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Family Fun in Orlando

What's New at the Theme Parks SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Aquatica is SeaWorld's Waterpark. It is a unique park that includes up close animal experiences, high speed thrills and sandy beaches. It features 36 water slides; six rivers and lagoons and more than 7400 square metres of beach area.

Orlando's theme parks also offer plenty of fun for grown-ups, too. With so much magic and excitement in this destination, Orlando truly makes the whole family smile.

What's New at the Theme Parks SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Aquatica - SeaWorld's Waterpark is a unique park that includes up close animal experiences, high speed thrills and sandy beaches. It features 36 water slides; six rivers and lagoons and more than 7,400 square metres of beach area.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has opened a new Sesame Street attraction. Sesame Street Safari of Fun is filled with rides, shows and adventures featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends including Air Grover, a junior roller coaster; Oscar's Swamp Stomp, a water ride; and Elmo's Safari Go-Round, a tribal-inspired carousel. In addition to the rides, families are also able to watch characters on the big screen at Sesame Street presents Lights, Camera, Imagination!, a 4-D theatre.

SeaWorld Orlando introduced the next generation of SeaWorld thrills with Manta - a new manta-inspired flying coaster. Swooping over sea and sky, Manta inspires with underwater animal habitats, then soars you face down.

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida unveiled Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM, a new hightech, multi-sensory roller coaster. On this adrenaline-filled thrill ride, you can create your own unique roller coaster with soundtrack, lighting and special effects. Inspired by J.K. Rowling's compelling stories and characters - and faithful to the visual landscapes of the films - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure will provide a one-of-a-kind experience complete with multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment. This completely immersive environment will bring the wonder and magic of the Harry Potter books and films to life beginning June 18.

Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort will enchant theme park guests June 6 - August 14 during Summer Nightastic! when glittering light magic, high adventure, dance fever, thrills and chills set the after-dark scene. Headlining the nighttime excitement is Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade, featuring illuminated floats and beloved characters at Magic Kingdom. Other elements of the entertainment extravaganza include: new frights at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios; a special fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom; the return of the Sounds Like Summer concert series at Epcot and more.

Disney's Hollywood Studios opened its American Idol attraction, which brings the television and pop culture phenomenon to life. Experience the challenge of auditioning, the rush of performing on stage in competition or the thrill of judging the performances in a live, interactive entertainment setting similar to the American Idol set. Guest performers with the highest votes compete in an end-of-day Grand Finale show and the winner receives a guaranteed reservation for a future American Idol regional stadium audition.

In Epcot's new attraction, The Sum of All Thrills, test your imagination by designing a ride using an interactive touch screen that lets you determine height, speed, dips and turns. Then climb aboard in a 4-D robotic simulator that uses sight, sound and movement.

For Canadians interested in stretching their dollars, the 2010 Orlando Magicard provides year-round savings at more than 75 area establishments including attractions, Accommodations, restaurants, dinner theatres, ground transportation, golf courses, and cultural arts. The 2010 version of the card provides expanded offers including theme park deals and other significant savings options such as free nights plus additional free amenities at area Accommodations; buy one ticket, get one free offers at attractions; or straight discounts up to 50 per cent off. The Orlando Magicard is free. For more information please visit flightcentre.ca/footprints.

With so many reasons for everyone in your family to smile, be sure to call 1-866-317-4794 and speak with a Flight Centre travel consultant to plan your next fun-filled family vacation in Orlando.

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