Westgate Family Vacation Blog
The Dragon Boats return to Downtown Disney
They may not breathe fire, but there will be plenty of dragons in Orlando this weekend when Downtown Disney hosts the annual International Dragon Boat Festival on the Village Lake. Dozens of teams are expected to join the fun during a one-day racing regatta held on the lake near the Cirque du Soleil building from [...]
Check out the latest Premiere Owner Events!
The Westgate Premiere Owner Events program remains one of the most popular Owner Referral tools available. And based on recent additions to the event lineup, there’s no shortage of exciting events available for those looking for a special vacation treat. Recently announced concert event getaways include Vince Gill, Pink, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, all coming [...]
Westgate Smokehouse Grill Earns Accolades in MyCityEats Restaurant Awards
Bon appetite! Westgate Smokehouse Grill at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa continues to serve up the very best in BBQ and family dining. And the awards continue to pile up for the popular Orlando restaurant. The Smokehouse Grill recently received a special “Editor’s Choice” Award in the 7th Annual MyCityEats & Entertainment Restaurant Awards ceremony. [...]
Golf on a budget in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has long been one of America’s favorite playgrounds. From the 60 miles of spectacular beach to dining, attractions and nightlife, there’s something for everyone. There is also plenty of golf. In fact, you’ll find more than 100 championship courses in the Myrtle Beach area. While many championship golf courses also come with premium [...]
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Food, wine and fun. Get ready for the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort from Sept. 28 through Nov. 12. The annual event offers spectacular weather in central Florida, a world full of delicious and taste tempting treats and plenty of music, not to mention the usual rides and [...]
Westgate Smokehouse Grill earns Certificate of Excellence
Westgate Resorts is pleased to announce that its Smokehouse Grill restaurants at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa and Westgate River Ranch Resort have both received a 2012 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor. The Certificate of Excellence award honors hospitality excellence. The accolade is awarded only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on [...]
New exhibit to feature Star Wars at Legoland Florida
May the force be with you at a new exhibit featuring Star Wars at Legoland Florida. Central Florida’s newest theme park, Legoland Florida, is preparing to expand its Miniland area to include an all new “Star Wars” section in November. The new Star Wars scenes, which will incorporate the use of more than 1.5 million [...]
New wooden coaster ride to open at Silver Dollar City
New thrills are coming to Branson’s Silver Dollar City theme park in 2013. The popular theme park continues to add excitement through new rides and attractions and the newest is a $10 million first-of-its-kind roller coaster called Outlaw Run. Scheduled to open in spring 2013, the “world’s most daring wood coaster ride” will last 1 [...]
Dance Party to Kick Off Disney’s Halloween Parade
Get up and dance! One of the highlights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the nightly “Boo to You” parade down Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Halloween Parade features ghosts and goblins, gravediggers, favorite Characters, evil Villains and, of course, plenty of candy! Now Disney has made it easier for kids eagerly anticipating [...]
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort offers access to one of America’s most picturesque towns
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is the gateway to America’s most visited national park. Now the picturesque village has also been recognized as one of the country’s prettiest towns. Forbes.com ranked Gatlinburg in its list of the Prettiest Towns in America, along with other destinations such as Newport, Rhode Island; [...]
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