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Peppa Pig Theme Park is Open Now!

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The World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park is now open, just steps away from LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in sunny central Florida. The all-new theme park is the perfect day for preschoolers, full of oinktastic adventures just as big as they are! 

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Peppa Pig Theme Park opens with six charming rides, six themed playscapes, and the ultimate splash pad for “little piggies” to practice their puddle jumping – just like Peppa and George! Peppa Pig Theme Park is also opening as a Certified Autism Center, with enhanced ride and play accessibility features and a detailed Sensory Guide to make it easier for parents and families to plan activities safely and comfortably. 

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AN OINKTASTIC DAY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Start your day of play by joining Daddy Pig on an unexpected adventure in his famous red car on Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster. This is the perfect first roller coaster for brave “little piggies”!  And if your little ones still have the need for speed, they can pedal their way through an immersive camping adventure on Peppa’s Pedal Bike Tour. Smaller cyclists can enjoy a shorter pedal path adventure on George’s Tricycle Trail. 

Families can also discover “roarsome” surprises aboard a friendly dinosaur on Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure, enjoy sunny views while you ride the sky on Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, sail the seas on Grandad Dog’s Pirate Boat Ride or take bouncing to a new level on Mr. Bull’s High Striker.  And grown-ups can enjoy these new rides with their little ones — no child swap necessary! 

“Little piggies” will have an oinktastic time splish-splashing around the park’s water play attraction, the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad. This dynamic area comes to life with spouting fountains, slippery slides, and other watery surprises, including special water play elements guests of all abilities can enjoy. 

The fun keeps coming with complimentary carnival games all can play at Fun Fair and just-my-size playscapes, where little ones can climb, jump, crawl and slide all over active areas like George’s Fort, Grandpa Pig’s Greenhouse, and Rebecca Rabbit’s Playground. Families can even join Peppa and her family at Mr. Potato’s Showtime Arena for live entertainment or catch some of their favorite episodes inside The Cinema. 

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When families are ready to take a break from all playtime, they can enjoy a delicious meal at Miss Rabbit’s Diner. This delightful quick service location offers a satisfying selection of American bites, from classic family favorites to an assortment of fresh healthy choices to tasty treats!

Call us at 877-918-8941 or start planning your Peppa Pig Theme Park vacation today. Our travel professionals are ready to help you get the most out of your family vacation and get the best deal, too!

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World’s Largest & Tallest Escape Room Hotel Experience in Orlando

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Do you love Escape Rooms? How about booking the world’s largest and tallest escape room experience in Orlando called Escape from Hilton. The 1,424-room resort’s new Escape experience is unlike any traditional escape room to date, as the entire resort is transformed into an immersive mission of complex clues, challenges, augmented reality, and surprise and delight moments by way of an innovative app*.

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“The launch of Escape at Hilton Orlando comes at a pivotal time as we see families and friends traveling together again, seeking new and interactive activities in Central Florida,” said Chris Mueller, general manager, Hilton Orlando. “Escape is the perfect complement to the action and entertainment that await our guests at surrounding theme parks. Whether they are departing or returning from a local attraction, Escape offers an additional and unforgettable adventure on-site at Hilton Orlando.”

The first of its kind, Escape at Hilton Orlando is a virtual adventure to remember, as participants are given the opportunity to break into one of the largest spy operations in the world and uncover the secret base of the head spy, all through an interactive, complimentary app.

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Upon arrival, Escape guests are provided a QR code to access The Spy game and can embark on their mission from the palm of their hands. From completing challenges around the resort’s pool area to uncovering key  clues on the top floor to crack the case, this immersive experience encompasses all elements of the resort for a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Escape from Hilton Hightlights:

• Exclusive Case File with instructions
• (5) total missions that can be completed in any order and on the guest’s own time
• Clues from each completed mission to help unlock the head spy’s secret base
• Branded Escape lock icons placed throughout the property to keep gamers on track
• Indoor-outdoor resort activities in the lobby, pool area, safety deposit room, 19th floor and more
• Augmented reality designed to blend in as part of resort operations and other guest experiences
• Surprise and delight moments throughout the experience, including complimentary, themed food and beverage items like gelato and a non-alcoholic colada

Rates for this exclusive package start at $209 per night** with reservations available through October 31, 2021. Call us at 877-918-8941, message us via Messenger, or request a quote to buy your tickets or a Halloween Horror Nights package.

*Escape At Hilton Orlando is a virtual, interactive experience that requires participants to download an app provided by a third party. Additionally, participants will need a smart device to participate. To review the third party’s privacy policy, please visit https://wearewildgoose.com/uk/privacy–policy/.  Additional Terms and Conditions apply.

**Rates vary by date and availability. 

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Rosen Shingle Creek – Perfect Family Resort in Orlando

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The Rosen Shingle Creek is located in an excellent part of Orlando. It is right down the road from SeaWorld Orlando and International Drive. This property is also a quick 10 minute drive to Disney World or Universal Orlando. Besides the perfect location, this hotel is truly an escape from the touristy side of Orlando. Rosen Shingle Creek is on 255 acres along Shingle Creek. This is an actual creek that is the headwaters of the Everglades.

Rosen Shingle Creek Rooms

We love the rooms at Rosen Shingle Creek. This hotel features 1,501 guest rooms in different layouts. During our recent visit, we got to stay in an Executive Suite and the Queen Bed Accommodations.

Executive Suite

The Executive Suite is amazing! As soon as you walk into the Executive Suite, you will see the living room area. We love the decor and the bright colored paintings. Our kids immediately hopped on the comfortable couch.

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Next to the living room is a huge table and chairs. This dining room is actually bigger than our table at home. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with your family. For me, it was the perfect spot to work during our vacation.

