Westgate Vacation Villas

Westgate Vacation Villas Profile

TheWiseman — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:51:33 +0000

Ideally located just 1 mile from Walt Disney World Resort and minutes from other Orlando area attractions and numerous family-friendly restaurants, Westgate Vacation Villas provides guests all the comforts of a fully furnished home with accommodations ranging from cozy studios to spacious two-bedroom villas with lofts that sleep up to 10 guests. The beautifully decorated guestrooms at Westgate Vacation Villas feature fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, huge whirlpool tubs, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, sleeper sofas and furnished balconies. Onsite amenities include 13 heated outdoor pools, 13 hot tubs, children’s wading pools, Cordovano Joe’s Authentic New York Style Pizza, Sid’s Bistro, 24-hour business center, exercise facility, Disney Movie Theater, Joe’s Marketplace and attraction tickets desk. In addition, guests of Westgate Vacation Villas can take advantage of free scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Orlando Premium Outlets, which features 180 outlet stores. For more information, visit www.wgvacationvillas.com.

Upcoming Disney World Events

TheWiseman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:27:44 +0000

Festival of the Masters
November 11-13, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/artfestival

Old Spice Classic
November 24, 25 & 27, 2011
www.oldspiceclassic.com

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Select Evenings Between November 8 & December 18, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/holidays

Seeking great deals on accommodations the provide convenient access to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts! For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.

Westgate Resorts Giving Away 1,000 Vacations to U.S. Military Personnel

TheWiseman — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:29:18 +0000

Westgate Resorts proudly salutes the dedicated men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces who risk their lives every day so that we can enjoy our freedom. In honor of their service to our country, Westgate is giving away 1,000 three day, two night stays at one of its Orlando-area resorts for U.S. military personnel who served in the above mentioned operations.

Through this special, limited-time Military Appreciation Offer, U.S. soldiers (and their families) who have served in The War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom can book a complimentary weekday stay in a king studio villa at one of Westgate’s full-service resorts in Orlando, Florida. Minutes away from world-class area attractions including Walt Disney World® Resort & Universal Orlando®, Westgate offers convenient access to exciting entertainment options for a memorable Orlando family vacation.

“Having served in the armed forces myself, I am extremely proud of the American tradition of service that endures even today,” said David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts founder and CEO. “I consider it a privilege to provide 1,000 complimentary vacations to our most deserving American heroes.”

The first 1,000 military personnel to call in beginning at 9 a.m. EDT on October 11th will receive the complimentary Orlando resort stay. With over 6,000 villas in Orlando alone, the beautifully decorated king villa studios at Westgate Resorts feature kitchenettes with microwaves and mini refrigerators, queen sleeper sofas, 27-inch color TVs with DVD players, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies or patios. Onsite amenities at most Westgate Resort locations include outdoor pools, hot tubs, restaurants, delis/marketplaces, game rooms and daily children’s activities.

To take advantage of this exclusive Military Appreciation Offer from Westgate Resorts, simply call 1-800-887-9312 on October 11th at 9 a.m. EDT and enjoy an unforgettable vacation getaway courtesy of Westgate Resorts!

About Westgate Resorts
One of the largest resort developers in the United States, Westgate Resorts features luxury resorts in eleven premier travel destinations throughout the United States with over 12,000 units in locations like Orlando, Florida; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Miami, Florida; Branson, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; and Tunica, Mississippi. Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts boasts affordable luxury vacation accommodations. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.

*Terms & Conditions: Offer is for studio only and based on availability. Must stay between Sunday – Thursday only. A credit card is required only to hold the reservation. Offer only available by phone. Must travel by December 20th. Thanksgiving Week not available. Offer good for the first 1,000 active military personnel who served in the campaigns above. Proof of active or retired duty required at check-in. Limit one per customer. Employees of Central Florida Investments/Westgate Resorts not eligible for this promotion. No resort preview required for the stay. Villa upgrades are also available at a nominal cost. Additional nights can be purchased at the Military Discount of 10% off of the Best Available Rate.

Halloween Party Returns to Disney World

TheWiseman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:40:39 +0000

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled to return to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park for 23 select nights between September 13 and November 1, 2011. The after-hours Magic Kingdom party will feature Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular, as well as trick-or-treating, meet and greets, and more. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates for 2011 are September 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30; October 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31 and November 1. Visit www.disneyworld.com/halloween or call 407/W-DISNEY to purchase advance tickets.

Seeking great deals on accommodations in Orlando? Check out the latest specials at Westgate Resorts! Visit www.westgatedestinations.com for more information.

Disney to Host Mickey’s Christmas Party

TheWiseman — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:54:46 +0000

Walt Disney World Resort will host Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on 19 select evenings at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park between November 19 and December 18, 2011. Highlights will include Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and “Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks spectacular as well as live Disney character stage shows, chracter greetings, cookies and cocoa, and “snow” on Main Street, U.S.A. A special after-hours party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a separate admission ticket. For more information, visit www.DisneyWorld.com/holidays.

