| Everyone has heard of spring breaks for | | | | Do you like pies? Then go and devour |
| college students in Florida, but now | | | | endless samples of pies April 19-20 at |
| spring break is becoming an event for | | | | the Great American Pie Festival in |
| the whole family. The Orlando Family | | | | Celebration. Festivities include cooking |
| Spring Break ® offers families the | | | | demonstrations, children's pie making, |
| perfect atmosphere to take a break from | | | | pie-eating contests and the Never-Ending |
| busy work and school schedules and | | | | Pie Buffet. |
| features major new attractions, special | | | | Spring is strawberry season and the |
| events, and family-friendly cultural | | | | Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant |
| activities. The family spring break for | | | | City, February 28 - March 9, celebrates |
| 2008 is the sixth one in this series and | | | | the fabric of American life through |
| several new theme park attractions will | | | | ethnic traditions, contests, and |
| be open when visitors come to Orlando. | | | | top-name entertainment, together with an |
| Seaworld is opening "Aquatica" and the | | | | abundance of juicy strawberries. |
| park also offers close animal | | | | The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical |
| experiences with thrilling rides and | | | | Gardens presents "Hippity Hop Adventure" |
| whimsical underwater adventures, and | | | | March 22-23, when kids receive a free |
| journeys from serene to extreme. | | | | bunny tail, win prizes, enjoy face |
| Universal Studios has a new ride which | | | | painting and more as they discover clues |
| promises a uniquely hilarious journey | | | | along an adventure trail leading them to |
| through Springfield with the Simpson | | | | the Easter Bunny. |
| family and Simpson family fans are sure | | | | Orlando's cultural scene has plenty of |
| to be delighted by it. | | | | offerings to enlighten and entertain the |
| "Block Party Bash," an interactive | | | | whole family. A classic children's book |
| parade featuring over 20 DisneyÂ-Pixar | | | | comes to life when the Orlando |
| characters and the latest "Playhouse | | | | Shakespeare Theatre presents "If You |
| Disney-Live on Stage" show, featuring | | | | Give a Mouse a Cookie" February 23 - |
| characters from "Mickey Mouse | | | | March 16. Or, you can embark in an |
| Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy | | | | interactive song and dance extravaganza |
| Manny" and more will open at Disney's | | | | by connecting the clues with Steve, |
| Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM Studios) | | | | Blue, Goldilocks and many other favorite |
| Jungala at Busch Gardens Africa is a new | | | | storybook characters in "Blue's Clues |
| 4-acre attraction set in a lush | | | | Live! The Most Spectacular Place" |
| landscape, featuring exciting signature | | | | presented by the Orlando Repertory |
| rides, a family climbing area and exotic | | | | Theater March 7-30. |
| animal interactions. | | | | Engage young travelers in the enchanted |
| In addition to the attractions at the | | | | land of make believe and happily ever |
| theme parks Orlando has a number of | | | | after when the Orlando Ballet presents |
| spring festivals and special events that | | | | "Fairy Tale Princes and Princesses" |
| are ideal for families. Your can enjoy | | | | March 15. The event, part of the Family |
| the Annual Central Florida Fair at the | | | | Series, provides the ballet experience |
| Central Florida Fairground, April 17-27, | | | | in less than an hour and offers |
| where the carnival like midway is packed | | | | behind-the-scenes interactions including |
| with games and rides for the whole | | | | learning how a tutu is made and a |
| family. | | | | ballerina meet-and-greet. |