The Best Times to Visit Orlando
July 18, 2008 by Russ K.
Filed under Personal Views
Having just returned from showing some people around SeaWorld, with the park near capacity, I realized that someone needs to get the word out on when the best times to visit the theme Parks in Orlando. On certain days, Orlando guests plan to visit a park and arrive only to find that it is closed due to full to capacity. Everyone I know that lives in Central Florida avoids the theme parks during these busiest periods like summer and spring break. Most of us relish the slowest periods where you feel like you have the entire theme park to yourself. The kids can get off a ride and get right back on it with no lines.
The ideal time to come and experience the parks is August 25 – December 15 (excluding Thanksgiving) The weather is cooler than summer and you will experience very little traffic, no lines at restaurants and feel like you are royalty because everywhere you go there will be more staff than needed to serve you.
Another benefit of visiting Orlando during off-peak months is that Global Resort Homes offers incredible savings of up to 40% off our normal peak season rates. Not only do we offer discounts for your stay but you will find that the parks also offer savings during that time – some even offer a second day free!
Privately owned vacation homes are one of the best ways to visit and experience Orlando. Whether you are coming to golf, shop, visiting the parks or are planning a family reunion, you will be sure to find an Orlando vacation home to fit your needs. Prices start at just $79 a night for a luxury 2-bedroom property.
Come during the fall and experience Orlando in a whole new way!
Where are all the Starbucks in Orlando?
June 6, 2008 by Russ K.
Filed under Theme Park News
I grew up (and currently live) in the mid-west and have become accustomed to having a Starbucks on pretty much every corner – now that might be a bit exaggerated, but where I am from there is an excessive amount of Starbucks coffee shops in my neighborhood alone, not to mention the city of Cleveland itself.
Having become so used to having a Starbucks planted on every corner in my neighborhood, I have also become a Starbucks addict. My morning ritual includes, and has included for years now, a daily stop at the nearest Starbucks to my apartment (which is literally a block away) where the friendly employees know my name and what I am drinking. And if for some reason I am unable to grab a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, I make sure that I allot time during my day to make an emergency Starbucks run.
Now, seeing as though I am on “vacation” and have been for a week or two, I have temporarily abandoned my morning ritual I cherish so much and have substituted my coffee addiction for a more convenient Diet Coke addiction. That being said, I must admit that I could EASILY make coffee for myself at my Orlando vacation rental as (mentioned before) all of Global’s resort properties (including Cypress Point Resort) come with fully equipped kitchens, including a coffee maker. But making coffee at home just isn’t the same as a grande dark roast (with room for cream) from Starbucks!
After spending several days enjoying the area attractions, theme parks, water parks, and shopping in Orlando, the time had finally come to get my Starbucks fix. It suddenly dawned on me though, that with all the driving around and different areas of the city I had visited I had yet to see a Starbucks!! Again – having a Starbucks on every corner at home it struck me as bizarre that I hadn’t noticed a single one since I have been here. I just don’t believe that this observation could possibly be true and began wondering if I had simply just missed them caught up in the excitement of whatever activity I was off doing that particular day.
So, I ask the people of Orlando – where are all the Starbucks???
Jordan