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Legoland Florida

Lego have announced the opening of Legoland Florida on the site of Cypress Gardens in Central Florida.

It will be the largest Legoland to date and will create 1,000 jobs. It is expected to open in late 2011.

Universal U Select

Universal Orlando has announced a new ticket pricing structure called "U Select", in time for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It follows a similar idea introduced by Walt Disney World in 2005, the Disney "Magic Your Way" ticket system and the idea is to encourage guests to visit the Universal parks for more than just a couple of days.

Free Gift Card

Disney have announced a free Disney Gift Card with a value of up to $750 for selected 5-night/6-day non-discounted vacation packages booked by March 27, 2010 and used by June 3, 2010. There are different 'blackout' dates depending upon resort.

Florida State Parks

Florida has one of the best State Park organisations in the USA with around 158 parks open to the public across the state under the banner "Real Florida". Their aim is to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

In total, the parks cover some 700,000 acres and attracted over 19 million visitors last year. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo came top of the list with more than a million visitors alone.

Manatee at Homosassa Springs State Park

If you are touring or travelling by RV, then the State Parks offer the chance to camp overnight in beautiful natural surroundings. Many of the parks have campgrounds for tents and/or RVs. It is also possible to stay in lodges or cabins.

Florida's very popularity is threatening the entire eco-system of the area and many animals and environments are in danger. One example is the manatee which is frequently maimed or killed by speedboats.