Walt Disney World antenna toppers

There’s nothing that says “I just got back from Disney World” like a Walt Disney World antenna topper, which might explain why so many Orlando residents have one perched atop their own automobiles. Local residents and visitors alike can find an antenna topper to suit every personality and time of year, from pirates to princesses, Christmas to the Fourth of July, or even miniature sized mouse ears that are best suited as key chains.

The Mickey Mouse ears used to be the distinguishing characteristic for these iconic souvenirs, although in recent years Disney has had more of an “anything goes” attitude—as long as it is family friendly—towards the shape of the antenna topper. Just about every gift shop at Walt Disney World sells antenna toppers, but the selection changes park by park and season by season. The biggest selection of toppers can be found at the World of Disney gift shop in Downtown Disney. With a price less than $10, consider getting more than one antenna topper if you won’t be back to Disney for a while—and always remember to remove your WDW souvenir before going through a car wash!

National Pie Championships in Orlando

The 17th Annual APC/Crisco National Pie Championships will take place in Central Florida, April 8-10, 2011. Amateur, professional, junior and commercial pie bakers will unite to participate in numerous categories to have their pie deemed the nation's best. In addition to more traditional pie flavor categories, Crisco is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2011 with a new "Innovation Pie" category. Or, just for 2011, enter your best "Royal Pie," suitable for the newly engaged royal couple. Don't bake? Be a judge! For details, to become a member of the APC, to register as a judge or participate in the championships, please visit www.piecouncil.org. Look for the American Pie Council on Facebook and FYPie on Twitter.

To enter, APC members pay $15 per pie entry for amateurs and $20 per pie entry for professionals. Non-members pay $35 per pie entry for either division. Junior entries are free. To become an APC amateur lifetime member for a one-time $40 fee, visit www.piecouncil.org.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Romance Package at Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

Indulge in a romantic retreat this Valentine’s Day at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village. For a limited time, guests can relax with their significant other as they enjoy the Romance Package offered at the Lake Buena Vista hotel.

Guests will retreat to Lake Buena Vista lodging after they enjoy all that Orlando has to offer – fabulous theme parks, shopping, dining and plenty of sunshine!

The Romance Package includes:

· King bedded suite with spa tub

· Daily hot buffet breakfast for two in the Courtyard Café

· A bottle of champagne

· A box of Godiva chocolates

· 3:00 p.m. late check-out

· Rates from $154 - $254

· Valid through April 30, 2011

Be sure promotional code LVU appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-922-3192 in the U.S. and ask for promotional code LVU.

Located in the heart of Lake Buena Vista, this recently renovated Orlando vacation hotel combines comfort and convenience featuring amenities such as the signature Revive bed from Marriott with deluxe mattress, linens, and pillows and a zero-entry heated indoor/outdoor pool.

Valentine's Day at Orlando Hotels

Still think an Orlando vacation is just for kids? There are plenty of Orlando hotels with special offers for couples just in time for Valentine's Day. Whether you choose to get in touch with your inner child at one of Orlando's theme parks, or spend a day at an upscale resort lounging by the pool and enjoying a spa treatment--or perhaps a little of both--you'll fall in love all over again at these Orlando hotels during the month of February.

The Orlando hotels offering special package deals include luxury accommodations at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Gaylord Palms Resort, Sheraton downtown Orlando and Seralago Resort. Enjoy more affordable fun at Holiday Inn Maingate East, Quality Inn and the Sheraton Safari hotel. Other packages come with tickets to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove--the main attractions in Orlando.

This Valentine's Day, it's the little extra touches like chocolate, wine and aromatherapy that will remind guests of the importance of having a little "we" time. For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Top 12 Orlando Vacation Packages and Specials page on the Orlandoescape.com site.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Jostens Center represents the latest expansion project for ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (220 acres), which is widely regarded as the leading sports venue for amateur and professional sports in the nation. The multi-sport facility includes 45,000 square feet of competition space accommodating six basketball courts or 12 volleyball courts or two roller hockey rinks, as well as locker rooms and meeting rooms. The facility allows Disney the ability to double the number of indoor sports events that it can accommodate.

