Florida Attraction Guide - Universal Parks - Page 1Mardi Gras at Universal 2010
Mardi Gras, or ‘Fat Tuesday’ as it is sometimes called, is the day before the season of Lent begins, and this is the last day of ‘Carnival’ which starts on ‘King’s Day, ’ January 6th. The festival itself dates back 5, 000 years but it was not until...
Viewed 22 times since 8 January 2010. Dr Seuss High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
When we first visited Universal Studios in Orlando some years ago, we always used to wonder what the colourful elevated track was above Seuss Landing, so we were delighted when, after a seven year wait, the’ High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride’...
Viewed 20 times since 3 January 2010. Annual Events at Universal Studios/Citywalk/IOA
Universal opened in 1990 and is a real working motion picture studio with a fantastic array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions from your favourite movies. Not everyone is aware that in addition to this Universal/Islands of...
Viewed 21 times since 29 December 2009. Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal studios
This is a real treat for fans of the Marvel comics and in my view the best part of Islands of Adventure and without doubt the best attraction is “ The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman' The Amazing adventures of Spiderman This is a 3D...
Viewed 19 times since 24 December 2009. Universal Studios My Favourite Attractions
I am often asked what my favourite attractions at Universal Studios are and so I thought I would sit down and put pen to paper and list themA favourite attraction would have to be the Blues Brothers every time we visit the Orlando studios I...
Viewed 25 times since 24 December 2009. Popeye & Bluto’sBilge Barges
I am not normally a great fan of the water rides at the theme parks in the UK as you either get wet and don’t dry out, or the ride is not that good. In Florida you don’t have that problem (the weather is very good) and the water rides are great. My...
Viewed 351 times since 1 September 2008. Universal IOA Part Two
After you have visited “Marvel Super Hero Island” and “Toon Lagoon” you reach “Jurassic Park”, a land filled with dinosaurs and adventure! Here you will find the excellent “Jurassic Park Discovery Centre” which is full of absorbing experiments ,...
Viewed 322 times since 1 September 2008. Universal IOA Part One
Universal’s Islands of Adventure is a fantastic theme park made up of “five islands”. When you first enter the park if you head left the first Island you come to is “Marvel Super Hero Island” which is more suitable to older children as the...
Viewed 334 times since 1 September 2008. Universal Studios
Situated next to Islands of Adventure and another must do for your next trip is Universal Studios, You can purchase a one day two park pass which allows you access to both Islands of adventure and Universal Studios. Separated into six zones there is...
Viewed 483 times since 1 September 2008. Islands of Adventure
The second universal park to open in Orlando and is a real must for the for the daredevils among you, a thrill seekers paradise it has to be said. It is situated next to Universal studios and you can purchase a one day two park pass which is great...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. City Walk at Universal
If you want a good night out I would recommend city walk at Universal. There are lots of places to go to you can either visit the movies. The theater has 20 screens so there is sure to be something you would want to seeOr just have something...
Viewed 628 times since 1 September 2008. Spiderman the Ride
Spiderman the ride is located In the Islands of Adventure theme park, next door to Universal. The park is made up of different themed areas, each one called a different name. The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman ride is located in Super Hero Island....
Viewed 566 times since 1 September 2008. The Hulk Rollercoaster
When visiting Orlando there are many different parks to visit. One of my favourite is Islands Of Adventure, next to Universal studios. There are many rides at this park and the best bit is they are aimed at rollercoaster junkies. The theme of the...
Viewed 398 times since 1 September 2008. Men in Black at Universal Studios
Or to give it it’s full title “Men in Black – Alien attack” is located in the World Expo Area of Universal Studios which is a great blend of futuristic and retro – it is categorised as an interactive thrill ride and has a height requirement of 42’ -...
Viewed 318 times since 1 September 2008. Universal Studios - Part 2
Earthquake – An extraordinary ride by anyone’s standards. You climb aboard an underground train, you are then subjected to an earthquake of massive proportions’. The special effects are amazing and you really get the feeling that this thing...
Viewed 456 times since 1 September 2008. Universal Studios - Part 1
A fan of the movies? Then you will just love Universal Studios Orlando. From the second you drive in, you are welcomed by Movie Characters. The Car Parks are named after movie characters making it easier to remember where you left your...
Viewed 425 times since 1 September 2008. Woody Woodpeckers Kidszone
Although Universal Studios is probably better known for its spectacular rides the Studios really do have a little bit of something for everyone. Here there is an entire section devoted to younger children called Woody Woodpecker's Kid...
Viewed 397 times since 1 September 2008. Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
If you are fortunate enough to be in Orlando any Saturday in early spring (usually February – April) be sure to visit Universal Studios and join in the Mardi Gras party. You do not need to pay extra for your Mardi Gras ticket, as it is included in...
Viewed 388 times since 1 September 2008. The Incredible Hulk at Islands of Adventure
You can see the Incredible Hulk for miles around but when we entered Islands of Adventure we could hear it before we actually saw it. We could hear the noise of the coaster rushing along and the screams of the riders……..Then we looked up and gulped...
Viewed 334 times since 1 September 2008. The Flying Unicorn, Islands of Adventure
The Flying Unicorn in the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure is tucked away in a far corner near Duelling Dragons. It is a roller coaster that is really intended as a children’s ride (it is classed as a ‘Junior Coaster’), although you must be at...
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