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What's New in Orlando?
SeaWorld has opened a new and exciting Water Park in Orlando named Aquatica. New shows, resorts, attractions and rides await visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando. The weather is beautiful, great for relaxing at the area resorts swimming pools and the water parks or nearby beaches. Visitors to the Orlando area were given a special treat with the latest launch of NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour. No matter where you are in Florida, you are never more than 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. About an hours drive. Now is a great time to visit Central Florida as theme park tickets and hotels offer reduced rates and special deals for visitors to the state.
As for the future of the destination. The future is bright. What a wonderful place to hold a business convention, bring the family on vacation, visit the theme parks and area attractions. Take an ocean cruise from Port Canaveral, enjoy a day at the beach, fine dining at Orlando area restaurants and so much more. Orlando offers much for travelers and residents alike.
ORLANDO, FL (AUGUST 11, 2009) BROOKE SHIELDS MEETS SHAMU AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO Brooke Shields took a break from her busy schedule to get up close and personal with SeaWorld’s biggest star, Shamu. Shields was on vacation with her husband and two young daughters. The family took a VIP tour of SeaWorld which included encounters with many different animals, including meeting penguins and dolphins. To discover more, visit SeaWorld.com.
ORLANDO – Mennello Museum of American Art presents “Earl Cunningham’s America,” March 6 – August 2. This art exhibit will feature some of the paintings of Earl Cunningham, one the premier folk artists of the 20th century. “Earl Cunningham’s America” features 50 of Cunningham’s canvases. Visit www.mennellomuseum.org.
ORLANDO – The Orange County Regional History Center will host “Looking East,” an exhibit by world renowned photographer Steve McCurry, and “Culture Quest: Florida Architecture 101: From Chickees to Cottages.” From August 21 – October 4, Looking East will allow visitors to the history center a chance to view the stunning photographs taken by Steve McCurry. This collection includes some iconic images, such as the green-eyed Afghan girl recently featured in a National Geographic Greatest Portraits exhibition. Culture Quest is a three-day immersion experience of "Architecture with a Florida Twist." This exhibit will reveal some of the rich history that Central Florida has to offer; helping people understand the many styles of structures from the region’s very early days to the present, including forts, family dwellings, public structures and more. Buildings, such as the History Center and other points of interest in the area, will be explored; experts in the field will lead various discussions and field trips. Hands-on activities enhance this three-day adventure. This event will take place July 20 – 22. Please visit www.thehistorycenter.org for more information.
ORLANDO – Orlando Science Center presents “The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head,” May 23 – August 9. The exhibit will feature the much-loved Mr. Potato Head, leading adventures in outer space, the jungle, archeological sites and under the sea. For more information, visit www.osc.org.
Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets are The Latest Addition to Destination Orlando's CustomTrip Disney Vacation Packages
Summary:
Tickets to Walt Disney World Resort - the World's Most Popular Vacation Destination, Now Available on Destination Orlando Website, Completing Disney Vacation Package CustomTrip Offerings
Destination Orlando has expanded its longstanding relationship with the world's most popular vacation destination and now offers consumers easy access to Magic Your Way Tickets (Disney Tickets) for all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks in Orlando through Destination Orlando's dynamic flight + hotel + travel extras CustomTrip(SM) vacation package shopping engine.
"Disney's Magic Your Way Tickets fully complete our CustomTrip Disney package and offer Orlando travelers the easiest way to book a Disney vacation, including airfare, hotel, rental car, airport transfers and discounted Disney theme park tickets in a one-stop shopping process," said a Destination Orlando spokesperson.
"These additions truly complement our current offerings from Disney, including 22 on-site Walt Disney World Resort hotels and theme park ticket packages for the Walt Disney World Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Florida."
In addition to a variety of ticket lengths and add-ons to Disney theme parks, Destination Orlando continues to offer hotel reservations options at 22 Disney on-site hotels, including:
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Benefits of staying at a Disney resort include more time in the theme parks with Extra Magic Hours and more convenient transportation (including Disney's Magical Express - Disney's airport shuttle to Disney World, luggage delivery and airline check-in service that began May 5, 2005).
Tickets to the Walt Disney World's four theme parks may be combined as part of a vacation package with one of Disney's on-site hotels or another Orlando hotel available through the CustomTrip vacation package reservation tool, and Disney theme park tickets may also be purchased as a CustomTrip Travel Extra for travelers visiting Daytona Beach or Tampa, Fla.
"We are very excited about our continued relationship with the Walt Disney World Resort" a company spokesperson stated, "The addition of Disney's Magic Your Way Theme Park Tickets to Destination Orlando's CustomTrip shopping engine significantly enhances the options for travelers and gives them the opportunity to book the specific Walt Disney World experience they're looking for." Sample Destination Orlando CustomTrip Disney vacation package offerings to Disney World include:
CustomTrip Price, including airfare, lodging, airport transfers and theme park tickets
Origin City Disney Resort park tickets (a)
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Boston Disney's All Star Sports Resort (Three stars) $541.91
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New York - LaGuardia Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (Three stars) $609.06
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Atlanta Disney's Wilderness Lodge (Three stars) $832.35
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Detroit Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa (Four stars) $1,089.54
-------------------- --------------------------- -------------------(a) Prices are in USD for one person based on two adults and one child and include roundtrip airfare, four nights lodging at Disney World hotel, Mears airport transfers, and four-day-base ticket for admission to any Disney World theme park and recovery taxes. Sample prices gathered May,2005 for travel June 2005. Destination Orlando's real-time dynamic Flight + Hotel packaging engine is constantly updating prices and availability. Please check pricing and availability for your travel dates and departure city.
To create a CustomTrip with Walt Disney World theme park tickets, Customers should visit Destination Orlando and simply click the "Flight + Hotel" option directly from the Destination Orlando Vacation package page or from the pop up window. Once customers have chosen their flight and hotel options, they are then presented the services and other activities available to them in that select destination including a plethora of theme park and attraction ticket choices. Added flexibility gives customers the ability to choose as many attractions tickets as they would like in case in-town friends and/or relatives wish to share in their experiences. And, Disney's Magic Your Way Tickets can be booked as close as three days prior to arrival.
With CustomTrip customers can shop for their whole trip at once, to just about anywhere, anytime! Travel packages are fully customizable, enabling customers to select from brand-name hotels, a wide selection of airlines and from over 28 rental car companies. Broad accommodation choices ranging from two star motels to posh AAA Five Star resorts enable CustomTrip to fit any travel budget. Access to rich content, including hotel customer reviews, full color photos and AAA hotel ratings, help them make informed decisions when deciding where to stay.
About Destination Orlando
Destination Orlando helps travelers take more rewarding and affordable Orlando vacations and trips. Featuring industry recognized travel providers - top airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, and other destination attractions and services. Additionally, Destination Orlando offers deeply-discounted rates for weekend getaways and dynamic packages through its Last Minute Deals and CustomTrip(SM) shopping engines, and provides customer service support over the phone 24 hours a day at 1-866-854-0541 .Based in Orlando, Florida, Destination Orlando, www.TravelExpert.us and www.GoToFlorida.net and Walbargain.com