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Disney’s PhotoPass

For Disney visitors who may have forgotten their camera at the hotel—or didn’t feel like bringing an expensive camera to a theme park or waterpark—Disney’s PhotoPass is one way for guests to keep a record of their best Walt Disney World photo ops on an easy-to-carry card attached to a wristband. Each card contains a bar code that will access your photos at a Disney PhotoPass center in one of the theme parks or online at home by entering the Disney PhotoPass ID on the back of the card. And while you can get a separate card for each photo taken, multiple photos can be accessed with the same bar code.

Photo prints and frames can be purchased at the parks, but if you want to avoid the end-of-the-day lines and want to use a little creativity with your photos, visit Disneyphotopass.com to choose from a variety of photo-related products. Turn your Disney memories into Christmas ornaments, calendars, mugs, mouse pads, photo books, magnets, and much more. Registered users can also incorporate their own uploaded photos into Disney designs, or choose from a variety of professional photographs from the Disney parks. Keep in mind that any photos taken at Walt Disney World will “expire” online 30 days after being uploaded, thus ensuring that users are motivated to purchase these photos before it’s too late!

Winestock at Crane Roost Park Uptown Altamonte Springs

Winestock
Saturday, April 2,2011 / 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A marvelous evening of wine, entertainment, food and fun! Stroll along Cranes Roost Boulevard and enjoy a sampling of the many different wines from around the world. Whether you are new to the pleasures of wine or a wine connoisseur, the wine exhibits are sure to help expand your wine knowledge while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Cranes Roost Park. Food and wine will also be available for purchase during the event. Some areas of this event require ticket purchase. www.WinestockUncorked.com

For more information on these and other upcoming events at Cranes Roost Park, please call 407-571-8180

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Walt Disney World Golf Courses Have Great 36-Hole Rates

Many golfers choose to play one or more of the four Walt Disney Golf Courses in Orlando where everyone is assured a memorable day with high standards of customer service, course conditioning and the overall play experience. Now more than ever, we recommend you stay all day and play 36 holes at any combination of Disney Palm, Disney Magnolia, Disney Osprey and Disney Lake Buena Vista. The boked-in-advance replay deal remains one of the best deals in town! Your guaranteed replay round will cost just $30 - $40, depending on the month you play. Insider Tip: Your most convenient option might be to play Palm and Magnolia on the same day since these courses share a clubhouse.

Also visit Orlando's Top 20 Golf Courses

Hotels With Meeting Rooms Near Orlando Airport

As we are all aware by now, 2009 and 2010 were very challenging times for corporate travel and meetings in Orlando. Many large conventions were postponed, relocated or cancelled in the past two years due to budget cuts and lack of participation that were there in years past. Corporate travel and meeting planners have also been affected for they are now charged with doing more with less. Their responsibility is to assist the corporate executives in the planning to allow them to build relationships and expand their company’s market shares. According to Visit Florida, “Many organizations are harnessing the power of face-to-face meetings in Orlando to get back on track and focus on future success.” “Why?” “Meetings in Orlando are more productive. It's where partnerships are forged. Ideas are generated. And deals are closed.”

The Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport has noticed the need to be more flexible with meeting room rates and food and beverage requirements during this economic downturn. This beautiful 3 star hotel, located 1 mile from the Orlando International Airport, offers 3 meeting rooms to accommodate a variety of group needs.

The hotel offers an Executive Boardroom to accommodate up to 10 people, the Sanford Room which will accommodate up to 40 people and the Orlando Room which will accommodate up to 70 people. With the variety of meeting space the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport will also rent out 2 Room Suites and the Dining Area for banquet events.

The hotel offers a wide array of audio visual equipment as well as food and beverage options. When you are planning your next event in Orlando and looking for a location that is close to the Orlando Airport for convenience of out of town guests and in walking distance to several quality restaurants, great service, flexible meeting room rates and food and beverage requirements, please reach out to the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport hotel for it is sure to fit your needs and make your meeting or event productive all at the same time.

Disney Dream prepares for maiden voyage

It’s a dream come true for travelers looking for a family friendly vacation on the high seas. The newest ship of Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dream, embarks on her maiden voyage on January 26 out of Port Canaveral, just a 45 minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. Disney Dream boasts some features that have never been found on any cruise ship.

