Florida: Orlando, New Dr. Seuss-themed Kids' Suites Debut at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
It's as if you have stepped right into one of the beloved Dr. Seuss stories. With the Cat in the Hat, Horton, the Grinch and the Sneetches smiling back at you, the Seuss stories come to life in three dimensions. Indeed, designers created the new Dr. Seuss kids' suites at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando to be an immersive, larger-than-life experience that integrates the adventures of Seuss landing at Islands of Adventure into the hotel.
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Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas - Hike, Ride a Horse and Get Face to Face with a Gator.
Create a field trip for the whole family and begin in Central Florida. In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, taking a sunset cruise, horseback riding and feeding goats. It’s easy to find something new each day like a never ending field trip with the kids - the perfect reason to choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base.
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Florida: Orlando, “The Simpsons’ Ride” Opens at Universal Studios.
You’ve seen the show, played The Game, and watched The Movie. And now, yes, it’s finally here. You can ride – The Ride. America’s favorite animated family has arrived in Orlando – with their very own mega-attraction. The Simpsons Ride officially opened today at Universal Orlando Resort. The new attraction plants guests smack in the middle of a brand-new Simpsons adventure – a ride adventure so big, so funny and so thrilling it’s no surprise it took years to make.
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Florida: Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Family Vacation Ideas - Old Town, Horseback Riding, and a SkyCoaster..
Experience the thrilling excitement of a Friday night rodeo, glide across a river of grass in an open airboat, saunter tropical trails on horseback, visit a working cattle ranch or nature preserve. Catch an up-close view of an alligator, egret, or other exotic Florida wildlife. Perhaps even see an American bald eagle. A local tradition that is purely for fun -the Friday Night Cruise features cars from the 70s and 80s, the best of each decade. Choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base and share the fun stuff with your kids.
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Florida: Kissimmee, Secretly Wild and Simply Splendid.
Tranquil and welcoming, Lake Tohopekaliga glistened under the mid-morning sun as our group cautiously assembled on the Boggy Creek Airboat dock. Embarking took only minutes as we filed past the young captain, received headsets to protect our ears and stepped aboard. The sun felt comfortably warm; a gentle breeze offered by the lake was ideal; the iridescent white clouds above reflected their demeanor along the water’s edge; it was a million dollar day perfect for an airboat adventure.
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Florida: Orlando, Holiday Inn Nick Hotel - Prepare to Be Slimed on Vacation.
I waited for what seemed like an eternity knowing that when the shouting stopped I would feel the slime. I knew my two grandchildren along with their grandfather had joined the voices chanting, "Slime! Slime! Slime!” Making memories takes work and soon I would have bragging rights. I clenched my jaw, closed my eyes and held my breath; the cool green slime dripped from my chin and oozed down my back.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, On Safari at Disney.
Whispering winds sweep across the balmy, Africa-like plain, a peaceful sanctuary at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. From balconies overlooking the savannahs, hotel guests marvel as creatures large and small roam the grasses, forage for food and play in harmony.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, Magical Gatherings at Disney World.
Think of all the people who make you the happiest and imagine being with them right now. What would it be like? In no time, you'll be telling old stories; making up new ones; laughing until it hurts and feeling like everything is right. But in the real world, how often can any of us make these moments actually come to life? Walt Disney World® Resort is celebrating the special magic that happens when friends and family gather together - Magical Gatherings™.
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Florida: Lake Buena Vista, Surf, Dive or Fish at Disney.
Guests who really want to plunge into the water for fun discover they can surf, snorkel, water ski and scuba dive at Walt Disney World Resort. The water fun also includes the chance to captain a variety of rental craft, go on a private bass fishing excursion, and even parasail.
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Florida: Orlando, SeaWorld Sleepovers.
The idea of a sleepover is to have fun after the sun sets. Ask any kid and you will learn the obvious, the sleeping part is not as important as the location and the fun factor. SeaWorld has a way for parents to sleepover with their kids and for at least one night – be a kid again and get in on the fun.
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Florida: Orlando, SeaWorld Has Beluga Connection.
Now guests to SeaWorld Orlando can enter the chilly waters of the beluga whale during the newest activity option the “Beluga Interaction Program” an immersive adventure, joins “Sharks Deep Dive” and “Marine Mammal Keeper Experience” in offering unforgettable animal encounters.
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