About Family Vacations: Theme Park Special Weekends; Value Resorts

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Family Vacations Family Vacations Family Vacation Ideas Resorts Fun Places To Go From Teresa Plowright, your Guide to Family Vacations Visitors to Orlando get a bonus during several special times of year, when certain theme parks ramp up the fun with special weekends (or, in one case, a festival that lasts for months.) Guests can enjoy outdoor concerts, parades, and other events, all included in the regular park admission price. Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras Weekends Start Up This weekend, for instance, Mardi Gras Weekends begin at Universal Studios Florida, with free concerts by well-known bands, and parades with real New Orleans floats. Meanwhile, at Disney World, free Flower Power concerts will soon start up for the months of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Not long afterward, at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, the four Star Wars Weekends kick off. Summer in Europe Yes, I know we haven't even had Spring Break yet. But if you're planning a major trip this year -- like taking the kids to Europe -- it's time to think ahead. Many parents long to go to Europe with their kids but are daunted by logistics or by costs. But with so many different styles of vacations possible in Europe, you can find ways to make logistics easy, and ways to travel on a budget too. See More About:  summer travel  europe trips  Luxury Hawaii Resort on the Big Island Speaking of Spring Break... Families looking for vacation ideas might consider the Kona Village resort on the Kohala Coast, which has special Spring Break activities, and pricing that includes meals and kids' programs. Guests stay in individual bungalows that are "unplugged", with no phones or TVs in the rooms. Value All Inclusive Resorts Meanwhile, if you're after an all inclusive beach vacation in the Caribbean or Mexico, have a look at six choices that won't blow the budget. See More About:  all inclusive resorts  value resorts  affordable getaways Family Vacations Ads Fun Family Vacations Family Resorts Vacations Kids Resorts Aruba Family Travel Featured Articles Family Fun Places Seasons and Holidays Family Hotels, Resorts, Ranches Family Resorts with Water Park Family Skiing Family Cruises   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Teresa Plowright Family Vacations Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Vacations newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Family Vacation Ideas All Inclusive Resorts Top Caribbean Resorts for Families Winter Vacations Spring Break 2011 Advertisement