Like the other Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, Disney Dream was designed in the classic style of the golden age of cruising, in the early 20th Century, with the added bonus of state-of-the-art cruising technology and modern convenience. The ship has interactive floors in the children's clubs, which allow kids to play and interact with the games and activities there. And perhaps the splashiest new feature is the AquaDuck – the very first water coaster at sea, which allows Guests to swoosh up, down, around, over the edge of the ship, and back before making a splash landing.

Disney Dream will bring guests to the island of Nassau in The Bahamas, and to Disney's own private island, Castaway Cay. On shore, Guests can choose from Port Adventures like stingray interactions, glass-bottom boat tours, parasailing, fishing, jet-ski tours and offshore snorkeling.

For anyone who is considering a winter getaway on the warm Caribbean waters, more information is available at the Disney Cruise website.

All Inclusive Resorts in Florida

All Inclusive Resorts in Florida

Florida all inclusive resorts can be hard to find. But not any more!
I will show you the deals many searchers take after their search for a All Inclusive Resorts in Florida is really exhausted. These really are good deals in any case, because your will have a wonderful travel and also you can save money on your cheap or luxury Florida Vacation Packages.

More and more resorts and hotels are offering all inclusive deals in FLorida and worldwide because this is the top new "travel fashion".

So I will start this treat for all those that have been searching for deals in all inclusive Florida beach resort vacations and maybe can save time and money searching for "The Best FL Vacation". I find a good deals here and let you all travelers know about it.


One of the top rated and best hotels and resorts where you can spend a great vacantion in FL are:

• Club Med Sandpiper in Florida All Inclusive

Set on Treasure Coast, this resort is north of Palm Beach, FL. I recommend you check with them directly about what they offer. The FL resort offer lots of activities including golf and even a big tent with a trapeze and trampoline.

• Little Palm Island Spa & Resort

On a private island in the Florida keys, this gorgeous resort has all what you will need and all will be included for you. It's adults-only, you stay in quaint thatched huts. The most interesting part is that it's technology free - no tv, no radio, no alarm clock. So you can really rest and do lots activities.

• Amelia Island Plantation, Fernandina Beach,FL

A family friendly luxury resort on the Atlantic Ocean with all inclusive packages. There are lots of activities, 20 pools, kids camp, spa, almost everything and even you can bring your dog!

• Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club

Billed as the only Florida inclusive resort with championship golf. Great place to rest and play golf.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon

Thousands of women from around the world took part in a three-day celebration of women’s health and fitness at the inaugural Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker. The weekend kicked off with the Fit For a Princess Expo at Disney's Wide World of Sports where fitness experts lead seminars on everything from training to racing to nutrition to the latest in cutting edge equipment. The weekend's signature event, Disney’s Princess Half Marathon, took runners on a 13.1 mile royal journey through Magic Kingdom and Epcot. In all more than 11,000 runners from every U.S. state and 17 other countries competed in various races throughout weekend, which included the Royal Family 5K and the Princess Kids’ Races, making this event one of the largest endurance race weekends geared towards women

Gorilla Theatre Gala Opening

There are still a few preview performances of Gorilla Theatre before the big GALA Opening. Thursday January 20th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm offers an opportunity for students and hospitality industry professionals to enjoy our Skooled and Served Discount and get in for only $5!

The final preview performance will be Friday January 21st at 7:30.

After the GALA Opening, Gorilla Theatre will move to its regular time slots - Thursdays at 9:30pm and Fridays at 11:30pm.

Reservations call 407-648-0001.

Blue Spring Manatee Festival Jan. 22-23

Just 45 minutes north of downtown Orlando, Valentine Park in Orange City, FL will be hosting the 26th annual Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival on Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Manatee Festival is a fundraiser for the Orange City community set against the backdrop of the manatees’ winter home in nearby Blue Spring State Park. Admission for the event is $8 for adults, $2 for children ages 4-10, and children 3 and under are free. Dogs are permitted for an additional $10 fee.

In addition to having the opportunity to see the manatees in their natural habitat, scheduled events include presentations by the Central Florida Zoo, arts and crafts, inflatables, face paintings, children’s activities, carnival rides, sand sculpting, live entertainment and festival food. A free shuttle bus will be available to take visitors to Blue Spring State Park to see the manatees. For more information, visit the official Manatee Festival website.

Ramada Convention Center I-Drive

Happy 2011! We are very excited to welcome this New Year at Ramada Convention Center I-Drive by updating our landscape by trimming the trees all around our property which has enhanced the view of our building.

