Walt Disney World, Universal Studios hoping to lure tourists back for spring break
Both major theme parks offering new spring break, summer deals
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – During a typical spring break, about 80% of hotels are booked in Orlando’s tourism district, but this time last year the area’s $75 billion tourism industry came to a screeching halt. Tourism development tax collection showing only about 12% of hotels were booked in April 2020, a historic low, followed by historic closures of the major theme parks, including Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World executives went on a virtual media tour Wednesday, announcing a new spring break deal in an effort to lure tourists back in. Universal Orlando also announced new deals ahead of the season.
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