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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1990

Page

5

Modern summer fun replaces nostalgia with high tech and pace

The article notes a shift from drive-ins and fireworks to video arcades and laser games, while families juggle dual incomes and shorter breaks. Professors say intense, multi-sensory experiences redefine vacations, with fewer porch scenes and more shopping mall theaters. Ice cream trucks fade as vendors adopt casual college culture.

Boston Michael Marsden Bowling Green State University Ohio Marsden

Universal and Sea World Dominate Florida Summer Tourism

In Central Florida the push to attract vacationers grows with Universal Studios Florida opening June 7 and Sea World showcasing a new Shamu show. Officials note Disney World remains the major draw, while Kongfrontation advances promise a standout ride as crowds anticipate summer travel. Hawaii tourism also looks for a 3 to 5 percent rise this summer, aided by stable traditional peak months.

Orlando Fla Ameri- and Shamu Central Florida Universal Studios Epcot Center Sea World Cypress Gardens Disney World Moscow Woit Gilmore The American Society of Travel Agents New York City Tom Williams Universal Hollywood Charley Ridgway Disney Hawaii Gene Cotter Hawaii Visitors Bureau van Praia Cotter

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