We are also thrilled to begin this year by welcoming the Home Builder’s convention, one of the largest in the world. It was a total success, not only for us but for the many businesses in the area.

Orlando continues to add to its world famous theme park attractions. Discovery Cove announced the addition of a new attraction, The Grand Reef, opening summer 2011. The Grand Reef will feature multiple levels of exploration from white sandy beaches and hammocks swaying in the breeze to snorkeling among canyons.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced the addition of a new high-speed coaster called Cheetah Hunt in spring 2011. The coaster will use the force of repelling magnets to launch riders from 0 to 60 mph (96 km) in a matter of seconds.

Walt Disney World Resort unveiled the first-of-its-kind outdoor audio description technology that will give guests with disabilities the chance to experience the parks like never before. LEGOLAND Florida, slated to open fall 2011, unveiled plans that mapped out its 10 lands and announced the sale of advance-purchase tickets and annual passes.

By far, Harry Potter, at Universal Studios, was the attraction of 2010, and will continue to be in 2011. So come join us by making your reservation at Ramada Convention Center I-Drive. See you soon!

How do I find out who owns a property in Orlando?

Unlike many other cities where single family homes are strictly for permanent residents, Orlando has a number of properties that are used by snowbirds or as vacation homes. In fact there are entire subdivisions dedicated to vacation homes and timeshare condo units.

To find out who owns a property in Orlando, visit the Orange County Property Appraiser’s website at www.ocpafl.org. Keep in mind that Orlando homes are in Orange County, but homes in nearby Kissimmee, Florida (another popular location for vacation properties) are located in nearby Osceola County.

Users on the Orange County website can look up “Property Searches,” followed by “Record Search.” Not all of the information fields have to be filled out to look up a property, but it is helpful to know at least one or more of the following pieces of information: Owner Name, Property Address, Parcel ID, Property Name, Subdivision/Condo/Timeshare Name, or Condo/Timeshare Unit #. Interested parties can even look up properties using the Property Use Search, Vacant Land Search or Foreclosure Search.

Many of the Orlando area’s vacation homes were built within the last decade, so anyone who is looking for a property in Orlando will find plenty of modern amenities in addition to the three things that make Florida real estate so attractive: location, location, location.

Celebrate with your loved ones at Gaylord Palms Resort

Remember Romance
Now through July 31, 2011
Creating romantic memories with those you love is important, so we've created a getaway for you and that special someone that includes a champagne welcome amenity, breakfast for two and more!


Unforgettable Anniversary Weekend
Now through April 30, 2011
Make your anniversary as memorable as the day you said, "I do!" Celebrate in style in a deluxe guest room, enjoy preferred reservations at any of our world-class restaurants, get a congratulations message on our giant AstroVision screen, and best of all... get your SECOND NIGHT FREE*!


Birthday Getaway
Now through April 30, 2011
Now you can celebrate birthdays with twice as much spirit. Book the first night of your birthday stay and get the SECOND NIGHT FREE*!

Celebrate with your loved ones at Gaylord Palms Resort

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Orlando in January

• Top 5 Reasons to Stay and Play with Orange Lake Golf
• Disney Dreamers Academy
• Orlando’s Amway Center
• Sheraton Hotels in Lake Buena Vista
• Top 5 Orlando attractions for a chilly day

• Discovery Cove offers the perfect paradise to say I love you
• SeaWorld Orlando Announces Big Names, Big Changes for 2011 Events
• Disney’s bottomless drinking mug
• Waldorf Astoria Golf News
• Celebrate with your loved ones at Gaylord Palms Resort

Orlandoescape.com gets 6.8 million page views in 2010

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Orlandoescape.com—the #1 Internet site for Orlando—and more and more travel decision makers are turning to our site for the best deals on hotels, vacation homes, attractions, restaurants, entertainment and much more. Last year Orlandoescape.com had more than 6.8 million pages views, up from 5.7 million page views the year before.

Advertising on Orlandoescape.com means keeping your local business open 24 hours a day. Ninety-nine percent of our visitors are travel decision makes, and 99% of them have already made the decision to visit Orlando. This is the only website dedicated to bringing Orlando travelers to local businesses in the travel and hospitality industry, travelers who are searching the Internet for package deals, discounts, attraction reviews and tips on where to spend their time and money in Orlando.

