Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom now offers guest a picnic in the park for lunch.  Guest can get a picnic location map to find areas to sit down and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Animal Kingdom.The theme park that celebrates nature and all its amazing creatures now lets people have a picnic with a reusable bag, eating plates, utensils and bottled water.  Guest can pre-order the picnic meals in front of the Animal Kingdom guest relations office. The meals start from $24.99 for 3 people up to $59.99 for a 6 people.

I am sure many of you have felt like you ran all around a Disney Theme Park on vacation.  This time you have a chance to really run through a theme and for a good cause.

On February 28 run a 5K race for The V Foundation for Cancer Research at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  A 5K race is a great way to get some exercise and something good for your body and cancer research.  Enjoy a morning run through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and meet others who enjoy a healthy lifestyle and helping others.  The race starts at 7:00am and participants receive Inaugural ESPN Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods T-shirt and a Goody Bag.  You will even get a Finisher’s Medal to show off to everyone back home what extra you did on your Disney Vacation.

For more information contact Disney at 407-938-3398 or Disney world sports website.

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Every year one of Florida Spirit’s busiest times of the year is Christmas Holiday Season.  Many people are still shocked when they learn that Orlando and Disney World are really popular during Christmas time.  I know that warm sunny weather, palm trees and theme parks are not the first thing people think of when envisioning the Holiday Season.  The truth is, for many people, Orlando and most importantly Disney World are the very essence of the

For many of us Christmas time is about family, sharing the wonder of imagination and even a little magic.  It is a time when children dream even bigger and smile even wider.  Adults reflect on years past and our own childhood.  Christmas helps us remind ourselves of the people we are and continue to strive to be.  We tend to see the World as a smaller place and that we all have a lot in common.

I feel that the magic of Disney is that they provide this every day of the year, but during Christmas time people open their eyes even more to it.  Disney has great seasonal shows and all the characters that several generations grew up with, come together.

I do agree, even after 18 years living in

This is where Florida Spirit Vacation Homes  plays its role. We rent vacation homes located a few miles from Disney World and the vacation homes are really great for the families during the Holidays.  Over the years we have seen it all.  We have helped guest get Christmas trees and even decorations.  Many families drive to us and bring

 If you are feeling the need this year for even more of the Christmas joy and spirit and have not made plans yet, consider us.  There are great savings and values for everyone in

Starting this month, Disney will have reusable “green bags” available on select shops for guest to help the environment. Regardless of individual purchases of the “Every Tree Has Character” bags, Disney has made a contribution to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund – DWCF*.

Florida Spirit has started its own green initiative in 2007. For over a year now, we offset all our office’s electrical energy consumption with renewable wind power. We also communicate constantly with our homeowners and guests about simple steps that we can all take to help our environment, from better ways to use appliances at the homes while on vacation to landscaping ideas.

To learn more about Florida Spirit Green initiatives visit us at www.floridaspiritvacationhome.com/florida-spirit-goes-green.

*The DWCF is a Disney initiative to support conservation and animal welfare and is not a US 501(C)(3) public charity. To learn more please visit www.disneyconservation.com

The 13th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is presented by Vanity Fair Premium Napkins and showcases the flavors of the world. The event begins September 26, 2008 and ends November 9, 2008, explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines and beers. There will be special programs and demonstrations from world renowned chefs and winemakers and you participants will have the chance to sample the finest cuisine from around the world. Also enjoy the sounds of the Eat to the Beat concert series, presenting a line-up of popular musical acts.

This event is great for families; kids of all ages can enjoy the interactive experience with over 14 locations with special activities just for children. And adults can visit the festival welcome center, where you’ll find the festival wine shop, the wonders bar for champagne and wine, and the official book-signing location for celebrity chefs and authors. Included with park admission on September 26 and 27 guest can watch the live Bocuse d’Or USA Culinary competition where four top chefs will compete each day for the chance to win the opportunity to travel to France and compete as the US team in the famous Bocuse d’Or Competition. There are plenty of other events going on throughout the park click here for more information.

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