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DESTINATIONS FLORIDA | THE US


A wealth of new product could help you sell a stay to even the most seasoned Florida fan, finds Alice Barnes-Brown


lorida’s theme parks, attractions, beaches and array of family-friendly accommodation make it a hit with British travellers – in fact, the latest Visit Florida Consumer Travel Survey revealed it was the second-most-popular US destination for UK travellers, with 34% of respondents considering a visit. Time-tested attractions, from Walt Disney World


Resort to the Everglades, are strong selling points. But this is a state that never stands still, and the recent Florida Huddle trade conference in Orlando revealed a host of interesting new product openings to help freshen up your sales.


AWESOME ATTRACTIONS At the Kennedy Space Center, lift-off for Artemis II’s crewed moon mission could take place as early as next month – and tickets to the centre are selling


fast. One of the best viewpoints to watch the launch will be from The Gantry at LC-39, which opened last summer. The four-storey platform has 360-degree views and houses a full-sized model of a rocket engine, which roars into action with light, sound and even a cooling mist to simulate lift-off. Disney’s Florida parks also have new reasons to visit this year. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – which has sported an Aerosmith theme since 1999 – will take on the mantle of The Muppets this summer. Well-timed to capitalise on renewed interest following the revival of The Muppet Show on Disney+, clients can spot Kermit’s green felt and hear Miss Piggy’s distinctive drawl while racing through its twists and turns. Elsewhere in the park, the Magic of Disney Animation will replace the former Star Wars


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