orlando FEATURE 19
“We are seeing the family market continue to favour early booking as a way to secure the trip of a lifetime. ”
ANDREA NOBLE, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE USA & CANADA, VIRGIN HOLIDAYS
The fi nal word to Travel Counsellor Muriel Morgan who says: “A holiday to Florida is not just another holiday, it is a lot of happy memories that will last a lifetime.”
What’s new Theme parks: There are thrills galore this year
with a host of major new attractions. At Universal Studio’s eagerly awaited Diagon Alley, Harry Potter fans travel from ‘London’ to the fun-fi lled alley on the Hogwarts Express. The fi nal phase of Walt Disney World’s new-look Fantasyland is nearing completion and includes the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train family roller coaster. New to Disney’s Magic Kingdom is a daytime parade featuring characters and music from favourite fi lms. SeaWorld’s Aquatica has unveiled Ihu’s Breakaway Falls, the tallest tower slide of its kind, and Busch Gardens is taking visitors to new heights with its new Falcon’s Fury drop tower ride. For younger families there are new farm-themed attractions at Legoland Florida.
Opposite page: Top, the newest major hotel in Orlando, the Cabana Bay Beach Resort pool and below, Cheetah Hunt in Busch Gardens and this page, left SeaWorld, right, Discovery Cove
This year marks SeaWorld’s 50th anniversary
and celebratory events include new shows, animal encounters and ‘surprise squad’ members handing out gifts and discount
vouchers to visitors throughout the year. Accommodation: The luxury 444-room Four Seasons Resort Orlando (
fourseasons.com/ orlando) at Walt Disney World Resort opens this summer, featuring a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, three restaurants and a spa. Inspired by retro resorts of the 1950s,
ANICE INN & SUITES
Located near SeaWorld, Disney World, Universal Orlando and Wet n Wild, Anice Inn & Suites combines great value with maximum convenience.
A 336-room hotel, it is walking distance from Wet n Wild and off ers a free shuttle connection to the major theme parks including Universal’s Islands of Adventure and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Facilities include two outdoor pools, game room, gift shop and ticket desk. Enjoy the convenience of in-room Wi-Fi, fridge and microwave, am/fm alarm clock, private bathroom and satellite tv. Rate includes continental breakfast and shuttle to theme parks.
Nearby there is a range of dining and entertainment options, including Wet n Wild, Fun Spot and Congo River Golf.
Play. Explore. Lounge.
To book now or for group booking rates:
Reservations@AniceInnUniversal.com
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