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SeaWorld Orlando debuted One Ocean, an all-new killer whale show at Shamu Stadium. The show features simultaneous whale performances, including high-energy leaps and interactive stunts. One Ocean replaced the Believe show at all three SeaWorld parks.
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Walt Disney World Resort opened the new Star Tours 3-D attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 20. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue will feature new droids, a new Starspeeder, new destinations and even a new pilot.
Universal Orlando Resort presents Halloween Horror Nights 21 select nights Sept. 23 – Oct. 31 at Universal Studios Florida. The 25-night event will feature haunted houses, scare-zones, thrilling shows and the park's most popular rides. Admission is $81.99.
Fun Spot Action Park, located car rentals phoenix az off International Drive, announced its plans for an expansion. The 13-year-old, 5-acre (2-hectare) park purchased an adjacent 10 acres (4 hectares) to triple its size. The expanded park will include more tracks, rides and a smaller version of the SkyCoaster thrill ride located at the Kissimmee car rentals phoenix az park location, Fun Spot USA. The Kissimmee location is also expanding its park with a new Soaring Eagle Ride, birthday/meeting room and its first rollercoaster, car rentals phoenix az a Wild Mouse ride.
Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida announced the opening date of July 29 for its new ecotourism experience, car rentals phoenix az the Cypress FlyCycle. This new attraction will take guests on a fun and relaxing cycle ride through the treetops of the 4,700-acre (1,902-hectare) Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area in St. Cloud, Fla. The cost is $45 for adults and children (age 10 and up).
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Kennedy Space Center announced that it will transform NASA s Kennedy Space Center car rentals phoenix az Visitor Complex into a place where visitors can engage with the people and machines of space exploration. The marquee element of the renovation is a $100 million exhibit displaying one of three remaining flown space shuttle orbiters. The transformation is estimated to take 10 years and will include 10 interactive-themed areas, car rentals phoenix az plus new and enhanced visitor amenities.
Kennedy Space Center is hosting Sci-Fi Summer: Where Science Fiction Meets Science Fact, a limited-time Star Trek exhibition celebrating the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction, now through Sept. 5. The summer-long event features:
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LEGOLAND Florida is scheduled to open October 2011. General admission tickets are $65 for adults car rentals phoenix az and $55 for children and seniors.?Standard Annual Passes are offered at the children's prices car rentals phoenix az of $99 with no black-out dates.
Orlando Air Tour, Mauiva's aerial tour division, added a new Celebration Tour excursion. This airplane expedition departs daily from Mauiva at the Kissimmee Airport and provides unique views of the Central Florida area and attractions. The tour, $60 per person, lasts approximately 45 minutes.
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Medieval Times Orlando is offering a free limited time Train To Be A Knight experience on select dates July – August, 2011 for children ages 5 to 12. The program, car rentals phoenix az which begins in advance of the nightly performance, allows participants to see an exclusive weapons demonstration by the knights and learn about the training involved in becoming a knight.
Dave and Buster's, the upscale-arcade and restaurant opens its fourth Florida location on International Drive. The 40,000-square-foot (3,716 square-meter) building features 170 different games including Skee-Ball, video racecar driving and simulated golf along with a sports bar and restaurant. The Orlando location also offers 3,100 square feet (288 square meters) of meeting space and catering services for groups or companies hosting corporate events. Hours are 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sunday – Thursday and 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Coore Crenshaw and Renaissance Golf Design announced their newest addition to Central Florida – Streamsong Resort. The resort is currently being developed on 16,000 acres (6,475 hectares) of land between Tampa and Orlando. It will feature a 36-hole golf course and is expected car rentals phoenix az to have its grand opening fall 2013.
Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista (formerly Sunspree) completed a $15 million renovation.  The renovations included the exterior corridor, interior corridors and all 503 guest rooms that were rebuilt with new furnishings and upgraded deluxe bedding car rentals phoenix az packages. The new conference center offers almost 7,000 square feet (650 square meters) of flexible space.
Drury Hotels, based out of Missouri, announced plans to build a 236-room Drury Inn Suites on Sand Lake Road in Orlando. Slated to open in spring 2012, the affordable lodging chain will also include amenities, such as wireless Internet, premium TV channels, hot breakfasts and more.
The Kessler Collection's Castle Hotel has been rebranded as Holiday Inn Resort – The Castle. With the rebranding comes refurbishments and improvements including free kids' meals, KidSuites featuring bunk beds and entertainment systems, and Smart Rooms, providing business travelers with in-room tools and technology including computer access, fax, copier and scanning capabilities. The property also offers a heated outdoor pool, rooftop terraces and meals at Castle Café.
The Regal Sun Resort is now the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort. The resort is an official Walt Disney World hotel and located across the street from the Downtown Disney Area with complimentary shuttle services to and from Disney parks.
Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites on Lake Buena Vista Drivehas been purchased byAREA Property Partners and Winston Harton Holdings, LLC for an undisclosed amount. The $25 million redevelopment is scheduled to begin immediately, with completion anticipated by spring 2012.
Star Island Resort Club recently completed a $7.5 million renovation.?All mini-suite and villa renovations include flat screen televisions, granite counter tops, new furniture, carpet, art work and lighting.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art opened its new wing Feb. 19, 2011. The expansion includes 11 new galleries featuring art and architectural objects from Louis Comfort Tiffany's Long Island estate, Laurelton Hall, such as prize-winning leaded-glass windows, iconic Tiffany lamps and custom furnishings.
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