Last year our peak page view periods were during Spring Break through the beginning of Summer Break (March 2010 had 1,072,949 page views alone) with another peak period in December during the busy holiday season. With reports that the economy is gradually improving, recession-weary travelers are setting their sights on an Orlando vacation, with entire days devoted to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, International Drive, and other nearby attractions. Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your company’s visibility in one of the premier vacation destinations in the world by advertising with Orlandoescape.com.

Top 5 Reasons to Stay and Play with Orange Lake Golf

#1 - Golf, restaurants, pools, bars & lounges, sun & fun - Its all right here. There's just no reason to leave the resort, where you'll find a great array of restaurants, fun night life and plenty of after-golf activities.

#2 - Play Early and Save! Or Sleep In and Play Late and Save! You'll save up to $15 by playing your round before 8:00 am or after 1:00 pm. These savings are on top of the already value-packed golf package rates at Orange Lake.

#3 - The Arnold Palmer Championship designed Legends Course is proud to offer immaculate playing surfaces, year-round. The pristine course conditions are flawless and truly amongst the best in Orlando Golf.

#4 - Amazing weekend rates, The Best Value in Orlando. In fact, Orange Lake is the only golf resort in Orlando where the golf rates are actually lower on Saturdays and Sundays than on any other day of the week.

#5 - Even though you'll never want to leave Orange Lake Golf Course, the resort is located just a few miles from great dining and nightlife options. Eat your favorite steak at one of Orlando's world-class steak houses, party all night at the attractions, or just explore the myriad of fun things to do in Orlando from Orange Lake Resort -- minutes from just about everything golfers love in Orlando!

Disney Dreamers Academy

Walt Disney World Resort, in collaboration with nationally syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine, the leading communications company dedicated to African-American women, has announced the selection of 100 high school students from across the country to participate in Disney’s Dreamers Academy class of 2011.

Dreamers will travel to Walt Disney World Resort in March 2011 to participate in immersive workshops focusing on a variety of subjects including Walt Disney Imagineering techniques, entertainment, entrepreneurship and culinary arts. Disney experts, world-renowned entrepreneurs and celebrities will share their blueprints for success, upholding the program’s mission to motivate, empower and inspire young adults.

Tracey Walters-Powell, executive champion of the program for Disney Parks & Resorts, said, “Disney’s Dreamers Academy is a perfect platform to further the goal, shared by Disney Parks, Essence Communications and – it goes without saying – by Steve Harvey, to inspire children. We are genuinely excited about the possibilities ahead.”

Walt Disney World Resort and Steve Harvey developed Disney’s Dreamers Academy in an effort to unveil a world of possibilities, inspire teens to dream big and help them to get started on their career paths. Launched in 2007, the program was designed to motivate high school students in grades 9-12 to achieve their dreams personally and professionally. Earlier this fall, parents, teachers, school administrators, church groups and students nominated thousands of aspiring Dreamers for the program. The criteria used to select the Dreamers included exhibiting curiosity, compassion and leadership skills. Selected students, no matter their background, share common traits: the power to BELIEVE and DREAM. The program allows teens the opportunity to learn the process through which to attain their goals.

“Each year we strive to find young people who may have a will or passion, but may not have the courage to explore their dreams.” Harvey said. “So we hope to unlock the power that will allow them to pursue their hearts’ desires. Walt Disney World, Essence Magazine and I are excited to be a part of these young Dreamers’ experience that will encourage them to bring their dreams to life.”

Disney’s Dreamers Academy is dedicated to the complete advancement of youth. The goal is for each participant to leave knowing that no Dream is too far-fetched. These students and their parent or guardian will be given unprecedented access to the enchantment behind Walt Disney World Resort.

Earlier this year Essence Communications joined forces with Disney Parks and Steve Harvey to help take Disney’s Dreamers Academy to the “next level.”

Essence Communications President Michelle Ebanks said, “Essence is closely aligned with Disney and Steve Harvey in supporting the mission of Disney’s Dreamers Academy and its commitment to positively impacting our youth. Disney’s Dreamers Academy is helping teens take steps in the right direction, and we want to be right there with the students, both encouraging them and sharing their stories.”

