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Dolphin-friendly travel agents with Tyler at Discovery Cove
Antonia, Gemma and Alexia get it in the neck from Dolly Having a whale of a time at Believe, SeaWorld
PARK: SEAWORLD, ORLANDO. “Aquatica suits all ages and has easy access a multiplex cinema, shops and bars including
“I had great fun feeding the seals. We also for everyone. You can hire a locker for your Margaritaville, where you can sample cock-
stroked a penguin and I was astonished how belongings and for non-swimmers, safety tails while listening to live music. Rising Star
furry he felt. SeaWorld helps rescue manatees vests are available. The changing and shower is a karaoke bar with a difference – you sing
– it was sad to see one with a big scar because facilities are excellent. Make sure you visit in front of a massive crowd while a band
it was hurt by a propeller.” the beach first to stake your claim on a sun plays behind you. Many hotels on Interna-
Antonia Jones, Attraction World lounger. Roas Rapids is a must do, as is tional Drive run complimentary shuttles to
Loggerhead Lane, the lazy river. Walkabout CityWalk, and taxis are plentiful. A lot of the
“Blue Horizons is a colourful show with Waters is a huge interactive water playground, bars allow kids up to the age of 21 until 8pm.
dolphins, acrobats and divers, and even has ideal for very young children. There are But after that, don't forget your ID! Another
birds flying into the audience. All the various food options, all reasonably priced.” good area for nightlife is Pointe Orlando,
children watching were entranced by the Gill Quate, The Co-operative Travel, Marple where we ate in BB Kings, which has live
story. We also saw Believe, where up to eight music onstage as you dine. Next door is a
killer whales can perform, and the trainers HOTEL: LAKE BUENA VISTA. branch of world-famous Hooters bar/restau-
invited a young boy to feed them fish.” RESORT VILLAGE & SPA. rant. We timed our visit well to coincide with
Gemma-Louise Hancock, Thomas Cook, “Located just 15 minutes from Seaworld, the Hooters girls promoting their calendar!”
Bishops Auckland Discovery Cove and Aquatica, with the Lake Dave Thomas, BA
Buena Vista Factory Stores next door, you
“Manta, the new ride, is a different kind of couldn’t ask for a better location. It’s two SHOPPING: ORLANDO.
rollercoaster because it’s very smooth. miles to Walt Disney World and eight to “Florida Mall is massive and has a huge
Kraken is another good one – fast and high Universal Studios. This luxury condo resort variety of shops. I think almost everyone in
with lots of twists and turns. Atlantis was has two, three and four-bedroom apartments our group bought something from American
good fun, but be prepared to get a soaking, that are beautifully furnished and generous clothing brand Abercrombie and Fitch.
especially if you sit at the front!” in size. It also has a family-friendly pool area, Florida Mall is definitely worth a visit just to
Dean Crombie, BA Irish pub and grill, gym, spa and convenience see the size and scale of the place compared
store. I have stayed here twice now and with UK shopping centres. Orlando Premium
PARK: AQUATICA. would highly recommend it.” Outlet is another good one. An outside shop-
“My favourite ride was Taumata Racer, a head- Simon Hastings, Kanoo Travel, Croydon ping centre open until 11pm most days,
first, high-speed mat ride with five lanes – it has top brand shops, such as Adidas
I came first every time! Dolphin Plunge has an NIGHTLIFE:. and Armani, at discount prices.”
underwater tunnel in a dolphin pool. You go ORLANDO. Charmaine Richens,
so fast you do not really get to see the dolphins. “CityWalk has a good range, Bath Travel, Honiton
Tassie Twister is a tube slide into a bowl, including Bubba Gump,
spinning nice and fast. Aquatica is probably Hard Rock Cafe and NBA City ■ Take the Worlds of Discovery
the best water park I’ve ever visited.” for family dining, and Subway
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Jason Goodman, Virgin Holidays and KFC for snacks. It also has
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