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Next to the dining room, was a bar with mini refrigerator and microwave. They also had a pull down Murphy Bed. I loved the Murphy Bed. During the day, I could tuck it away to give us more space. Then in the evening hours, I would pull it down to sleep. The bed was so comfortable!

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Double Queen Accommodations

Our Executive Suite had a connecting door to the Double Queen room. This is where the kids slept during our vacation. This room featured (2) Queen Beds, desk/table, flat screen television, chair by the floor to ceiling window, and dresser.

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I loved the attention to detail at the Rosen Shingle Creek. The rooms were elegant and comfortable for the whole family. One of our room favorites was the view from the room. We got an incredible view of the golf course and three pools at Rosen. 

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Activities

There is so much to love about this hotel. We spent several days just enjoying the resort. We never had to leave the property. You can enjoy the pools, dining, golf, trail, spa, outdoor games, spa, and more. Our two favorites are the pools and eating!

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Pools at Rosen Shingle Creek

This resort has (4) amazing pools. One pool is a quiet pool, one family pool, and one lap pool. They also had a smaller shallow pool for the younger kids.

We spent most of our time at the family pool with the beach entry.

We also enjoyed one day in a cabana at the quiet pool. We love the cabana. You can watch tv, talk on the couches, or take a nap in the lounge chairs. We even ordered lunch from the cabana servers. The ceiling fan and dips in the pool kept us cool during the Florida heat.

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Check out this delicious salad (called Cedar Key Salad). It was so refreshing for a hot summer day. The kids got hamburgers with french fries. I might have stolen a few fries from the kids! They were delish!

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It is a relaxing way to enjoy a day by the pool. We highly recommend reserving a cabana during your stay at Rosen Shingle Creek.

Dining at Rosen Shingle Creek

There are (12) restaurants and dining options at Rosen Shingle Creek. You can enjoy a breakfast buffet at Osceola Cafe, lunch by the pool at Cat-tails, or dinner at Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria. There are so many dining options for every member of your family.

Many of the restaurants are located inside Rosen Shingle Creek near the lobby. These restaurants are located indoors, but looks like actual buildings. There was seating inside the restaurant or outside (like on a patio). As a Florida Resident, I love outdoor seating. This was even better, because you are not melting in the Florida heat.

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Our favorite restaurant is the Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria with fresh made guacamole and sizzling fajitas. The whole family loves this dining experience.

If you are looking for a family getaway or hotel during your Orlando vacation, check out Rosen Shingle Creek.

Our team at Destinations in Florida is ready to help you plan your family vacation. Call us at 877-918-8941 or request a price online.

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15 New Reasons to Visit Orlando this Summer

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As Florida locals, we love Orlando! This summer there are even more reasons to plan an Orlando vacation. Check out these 21 new things to enjoy in Orlando.

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Theme Park Thrills

  • Jurassic World VelociCoaster is coming summer 2021 to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster, it will feature an original story with intense maneuvers sending riders catapulting up to 70 mph and over 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators.
  • Aquatica Orlando is scheduled to open Florida’s first dueling waterslide, Riptide Race, in 2021. Guests will race side-by-side at top speeds, navigating tight loops and accelerations through nearly 650 feet of splashing slides.
  • A historic transformation of EPCOT is underway at Walt Disney World Resort with the latest update, a reimagined entrance fountain in front of Spaceship Earth. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the newest attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and uses new technology to bring the cartoon world to life.
  • The Flamingo Mingle at Discovery Cove is a new, exclusive animal experience where guests can feed and learn about flamingos in an outdoor setting.
  • At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, the new Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show features a new female LEGO® pirater, original music and stunts from wakeboarding to ski pyramids. An all-new 4-D movie will also premiere spring 2021.

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Beyond the Parks

  • ICON Park on International Drive
    • The Museum of Illusions Orlando, a mind-bending “edutainment” experience offering 50 interactive, immersive and mentally deceptive exhibits based on math, science, and psychology, opened Jan. 9.
    • In The Game ICON Park, a family entertainment center and arcade featuring 70 games, virtual reality experiences, themed escape rooms and more, opens March.
    • ICON Park Slingshot™, opening this summer, is the world’s tallest slingshot ride at 300 feet. The two-tower attraction launches riders out of an “exploding volcano” 450 feet straight up, reaching 100 mph.
    • ICON Park Drop Tower also opens this summer, as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at 430 feet tall. Brave riders tilt forward, face the ground, then  free fall nearly 400 feet at 75mph.
  • Multi-experience fun on International Drive
    • The new Dezerland Park indoor attraction includes the longest indoor dual go-karting tracks in Florida, a trampoline park and auto museum.
    • WonderWorks, a science-focused indoor amusement park known for its upside-down building, opens a new STEM exhibit exploring the layers of Earth this March.

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  • Nation’s largest outdoor music festival
    • As the first socially distanced music festival in the U.S. Dr. Phillip Center’s outdoor Frontyard Festival provides entertainment from musical concerts to comedy to audiences in innovative outdoor pods. Patrons can book a private, elevated box for up five people, spaced 6 feet apart, and can order food and drinks delivered to their box.
  • New shopping experience
    • The Mall at Millenia is offering new, complimentary, two-hour Personal Stylist sessions, as well as Personal Shopping experiences that even include hotel delivery of purchases.
  • Significant Anniversaries
    • Annual Pulse Remembrance Week, June 5-12, includes a CommUNITY Rainbow Run, historical exhibits, local artist displays and the Pulse Annual Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 5-year milestone of the 49 lives lost on June 12, 2016 at the Pulse nightclub.
  • Just a short drive away:
    • At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a new, multiple-story experience designed for space explorers ages 2 – 12, Planet Play, is an indoor, interactive activity area that brings space down to earth.

What activity are you most excited about in Orlando?

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