Participants for the 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy class were selected by a distinguished panel of judges including: Steve Harvey; Yolanda Adams (Gospel Music Legend); Angela Burt-Murray (former editor-in-chief, Essence Magazine); Dr. Steve Perry (Education Advocate and CNN commentator); Dalonte Hall (DDA Dreamer, Class of 2010); Terrence J (MTV Personality); Carole Munroe (Director of Media Relations, Disney Parks & Resorts); Tracey Powell (Director of Pricing, Disney Parks & Resorts); Stella Ringer (Marketing Manager, The Coca-Cola Company); Lorraine Robertson (Blogger) and Stephen A. Smith (Broadcaster/Sports Analyst).

Thirteen students from New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., who missed the 2010 program due to inclement weather, have been invited to experience the magic of Disney’s Dreamers Academy along with the 2011 class.

The 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy will take place March 3-6, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando in central Florida. The complete list of the 2011 class is below. For more information, visit www.disneysdreamersacademy.com.

Orlando’s Amway Center

It’s not too late to catch an Orlando Magic NBA game during the team’s first season in the Amway Center. Opened in the fall of 2010, this 20,000 seat state-of-the-art facility is one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the country and everything from the HD screens and sound system to the upscale bars and restaurants have been kicked up another notch. The stadium can be easily spotted off of Interstate 4 near the 408 expressway, next to the former site of the Magic’s original arena, the TD Waterhouse Center/Amway Arena.

Some of the special architectural features at the Amway Center include the Sky Bar, rising 100 feet up over the venue with a spectacular view of the Orlando skyline. The tower spire is 180 feet tall and the LED lights change color based on the events in the arena—and there are many upcoming events at the Amway Center this year, from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus to the Harlem Globetrotters and performers as diverse at Barry Manilow and Lady Gaga.

To learn more about the Amway Center and to see a full schedule of events, visit Amwaycenter.com.

Sheraton Hotels in Lake Buena Vista

Experience the best Orlando Florida Resorts with these amazing specials from Sheraton and Westin Hotels and Resorts in Orlando Florida! Featuring a wide variety of excellent lodging choices offering exceptional services, outstanding value and superior accommodations in Florida.

• Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort
• Sheraton Vistana Resort - Lake Buena Vista
• Sheraton Safari Resort - Lake Buena Vista

Top 5 Orlando attractions for a chilly day

As hard as it might be for some visitors to believe, yes, there are days when it can get chilly in Orlando, especially during the month of January. While that doesn’t stop most travelers from enjoying a day at the Orlando theme parks (even if they do have to skip the water parks) there are plenty of indoor attractions in Orlando for an unseasonably cool day.

For those who would prefer not to brave cooler temperatures in Orlando (or perhaps you forgot to pack a heavier jacket) here are five suggestions on how to spend the day:

• Outlet mall shopping: Orlando has two major Premium Outlet malls in town. One is on the northernmost end of International Drive, and the on the south end of I-Drive on 8200 Vineland Avenue is another Premium Outlet. Many of the stores are similar between these two malls so let geographic convenience be your guide.
• Wonderworks: Located next to the Pointe Orlando shopping, dining and entertainment center, this upside down building is an indoor amusement park with over 100 interactive exhibits, including Orlando’s Only Indoor Ropes Course with 3 stories of ropes and more than 20 different obstacles and activities, plus an XD Theater 4D Extreme Motion Ride.
• Titanic the Experience: Also on I-Drive, the world’s largest Titanic exhibit is right here in Orlando. Trained actors in period costume portray famous Titanic notables such as Capt. Smith and Molly Brown, as they share stories of her passengers and crew during an hour-long guided journey aboard the most famous ship in history.
• Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium: Another I-Drive attraction, the Orlando location of Ripley’s Believe it or Not specializes in real-life oddities and amusements. Unlike Wonderworks, this building is right side up, although it appears to be sinking into a Florida sinkhole.
• World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s and Playplace: Located at the intersection of Sand Lake Road and International Drive—you can’t miss it, it looks like an oversized bag of French fries—this Mickey D’s boasts over 100 state-of-the-art card swipe arcade games, a prize redemption center and a singing Mac Tonight. And you can buy a Big Mac here.

