Reservations also are being taken for Disney World's 1,293-room deluxe Animal Kingdom Lodge, scheduled to open in April. The 65th annual Philadelphia Boat Show, called the region's largest, will be Wednesday through Sunday in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in center-city Philadelphia. At least 600 boats will be on display, including large luxury craft in an area called Yacht Avenue. Dealers will sell personal watercraft, sport fishing and leisure vessels as well as marine equipment and accessories. To attract more families the show has added Kid Zone, a professionally supervised play area for children with a 40-foot slide and an old fishing boat they can paint.
Youngsters also can compete in a contest by drawing their concept of a boat of the future.
Another highlight will be a Focus on Fishing Pavilion, complete with a casting pool and a fishing pond. New Jersey Angler Magazine will host daily seminars by fishing pros. A Discover Boating Pavilion will address issues faced by first-time buyers and those interested in upgrading to larger boats. Antique and classic outboard engines will be displayed by Antique Outboard Motor Club of the United States. The convention center is at 12th and Arch streets.