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Disney's coming attraction!

2010-10-23T13:15:00.000-07:00

Staring in January, Disney's Animal Kingdom will feature a three hour African jungle trek. This jungle trek will be small groups that will pick their way thru wooded overgrowth, cross a rickety bridge over a rive filled with Nile crocidiles, peer at hippos over a steep cliff and din--Safari style.

Sound cool?? The price will be around $189 per person, plus the cost of park admission. Pretty hefty, I know! But Disney promises it will be well worth it and let's face it-everything Disney does is well worth it.

I have yet to ever leave a Disney park, show or movie disappointed.

If I absolutely had to complain about something about Disney, I would say their food is so-so. Each park features basically the same bunch of items, from hamburgers to chicken nuggets, etc. And really that food is just ho-hum. Now their specialty restaurants are a totally different story! Yum! Especially the restaurants in Epcot.

But back to the African jungle trek. Animal Kingdom is a great experience in itself. They have a lot of cool animals and exhibits to see and fun, exciting rides-but imagine being on an African Safari, but not in Africa. It will be a once in lifetime experience for those willing to shell out the cost.....plus park admission.

So be on the look out for Disney's "wild African Trek".

2010-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! Halloween, fall weather, hats and scarfs. AND-Disney's Not-So-Scary Halloween party. It is an event not to be missed. And if it isn't scary enough for you........Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is guaranteed to scare the candy right out of your treat bag!

Go to www.universal.com to check out Universal's info.

Or go to www.disney.com to see what Mickey is wearing as a costume this year!

And to find your perfect vacation rental go to www.orlando4holidays.com

We look forward to helping you enjoy Halloween!

2010-09-28T04:41:00.000-07:00

The New Amway Center is almost open! It opens this October. It is a long time coming here in Orlando. Come watch the Magic play or take in a concert.

Inside this new arena is 875,000 square feet of space. And seating is at more than 20,000. This arena is designed with so many built in amenities for every level of ticket buyer. It has bars, restaurants and clubs on every level for every ticket buyer; and that is for Magic games and special events.

The Amway Center is the very first NBA arena to be constructed as a LEED-certified building. That is a huge accomplishment and Orlando is excited to show it off.

Come visit Disney and take in a Magic game!

Go to www.orlando4holidays.com and we will help you find the perfect vacation home!

2010-09-18T04:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
I went to Hollywood Studios (aka MGM) yesterday for the first time in years! It was actually fun. Even my 3 year enjoyed himself. It isn't quite like Disney, with ride after ride. Hollywood Studios is much slower paced. They have a lot of great 20 to 30 minute shows.

The best show was the Lights, Motor, Action Stunt Show. They did quite a few really cool car and motorcycle stunts that were really quite spectacular. The Playhouse Disney show was my son's favorite. It had all the favorite characters-Mickey, Handy Manny, Leo and Tigger. The Great Movie Ride is actually quite neat also. it was interesting seeing clips from all the movies Disney has done.

For rides, they have the Toy Story ride, Tower of Terror and Aerosmith's Rockin Roller Coaster that was the craziest ride I have EVER been on! If you like roller coasters-you have got to go on that ride!

One of the great things about Hollywood Studios is that most of the shows are in air conditioning! Which is great when it is 85 degrees outside. The shows not in ac are all covered, so no sitting in the hot sun. Which is a major plus when traveling with older people and kids!

September and October are a great time of year to visit the theme parks. Most kids are in school so the lines are very short. In fact, yesterday we did not wait in any lines at all. Well, except to get our picture taken with Lighting McQueen and Mater!

If you haven't been to Hollywood Studios lately, you should check it out. And while you are at it, check out our website for a great deal on a vacation home. www.orlando4holidays.com
We have great specials going on now for October thru December. Whether you are coming for a few days or a few weeks, we have the home for you!

Thanks for checking in! See you next time.

2010-09-16T12:23:00.001-07:00

Halloween Horror Nights is back! Be forewarned parents-this event is not for young kids.
(Disney's Not-So-Scary Halloween is!)

On specific nights in September and October, Universal Studios Florida Theme Park is transformed into the nation's premier annual Halloween event! This year marks the events 20th anniversary-prepare to be scared!

Halloween Horror Nights draws hundreds of thousands of horror fans from around the globe. It truly is the ultimate Halloween experience.

Some need to knows-this event is a separately ticketed event and it runs September 24, 25 &30 and October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17,20-24, and 27-31. Tickets are limited.

Book your vacation home for this event at www.orlando4holidays.com

We have great deals for September and October. Check out our website for the perfect vacation home for you!

Halloween at Disney!

2010-09-13T08:02:00.000-07:00

Hi all-

Did you know it was time for Disney's Not So Scary Halloween Party again? Now is a great time to book your trip to Orlando. Go to www.orlando4holidays.com

The weather is great and there are lots of fun things to do in the month of October.

For kids of all ages, go to Disney and see their great Halloween fireworks display, or dress up and go trick or treating around the park. All your favorite characters will be dressed in their Not-So-Scary Halloween costumes. Disney transforms the park into a Halloween wonderland and the parade is Halloween spook-tacular!

The event runs the following dates:

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010

The party starts at 7PM and runs thru Midnight.

Check out this link for more info. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

Book your vacation home thru www.orlando4holidays.com and have a great time at the Halloween Party!

