Η Φλορίδα είναι εδώ και πολύ ένα από τα top destinations για family vacations λόγο favorable weather ολόκληρο το χρόνο και sunny beaches. Το Sunshine State προσφέρει wide variety family entertainment πέρα από τις αμμώδεις ακτά. Η περιοχή Orlando/Tampa προσφέρει εκατοντάδες family-friendly hotels, αφθονία εστιατόρια και exciting themed parks.
Walt Disney World: >47 τ.μ. (122 τ.χλμ.), 4 theme parks + 2 water parks. Όλα: extravagant shows, rides, restaurants, upscale resorts. Orlando: Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom. Water parks: Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon. Magic Kingdom (107 acres): classic rides («It's a Small World», «Space Mountain»). Hollywood Studios: behind-the-scenes movie shows, backstage tours. Newer: American Idol Experience (vote, perform, watch). Tickets: $23,90–$136 (2010), ανάλογα duration/age. Μερικά tickets: 1 park/ημέρα.
Απευθύνει: 3111 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, τηλ. 407-939-6244, disneyworld.com.
SeaWorld Orlando: elaborate water shows + marine-themed rides. Believe: Spectacular Shamu Show (4×/day). Shamu's Happy Harbor: younger visitors, 4-story climbing structure (tubes, slides, sandpits). Peaceful side: Jewel of the Sea Aquarium (underwater setting). Extra exhibits: Shark Encounter, Wild Arctic, Dolphin Cove, Penguin Encounter, Stingray Lagoon. Tickets: $68–$78 (2010), discounts combined με άλλα attractions. Απευθύνει: 7007 SeaWorld Dr, Orlando, FL 32821, τηλ. 1-888-800-5447, seaworld.com.
Intimate encounters με wild animals (αφρικανικής καταγωγής) + shows + thrilling rides. Animal attractions: Bird Gardens, Edge of Africa, Jambo Junction, Jungala, Rhino Rally. Edge of Africa: walking safari (lions, crocodiles, hippos). Jambo Junction: learn animal behaviors, active engagement (feedings). Tickets: $69,95–$199 (2010) ανάλογα attraction/availability. Απευθύνει: 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, τηλ. 1-888-800-5447, buschgardens.com.
