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It's a Small Planet
Increasingly, Florida's theme parks have been measuring success by beautiful squeals from the mouths of babes. Recognizing the secret to an adult's heart is through their kids' and grandchildren's eyes, the state's attractions are designing new features for younger tykes--especially, kids 3 to 7.
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Young children may enjoy Scales and Tails, where they could find out about and touch unusual animals. Safari Canyon is an exotic spot to see jungle cats and other animals, and Alligator Bay features gators. To participate kids farther, they are provided a lightweight ZooKey to insert at exhibits to trigger information and jungle jingles.

The playground does not pay broker commission on individual bookings, but offers group rates for 15 or more. Telephone 941-262-5409.

* Lion Country Safari: West of Interstate 95 in Palm Beach County, visitors may drive their own car through four miles of antelopes, lions, giraffes, and even tapirs, ostriches and Texas longhorns.

In Islands of Adventure, Seuss Landing features Dr. Seuss rides such as One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, at which children and parents steer a fish up or down 15 feet in the air, preventing water spouts. Telephone 877-U-ESCAPE.

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* Wait Disney World Resort: This summer, the newest Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opened at Fantasyland from the Magic Kingdom. Some audience members take part in the show, following Doug Funnie, his pet Porkchop and best buddy Skeeter throughout the ups and downs of preteen life. For diversion, families may head for Disney's Winter Summerland, a brand new wacky mini golf attraction with just two 18-hole courses--one with wintery Santa theming, another with tropical Florida decoration.

Back in Kissimmee, the world's first all-suite Holiday Inn--the 80 million Holiday Inn Family Suites lake Buena Vista opened midsummer. As adults check in, kids can also, by blowing off a choo-choo horn. Kids suites feature Coca-Cola polar bear, choo-choo, space travel, ice-cream parlor, and character themes. Telephone 877-387-KIDS or 407-387-KIDS, facsimile 407-387-1490.

Ken Hoffman, vice president-sales, advertising and reservations, says occupancy is about 90 percent, and the resort appeals to the youngest guests. "While we've, a game room for older kids, we have also set up an indoor play place for preschoolers, as well as a zero-depth entrance pool," he says. The pool ranges from almost 1 inch to five feet deep.

Starting Sept. 10, families may also stay at Universal Studios Escape's Portofino Bay Hotel a Loews property. It features 18 kids suites using nautical or castle themes, starting at $335 per unit. Telephone 888-444-2131 or 407224-7100, facsimile 407-224-7118.

Wherever parents look, theme parks and hotels are catering to families, especially those with toddlers and elementary-school era children.

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FALL INTO AUTUMN -- Couples can enjoy a "Fall into Fall" bundle at the Wynfield Maingate hotel near Walt Disney World, along with also the Wynfield Westwood across from SeaWorld Orlando. During Dec. 15 packages start at $58 per couple nightly in the Maingate, $69 in the Westwood. Telephone 800-826-8515.

Per person rates vary from $49.95 to $129.95. Also new are packages to get a "Country Music Weekend" Sept. 4-5, priced at $120 per person twice. Packages include accommodation and concert admission. Telephone 800-224-3838.

OFF TO THE PARK -- Clients seeking a bundle with theme park tickets may try out the "Attraction" bundle at the Adam's Mark Orlando. Starting at $179 nightly per area, it includes lodging and 2 tickets to SeaWorld Orlando or Universal Studios Florida. Telephone 407-859-1500.

News Update

Also on Sept. 2, Universal will reduce the re-creation of this shower scene in Psycho in Alfred Hitchcock's 3-D Theater. Instead, it is going to offer a guided tour through Hitchcock exhibits; the Hitchcock preshow and 3-D movie will stay. Telephone 877-U-ESCAPE.

HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE -- A group of Hebrew Christians, frequently known as "Jews for Jesus," will build a new $10 million theme park known as the Holy Land Experience on 15 acres near Universal Studios Escape. Groundbreaking is set for September, and the playground is scheduled to open in fall 2000. Guests may enjoy biblical actors in costume, live entertainment and a recreated Holy Land, such as a replica of the Herodian Temple, the limestone caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found along with also a Garden Tomb.

MUSICAL MANEUVERS -- As the music of Aerosmith blares from onboard automobile speakers(https://carspeakerland.com/best-6x8-car-speakers-reviews/), riders around the newest Rock 'n Roller Coaster start from a dead stop and are found at high speed to some 360-degree vertical loop at the darkened; it's the latest new thrill ride in Disney-MGM Studios. Aerosmith group members opened this fresh indoor coaster in late July, riding along with fans to enjoy rock-concert lighting, multiple inversions, and lots of twists and turns. Telephone 800-327-2996.

ON THE FASTPASS TRACK -- Obtaining by the most popular Wait Disney World attractions fast is currently possible with FastPass. When clients approach an attraction offering the pass--such as Space Mountain from the Magic Kingdom or Kilimanjaro Safaris in Animal Kingdom--they will see a clock using the normal wait period and the available return period using FastPass. If they select FastPass, they insert their admission tickets to some turnstile and get a FastPass using a set period to reunite. Clients receive a pass for just 1 attraction at one time. Telephone 800-327-2996.
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