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How to have
fun in the Florida sun
The tips on this page are designed to help
you get the most out of your Florida vacation. We've got advice for fun at
the beach, how to have a
thrilling theme park visit
and general tips to help
you have an unforgettable Florida vacation.
Making
the most of your Florida vacation
Here's some general information to help make your Florida visit
more enjoyable and memorable:
- Try to plan what you want to see and do in
advance, but don't overschedule.
- Bring plenty of film because Florida is
filled with photo ops. Most "disposable" cameras will
produce great pictures if you're outdoors.
- Use sunscreen, wear a hat and drink plenty
of water when you're outdoors, even if you're not at the beach
or pool.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes,
especially if you're visiting a theme park.
- Take a break or do something indoors (visit
a shopping mall or go to a movie) during the hottest part of the
day.
- Keep an eye out for coupon books and
discounts for theme parks, attractions, restaurants, etc. Most
hotels have racks filled with coupons in their lobbies and some
also sell discounted tickets.
- Ask about discounts for seniors, students,
Florida residents, etc., at theme parks and attractions.
- Take advantage of the free transportation
that many hotels offer to nearby attractions.
- Enjoy the Florida wildlife, but don't get
too close to the animals.
- Use beach-access walkways to protect the
dunes and don't collect any live seashells, seabirds, turtles,
etc.
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Thrilling
theme park tips
Follow these tips to get the most
out of your Florida theme park visit:
- Arrive early, at least one-half hour before
opening. Some parks will allow you to enter even earlier. You
will not be able to get on the rides early, but you might be
first in line.
- Most parks use characters and/or colors to
label their parking lot sections. Remember where you park, even
if you have to write your section's name down.
- Ask the ticket taker for the location of the
tip board and get a park map.
- You'll want to have a plan to get to see as
much as possible. Use the park's map and tip board to help you
plan your day.
- Don't follow the crowd. Many people will go
to the right and move clockwise throughout
 the
park. Check into going left and moving counterclockwise.
- Plan on mixing outdoor rides with indoor or
cooler water rides in each section of the park. Mix in rides
that give you lots of sitting time, between the rides where
you'll be standing in line for long periods of time.
- Check out the tip board for parade routes,
character appearances, time and other helpful information on
rides such as wait times, hours open, height, age and health
restrictions.
- Agree on a meeting place if you get
separated.
- If you love a parade, stake out your spot
early since they usually draw crowds.
- Picking a spot toward the beginning of the
parade will provide you a jump on everyone else. You will have
finished watching the parade and made it to the most popular
rides while most of the crowd is still watching the parade.
- Eat a good breakfast before you get to the
park. Once there, try to eat earlier or later than most. Eat
while the restaurants are empty and everyone else is on the
rides or watching a parade.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Pay attention to ride height and health
restrictions.
- When buying souvenirs, remember you might
have to carry them around all day. Check with the park to see if
there are any other options available before you get too loaded
down.
- You might hold off your purchases until the
end of the day. Many parks will close their rides, but still
leave their shops open for a while. This will also allow the
parking lot some time to thin out.
- If you think you've had enough and it's time
to leave, get your hand stamped. A little rest, a shower and you
might feel like returning, especially since it cools off a
little after sunset and the crowds thin out. Most of the parks
have a grand finale show such as a big parade, light show, and
fireworks or live action thriller. These are often spectacular
and if you can't make the whole day, you might consider coming
back so you don't miss one of the best parts of the park. You'll
want to keep your ticket and parking pass since most parking
passes are good for the whole day.
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Fun in the sun
Follow these tips as you
enjoy sun, fun, sand and surf in Florida:
- Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours
of the sun's rays.
- Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun Protection
Factor) of at least 15, paying special attention to the face,
nose, ears and shoulders.
- Wear a hat.
- Wear sunglasses with UV (Ultraviolet)
Protection.
- Drink plenty of water and non-carbonated
drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty.
- Wear foot protection while walking on the
beach.
- Always stay within the designated swimming
area and ideally within the visibility of a lifeguard.
- Never swim alone.
- If you get caught in a current, don't try to
swim against it, swim gradually out of the current by swimming
parallel to the shore until clear of the current.
- Always keep an eye on your children.
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