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.
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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.
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Gene Cotter
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