Families
Pictured: Family beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama; Daily stockyards show, Fort Worth, Texas; Spiderman ride at Universal Studios, Orlando
Daytona Beach, Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Virginia Beach in Virginia, Maryland’s Ocean City, Cape Cod in Massachusetts and New Jersey’s Atlantic City.
PARK LIFE Whether it is their first time in America or they are repeat visitors, kids of all ages enjoy seeing Mickey and Co, Harry Potter and Shamu, as well as riding roller coasters and movie- based simulation rides. Theme park capital Orlando
attracts a million UK visitors every year, and there is always something new to see and explore. The biggest expansion in the history of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom involves a near- doubling of the size of Fantasyland, with new attractions, roller coasters and rides already open as part of the first phase. Home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort’s new offerings include the Despicable Me 3D animation attraction and the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man reanimated in high definition. SeaWorld Orlando has recently unveiled its new TurtleTrek 3D/360-degree film experience, whilst Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has opened its Iceploration ice show and LEGOLAND Florida has added a new water park. California’s theme parks have
also been busy adding new thrills. Visitors can go on a thrilling 3D
journey in Universal Studios’ new Transformers: The Ride attraction. Cars Land is a new 12-acre attraction at Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure Park. SeaWorld San Diego visitors can enjoy its new Manta coaster, while LEGOLAND California has unveiled its new Pirate Reef adventure ride as well as expanding its Star Wars Miniland live-action exhibit. There are theme parks and thrill
Big Apple for kids
New York City is best known for its shopping, theatre and cultural attractions but it's also a great destination for families. Take Central Park in winter, which has two skating rinks – Lasker Rink and Wollman Rink (the latter featured in the movies Love Story and Serendipity). The Manhattan Children's Theatre shows family-friendly performances year round while the Children's Museum of Manhattan's EatPlaySleep exhibit teaches kids healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
rides in many other parts of the US. Still in California, families flock to Knott’s Berry Farm, which claims to be America’s oldest theme park, and enjoy the
adrenaline rush of coasters such as ‘Superman: The Escape’ in Six Flags Magic Mountain (the first ride in the world to reach 100mph). Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California’s oldest amusement park, with its
venerable carousel that celebrated
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