FLORIDA AQUARIUM Germans and Jews, the Swiss Cheese, Pickles Tampa’S Historic Yellow Streetcars—A Free and Fun and Mustard
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FOR THE KIDS EAT THIS NO. 2 MANY TRAVELLERS 1. ZOOTAMPATHE AVERAGE AT LOWRY AGE IN PARK THIS GULF COAST4. CUBAN CITY IS CUISINE DISMISS TAMPA, BUT Home to more34 YEARSthan 1,300 OLD animals, MAKING this zooMILLENNIALS also The famous AND Cuban sandwich was reportedly THE AVERAGE AGE runs theYOUNG country’s FAMILIES only non-profit FEEL hospitalRIGHT ATand HOME invented HERE. in Tampa in the 1880s to feed hungry IN THIS GULF COAST rehabilitation centre for injured West Indian cigar factory workers. Urban legend says that CITY IS 34 YEARS OLD, manatees—also known as sea cows. Kids will love the sandwich was a result of immigrants from MAKING MILLENNIALS the Australia-themed water park, the new Roaring different countries coming together in Tampa’s AND YOUNG FAMILIES Springs water ride and the African area, where old Ybor City district: The Spanish brought the FEEL RIGHT AT they can feed lettuce leaves to hungry giraffes. fine ham; the Sicilians, the Genoa salami; the HOME HERE. Cubans, the mojo-marinated roast pork; the 2. FLORIDA AQUARIUM Germans and Jews, the Swiss cheese, pickles Tampa’s historic yellow streetcars—a free and fun and mustard. Get a delicious one at Columbia, ride—take you straight to the Florida Aquarium, the oldest restaurant in the state. For a sugar fix, which has more than 7,000 aquatic plants and pastelitos de guayaba, or pastries filled with animals. Meet the resident penguins in the lobby sweet guava paste, can be found at La Segunda (their schedule varies), check out the adorable river Bakery and Café, which is considered the world’s otters and ring-tailed lemurs and watch the lovely most popular producer of authentically made egrets and white ibises flying around the stunning Cuban bread outside of Cuba—similar to the indoor mangrove aviary. 4-D movie screenings, baguette but softer, and fluffier inside, with a which combine 3-D movies with extra sensory lighter papery crust on the outside. effects like bubbles, mist and seat vibrations, should not be missed. 5. HEIGHTS PUBLIC MARKET AT ARMATURE WORKS 3. TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER This new project is about to blow the lid off Tampa’s Twelve thousand years of local history is housed secret yet outstanding food scene. Latin American CLAIRE SIBONNEYCLAIRE in this museum on the Riverwalk, including a food and local beer (it’s the hub of craft brewing TEXT: cute replica of a Florida Cracker house, where in Florida) come together in a curated waterfront your kids can play make-believe. Start with the food hall. Housed in a restored trolley barn in Each year, more than three million Canadians make the trek to Florida in Tocobaga First Nation, who first called the waters historic Tampa Heights, the 22,000-square-foot search of sun, surf and, well, Disney. But there’s a lot more to the Sunshine State than of Tampa Bay home. Next, head to Treasure industrial market features a beautifully designed Mickey Mouse. Here’s our family-friendly guide to what to see and do in Florida. 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This fall, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens with Millennium Falcon: Take a 25-minute spin on the ICON Orlando (formerly known as and Kissimmee Guest Services— 1 Smugglers Run, a ride that puts kids inside the cockpit of “the fast- the Orlando Eye), which is the tallest observation wheel on North they’ll even price match. 7. KNOW YOUR SOUVENIRS MAGIC KINGDOM est hunk of junk in the galaxy.” In December, Star Wars: Rise of the America’s east coast. The air-conditioned capsules are fully enclosed, Buy something special that you This is the original theme park, where the Resistance will take tiny recruits on a secret mission, where they’ll so they’re super safe, even for crawlers, and offer some pretty spec- 2. AVOID UNAUTHORIZED can’t get outside the park, such magic all began, complete with Snow White, encounter Kylo Ren, Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron and BB-8. tacular views of the city. TICKET SELLERS as a limited-edition piece of Dumbo and Winnie the Pooh. 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GET A PHOTO TAKEN Disney photographers stationed 2 3. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT 3. BRING YOUR ESSENTIALS throughout the park are happy Harry Potter fans will love exploring Hogsmeade, with three Potter- Avoid hefty markups and to snap a few pics of your family EPCOT themed rides and Ollivanders, the famous wand shop. (An interac- pack anything you’ll need, with your own camera at no cost! Most rides are in the front of the park, with a tive wand will set you back around $52 US.) The Hogwarts Express including sunscreen, pain-relief couple more sprinkled throughout the World takes you to King’s Cross Station, where you can wander through medication, diapers, baby wipes, 9. ENJOY DISNEY FROM Showcase section, such as Frozen Ever After Diagon Alley, check out the Knight Bus and the Leaky Cauldron. tissues, hats and sunglasses—it’s THE OUTSIDE in Norway.If you love exploring the food, entertainmentand traditions of different cultures— Smaller kids will love Seuss Landing, Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone worth the extra baggage. Grab an ice cream cone in or you’vegot older kids—you’ll enjoy Epcot. area and the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. Disney’s Boardwalk area and 4. AVOID PARKING FEES watch the Epcot fireworks from 4. ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER Daily parking fees start at $22 US, the wooden bridge—without Head to KidsTown, a miniature city geared to the preschool set, and so take advantage of hotels that paying theme park admission. NatureWorks, an interactive area that introduces kids to the diverse offer free shuttle services. Ride the monorail between ecosystems of Central Florida, including live shows with alligators Magic Kingdom and Epcot for and turtles. There’s also a three-level play structure, which gives 5. PACK YOUR LUNCH free, and visit Disney Springs, 3 kids a chance to climb their sillies out. Stash snacks and lunch in an with shopping, dining and must- insulated bag—coolers are see attractions, like the Void’s ANIMAL KINGDOM 5. THE EVERGLADES prohibited— and bring reusable Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Head to this park for creatures from around the water bottles to fill at fountains. virtual-reality experience. No trip to Central Florida would be complete without a swamp tour. world, animal-themed shows and the amazing KIM SHIFFMAN Nearby Kissimmee is called the “Gateway to the Everglades,” which + Kilimanjaro Safari, which makes you feel like you makes it the perfect place to ride an airboat and play spot the gator. stepped into the African Savanna. This park also appeals to Avatar fans and roller-coaster buffs. 6. THE DISNEY TOWN OF CELEBRATION Active families can rent bikes to explore the 15-plus kilometres of OLIVERO SIMONE boardwalk trails that snake through the picture-perfect streets. Don’t miss the chance to wander down Wisteria Lane (rumoured INSIDE MILLENNIUM FALCON: to be the street Desperate Housewives was based on).