Disney released quarterly earnings today with third quarter profit dropping 26%. The most important item for Orlando businesses was the fact that domestic park attendance actually rose 3% mainly due to heavy discounting. International parks and resort attendance dropped 9%. CEO Bob Iger also indicated that the company did see signs of economic stabilization.

The big question for any local businesses is how long the discounting will continue. The Disney CFO, Tom Staggs, indicated that discounts such as the “Buy 4, Get 3″ promotion will continue as long as the economy remains weak. Without this heavy discounting, the drop in local transient leisure hotel occupancy would be even more dramatic.

Feedback from our sources indicates that proximity to the Disney parks is even more paramount from an occupancy impact. It’s pretty apparent that hotels further from the parks are really struggling. As it relates to vacation homes, distance to the attractions is important as well. Our site makes an attempt at profiling over 80 vacation home communities on several factors including distance to major attractions.

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To provide our website visitors with the highest quality user experience, we are now adding Disney World vacation rental video clips in high definition. We’ll gradually add these to the site as our evaluators are able to film the individual resort communities. The video podcasts are meant to capture a snippet of what to expect from each community.

We now have over 80 Disney World vacation home communities profiled on our website. In addition to the videos, we have maps, news and tips for your Orlando vacation.

Our evaluators provide you with an independent rating along with basic information for each resort. Each Disney World vacation rental community is reviewed on our main page for your convenience.

We hope you find these consumer profiles to be valuable in selecting your Disney World vacation home accommodations. The on-site community reviews are conducted by independent evaluators who focus on quality and a variety of factors.

As an example, see our video review of Emerald Island vacation home community in Orlando – Kissimmee below.

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If you are planning on coming to Orlando on a vacation package in 2009, staying on-site in the major parks makes a lot of sense. These hotels have become as competitive as staying off-site. However, if you are in need of more than one room for your vacation in Orlando, privacy and some extra space, an Orlando vacation home rental is a logical alternative offering tremendous value.

The Walt Disney World Resorts ® in Orlando, as we mentioned before, have rolled out some stellar promotions for 2009 to attract guests.

Historically some of the big parks in Orlando have been slow to react to economic swings, but expert MBAs in the revenue management departments and seasoned sales teams are now getting it right.

The Walt Disney World ® parks and sunny weather are the main reasons tourists flock to Orlando. Universal Studios® , SeaWorld ® and the Orlando Convention Center all run a close second.

As a large theme park, Disney ® is able to offer promotions that make it very difficult for regular off-site hotels to compete. Programs that have been recently introduced include “buy 4 days/nights, get 3 free“ with spendable gift cards, various dining programs, free transportation and park tickets that make the on-site hotel experience extra appealing. Many vacation packages in Orlando Florida are quite a deal.

One realm that has yet to be explored by the major Orlando parks is the vacation home concept. This remains the domain of the individual and professional management companies.

If you are booking a hotel, take a serious look at staying on-site, but if you are in need of more than a room, some extra space and privacy, an Orlando vacation home makes great sense. For the benefits of staying in a nearby vacation home, check out a professional Orlando vacation home management company today.

 

Disney area vacation villas are a tremendous lodging value for anyone considering visiting Florida.

- In addition to a wise Orlando vacation villa accomodations decision, here are some tips when visiting Orlando and the Disney parks:

• Always check to see if schools are out in a large part of the country. If that is the case, Walt Disney World will be packed. Remember, if you are visiting from the UK, American holiday dates are different, so do your homework. 

• Get the Fastpass system – it’s the greatest thing Disney has done in the parks since eliminating the E-ticket.  The Fastpass system gives you reservations on certain attractions and lets you avoid the lines. In each park, your first action upon entry is to find the most popular ride you really want to ride. Then go get a Fastpass for it, then go do something else until your reservation comes up. 

• Disney restaurants are always sold out so call the Disney restaurant reservation line and make dinner reservations several weeks in advanceespecially during busier weeks. 

• If you are coming during peak season, you have to be at the park the moment it opens or your life and vacation will be hell. 

• With the possible exception of the Rockin’ Roller Coaster, all Disney thrill rides are tamer than their equivalents at other parks (like Six Flags).  For hardcore rides, you may want to go to Sea World or Universal.

• Study Disney ticket pricing.  There are so many great deals with many variables. Do not buy a ticket from anyone but Disney. There are too many scam artists out there. Tickets can be bought direct from the Disney web site.

• Staying on site Disney at their All Star Resort can be as good a deal as staying in an off site hotel if you have a small family and want to stay in a hotel
• For larger families, renting a vacation villa home close to Disney is a better choice. You can cook all your own food, have more privacy, and relax in your own pool.

Orlando Vacation Homes

At Orlando Vacation Homes 360 (OVH360), we recognize that all Orlando vacation home rentals are not created equal. There are over 80 vacation communities in the Disney area alone, and our reservations team has visited every one of them. We provide reviews of Orlando Florida villas and options for finding these vacation deals.

There are many vacation home resorts that cater to the Orlando vacation rental market. Some luxurious villa communities include Windsor Hills, Emerald Island, Windsor Palms, and Vista Cay all in Central Florida. The local holiday rentals and condos available can differ greatly in terms of distance to the theme parks, gated security levels, private pools and amenities. The materials on this site include descriptions, photos, local maps, video tours and reviews of vacation home rentals near Disney World.

Orlando Villas and Townhomes

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Orlando vacation rental homes near Disney are mostly in Kissimmee and Davenport, Florida. Many of these luxury rentals are the closest to the Walt Disney World© parks. Vacation rental homes  in Orlando Florida are much like hotels.  They vary  in location, quality and size. For instance, rentals may range anywhere from 3 bedrooms up to 9 bedrooms.  Some subdivisions are also better located relative to the major theme parks. These attractions include  Harry Potter Orlando, Walt Disney World®, Legoland®, Universal Studios®, Sea World® and the Orlando Convention Center.

There are several steps to consider before selecting from the many available Orlando vacation homes. First, research the location of your  rental house using our site. Reserve as close to your desired destination as possible. Second, if you are looking for quality villas in Orlando, consult our community reviews. Cheap villa rentals in Orlando Florida are available, but one must be personally selective.

Do your research if you desire a vacation rental in Orlando with residential appeal and resort amenities. Click on a community or resort review  on the right hand side of this page for more details.  We review them all, but ultimately only select a few for our reservation rentals. From the many choices, we help you find one that meets your unique needs. Casas vacacionales en orlando Se Habla Español 407-966-4144.

 

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