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Postcards from your next family vacation
Some families have all the luck. Some families have mega-superstar Mickey Mouse as their neighbor. For them, sunshine is a 365-days-a-year phenomenon. When they plan their family holidays or excursions, they already are there—where most families want to go for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation: Orlando, Florida.
This year, your family is in luck. The 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention is in Orlando, June 26-29—the perfect venue to combine an exciting Kiwanis experience with an equally exciting family vacation.
To whet your appetite for a Sunshine State adventure, Floridian Kiwanis-family representatives send you postcards from their favorite hometown destinations.
P.S. Hope to see you in June!
Rainforest Cafe
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“It’s just fun—lots of fun—to go there (Rainforest Cafe)! I really enjoy the ‘thunderstorms,’ and the decorations are awesome! They make you feel like you are really in a rainforest.”—Corrina Little, 17, granddaughter of Bill and Carole Rushing, Kiwanis Club of Titusville, Florida |
Sea World
“I love seeing all the animals at Sea World, but even more than that, it’s fun to ‘hang out’ there with my family!”—Leah Little, 15, granddaughter of Bill and Carole Rushing
“I love the Shamu Show and especially getting to pet the dolphins!”—Corrina Little |
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| “SeaWorld is so cool! We like to go to all the shows and see the animals perform. We really like to go and watch the penguins too, but most of all we like the SHARKS!”—Avalon Middle School Builders Club member Chris and Kelly Schmitt |
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Restaurants (Everglades Restaurant at the Rosen Centre Hotel)
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“We love to come to Orlando to eat, because there is such a wide variety of restaurants here. No matter what your taste, you can find it in Orlando!”—Linda Filichia, Kiwanis Club of Titusville, Florida
“Linda and I are both big shoppers, so we usually work in a shopping trip when we come to Orlando to eat. There are so many malls, as well as restaurants in the area that we can easily spend a whole day entertaining ourselves!”—Bill Filichia, Kiwanis Club of Titusville |
Walt Disney World
| “Though we live in Orlando, we always find time to go to Walt Disney World as a family! Our kids literally have grown up with Mickey, Minnie, and all the other characters. And, no matter how many times we go, we always find something new and exciting to do!”—Darla Schmitt, Kiwanis Club of East Orange County, Florida |
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“Getting to meet and talk with all the Disney characters up close is so much fun! Our mom and dad even like to talk with the characters. Disney World really is the ‘happiest place on Earth!’”—Chris and Kelly Schmitt |
John F. Kennedy Space Center
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“We learn so much every time we go to the Space Center, and it’s fun too! We usually get to see a real astronaut and learn all about the (NASA) space program. The IMAX Theatre is really cool; it makes you think you are really in outer space!”—Dave Schmitt, Kiwanis Club of East Orange County |
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
| “Each time we visit Fort Wilderness as a family, it brings us closer together. We easily forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just sit back, relax, and enjoy nature. We look forward to the evening activities. We camp there too, and the kids always have a blast!”—Dave Schmitt, Kiwanis Club of East Orange County, Florida |
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Cocoa Beach
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“As long as we’re near the water, it doesn’t matter (where we go). We both like swimming in Disney pools, because they’re neat, but you can’t beat going to Cocoa Beach either. The beach is the best place to play catch, and we like to try and surf too.”—Timber Key High School Key Club member Mike Schmitt and Chris Schmitt |
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