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.
Busch Gardens Tampa is already known for having some of the most exciting roller coasters in the world, but a whole new dimension comes to the park during Busch Gardens Summer Nights. All new for 2015, Busch Gardens is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout Summer Nights, which lasts from June 27 to August 16. During Busch Gardens Summer Nights, you can get your adrenaline flowing by taking on North America’s tallest free standing drop tower, Falcon’s Fury® or F...
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Are you a true Potter fan? Have you read all the books, been sorted by the Sorting Hat and had a wand pick you at Ollivander’s? You’ll love these fun facts and stats straight from Diagon Alley! There are 7,457 bricks at the entrance to Diagon Alley, and in total, they weigh more than 37,000 lbs. For comparison, that’s more than 4 African elephants! Tens of thousands of people pass through the brick entrance to the alley every day! The Ukranian Ironbelly dragon tha...
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The benefits of staying in a vacation rental far outweigh the minimal risks. Vacation properties are often far more spacious, more ideally located and less expensive than comparable hotel rooms, and they're appointed with all the comforts of home like full-size kitchens, en-suite bathrooms and many times private pools and spas. Privacy, kid-friendliness are also part of the package. But before you head out and impulse-book a 3 week stay in that “crazy good deal” home just steps from the be...
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SeaWorld’s Sea of Surprises 50th anniversary celebration kicked off last year, but there are still 5 more months of fun in store! The party goes on until September 7, 2015, so plan your Orlando visit and get in on the action before it’s too late! Sea of Surprises is an 18-month celebration where you’ll be able to feel the energy throughout the park, with amazing new shows, even more close-up animal encounters and a SeaWorld Surprise Squad treating guests with prizes every day! ...
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Madame Tussauds in Orlando is rolling out the red carpet in less than two weeks! May 4, 2015, the Orlando location of the world-famous wax sculpture museum will become Florida’s latest celebrity hot spot, and you're invited! Madame Tussauds is world-renowned for the creation of detailed and lifelike wax figures that pay homage to A-list celebrities from film and television, sports, music, history and pop culture. If you’ve never been, it’s hard to appreciate that ea...
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Enjoyment doesn’t have to equal expensive. There are a wealth of fun and free things to do in Orlando if you know where to look…save money on your Orlando vacation and don’t compromise on adventure with these free options for fun and excitement! Lake Eola Park Take a breather from the theme parks and downtown Orlando and visit the 43-acre Lake Eola Park, located right in the heart of the city. Fun fact: the lake is actually an 80-foot sinkhole! You can ...
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