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...
Mickey Mouse has been a prominent feature in the Walt Disney company’s Orlando theme parks since they first opened in the 1970s. Here are some of our favourite Mouse facts. Walt Disney famously commented, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” Today, Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with average annual...
What’s new in Orlando? There always seems to be something exciting happening in Orlando. And this season is no different. The Ellis Exclusive Villas team brings you news of all the new rides and excitement coming to Orlando soon. We bring you news of: Infinity Falls, a new raft ride at SeaWorld Ray Rush, an award-wining new ride at Aquatica water park Oga’s Cantina, exciting first news from Galaxy’s Edge...
The Ellis Exclusive Villas team shares our favourite Disney World top tips. This is everything you need to know about Disney World! Even experienced Disney visitors will learn something from this collection of our favourite Disney hacks. If you are planning to visit Disney World while staying at one of our Orlando vacation homes, make sure you try these best-ever Disney World Hacks. Let us guide you step by step...
Exciting news for all Star Wars fans… Disney has announced its plans for the new Stars Wars worlds that it is developing for its theme parks in Orlando, Florida, and in California. Disney has announced that the construction of its new Star Wars attractions is already underway at Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando. The new land will be called Galaxy’s Edge, set in the galaxy of Batuu. The site covers...
There’s only a month to go until Disney’s newest world opens at Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando. Here’s everything you need to know about the soon-to-open Toy Story Land. Toy Story Land – Opening June 30, 2018 This summer visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World Florida can enjoy a whole new land: Toy Story Land. It’s the first of two major expansions to the Hollywood...
