Come back and read about the free things you can do in Orlando when you stay in one of the VillaDirect vacation homes. We update this blog page regularly as new items and things to do are available. Please provide us with feedback about what you would like to see in future posts.
Celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Experience the joy and wonder of the Macy’s Holiday Parade™ at Universal Studios as the streets fill with balloons, floats, marching bands, dancers, stilt walkers, and more. Afterwards, enjoy the spectacular tree lighting ceremony with music and a dazzling display of lights! The fun continues with Grinchmas™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, featuring the Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. Universa...
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The Orlando Beer Festival is an Orlando event happening this November at Festival Park. Included with the price of admission, guests are able to sample beers from breweries both locally and around the world. In addition to the wide spread beer options, patrons can also enjoy wine tasting, interactive games, tasty eats and live music keep the party going all afternoon! Tickets for the Orlando Beer Festival are $45 in advance, $50 at the gate, and can be purchased by v...
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The Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Disney is packed with plenty of new things to do in 2015, as well as the traditional marketplace offerings we’ve come to expect from the festival over the past 20 years. But we want you to go beyond the market place and get more out of Epcot Food and Wine, so we’ve put together a selection of some of the more underappreciated activities like culinary demonstrations, seminars, beverage boot camps and more. Check it out below, and this year, get more out o...
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We’re often asked “When is the best time to visit Orlando?” The truth is, there’s really no wrong answer, and it depends on your preference. Some people prefer to visit during the quieter months, when there’s lower wait times and fewer crowds. For others, there’s something to enjoy with the buzz of a busy theme park, so they prefer to come during high season. The other factor that weighs heavily on travel decisions is weather. Depending on the month you visit, the Orlando area can...
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In celebration of October and all things Oktoberfest, VillaDirect has decided to feature some of the most popular German restaurants in Orlando. Whether your interested in sauerkraut or sausage, strudel or schnitzel, there’s an Orlando area restaurant to suit your tastes! Check out our favorites below. Germans Restaurant and Bierhouse The first restaurant on our list has the distinction of being Orlando’s only German restaurant owned be people who emigrat...
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It’s October which means all the Orlando Halloween events at the theme parks are in full swing! From serious scares like Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios to family-friendly frights like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there’s something perfect for every family! Check out our comprehensive list below to see what’s right for you! Family-Friendly Frights Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Of all the Orlando Hallween Events, Mickey’s Not-So-...
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