And this is just a sampling of the indoor activities that Orlando has to offer. After all, all of the theme parks have some indoor attractions—if you don’t mind doing a little bit of walking outside.

Emeril’s Tchoup Chop Sunday Brunch

Ready to have your weekend kicked up another notch? Tchoup Chop at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is offering an amazing three-course Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with $4 eye opener cocktails. This mouthwatering banquet is not your average Sunday brunch—there is no buffet line with greasy sausages and scrambled eggs, just unique flavor combinations in an equally elegant setting.

Open with a choice of Warm Apple and Cream Cheese Strudel, Combination Sushi Rolls (Half Spicy Tuna, Half California Style Roll) or Crispy "Quiche" Eggrolls with Smoked Bacon, Egg and Cheddar Filling, just to name a few. The second course choices include Miso Soup, Roasted Kabocha Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Crème Fraiche, Tchoup Chop Salad with Orange Supremes, Candied Pecans, and Creamy Soy Dressing or Roasted Red & Gold Beet Salad with Fried Goat Cheese. Finally, complete the meal with a third course selection that includes Emeril’s version of Brioche French Toast and Eggs Benedict to even heartier choices such as Emeril’s Red Marble Petite Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Pan Gravy or Pan Seared Salmon in a Thai Spiced Noodle Bowl.

If you are spending time in Orlando, don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit one of Emeril Lagasse’s signature restaurants (one of only three restaurants in the state of Florida). For more information, visit the Tchoup Chop website.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay entertainment lineup

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay introduces a new show to its already amazing daily entertainment lineup. Sweet Music: The Sounds of the Motor City features more than a dozen singers and dancers paying tribute to popular songs of the Motown era.

The new show, which debuts this afternoon in the Marrakesh Theater, opens with a fast-paced, colorful rendition of Martha And The Vandellas’ Dancing in the Street. Guests will also recognize such classic songs as My Guy, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Mr. Postman and I Heard It Through the Grapevine.

The show will kick off with a performance at 5:15 p.m. today, and will offer several showtimes daily starting Saturday. For park hours and daily show schedules, visit www.BuschGardens.com/bgt and click on Park Hours.

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• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park Information
• Orlando - Tampa Shuttle for only $10.00 p/p
• Busch Gardens Tickets on Sale!
• Jungala - Busch Gardens new attraction
• A day trip to Tampa Florida
• Orlando Attractions Phone Numbers

All Inclusives

allinclusiveresortsinfloridas.blogspot.com is a blog about the All inclusive information, deals, travel packages, holidays, cruises, weddings, honeymoons and all you need for your great All Included resorts vacations.

All-Inclusive vacation is a travel package that includes airfare (airplane ticket) as well as other components as resort, hotel room, taxes, entertainment, breakfast, lunch, diners, meals, buffets, spa, snacks, drinks, cocktails, tips, land and water sports activities, pools, attractions and more.

Limo from Disney Orlando to SeaWorld

Are you staying on Disney property but want to explore some of the Orlando attractions outside the House of Mouse? USAChauffeur can get you where you want to go in so you can enjoy spending time with Mickey, Minnie and Goofy as well as Shamu, Clyde and Seamore.

Orlando is known for the diversity of its theme park attractions and no two theme parks are exactly alike. Many visitors would like to explore as many of these attractions as possible, but Disney shuttles only travel to other Disney locations, and a one time trip to SeaWorld might not justify the cost of a rental car for the entire trip. If Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are both a part of your travel plans, consider the benefits of a safe, smooth ride in a USAChauffeur limousine.

From luxury limousines to an SUV limo, your traveling party will have the benefit of safe, comfortable travel without having to park way in the back of the lot. Coaster enthusiasts will also be able to check off some of Orlando’s most intense rides, from Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to SeaWorld’s Manta. No matter how you plan to spend your Orlando vacation, a USAChauffeur vehicle can be on hand to ensure that you can experience as many of Orlando’s world famous theme parks as you wish. For more information, call USAChauffer at 407-239-1551 or e-mail sales@usachauffeur.com to make your reservation.

What is Disney's Key to the World card

Key to the World card – It’s a hotel room key and much more. Magic Your Way theme park tickets and Disney Dining Plan entitlements can be built into the card. For easy tracking and convenience, the card also can be used to charge meals, goods and services directly to the room, giving the guest a consolidated statement of vacation purchases.

