Wow…life has been hectic over the last two weeks and I’ve been so busy that the blog has had to miss out. Sorry folks. The good news …or bad, depending on how you look at it is …”I’m back!” Ivanka Trump and Nigel Worrall So where have I been…well last week I attended a conference […]
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Call me insane … but I have been counting down the days until Profiles in History auctions off 200 pieces from the Hollywood Wax Museum. Ever since I saw The House of Wax and sneaked into Madam Tussauds, wax figures have held a strange fascination for me … in fact I have just realized that […]
Continue reading …Adventure Course GRANDELAKES ADVENTURE COURSE – EXCITING, FUN, AND UNFORGETTABLE! WHAT IS IT? A multi-level structure consisting of poles, cables, and platforms with 25 unique traversing and climbing elements. The Grande Lakes Adventure Course is designed to allow every guest to choose their personal level of challenge. Guests will be able to climb up 15 […]
Continue reading …Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
April 1, 2009 Comments Off on Epcot International Flower & Garden FestivalThe Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival continues through April until May 31. This year you can see an elaborate “Cinderellabration” topiary and an environmentally friendly Green Garden amid the colorful flowers and plants that feature all over Epcot. Make sure you check out the grand front entrance topiary of Cinderella and Prince Charming, Snow […]
Continue reading …Our Disney Passes are up for renewal … $450 each for 2 adults and $410 for our 4 year old (including a renewal discount of $45) … even as Florida Residents, the Happiest Place on Earth is almost unaffordable … going to have to rummage down the back of that sofa. Thank goodness my Universal Employee pass […]
Continue reading …Disney’s Income Falls … now’s the time to take advantage
February 3, 2009 Comments Off on Disney’s Income Falls … now’s the time to take advantageWalt Disney Co. today informed the financial markets that it’s net income had fallen 32% in the last quarter. This is a sign of the state of the economy at the moment but instead of focussing on the negative we really need to look at the positive. Once upon a time a company reporting a […]
Continue reading …The problem with travelling or going on vacation is that very often one or two members of the family can’t come. Yes, I’m talking about pets. It’s a dilemma that a lot of people face and the fear of guilt and the fear of leaving a beloved member of the family behind often […]
Continue reading …Orlando…THE Place to Visit in 2009
January 18, 2009 Comments Off on Orlando…THE Place to Visit in 2009Some good news at last! Orlando is THE place to visit in 2009. While everyone else in the travel industry is in free fall, Orlando is bucking the trend. The first week of 2009 saw a 14.75% increase in hotel occupancy according to Smith Travel Research and here at Florida Leisure Vacation Homes we were […]
Continue reading …My Dreams Come True Club is launched
December 30, 2008 Comments Off on My Dreams Come True Club is launchedIt’s been a very hectic Christmas here at Florida Leisure Vacation Homes but we’re now able to sit back a little and proudly announce our “MY DREAMS COME TRUE” CLUB. The idea of the club is to provide all of our past guests and members unique opportunities and experiences when visiting the Orlando area. It’s […]
Continue reading …Epcot Candlelight Procession Begins…
December 1, 2008 Comments Off on Epcot Candlelight Procession Begins…Today sees the start of many people’s favorite Walt Disney World event… the Epcot Candlelight Processional at the American gardens Theatre at 5pm, 6.45pm and 8.15pm on select nights. Celebrity narrators appearing are: 1-3 Neil Patrick Harris 4-6 Brian Stokes Mitchell 7-9 Virginia Madsen 10-12 Marlee Matlin 13-15 Monique Coleman 16-18 Chata Rivera 19-21 Abigail […]
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