Here’s our guide to how to get the most out of your Orlando vacation during April. The Theme Parks In 2016 Easter falls early, so this year expect peak crowds in the first week or so of April. Later in the month, the crowds will dissipate a little again and you will be able to enjoy relatively low crowds and shorter lines at the parks. Mardi Gras at Universal is...
4 parks, 3 restaurants and the Bibbity-Bobbity Boutique: One Guest’s Florida Selection I always love to hear from guests when you return from your vacation – whether it is an opportunity to improve or, especially, when you’ve had a great time. Julie and her family from Michigan stayed in one of our homes on the Lake Berkley resort in Kissimmee this January and she has kindly agreed to share here...
Here’s our guide to how to get the most out of your Orlando vacation during March. The Theme Parks Early March is still a great time to visit the parks without having to deal with crowds or long lines. However, on those years that Easter falls early (like this one!) the latter part of the month can be amongst some of the busiest as spring breakers and families taking Easter...
What does March have in store for us all? If you are lucky enough to be in Florida this month, then you’re in for a treat at the parks with Universal’s Mardi Gras and Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival running throughout the month. The parks will be a bit busier than they have been the last few months, with our US guests enjoying Spring Break and our British and European...
One question we get asked a lot is when is the best time to visit Orlando. The great thing about running a vacation letting business in Central Florida is that Orlando really is a year-round vacation destination. But each month has its own challenges and advantages. Here’s our guide on to how to get the most out of your Orlando vacation during February. The Theme Parks February can be one...
February has plenty of excuses to get romantic… it’s Valentines Day this weekend, then later this month we get that extra day… (it is a leap year ladies!) Hopefully, your Valentines preparations are done and dusted now, but if you are in full-on panic mode, worry not… Central Florida is the perfect place to make that big romantic gesture. Here are our suggestions. 1. A Disney Date Perhaps the most...
1 Florida State Fair With a history dating back to 1904, the Florida State Fair opens today for a 12-day stretch at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Experience ranching demonstrations, gardening shows and exhibits, thrill rides, food trucks, live music and all kinds of fantastic local entertainment. 2 Orlando Solar Bears Pro Basketball matches If you are travelling to Orlando from outside the USA, you can’t beat attending a...
Here’s our top ten picks for things to do in Central Florida in January 2016 The parks are winding down from the Christmas and New Year festivities – as are we all – so we aren’t awash with spectaculars at the theme parks in January. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good time to visit Orlando’s theme parks. I do like visiting when things are a little quieter and...
As if you needed another excuse! The Ellis team are SO excited by these great new attractions opening in 2016… it is shaping up to be a Super Spring here in Orlando! Have you booked your tickets and vacation property yet? Be among the first to feel the Force in the Star Wars Launch Bay The Force has awoken at Disney Hollywood Studios! A handful of new Star Wars experiences premièred...
Those of you who read this blog regularly will know I am a huge fan of Epcot and I can’t think of a nicer introduction to the festive season than Holidays Around the World at Epcot. It runs 1 – 30 December, at Epcot, Disney World and features a candlelight processional, dining experiences, the obligatory firework spectacular and treats and traditions from around the world. For the little ones, Mickey’s...
