PRELUDE SPOTLIGHT APRIL 2066
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The 13thannual International Flower & Garden Festival will be held at Epcot April 21–June 11, featuring Disney character topiaries, gardening seminars, speeches by gardening celebrities and over 30 million blooms. Nightly “Flower Power” concerts in the American Gardens theatre feature music from Davy Jones, Herman’s Hermits and other acts from the ’60s and ’70s. Disney’s fireworks aren’t the only decorations lighting up the night sky.
Due to its location near two coasts, Orlando has a unique weather system that produces one of nature’s most romantic spectacles: magnificent lightning during summer th understorms. there are more lightning displays here than anywhere else in the country, averaging 90 a year.
Just a short drive from Orlando is Florida’s Space Coast. Future astronauts will want to explore the Kennedy Space Center’s rocket garden, space shuttle plaza, the Apollo/Saturn V Center and “Mad Mission to Mars” program. If you time your visit just right, you might see rockets blasting off on their way to outer space.
Quiz
Test your knowledge on… Orlando
1. the city of Orlando was named around 1836 by settlers who:
a. had a dog with the name
b. found the name carved into a tree
c. came from Orlando, Spain
2. When it comes to natural lakes, Orlando is second only to Minneapolis/St Paul. How many are in Orlando?
a. about 50
b. about 100
c. over 500
3. Orlando is one of the nation’s top destinations. How many visitors does the city host a year?
a. about 20 million
b. about 40 million
c. over 50 million
4. Which of these show’s characters will you not see on the Jimmy Neutron ride at Universal Studios Orlando?
a. the Powerpuff Girls
b. the Rugrats
c. SpongeBob SquarePants
5. Orlando is located in the heart of the Sunshine State. What is the city’s average annual temperature?
a. 72OF
b. 77OF
c. 80OF
6. Some attractions in Orlando claim to be the biggest in the world, including:
a. McDonald’s restaurant and Hard Rock Cafe
b. ball of twine and polka festival
c. rollercoaster and swimming pool
7. Orlando has become a magnet for business, and the Orange County Convention Center is now the second largest convention complex in the country. How big is it?
a. 1,000,000 square feet
b. 1,500,000 square feet
c. 2,000,000 square feet
8. Known as one of the world’s great golf regions, the Orlando area features courses designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. How many courses are there?
a. 99
b. 168
c. 329