2010-05-06T08:54:00.000-07:00

Tripadvisor.com has named the best beaches to vacation and Clearwater, FL is one of them! Click here for more info from Tripadvisor. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34141-Clearwater_Florida-Vacations.html

Clearwater is a short 2 hour drive from all of our vacation rental homes! It makes for a great side trip. www.orlando4holidays.com

2010-05-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a little bit about us! Let me know if you have any questions.

Holiday Vacation Homes is a family run company which has provided excellent customer service and support to its clients for over 10 years. During this time our inventory has increased allowing us to not only offer fantastic pricing but also vacation homes to meet all requirements and location needs. We have a range of 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedroom quality homes all within easy distance of Disney World and all the other fantastic attractions that Orlando has to offer!

We are very proud that our guests choose to return to Holiday Vacation Homes year after year. Check out our home listings at www.orlando4holidays.com

2010-05-05T05:13:00.000-07:00

Last-minute deals to Orlando

We have beautiful homes available for your summer vacation. All of our homes are close to Disney and all that Orlando has to offer. Book today for any date in May or June, 2010 and receive $25 off on your booking. Go to www.orlando4holidays.com to book your vacation home today!

Harry Potter is coming to Universal

The much-anticipated new attraction inside Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure Park that brings to life the weird and wonderful realm of the famous boy wizard will open on June 18, 2010.

Be one of the first to experience The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is within Universal's Islands of Adventure, so there's no extra charge to step from The Lost Continent section of the park right onto the cobblestones of Hogsmeade village. Come join in the fun at Universal Orlando's newest attraction! For more information go to www.universalorlando.com

Disney Offers

2009-09-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, Disney just posted this new offer for all you volunteers out there. Check it out!

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Disney Offers Free Entry For Volunteers
Posted: 9:38 am EDT September 29, 2009
NEW YORK -- Disney is offering a free day's admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.
The "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program will provide certified volunteers with a one-day ticket to any park at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., or Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla., in 2010.
Disney is partnering with HandsOn Network, a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities, to connect people with projects and to certify that the work was done.
"We are trying to inspire 1 million people to volunteer in their communities and we're inspiring them to do that by giving them a free day at a Disney park," Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said in a phone interview with The Associated Press.
Rasulo called the promotion "very timely," citing the increased needs of nonprofits in the weak economy, as well as President Obama's national volunteering initiative.
"The spirit of our country is very much behind that, whether it's the first family or whether it's the average family," Rasulo said.
Duncan Dickson, who teaches theme park management at the University of Central Florida's Rosen School of Hospitality Management in Orlando, said the volunteer initiative is "a smart marketing move."
Dickson said Disney will get good buzz for encouraging volunteerism plus free publicity from the nonprofits that benefit. And even when theme parks let people in for free, they make their money back in other ways, Dickson said.
"You make a lot of money in popcorn and T-shirts and other things," Dickson said.
Some guests who come in for free would have bought tickets anyway, but the free offer will also bring in visitors who wouldn't otherwise have made the trip, and they'll bring paying guests with them, Dickson added. "Anything that pushes the turnstiles is good for business," Dickson said.
HandsOn Network has 70,000 affiliated agencies, from Habitat for Humanity to local food banks, churches, health care centers, and educational programs. Once their service is verified by HandsOn, volunteers print out an online certificate that can be redeemed at a Disney park.
The free admission offer is part of a larger trend in the tourism industry, using everything from free hotel nights to two-for-one discounts to attract visitors in the weak economy. Disneyland this year offered two free nights with the purchase of three nights at a Disney resort, and all the U.S. Disney parks have allowed guests in free on their birthdays this year.
Rasulo said that 3.5 million people registered for the birthday promotion and about 30 percent of them have taken advantage of it so far.
Disney kicked the volunteer promotion off Tuesday by sending 1,000 volunteers, including employees from Disney and Southwest Airlines, to work on projects around the country, from a Habitat for Humanity site in Los Angeles to the Bethune School of Excellence in Chicago.
Would-be volunteers must register online with Disney and must be residents of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico to be eligible for the free admission. The work must be performed in 2010, and the park visit must take place by Dec. 15, 2010. Participants must be 18 or older to sign up for the program, but volunteer work done by children ages 6-17 qualifies for a free ticket as long as kids are accompanied by an adult when volunteering. Unused admission certificates can be donated to a charity designated by Disney.
Examples of volunteer opportunities currently listed on HandsOn's Web site range from drivers and bingo callers to a book drive organizer at a senior center in Scranton, Pa., to a docent at the Oregon Maritime Museum in Portland.
Volunteers who have multiday tickets or annual passes can get a special FASTPASS for up to six people in lieu of the voucher.

Vacation Specials

2009-09-28T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hey all you travelers-Now is a great time to visit Orlando. The weather is cooling down and so are the prices!

Check out www.orlando4holidays.com for some great deals on beautiful vacation rental homes.

Happy travels and thanks for checking in!

Disney Vacations

2009-09-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I am new to blogging. I am hoping to let people know a little bit about my business and maybe get some feedback or some tips on how to make my business grow. My business is vacation rentals in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. We do short term rentals. All of our homes are approx. 6-8 miles from Disney World. Our website is www.orlando4holidays.com We also can help you with park tickets too.