Rodeway Inn Maingate Orlando Offers Cozy Accommodations at Great Rates

The Rodeway Inn Maingate Orlando offers affordable yet cozy accommodations for guests who plan to save on lodging and spend on entertainment. The layout of the Rodeway Inn includes 4 buildings, with a courtyard and pool area located in the middle of the grounds. The courtyard area is nicely landscaped and very open, and the pool area is large and provides plenty of space in a secluded environment. The hotel does offer juice and donuts in the morning for guests, but there is no breakfast room. The lobby does have several couches, where wireless internet is available, and there is also a large gift shop, where guests get a 10% discount. A guest laundry, with 6 machines is also available for guest convenience, as well as a Disney Shuttle. Also, when staying at the Orlando Rodeway Inn Maingate kids under 12 eat free at IHOP & Shoney’s with a paying adult.

The standard double rooms offered at the Kissimmee Rodeway Inn Maingate include two double beds, standard case goods that have seen a little wear, with a floral/tropical décor. The unit has a small bath, with vanity on the outside, and the room also comes with a café style table & chairs. The rooms are all impeccably clean and at an average rate of just $30 a night, they can’t be beat. Other room types, including kitchenette rooms and rooms with microwaves & fridges are also available.

This property has no elevators, so keep that in mind when making reservations.

Days Inn Maingate Orlando Serves Up Deals to Guests

The Days Inn Maingate East Orlando offers great rates, a convenient location and a full hot breakfast (seasonal) for guests vacationing in Orlando Florida. This tourist class hotel has 400 rooms, shuttles for all the attractions like Disney & Universal, and a new gift shop coming soon offering souvenirs & sundry items. The Safari cafeteria, where the breakfast buffet is served, is very large. The breakfast buffet offers a full hot breakfast from 7am-11am, with a multitude of items, and is usually $3.99 for adults and kids eat free. Note: The Safari Cafeteria is currently closed, as of November 13, 2009.

The Orlando Days Inn Maingate buildings are organized around a large, landscaped courtyard boasting a large playground with sand, BBQ area, extra large pool, which is heated in the winter, and also has plenty of patio seating for guests.

The accommodations at the property are standard double rooms, which comes with two double beds equipped with beauty rest mattresses. The floral décor is accented by moderately used case goods, and the room includes a standard size TV with a Nintendo gaming system. The rooms are very clean and although the bathrooms were small, they have implemented a curved shower rod to add extra space. New renovations are coming soon, with plans to install new carpet, bedding, and drapes in the works. The outside of the buildings are all getting touched up too, with a Terra Cotta style design. Microwaves & fridge’s can be rented, for $10 a day.

Orlando Days Inn Convention Center Budget Friendly Option for Travelers

The Days Inn Convention Center Hotel in Orlando is located on International Drive, right next to the Orange County Convention Center. Their location is great for both attraction seekers and business travelers. Their lobby has a cozy sitting area with large flat screen TV and computer and printer/fax available to guests. An IHOP is located on property and kids 12 and under eat FREE with a paying adult. There is a medium sized pool area located on property as well, with a new kids play area coming soon. A small fitness center with three items is also available to guests.

The standard rooms at the Days Inn Convention Center Orlando feature two double beds and standard amenities such as coffee maker, hair dryer and alarm. A lot of changes are coming to the Days Inn, including new bedding, new carpet, new granite countertops for the vanities (all being completed within months) and new case goods will be coming next year. New beds have already been installed, and in 1/6 of the rooms flat screen televisions and microwaves and fridges are currently available. The bathrooms were all done last year and feature new tile and curved shower rods.

The Orlando Days Inn Convention Center Orlando is a budget-friendly property that strives to accommodate families and travelers as well as create memorable experience for all.

Excel Management Offers Excellent Orlando Vacation Homes

Excel Management & Rentals in Orlando is an exceptional vacation home company offering the very best for their guests in Orlando vacation homes. While I stayed in Orlando, I lodged in a 4 bedroom vacation home in the gated community of Glen Eagles at Remington. The house was tastefully decorated in earthy tones like brown, green, gold and deep red. The layout was very spacious and offered a very large kitchen and living room area, which had comfortable couches and chairs, as well as a flat screen television. Just off the living area, two French doors led to a nice sized pool, which was screened in, with patio seating. The master bedroom, located on the ground floor, is large, and comes with a comfortable bed, flat screen TV, and an extra spacious master bath with dual sinks, whirlpool tub and walk-in shower.

The other three bedrooms were located upstairs and the superior quality of Orlando Excel Management properties is reflected here, just as well as it was downstairs. Very nice case goods complimented the layout of the rooms, of which two bedrooms housed a queen bed and the fourth had two twin beds. Two bathrooms were located upstairs as well, so no one has to worry about sharing one bathroom with a large family.

