Find Your Slice of Florida: Top 3 Experiences From Rollercoasters to the Circus

Walt Disney World Resort

Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot

Say hello to some of your most beloved Disney friends at this cartoon clubhouse located in Future World.

Dine in Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park

Step inside the Beast’s enchanted castle for a delicious quick-service breakfast or lunch—or an unforgettable sit-down dinner.

Take a ride on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hurtle up and down aboard a haunted, elevator-themed ride. You’re about to enter… The Twilight Zone!

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Dine with Shamu at SeaWorld

How does lunch or dinner with a once-in-a-lifetime view sound? Reserve a table located right alongside killer whales. Enjoy a meal from a delicious seasonal menu whilst majestic whales swim past. A SeaWorld animal expert will tell you all about these fascinating animals and you’ll witness the unique bond between trainers and killer whales in action. When you book, $2 will be donated to help UK wildlife charities, researchers and biologists.

Jump aboard the new family raft ride at Aquatica

Splash into spring 2018 on Ray Rush. Grab your raft as powerful water jets launch your whole family into an enclosed tube, before swirling you into an enormous see-through sphere. There you’ll spin and splash up the walls until you drop into the final section: an open-air slide shaped like the curved wings of a manta ray. You’ll glide back and forth on the ray’s wings as you make your way towards an epic splashdown finale.

Observe hundreds of animals on the Serengeti Safari at Busch Gardens

Embark on an African adventure on an open truck tour through the 65-acre Serengeti Plain. Keep your camera at the ready as you encounter zebras, eland, ostriches and more native African wildlife up-close. You’ll even get the opportunity to hand-feed giraffes with the help of an expert guide. When you book, $2 will be donated to help UK wildlife charities, researchers and biologists.

Daytona Beach

Family Fun on the Promenade

Visit Daytona Beach for original all-American fun where you ride upon classic fairground attractions or play on the arcades before dining on pizza and other seaside treats. In the summer, visit on Saturday evenings to catch the fireworks display.

Supersonic Speedway Racing

Daytona Beach is the home of motor car racing at the International Speedway. See the world’s elite super sports cars race around the track. Look out for roaring race events throughout the year or visit the NASCAR racing experience.

Festivals in the Sun

Known as the Festival Capital of Florida, find over 60 renowned art, music and one-of-a-kind pop culture events. Be sure to check their website to see which festival you can visit on your next Daytona Beach holiday.

Greater Fort Lauderdale

Hit the beach

You’re never too far from Greater Fort Lauderdale’s glorious sunshine and blissful sea. Explore the eight different beach-chic communities each with their own vibe, or look for ocean life beneath the waves at over 75 dive sites. Don’t forget that between March and October you’ll find turtles nesting on the beaches too!

“Venice of America”

One of the best ways to explore Greater Fort Lauderdale is by spending the afternoon on the 300 miles of inland waterways. Marvel at the mega yachts and mansions along Millionaire’s Row or lose yourself as you meander along the water on Greater Fort Lauderdale’s very own water taxi. We recommend paddle boarding – it’s easier than it looks!

Immerse yourself in the art scene

Investigate Hollywood’s arts scene by taking a trip around the murals jazzing up the downtown area one wall at a time. Finish your tour at one of the cool craft ale bars in the vicinity or head up to FATVillage to meet the local artists. Don’t forget to Instagram what you find!

St. Pete/Clearwater

Watch the sunset at Pier 60

Nightly celebrations can be found at the Pier 60 Daily Festival on Clearwater Beach. Artisans, crafters, and street performers can be found along the promenade as the mesmerising sun sets in the distance. The festival operates 364 days a year from two hours before until two hours after the sunset.

Explore The Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Visit The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a rescue and rehabilitation centre as well as an immersive aqautic zoo with a variety of interesting sea creatures. See the inspirational work the staff do to care for the ocean life in the animal hospital and hear about their courageous conservation efforts. Visit the permanent residents who live in the aquarium which include sharks, stingrays, otters and sea turtles, plus Winter, the star of the popular film, the Dolphin Tale.

Dali in Downtown St. Pete

Gaze at the brilliantly clever artwork by Salvador Dali at The Dali Museum, which is home to the largest collection of his work outside of Spain. Look out for special guided tours, events and children’s activities which happen regularly at the museum.

Sarasota

Botanical Gardens

Head to the beautiful oasis that is the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to not only view a huge array of tropical plants but also relax, unwind and enjoy a picnic in the peaceful surroundings along the bay of Sarasota. From February 2018, there will be an Andy Warhol Flowers exhibit on display within the Gardens.

Enjoy the Sunshine at Siesta Beach

Turquoise blue sea, soft quartz sand and the sun in the sky makes Siesta beach a haven away from the busy city. Restaurants, shopping and nightlife can be found on the 8-mile island as well as plenty of watersport activities.

Curious Circus Culture

The circus is entwined in Sarasota’s history, thanks to John Ringling moving the winter quarters of the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to the area in 1927. Learn more about the charming shows that so often were packed with excited families by visiting The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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