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Legoland Florida

Lego have announced the opening of Legoland Florida on the site of Cypress Gardens in Central Florida.

It will be the largest Legoland to date and will create 1,000 jobs. It is expected to open in late 2011.

Universal U Select

Universal Orlando has announced a new ticket pricing structure called "U Select", in time for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It follows a similar idea introduced by Walt Disney World in 2005, the Disney "Magic Your Way" ticket system and the idea is to encourage guests to visit the Universal parks for more than just a couple of days.

Free Gift Card

Disney have announced a free Disney Gift Card with a value of up to $750 for selected 5-night/6-day non-discounted vacation packages booked by March 27, 2010 and used by June 3, 2010. There are different 'blackout' dates depending upon resort.

Practical Information

For more information, click on any of the topics in the sidebars.

If it is your first time to Florida then it is worthwhile doing some research before travelling. With the current economic climate it is even more important than ever to watch your money so why not check out our "Beat the credit crunch" tips.

Even if you travel to Florida on a regular basis, there is always new information to gather; for example the new colours on the $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills, latest prices when parking at the major theme parks and special celebrations throughout the year.

Fishing

Fishing [Courtesy of SFWMD]

These pages give you useful practical information on a number of topics to help you get the most from your visit to Florida, including:

what is the weather like in July in Orlando or Key West?
what are the best sort of theme park tickets to buy?
should I take cash or travellers cheques?
can I play US DVDs and videos when I get home?
when are the national holidays and special celebrations?
what to do if you come face to face with an alligator?
where are the best family restaurants
what to do if you are feeling unwell
what is the difference between jello and jelly
what should I watch out for when hiring a car or driving in Florida?

For more information, click on any of the topics in the sidebars.

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