Before there were thrill rides, costumed characters, nightly fireworks spectaculars and millions of out-of-towners, Central Florida had a very big draw for tourists: The sun. The warmth and natural ...

Becoming a tourism mecca was years in the making. It started with nature-driven attractions and was jump-started by Walt Disney. Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, ...

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I checked out the park's newest coaster ahead of its March 6 debut, and one of its most notable features is that it requires you to work with fellow park goers to design your own spaceship.