torte on the Disney blog. ----**---- Disney’s Turf Club Chocolate Espresso Torte Makes one 9-inch torte 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened, plus additional softened butter for greasing pan 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional sugar for dusting pan 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 5 eggs at room temperature, beaten 1/4 teaspoon vanilla ext...
Halloween in Kissimmee / Orlando – more than just the mouse! (click for more)
If you are visiting Kissimmee / Orlando in October. Its a great time to visit with cooler temperatures and smaller crowds than in summer time. Throughout the month of October, there are plenty of events to get you in the mood for Halloween. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Magic Kingdom is open select evenings during October. Join Mickey, Minnie and friends for some family friendly Halloween fun, special Halloween fireworks and parade. Come dressed in costume (or not) and ...Special Occasions (click for more)
Are you planning a special occasion, wedding, anniversary or birthday during your vacation in Kissimmee? There are many special things you can do or people that can help you plan various events. Gifts of a Lifetime have been providing some extra special magic for special occasions since 1997. They can help you plan and arrange a very unique surprise for any occasion you wish. Their Pixies will work their pixie magic and help you make your special event one to remember forever. Specialty...Calling all Christmas Day Golfers (click for more)
Vacation rentals offer a great deal for everyone. If you are staying in a vacation rental over the Christmas day and are a keen golfer, Southern Dunes have an offer for you. Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club will be open on Christmas Day from 7.00am to 12.00p.m. 18 holes with cart is $45 plus tax and you can reserve a tee time by calling (863) 421-4653 What better way for the avid golfer to spend Christmas Morning? Kay - Providing special vacation home rentals and advice for ove...Orlando, the surfing capital of the East Coast? (click for more)
Well, probably not! Nor is it somewhere that you would consider for your surfing vacation. However, if you have ever considered surfing and want to give it a try, where better to get lessons than under the watchful eye of Mickey Mouse. Yes, thats right, you can get surfing lessons at Walt Disney World. Typhoon Lagoon opens early at certain times for surfing lessons in their controlled wave pool. Perfect waves are formed every 90 seconds. Lessons last 2.5 hours (half an hour land instr...
Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club (click for more)
500 Oaks Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34736 Tel: 407 933 4055 Holes: 18, Par: 72, Yards: 6886 Designed by: Karl Litten Moss-draped majestic oaks line the gently sloping fairways. These hardwood trees and surrounding 135 acres of land provide a virtual sanctuary for all types of wildlife - eagles, osprey, turtles, beaver and sand cranes. The course is speckled with crystal lakes that provide glistening challenges as water comes into play on all but three holes. Kissimmee Oaks provides a natur...
Remington Golf Club (click for more)
2995 Remington Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Tel: 407 344-4004 Holes: 18, Par: 72, Yards: 7111 Designed by: Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Opened in May 1996, Remington boasts an 18-hole championship golf course with a complete practice area including a unique water driving range. This visually striking course offers abundant water, generous landing areas, and a contemporary design that is fair and challenging. Kay - Providing special vacation home rentals and advice for over 5 years to fami...
Highland’s Reserve Golf Club (click for more)
500 Highlands Reserve Blvd Davenport, FL 33897 Tel: 407 629-6767 or 877 508 4653 (toll free) Holes: 18, Par: 72, Yards: 6673 Designed by: Mike Dasher Hot Golf, Remarkable Views, Great Value, Cool Location. This is not your typical Florida golf course! Highlands Reserve sits atop one of the highest areas of Florida and offers remarkable scenery along with a course designed for hot golf. This championship Mike Dasher design gives you pine tree-lined fairways reminiscent of the Carolinas,...Southern Dunes Golf Club (click for more)
2888 Southern Dunes Blvd Haines City, FL 33844 Tel: 800 632 6400 or 863-421-4653 Holes: 18, Par: 72, Yards: 7200 + Designed by: Steve Smyer Of all the great golf courses in the Central Florida Area, Steve Smyer's creation at Southern Dunes may be the most unique. This dramatic hillside layout stretches to over 7,200 yards and features 100ft. of elevation changes, not typically found in Central Florida. Five sets of tees welcome golfers of all skill levels to enjoy risk/reward opportuni...
Mystic Dunes Golf Club (click for more)
Wyndham Palms Resort & Country Club Tel: 407-787-5678 or 866-311-1234 Holes: 18, Par: 71, Yards: 7012 Designed by: Gary Koch Discount voucher available Mystic Dunes offers lush landscaping and changes in elevation that vary dramatically between the eastern nine holes and the western nine holes, leaving golfers feeling as if they have played two different courses. The dunes-style western nine, with the feel of a British Isles links course, takes advantage of sweeping elevation cha...