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28th Aug 2008 at 16:21SeaWorld in Orlando is currently trialling a service called Quick Queue that lets visitors jump straight to the front of the line at their favourite rides.
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27th Aug 2008 at 15:49The best of the beaches in Florida have been highlighted by a British newspaper.
According to the Telegraph, those planning a beach-based holiday in Florida should look no further than three locations: Caladesi Island State Park to the east of Tampa, Anna Maria Beach and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
The first in particular was recently named as the number one beach in North America. Despite that accolade, the sandy expanses at Dunedin are rarely overcrowded, observed the newspaper.
A trip to Anna Maria Island, just off Sarasota Bay, is necessary to enjoy the "Persil-white" sands of Anna Maria Beach, but those who cross the drawbridge on Manatee Avenue should discover a taste of old, unspoiled Florida.
The island''s Chamber of Commerce recommends visiting between May and October, when sea turtles arrive onshore to hatch their eggs. However, holidaymakers should try not to disturb these shy creatures.
Bill Baggs at Key Biscayne, meanwhile, is a boat trip away from Miami and offers escapism from the buzz of the city. It is the perfect place in which to add some wildlife spotting to a Florida holiday.
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26th Aug 2008 at 11:42Animated series Kim Possible will join the attraction lineup at Walt Disney World this year.
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22nd Aug 2008 at 11:41The city of Orlando is fast becoming a destination for adults travelling without children.
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20th Aug 2008 at 11:27Walt Disney World passholders will get to exclusively see the new movie Tinker Bell before it is released.
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19th Aug 2008 at 14:00Brooke Shields has been snapped happily posing at the Magic Kingdom with her current husband and two young daughters.
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15th Aug 2008 at 08:24This summer Brits enjoying Florida holidays have the chance to be part of a landmark event taking place in Walt Disney World Resort.
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14th Aug 2008 at 16:56Visitors taking a holiday in Florida are being advised to check out the new Stormstruck attraction at Epcot.
The new exhibit will replicate the sights, sounds and fury of 2004''s Hurricane Charley in an attempt to educate people about home safety, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
Using the latest technology and 3-D glasses, the show features the impact of the hurricane on two houses and how people can take steps to ensure their own homes do not face a similar fate.
Epcot is one of a number of theme parks on offer to visitors taking a Florida holiday and is also a firm favourite with local residents living around and about Florida. Last year, Epcot welcomed nearly 11 million guests and is the sixth-most visited theme park in the world.
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12th Aug 2008 at 18:29A Florida holiday is not complete without a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando.
However, with so many attractions on offer it can mean a trip with children can require some forward planning, reports the Calgary Herald. At around 110 square-kilometres, the park is one of the world''s most popular holiday destinations with some 47 million visitors each year.
There is also evidence that many grandparents are now keen to enjoy a holiday in Florida with their children and grandchildren in tow to help discover the magic around and about Florida.
One such family is the McKays from Calgary, who explained the attraction of a Florida holiday to Disney World, adding: "We never brought our four kids here as children, but we can now see that child in them. People are so goofy and so happy here. You just want to click your heels together."
Florida holidays can be very enjoyable especially as the local infrastructure is aimed at helping tourists see as much as possible while in the area. In particular, the Disney buses make getting between the Walt Disney World four theme parks - the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom - simple.
If heading on a Florida holiday with the family this year, why not book into the Disney Caribbean Beach Hotel, located in the Walt Disney World Resort.
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11th Aug 2008 at 18:58A leading holiday expert has been expressing his excitement about the new rides in Florida this year.
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7th Aug 2008 at 17:46Dolphins at Florida holiday attraction SeaWorld are entertaining crowds by forever blowing bubbles.
The intelligent bottle-nose creatures create the bubbles by forcing air through their blowholes before attempting to swim after the bubbles as they play - creating a spectacular sight. It is thought that the behaviour comes naturally to the marine mammals as part of their fun personalities.
Pedro Ramos-Nabariete, supervisor of animal care at the Florida holiday park explained: "The dolphins are like children messing around blowing bubbles - like a child playing with a straw and a glass of cold milk."
He added: "Sometimes if the ring is large enough they will swim through the bubble almost as if they are showing off."
SeaWorld currently has 18 dolphins in residence ranging from just two years old to nearly 30 and they remain an ever popular attraction with tourists on holiday in Florida.
Stretching more than 200 acres, SeaWorld is arguably one of the best things about Florida and it gives visitors the unique chance to see animals such as sea turtles, penguins and even sharks up close.
A great hotel for those looking to experience all of the aquatic fun is the Renaissance Sea World Resort, which is situated just across the road.
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6th Aug 2008 at 17:25Visitors to the popular Florida holiday resort this September will be able to catch a performance of the legendary Disney on Ice show.
Starting on September 5th, anyone enjoying a holiday in Florida will be able to buy tickets for the stunning Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. The touring show will feature a number of well-known Disney characters including Lightning McQueen, the Lion King and the Little Mermaid in a unique ice setting.
The event will be held at the Amway Arena until Sunday September 7th and is a major family attraction for those on holiday in Florida at the start of next month.
Ticket prices start at $19.00 and ticket holders will also receive free entry to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, which offers the chance to see a number of princess gowns up close.
For those in the know about Florida, the Disney on Ice shows are always popular with both tourists and locals due to their stunning costumes and advanced skating displays.
To be at the heart of all of the Disney action, book your family into the Disney Pop Century Classic hotel in Walt Disney World Resort. .
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5th Aug 2008 at 17:02Key Florida holiday attraction Busch Garden has become home to a number of new baby animals.
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