New LEGOLAND- FLORIDA -opened on 15th October 2011

Located at the old Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven and only 15 minutes away from my villa.

LEGOLAND Florida, opening 15th October 2011, is a 150-acre family theme park located in Winter Haven, southwest of Orlando. 

The Park will offer interactive attractions, more than 50 rides, shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscape specifically geared for families with children ages 2 to12.

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From British newpaper  Daily Mail: 

That old Florida magic: Harry Potter is helping conjure up buyers in the Sunshine State

 By LIZ ROWLINSON

11th March 2011

 

Travel website Orbitz.com reports that Orlando has overtaken Las Vegas as the most popular spring break destination in the U.S., with its combination of year-round sun, shopping and theme parks.

The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park has increased the number of overseas visitors to Orlando and I am sure pester-power will come into play when Legoland Florida opens in October.  

In Central Florida, where all the big-name theme parks are located, it's essential to be within around 20 minutes of Walt Disney World if you are pursuing holiday rentals. There are homes being developed within Disney World, but you won't be allowed to rent them for holiday lets .

In the short-term rental (STR) zone south-west of Disney, resort communities are oriented towards tourists rather than residents. One of the best communities for holiday rentals is now in Haines City because it's proximity to Disney, shopping malls, restaurants, golf courses and now Legoland-Florida.  

Thank you Harry - and welcome to Orlando!

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"TWO new ROLLER COASTER RIDES"

Now Open

Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket at Universal Studios

It's being billed as the most technologically advanced ride in the world and the world's first customisable roller coaste(choose the music to listen to while you ride) - a must!

also Manta at Seaworld

Anyone who's visited Alton Towers/UK and ridden 'Air' will be familiar with the concept of this 'flying' coaster: once strapped in, the cab tips forward to leave you speeding around face down with the park below

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