All vacation homes rented by Excel Management have different décor and layouts, but the consistency of their quality does not change. Another plus is their check-in procedure – you do not have to go to their office, you simply receive you key code and drive directly to your vacation home which is a great convenience.

Bill Haley's Original Comets Show in Branson Rockets to Success

One of the newest shows in town, Bill Haley’s Original Comets, has a new home this year at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. Previously, they were located at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater and performed in a very entertaining afternoon production known as 2 O’Clock Rocks, which featured “Diamond” Dave Somerville, original lead for “The Diamonds” & McKenna Medley (Bill Medley’s Daughter), as well as Bill Haley’s Original Comets. This year, The Comets star in their own show, celebrating not only the beloved music of the 50s & 60s, but also the innocence of the days when poodle skirts and saddle shoes were all the rage.

Bill Haley’s Original Comets in Branson treats guests to their fantastic hits, and of course, a bit of comedy to spice things up! They begin their set with “Shake, Rattle & Roll” and dive right into other hits like “House is Rockin,” which is a great live performance, and “See You Later, Alligator,” as well as a medley of lesser known hits like “Crazy Man Crazy,” “Dim, Dim the Lights,” “Mambo Rock” & “Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie.” “Rock the Joint” and a Louis Armstrong infused “What a Wonderful World” were also standouts. My favorite, though, would have to be their performances of “Rockin Robin” & “Rock Around the Clock.” They were spot on during these segments, and really brought the house down.

The gentlemen who perform in this show are really amazing, and their showmanship and talent really shines on the stage. Marshall Lytle and Joey d'Ambrosio, both 75, play their instruments with the energy and enthusiasm of teenagers, all the while performing tricks and showboating with the best of them. However, I have to pay special tribute to their drummer, Dick Richards, who at the young age of 85 did a great job of banging those drums. His drum solo totally blew me away!

Classic Country is the Star at Branson's Dalena Ditto Show

The Dalena Ditto Show in Branson, Missouri is a classic country music revue showcasing country music hits by the likes of Tammy Wynette & Patsy Cline. The show kicks off with Dalena singing “Heartland” and “Candy Kisses,” before the band takes a turn singing songs like “(Don’t Take Her) She’s All I Got.” The show is filled with classic hits like “We’re Not the Jet Set,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Crazy,” and “Stand by Your Man.” Patty Davidson, a talented ventriloquist, took the stage next with her dummies and had the audience laughing along as she told jokes and sang songs. Dalena Ditto then sang one of her signature songs, “What Color Am I?” A few gospel ditties were featured next, including “Wait for the Light to Shine,” “A Closer Walk with Thee,” “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away.”

After a short intermission, the Branson Dalena Ditto show starts up again with a dramatic rendition of “The Thunder Rolls,” before Dalena belts out hits like “Born to Lose,” Blue Bayou” and “(Grandpa)Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days.” Bluegrass was showcased next, as the band and their fiddle player let loose on songs like “Orange Blossom Special.” More comedic relief is provided as Minnie Pearl (played by Dalena) interacts with the audience and Patty Davidson delivers another great ventriloquist act, this time finishing the routine with a cover of “I’ve Been Everywhere.” Dalena and her backup singer Stephanie delivered a great duet on “Does He Love You,” before the show ends with its big patriotic finale, featuring “America the Beautiful” and “Lets Wave the Flag.”

The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City Branson features Americana at its Best

The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is a rustic retreat for Branson visitors. The log cabins on-site provide an unique way for guests to stay in Branson, all while providing easy access to favorite attractions, like Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills. The location is also a peaceful one, where the hustle and bustle of the day can melt away.

The log cabins offered at The Wilderness come in three varieties, starting with the Rustic standard cabin. The layout is of a studio design, with the kitchenette and dining area melding with the living area and sleeping quarters, which features a queen bed and day bed with pull out trundle. A small bath with walk-in shower completes the room. The hand-hewn log homes also come with a front and back porch (only a few do not have a back porch) and come equipped with a BBQ grill, fireplace and wireless internet. They are decorated in a lodge décor that accentuates the rustic yet cozy atmosphere of the cabins.

The Rustic Cabin with Loft features virtually the same layout as the previous cabin, although it has a loft with a two full beds and a twin bed, so it can sleep up to 7. The upgrade for the Rustic Cabin with Loft is the Rustic Cabin with Loft & Jacuzzi, which is the exact same as the previously mentioned cabin, although it comes with a large corner Jacuzzi in the bathroom.

Branson’s The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City provides a FREE shuttle to Silver Dollar City for guests, and they also have a general store on site offering grocery supplies, sundry items and souvenirs at reasonable prices. A game room featuring air hockey, medium sized pool and playground are also available to guests.