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Let it Snow at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

It’s not too late to be a part of the Nickelodeon Suites Resort first-ever Let it SNOW event—a unique way to celebrate the season Florida style. From now until January 7, this Orlando hotel’s Lagoon Pool will transform into a kids winter playground with dancing holiday lights, live entertainment, music, delicious treats and SNOW.

Guests are invited to sip on hot chocolate and snack on s’mores under an umbrella and palm trees. Kids (as well as grown-ups who are brave enough) can soar down a 55-foot-long ice slide. Guests can also dance and sing along with live Nickelodeon entertainment, meet and greet Nickelodeon characters or Santa for a family photo opportunity. For those who can handle the outer air temperature, the pool is always a comfortable 84 degrees, and visitors can experience it all while SNOW falls from the Florida sky.

The Let it Snow Package includes
• Accommodations in a 2-bedroom Nickelodeon themed KidSuite - sleeps up to 6
• Early ride time on ice slide - extra ½ hour of sliding on 55 feet of ice
• Exclusive meet and greet with Dora the Explorer and friends.
• Unlimited 4-D Experience Passes for 4
• 3D polarized Snowflake glasses for 4
• Two traveler mugs with unlimited coffee and hot chocolate during your entire stay

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Orlando Marriott Hotels

Best rates are guaranteed at the Orlando Marriott Hotels near all of Orlando’s most popular attractions. Stay just minutes away from Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, International Drive and all of the other theme parks and entertainment options that make Orlando Florida one of the country’s most popular travel destinations. Book now and take advantage of special last minute weekend deals at the following Orlando Marriott hotels:

SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Marriott Village: This A Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel has suites that offer 25% more space than regular Orlando hotel rooms. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $99.00 per night and January 14 - January 16 at $159 per night
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Florida - Lake Buena Vista Marriott Village: Just a mile away to the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel offers complimentary Internet access in all hotel rooms, suites and on-site parking. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 - $99 per night and January 14 - January 16 at $169 per night.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village: Offering complimentary Continental breakfast, wireless Internet access and on-site parking, this hotel was awarded the 2009 Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Award as a Top 10 Family Hotel in the United States. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $89 per night.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at Sea World (pictured): Soak up some sun in this hotel unique Shamu outdoor pool and splash zone. It is located near Sea World, Discovery Cove, Universal Studios, Orange County Convention Center and adjacent to Aquatica. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $94 per night.
Residence Inn by Marriott - Sea World Orlando: Awarded as the Best for Families Hotel Award in the U.S. by TripAdvisor® in its 2008 Travelers Choice awards, this hotel has newly renovated suites with new carpeting, artwork, furnishings, and much more. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $109 per night.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott - Sea World Orlando: These suites offer 50% more space than regular Orlando hotel rooms, plus Complimentary Continental breakfast, theme park transportation, high speed Internet access, and on-site parking. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $84 per night.
Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel - Orlando International Airport: With exclusive Concierge Rooms boast modern luxuries such as flat panel TVs and connectivity panels, this hotel's sophisticated banquet rooms present the ideal Orlando wedding or meeting location. Last minute weekend deals include January 7 - January 9 at $119 per night.

Stay tuned for more great deals at Orlando Marriott hotels. New offers are available every month. If a trip to Orlando is in your future, visit this Web page for more information about amenities and special offers at Orlando Marriott hotels.

In Room Child Care at Disney Hotels

Youth services and facilities – All Disney resort hotels offer in-room child care for ages 6 months to 12 years in partnership with independent childcare provider Kid's Nite Out; all Disney hotels feature kiddie pools (in addition to full-size pools), many have playgrounds and some have Child Activity Centers for ages 4 to 12.

Location, location, location

With their on-property location convenient to the theme parks, the Disney hotels are a haven for guests who seek a midday swimming break – or a siesta. For some guests, the convenience is even more specific…

Many families with young children select accommodations in one of the “monorail resorts” – Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Resort or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Reason: location near Magic Kingdom and convenient monorail transportation between the resorts and Magic Kingdom or Epcot.

Many adult couples visiting without children enjoy the proximity to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk – as well as the nightlife of Disney’s BoardWalk. Walkways and water taxis connect the three resorts with the theme parks.

List of Disney hotels in Orlando Florida