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- Adorable otters learn to swim
  - We visited the Florida Aquarium to record the orphaned animals as they dipped their toes into the deep end.
- Grand Reef to open June 10
  - The new attraction at Discovery Cove hopes to wow you with its stunning array of underwater wildlife.
- Sarasota restaurant week begins
  - Special dining deals and hotel packages are on the menu at this annual culinary happening. Check the daily schedule. | Savor Sarasota website.
- Get a Cheetah Hunt perk
  - There's one sure-fire way to avoid the long lines (and wait) for Busch Gardens' new roller coaster: Get a passport. We've got the details.
- New fee for two parks
  - Pinellas County is adding a $5 fee for cars going into Fort DeSoto and Fred Howard parks. Officials say they have little choice because the park's upkeep is suffering.
- After delays, Cheetah's now running
  - Busch Gardens' newest coaster experiences some ill-timed delays as hordes line up for its grand opening. | Read our special report.
- Siesta Key is top beach
  - Dr. Beach's annual list loves its calm, emerald waters and sugary white sand. And bonus for us: It's just an hour or so away. | Explore Siesta Beach in this travel guide.
- No more fun cards
  - After a 10-year run, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld will no longer have them for sale after Tuesday. And the cost of unlimited admission will rise by $5.
- New Cheetah Hunt video
  - Here's the latest footage of the new roller coaster at Busch Gardens, which opens Friday. | Cheetah Hunt review. | Cheetah Run review.
- Wine and dine in the '80s
  - The Epcot Food and Wine Festival this fall is an '80s-lover's dream, featuring Howard Jones, Richard Marx, Air Supply and more.
- Minions, Legos and more
  - Universal Orlando, Legoland and Dinosaur World all have new attractions in the works.
- Even more magical
  - Tweaks around the Magic Kingdom -- new fun at the Haunted Mansion, the return of Winnie the Pooh -- makes this park even better.
- Geeks, rejoice!
  - Star Tours makeover at Disney World gives Star Wars fans 54 ways to get in touch with The Force.
- We have a Postcard Inn winner
  - A Holiday resident will be going on her own holiday this Memorial Day weekend at the St. Pete Beach hotel. Stay tuned for a new contest soon.
- How is Star Tours makeover?
  - With 54 different scenarios, this long-overdue makeover is something every Star Wars geek can appreciate (but the ride's cool for the rest of us too). | Reopening was a madhouse.
- Legoland has opening date
  - If you've been eager to see the transformation of Cypress Gardens into Legoland Florida, mark your calendars. The new park says its opening date will be Oct. 15.
- Cheetah Hunt review!
  - Sean Daly took a ride on the new launch coaster in a sneak preview. So what'd he like about it? And more importantly: Was it scary?
- Universal announces new ride
  - The theme park will replace its Jimmy Neutron ride with a new high-energy simulator based on Despicable Me. Expect millions of minions! Spider-Man gets an upgrade too.
- The force is with Orlando
  - No need to travel to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Weekends begin again this weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- New video of Cheetah Hunt
  - Busch Gardens has posted another teaser video of the new coaster, which is scheduled to open next week.