The Tickled Tourist

HALLOWEEN AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

September 14, 2010 - November 1, 2010

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

September: 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, 2010

Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando see the nation's Christian Rock hottest artists during this electrifying weekend of  Music! Two unforgettable nights of music, fun and ministry (Sept. 10 and 11, 2010)

 Night of Joy -  Enjoy live spectacular concerts by some of Christian Music's most praiseworthy performers. At Disney's Magic Kingdom Park For information call (407) 824-2222. (Sept 10 - 11, 2010)

Halloween Horror Nights - Orlando's best Halloween event!  Get ready as Universal takes your greatest fears to a whole new level at Halloween Horror Nights® XX: Twenty Years of Fear.  SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 30 OCTOBER 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 20-24, 27-31, 2010

September 01 - 30, 2010
September's Magical Dining Month
As the summer tourist season comes to a close, the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau along with event partner SYSCO of Central Florida have put together an 'Endless Summer' dining extravaganza - Prix Fixe three-course menu specials for either $20 or $30 at area restaurants.

 Special Menu Deals at Point Orlando Restaurants

• Pointe Orlando is offering a special value dining program, "Savor the Summer," until  September 30, 2010.  Participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe menu with prices ranging from $15 - $30.
• Participating restaurants include: Copper Canyon Grill, B.B. King's Blues Club, Pizzeria Valdiano, Taverna Opa, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Cuba Libra Restaurant and Rum Bar, Funky Monkey Wine Company, The Capital Grille and Maggiano's Little Italy.

• September 02, 2010
  1st Thursday's
  Themed happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at the Orlando Museum of Art from 6pm - 9pm.
  For more info: 407-896-4231 x 260.
  Admission charge.
• September 03, 2010
  Date Night at Leu Gardens
  Bring a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars at beautiful Leu Gardens.
  More info: 407-246-2620
  Admission charge: $7 for adults, $2 for children

Look What Is Free!!! Orlando, Florida is a top vacation destination for families all across America. There are amazing things to do in Orlando, such as Disney World and Gatorland, but there are also plenty of free things to do in Orlando that are great ways to spend your vacation time.

Orlando is known for its first class attractions, but there are also plenty of natural attractions for visitors to explore. Directly located in central Florida, Orlando has the great advantage of being immersed in both beautiful natural surroundings as well as fantastic waters on each side. Orlando's great setting provides plenty of Free things to do too!

1. Harry P. Leu Gardens: Admission is free on Mondays. Guests can enjoy three miles of walkways, rose gardens, a butterfly garden, ancient oak trees, and more.
2. Ocala National Forest: A great place to experience natural Florida. The Florida Trail is a popular hike, where you can view hardwood forests, swamps, springs, and prairies. You can also canoe, picnic, hike and more.
3. Kelly Park: This park offers over 248 acres of outdoor fun and excitement! A crystal clear spring is the focus of this park, with water sports, including tubing, and rock climbing available!
   Orlando's rich history also makes its museums a can't miss experience. Plus, they're open Free to the public
4. Cornell Fine Arts Museum: This museum showcases over 6,000 art pieces ranging from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. Art lovers of all ages will not want to miss one of the oldest collections in all of Florida.
5. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art: Home to the most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany. There is also an extensive American Pottery collection, as well as 19th and 20th century paintings collection. Admission is free on Fridays.
6. Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida: An informative center dedicated to remembering the millions if people that were lost during the rule of Nazi Germany.
7. Fort Christmas Historical Museum & Park: Visit the full size replica of Fort Christmas, including seven restored pioneer homes and showing pioneer life from the 1870s through the 1930s. Key themes are homesteading, cattle, citrus, hunting, fishing and trapping. There are even more free things to do in Orlando, Florida!
8. Downtown Disney Marketplace: Explore the World of Disney store, which is an experience in and of itself. Also visit the Lego Imagination Center, where your kids can enjoy the free Lego building stations and nearby playground.
9. Disney's Boardwalk: Stroll along Disney's boardwalk for a charming step back in time, complete with water views and street entertainers.
10. The Town of Celebration: Visit this Disney-made town where you can adrmire the gorgeous houses, well-groomed yards and magic of Disney living. Depending on when you visit, you may see machine generated snow or falling leaves.
11. Old Town: On Saturday nights a free rock-n-roll concert and a parade of 300 vintage cars are offered.

                                       WEBSITE SPECIALS

Check our Florida Residents and   rates under Special Packages on our website! One-Bedroom Suites as low as $99.00 per night.

Check our "Customize Your View" Get priority placement for low, middle or high floors when booking online. .

Labor Day September 6, 2010

Labor Day differs in every essential from other holidays of the year in any country. All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflict and battles of man’s prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race or nation.

September 11th

“Our enemies have made the mistake that America’s enemies always make. They saw liberty and thought they saw weakness. And now, they see defeat.”

George W. Bush, President of the United States

Behind The Scenes......

Please welcome them to the team!

Norma L. Robinson

Revenue Coordinator 8/23/2010

John Curtis Quesnell

Maintenance 8/23/2010

Anniversaries:

Kevin Derosier

Director of Facilities - 3 years

Congratulations!

Michelle Mendez-Front Desk Manager

Now - Live Web Cam !

Some Guest Comments:

8/5/2009

A great and affordable place to stay for your Orlando vacation - you may even forget about the theme parks and chill out here.

These are condo units with individual owners, but you can book through the website. You can get rates as low as $89 a night for a one bedroom! But, keep in mind this is no regular one bedroom - there are also bunk beds in the hallway and a fold out sofa, so you could probably squeeze 6-7 people in it! There are also two bedroom units available. Our unit was very clean and had a properly accessorized kitchen (pots, pans, dishes, etc.).

It is located on SR535, about a ten minute drive from Disney and easy access to the Turnpike. There are of course plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby (mainly chains and outlets.

The 'resort' also sits on a huge lake, which is beautiful and you can rent jet skis and boats nearby to use on the lake. The pool is HUGE and, again, very clean.

A definite must try.