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A recent noteworthy article by the Financial Times indicates that the Blackstone purchase of SeaWorld is a marked indicator that the world’s largest private equity firm has now turned optimistic on the economy and the worst is behind us. More specifically, and as the prestigious publication notes, Blackstone is selling assets in other areas to focus on industries and lines of business that could improve significantly in the coming years. This would certainly include theme park attendance, as indicated by its accumulation of $2 billion in assets in this area. Click here for the Blackstone Asset Group’s corporate website.

Why is this noteworthy? This is an important indicator because Blackstone has been traditionally very good as a market barometer, especially when picking companies in improving industries.

All sources acknowledge that Blackstone has been tops at exploiting opportunities and picking market winners before they become apparent. Some indicate that the roughly 2x sales purchae price was very cheap, and that it was simply a “fire sale” purchase. We believe that this purchase might be at a sweet spot – low valuation metrics and at a time when business conditions are set to turn up noticeably for the theme parks. The latter would not only be good for Blackstone, it would also be good for the local economy.

Improved amusement park attendance would certainly bolster occupancy at a time when Orlando hotels and resorts have been struggling. Peak booking periods tend to come around spring break / Easter and a little good news is needed to restore confidence.

Some of the best resorts in the Orlando area are running enticing holiday specials to kick start business moving into 2010. This will hopefully be the beginning of an improved business cycle, and one that the Blackstone Group has presciently predicted by its actions.

This could be great news for Orlando vacation rentals which are typically an outstanding way to stay in Orlando. For reviews on over 80 vacation home communities, consult our unbiased community reviews section. Each community review includes a quality rating, amenity information and distance to major attractions to help you make an informed decision. Our goal is to provide independent research to save you time and ultimately help you enjoy a pleasurable vacation in Orlando. Vacation rentals can provide you an opportunity to do just that.

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There are over 90 vacation home communities in the Disney and Central Florida area with over 20,000 homes to choose from. There are holiday homes in Kissimmee, Davenport and Orlando to choose from.

Before selecting a home to rent (or even a community), you may want to consider the following questions:

What type of home do you want to rent? – A condo, town home or a single family home?
What type of resort community do you need? – Gated and/or guarded community, and with extensive resort amenities?
Location? How close do you want be to the parks and which attractions? – Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World or the Orlando Convention Center?
How many people will be staying in the house? – How many bedrooms will you need? – Some vacation homes in the Orlando area have as many as 8 bedrooms and can sleep 18 people.
What additional amenities do you want? – A private gameroom for the kids, heated pool (typically costs extra), internet access, spa, etc…?

If you are working with a professional vacation home management company with extensive area knowledge, they will be able to guide you through the multitude of available options in the area. They can also help you make a more informed rental decision.