Disney World Events for Fall 2011

TheWiseman — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:41:16 +0000

Disney’s Night of Joy
September 9-10, 2011
www.nightofjoy.com

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select Evenings Between September 13 & November 1, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/halloween

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
September 30 – November 13, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine

Children’s Miracle Network Classic
October 20-23, 2011
www.childrensmiraclenetworkclassic.com

Festival of the Masters
November 11-13, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/artfestival

Old Spice Classic
November 24, 25 & 27, 2011
www.oldspiceclassic.com

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Select Evenings Between November 8 & December 18, 2011
www.disneyworld.com/holidays

Epcot “Sounds Like Summer” Concert Schedule

TheWiseman — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:47:10 +0000

The “Sounds Like Summer” concert series returns to Epcot featuring tribute bands that will bring back the sounds of decades of summers gone by. Opening with Hotel California – a Salute to the Eagles, June’s lineup of bands will also “play” tribute to the timeless tunes of the Bee Gees and Bon Jovi. Sounds like Summer concerts are under the skies of the open-air America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase at Epcot. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. Here’s the summer lineup (subject to change without notice):

o June 12 – June 18: Hotel California — A Salute to the Eagles

o June 19 – June 25: Stayin’ Alive — A Tribute to the Bee Gees

o June 26 – July 2: Slippery When Wet — The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

o July 3 – July 9: Little Queen — The Music of Heart

o July 10 – July 16: Frontiers — A Tribute to Journey

o July 17 – July 23: Karin Lawson — A Tribute to Janet Jackson

o July 24 – July 30: 2U — A Tribute to U2

*Summer concerts are included with Epcot admission*

For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com.

Enjoy a Getaway to Westgate Vacation Villas!

TheWiseman — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:39:49 +0000

Planning a trip to Disney World for a spring or summer vacation getaway? Westgate Vacation Villas lies just one mile from the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort! For more information about Westgate Vacation Villas or to book your vacation today, visit www.wgvacationvillas.com.

Orlando Spring Festival Guide for 2011

TheWiseman — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:32:23 +0000

In addition to world-class theme parks such as Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, the Orlando area offers a variety of festivals, events and fairs in 2011 that are sure to please visitors and residents alike. On most weekends throughout 2011, but especially during spring, you’ll discover lively festivals and events going on somewhere in Orlando.

Many of Orlando’s most popular spring festivals and events are hosted by area theme parks and the 2010 lineup includes Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans, runs Saturdays and select nights between February 12 and April 23, 2011; and the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which features world-class flower and horticultural displays, from March 2 through May 15, 2011.

In most cases, these special events at Disney World and Universal Orlando during 2011 are included in the cost of the base ticket, providing an added benefit to your theme park excursion. And spring is a great time to visit Orlando since the weather is perfect and you can get a jump on the summer crowds.

Outside of the theme parks, major spring festivals and events in the Orlando area include the Arnold Palmer Invitational (formerly known as the Bay Hill Invitational), which draws top professional golfers on the PGA Tour, from March 21-27, 2011; the 11-day Central Florida Fair, which features carnival rides, live music, regional arts and crafts, food, livestock shows and amazing interactive exhibits from February 24 – March 6, 2011; and the Central Florida Home & Garden Show, the region’s largest consumer home and garden showcase, from April 15-17, 2011.

Art and culture lovers will enjoy such Orlando festivals as the 20th-annual Florida Film Festival, April 8-17, 2011; Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, one of the country’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals, from March 18-20, 2011; and Spring Fiesta in the Park, which displays the talents of more than 200 artists and craftspeople from all over the country, in early April 2010.

Good sources for more information on upcoming Orlando festivals and events include the “Orlando Seasonal Events” section of the Orlando, Florida Guide, as well as the Friday entertainment sections of the Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Weekly, a weekly arts and entertainment publication. In addition, check out Orlando’s online calendar at www.orlandoinfo.com, the official website of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Seeking spacious and affordable accommodations during your next Orlando vacation getaway? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts, which offers comfortable suites, first-class amenities and convenient access to Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando theme parks, as well as other Orlando area attractions. Choose from Westgate Resorts properties such as Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Leisure Resort, Westgate Palace, Westgate Towers, Westgate Town Center and Westgate Vacation Villas. For more information about Westgate Resort properties, visit www.westgatedestinations.com

Epcot to Host Flower & Garden Festival

TheWiseman — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:30:29 +0000

With world-class flower and horticultural displays, specially themed weekends and the Flower Power concert series, the 2011 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! The 18th-annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival offers something for everyone and is included in Epcot’s regular admission price. And spring is a great time to visit Orlando since the weather is ideal and you don’t have to cope with the summer crowds.

Enjoy endless displays of colorful roses, wildflowers and topiary displays of your favorite Disney characters, as well as gardening seminars, workshops and demonstrations at this immensely popular annual Walt Disney World® Resort festival, which will run from March 2 through May 15, 2011.

Seeking spacious and affordable accommodations during your stay in Orlando to attend the 2011 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival? Look no farther than Westgate Resorts, which offers spacious villas, first-class amenities and convenient access to Disney World theme parks and area attractions. Choose from Westgate Resorts properties such as Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Leisure Resort, Westgate Palace, Westgate Towers, Westgate Town Center and Westgate Vacation Villas. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.