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With unvaccinated children now free to enter the US as long as they take a pre-departure test, and borders open to vaccinated adults, families can once more consider a trip there. Abra Dunsby highlights new experiences they’ll enjoy
Peppa Pig fans can head to the new Peppa Pig Theme Park, which opens at Legoland Florida Resort on 24 February.
The park has been created with preschool kids in mind and features sensory-rich, interactive rides and attractions, as well as themed play areas and live shows.
Attractions include George’s Tricycle Trail and a Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, where little ones can jump up and down in “Muddy Puddles”, run through fountains and have heaps of fun on the water slides. There’s also a cinema for tots who want to relax and watch their favourite Peppa Pig episodes.
Book it: One-day tickets to Peppa Pig Theme Park start from $30.99 online. Two-day tickets include admission to Legoland Florida Theme Park and start from $134.99 online. Agent commissionable rates will soon be available from Do Something Different. peppapigthemepark.com
Marvel comic book lovers and movie devotees should head to the new Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park, where they can help Spider-Man as part of the Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction; join Rocket on a mission to rescue the Guardians of the Galaxy at the Mission: Breakout attraction; and meet all their favourite superheroes at the Ancient Sanctum.
There are also different restaurants to try, including the Ant-Man-themed Pym Test Kitchen, as well as a gift shop. Also new at Disney California Adventure Park is ride Jessie’s Critter Carousel, where kids will hop onboard a cute desert critter from the world of Woody’s Roundup in Toy Story 2.
Book it: Prices for the two-day Disneyland California Hopper ticket start from £267 per adult and £254 per
child (aged three to nine) with Do Something Different. dosomethingdifferent.com
Crystal River is home to the Florida manatee and the only place in North America where the US federal government allows “passive observation” of the gentle giants by swimming with them – a great experience for adventurous teens and their parents.
The manatee tours are offered year-round, but clients will see more of them in winter, when hundreds seek out the warmer waters of Florida’s second largest spring system.
Eco-friendly hotel the Plantationon Crystal River offers a manatee experience that includes swimming as well as hot drinks and boat coats for when clients leave the water. The hotel also has its own dive and tour operation marina, 18-hole golf course and spa.
Book it: Prices for a family of four start from £89pp or £356 per family, including one night at Plantation on Crystal River room-only and the Swimming with Manatees excursion. https://www.major.travel/
