Spring 2021 heralds two new thrill rides at SeaWorld and Aquatica; many Orlando fans’ favourite parks. We can’t wait to give them a try, here’s what we can expect: Aquatica Riptide Race at Aquatica is Florida’s first dueling racer. Aquatica pass members can be among the first to grab a friend and race through the high speed tunnels, seeing your opponents side by side and face to face; who’ll be...
As always, there’s plenty of Halloween-themed fun to be enjoyed in Orlando’s theme parks this year. But there are several real-life spooky stories associated with the area too! The Ellis Exclusive Villas team has been looking into some of the real-life, local ghost stories about the haunted locations around Orlando’s theme parks and the wider Orlando and Central Florida area. So, if you’re interested in going beyond the theme...
Fall is one of the most fun times in Orlando’s theme parks. This year, Orlando’s theme parks are working hard to get the right balance between ensuring guest safety and spooktacular Halloween fun in Orlando. Even with the new rules being enforced to protect guests from COVID-19, there is still plenty of fall fun to enjoy! Here’s our round up. Scary Good Times at Universal Orlando Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights...
The Halloween fun has begun in Orlando’s theme parks! The parks are a little different right now, thanks to the social distancing measures that are in place to keep guests safe. That isn’t affecting all the fabulous fall fun there is to be had though! SeaWorld’s fun-filled Halloween event, the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular, is back this year. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular This year, Spooktacular is running on Saturdays and Sundays, from September 19th...
There can be few places better to spend the Christmas and New Year than Orlando. Here’s the Ellis Exclusive Villas run down of the very best ways to celebrate the holiday season. #1. Disney’s Magic Kingdom: Micky’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a warm-hearted family celebration featuring all your favourite Disney characters. It is a specially ticketed event running over select nights between Nov...
Orlando really is one of the best places to travel this season. The theme parks are frightfully full of thrilling fun for all ages! Here’s what we’re looking forward to in Orlando for Halloween 2019. A Halloween Party for Your Littlies Disney has got the tricks and treats for your little ones all wrapped up. At Magic Kingdom the annual fun of Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween can be enjoyed by kids...
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way closer to Florida’s coastline, you may be feeling somewhat nervous. This is especially the case should you be coming from a country that doesn’t experience hurricanes or tropical storms. Your first concern will be the airline. Confirm if your flight has been cancelled, delayed or scheduled to be diverted to another airport. Airlines will hold off providing any information until the last minute. Keep...
The latest new Harry Potter Adventure! Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Ride is opening at Universal on June 13th. The latest addition to the World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is sure to delight coaster freaks and Harry Potter fans alike. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike ride boasts some thrilling white-knuckle stats: * The longest rollercoaster in Florida * The first coaster in the USA to feature a free-fall...
Need some last-minute gift ideas? This year, why not give a gift that is truly memorable? These experiences are all about making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Experience gifts are not new – the original experiences gifting company, Red Letter Days, was launched back in 1989. Nevertheless, a new focus on “what we do” rather than “what we own”, especially prevalent amongst millennials, is giving experience gifting...
Spend the most magical time of year in the most magical place on earth. Disney World isn’t the only attraction in Central Florida that puts on a show at Christmas. Here’s our pick of the best attractions this Christmas in Orlando. You can celebrate the holidays in all four of the Disney World Parks. There are also plenty of special events at Universal’s two Orlando Parks. Read on for...
