http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog A wonderful resort, right next to Disney World Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:52:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Take a look at this sneak peek of the new Freshwater Cove at Discovery Cove. It looks really cool.  Who else wants to go? http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2012/02/05/freshwater-cove-at-discovery-cove/ [caption id="attachment_824" align="alignleft" width="207" caption="Star Wars Weekends "][/caption] Walt Disney World has announced dates for the 2012 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The galactic fun begins on May 18 and will run through June 10. Let Avalon on the Windsor Palms Resort be your vacation home ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/12/03/avalon-at-windsor-palms-your-vacation-home-base-for-starwars-weekends-2012/ [caption id="attachment_820" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="One last bite for Jaws"][/caption] On January 2, 2012, one of Universal Studios' most iconic rides is heading out to sea for the last time. In order to make room for an exciting new attraction, Captain Jake's Amity Boat Tours is closing. If Jaws is your ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/12/03/jaws-takes-his-last-bite-at-universal-studios-orlando/ Holiday Shamu Whilst staying at Avalon on the Windsor Palms Resort, you can visit Seaworld and experience the holidays like nowhere else, with special evening shows including O Wondrous Night, Shamu Christmas – Miracles, Clyde & Seamore's Countdown to Christmas, and more. Families can share a ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/12/01/shamus-special-holiday-offer-buy-1-adult-ticket-get-child-ticket-free/ [caption id="attachment_812" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Disney Cruise Line's Crispy Duck with Marquise Potatoes"][/caption] Bake it Yourself: Recipe for Disney Cruise Line’s Crispy Roasted Duck Breast with Marquise Potatoes by Jonathan Frontado Crispy Roasted Duck Breast Serves 4 Duck 6-8 pound fresh or frozen duck 1 tablespoon olive oil Marquise Potatoes (Potato Cakes) 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled 4 ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/11/29/crispy-roasted-duck-breast-with-marquise-potatoes/ Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Do you want to drive a supercar during your stay at Avalon, located on the Windsor Palms Resort? Well you soon can. Starting January 16th 2012, Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World will offer an Exotic Driving Experience. The ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/11/29/richard-pettys-exotic-driving-experience-drive-a-supercar/ I just love this cool clip of Goofy rockin out on drums. Hope you do to. http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/07/21/goofy-on-drums/ [caption id="attachment_240" align="alignleft" width="243" caption="Dave and Busters"][/caption] Dave and Busters has opened on I-drive. A Chuck-E-Cheese for big kids, this will sure to be a hit with the teen kids and those big kids at heart. Dave and Busters opens in the International Drive spot formally occupied by Race Rock. That ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/07/21/dave-and-busters-now-in-orlando/ With most vacation rental homes on the Windsor Palms Resort having private pools, and the two community pools, water safety is of paramount importance to guests and owners alike. When someone suggested reading a blog post on drowning by Mario Vittone, I did just that. You can find the post ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/07/04/water-safety/ [caption id="attachment_230" align="alignleft" width="266" caption="Walt Disney World Castle (c. Kay Robinson)"][/caption] Effective Sunday, June 12, ticket prices have increased at Walt Disney World. The second time in under a year a price increase has occurred. The price of a one-day ticket has risen to $85 before tax (from $82), up 3.7 ... http://www.windsorpalmsorlando.com/blog/2011/06/13/youll-need-more-disney-dollars-this-summer/