The parks are at peak capacity now and August is warm – so you’ll appreciate that all our properties have their own private pool: diving into it at the end of the day becomes a very welcome ritual around this time of year! But August can also quite often be wet, so don’t forget to pack a lightweight poncho in your daypack alongside your sunscreen. Here’s the Ellis Exclusive Villas...
Summer season is at its peak now – and so are the theme parks. Soaring temperatures and peak-capacity lines can take their toll and by the end of the day you’ll be very glad that all of our properties have their own private pool! Here’s the Ellis Exclusive Villas guide to getting the most out of your Orlando vacation when you stay with us in July. The Theme Parks The parks...
July 4 is a public holiday in the United States of America. Traditionally, Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence and freedom from British rule with extravagant fireworks displays. It is estimated that around 14,000 fireworks displays take place every year on the Fourth of July. It is a really exciting holiday to be in the USA to experience and you don’t need to be in the theme parks to see...
Here’s the Ellis Exclusive Villas guide to getting the most out of your Orlando vacation when you stay with us in June. The Theme Parks Hot and crowded. That’s the forecast for June in the parks. A water bottle and plenty of sunblock have to be the first things to go into your daypack this month. My little one also loves the water-spraying fans you can buy at Disney, but...
June 2016 is a great month to… Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time by night Earlier this year, Disney announced that it would begin opening Magic Kingdom at night for the first time in its history. It has now announced the opening dates and details of the new evening experiences visitors can enjoy there from 27 April, with some really stunning videos and exciting details, including the Tree...
It is water park season. Now that summer is just around the corner, and the weather is beginning to hot up, there is nothing better than a day at one of Orlando’s amazing water parks. We’re spoilt for choice here in Central Florida, with something to suit everyone. Here’s my low down on each park… hopefully it can help you decide which park to try first. Just don’t forget to...
Here’s the Ellis Exclusive Villas guide to getting the most out of your Orlando vacation when you stay with us in May. The Theme Parks Orlando’s theme parks typically get busier and busier throughout by May, reaching a peak over the Memorial Day weekend. This federal holiday marks the start of Summer in the USA and the parks will be very busy, usually at peak capacity, on this weekend. For...
I had a really great response to my blog about Kissimmee Guest Services. They are a great company and offer brilliant discounts off park admissions and the cost of tickets for many other Orlando attractions. Their discounts come with a low price guarantee – they’ll refund the difference if you find tickets cheaper – which means their discounts are only ever surpassed by one thing: the brilliant advice they give...
One of the best ways to appreciate the natural charms of wild Florida is by horseback. The state abounds with trails which can be explored this way. There’s a rich history of ranching in the state and I can highly recommend visiting a rodeo while you’re in Florida. It’s a great way to witness the skills honed by the the cow hunters that drove cattle in the ranchlands and swamplands...
Central Florida has so much to offer visitors. While many visitors come for the theme parks, they soon discover the State has so much more to offer visitors, including: Fantastic Atlantic and Gulf coast beaches, A unique natural environment, and Many local events and attractions. If, like us, you were looking forward to the Moonstone Music Festival (due to run April 30 – May 1) you’ll be sad to hear the...
