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Florida resorts put out the welcome mat for family reunions
It's that time of year again, when families start planning spring and summertime reunions. A good family reunion resort will offer activities and pastimes for all age groups, and accommodations with spacious, connecting rooms and suites, and condo- or...
Tags: Arts, Kravis Center, Norton Museum of Art, Swimming, Arts and Culture
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SeaWorld's Antarctica could further tilt Orlando's tourism market
Three years ago, Harry Potter loosened Mickey Mouse's grip on Orlando's theme-park market. Now, Puck the Penguin is ready to try pulling Mickey's fingers even farther apart. After more than a year of construction, SeaWorld Orlando this week will...
Tags: Corporate Officers, Companies and Corporations, Disneyland Park, Comcast Corporation, Transportation Industry
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Disney marks golden age of topiaries
From the outside, Disney World's famed topiaries are elaborate greenery shaped into characters in playful poses to entertain theme-park guests. From the inside, they are engineering marvels, architectural challenges, math problems and horticultural...
Tags: Science and Technology, Disneyland Park, Amusement and Theme Parks, Arts and Culture, Tourism and Leisure Industry
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Satellite Technology, Swimming, Business, Manufacturing and Engineering, Kennedy Space Center
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At Disney's Epcot, David Bromstad of HGTV reveals 'Power of Color'
Designer David Bromstad gives the green light — or at least a flashing yellow light — for using color in home decor. But proceed with caution: Folks can brighten rooms without merely painting the walls, he says. "I get my color through...
Tags: Interstate 4, Statue of Liberty, Amusement and Theme Parks, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Florida water park guide
Special CorrespondentNot only does Florida have spectacular coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico but the state also has plenty of other opportunities for relaxing, refreshing, renewing H2O fun -- at many water parks around the state. Here's a selection of...Tags: Key West, West Palm Beach, Snow Storms, Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel
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Calendar makes good quarter even better
The Walt Disney Co.'s theme-park division turned in an impressive second fiscal quarter, with operating income skyrocketing 73 percent from the same period a year ago, according to results announced last week. But Disney's parks got a big boost from...
Tags: International Drive, United Kingdom, The Walt Disney Co., Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel
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10 romantic honeymoons by land and by sea
Special CorrespondentLove is in the air as June, the traditional month for weddings, is just around the corner, and many brides and grooms are planning a honeymoon –perhaps the most important trip they will undertake together as it officially launches their married...Tags: Family, Science and Technology, Architecture, Travel, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Region's other tourist strip struggling to recover from downturns, decay
Back when International Drive was a short dead end and Orange County's giant convention center was just a dream, U.S. Highway 192 in Osceola County was Walt Disney World's doorstep, the road most Disney-bound tourists cruised in search of an affordable...
Tags: Highway Transportation, Orange County (Florida), Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Can Osceola's tourist strip take back its hotels?
Twice a year, Val and Keith Lupton vacation somewhere along U.S. Highway 192 near Walt Disney World, drawn by the state's famous sunshine and the tourist strip's affordable lodging. For the past eight years or so, the accommodations chosen by the...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Car Safety Tips and Advice, Travel, Amusement and Theme Parks, Rental Service
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The 411 on 4 attractions coming to Walt Disney World
There are plenty of projects in the works at Walt Disney World, but here are progress reports on four incoming attractions. Disney gave updates on them last week during a preview for members of the media. Train schedule The middle of New Fantasyland...
Tags: Energy Saving, Amusement and Theme Parks, Expedition Everest, Environmental Issues, Animal
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Here's when — sort of — to look for new Disney World attractions
Theme parks don't like to release opening dates until they're sure the new attraction will be ready for guests by that time. It would be bad form to do otherwise, really. Missing a random deadline looks bad to the public, and disappointing travelers who...
Tags: Zoology, Amusement and Theme Parks, Starbucks Corp.
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