Orlando Guide - Universal Parks - Page 1

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Universal Studios - Rip Ride Rockit
One of my favourite parks in the whole of Orlando is Universal Studios. Over the years the park has evolved and morphed into one of the Worlds finest theme parks for the whole family. Key to their success is their constant upgrade of the older rides ...
Viewed 17 times since 25 January 2012.

Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal
This ride comes with a warning “You may get wet” and let me say you probably will get wet a little but it’s perfect for a very hot day Sometimes this ride gets very busy and the queues can be quite long for it so it’s best to time your visi...
Viewed 40 times since 23 December 2011.

Simpsons Ride - Universal Studios Florida
The Simpsons Ride is located at the far side of Universal Studios in Florida. The ride replaces the old Back to the future ride which was a massive favourite with the public, but lost some appeal due to the younger audience not having watched the old...
Viewed 51 times since 23 December 2011.

Jaws at Universal Studios
If you have seen the film ‘Jaws’, and in all honesty who hasn’t, you will want to take this ride if only to see how the film has been adapted into a theme park attraction. Jaws is a five minute water ride, so if you don’t want to get wet ...
Viewed 90 times since 17 November 2011.

Enjoying Kidzone at Universal Studios
If you have younger children try to leave plenty of time to go around Kidzone at Universal Studios. If possible try to go to this part of the Park early in the day as it does get very busy and there is nothing worse than having to queue in the heat w...
Viewed 70 times since 2 November 2011.

Enjoying Jaws at Universal Studios
No visit to Universal Studios is complete for our family without going on the boat ride Jaws. No matter how many times we go on this ride although it is a little bit cheesy we always manage to scream a little as well as laugh a lot. I believe it orig...
Viewed 88 times since 2 November 2011.

Universal Halloween Nights.
Over the years, I have found that many of my guests do not realise that the Universal Halloween nights run through september and october (on selected nights) Well they most certainly do and at the foot of this article I will list the dates...
Viewed 77 times since 2 September 2011.

The Simpson Ride at Universal
The Simpson Ride at Universal Many of us regular visitors at Florida will remember the old back to the future ride at Universal Studio’s ride, although an old ride it was one of the best rides there in my opinion In line with m...
Viewed 215 times since 1 August 2011.

Universal Meal Deal
The Universal Orlando Resort offers visitors a very economical dining option called the Universal Meal Deal. You can purchase a wrist band at any point throughout the day at the participating restaurants as well as dining reservation booths and certa...
Viewed 429 times since 4 April 2011.

Islands of Adventure.............a history.
Islands of Adventure is the 2nd theme park in Florida owned by Universal. This park opened in 1999. However, the concept for Islands of Adventure was in the planning even before Universal Studios opened. Jay Stein wa...
Viewed 432 times since 20 March 2011.

Universal..........a history.
The Universal Studios theme park opened its gates to the public in 1990 aftre 8 long years of meticulous planning. Of course, there already was a Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood that had grown out of studio tours. ...
Viewed 360 times since 20 March 2011.

As I finish my day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
As you move on you can see a ride which is called Flight of the Hippogriff, which used to been the Flying Unicorn. This has changed a lot as there is a new train – a hippogriff as its body and matching scenery. Queuing times vary around 10-15 minutes...
Viewed 431 times since 8 February 2011.

After Dragons Challenge at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
By the exit of Dragons Challenge there is a shelter with seats, so you are able to protect and cool down from the sun. There are souvenir shops up the village full of Harry Potter merchandise. You can even buy the school Uniform. On the right side of...
Viewed 257 times since 8 February 2011.

The Forgotten Universal Studios.
With all the excitement over the new Harry Potter feature at Universal’s Island of Adventure, it may be easy to forget all the great rides there are at the Universal Studios. I should suspect a great many people head straight for Harry Potter when th...
Viewed 278 times since 2 February 2011.

The World of Harry Potter
I have to hold my hand up and tell you I know very little about Harry Potter. I haven’t read any of the books. I have watched some of the Harry Potter movies. So I did have a general idea who Harry Potter was and what was involved in his world. Viewed 261 times since 17 January 2011.

Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure
Keeping very young children entertained and occupied can be a trial at the best of times and if you start to run out of ideas head for the Islands of Adventure at Universal. Inside you will find Seuss Landing, over ten acres designed almost entirely ...
Viewed 354 times since 17 January 2011.

NBA City – Universal
Those of you who love basketball, will enjoy NBA City, established in 1999 and which is situated between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. As you approach, you can see a huge 30 feet+ statue of the NBA logoman. If you are feeling daring you...
Viewed 253 times since 20 December 2010.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (11)
Headed along I4 to go to Islands of Adventure and experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Got ourselves parked in the Jaws area car park and wandered down to the park entrance. The crowds were not bad at all, probably because it was a...
Viewed 290 times since 9 December 2010.

Tips when visiting Universal
I thought you may like a couple of general tips that apply to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure which could be of help and interest to you before you actually ‘try the parks’. Universal Orlando makes a special effort for its dis...
Viewed 471 times since 27 November 2010.

The Blue Man Group
Having seen the Blue Man Group in New York, we decided to check out the local performance at Universal Orlando Resort. The show is housed at The Sharp Aquos Theater which is situated between the 2 Universal theme parks, adjacent to the Hard R...
Viewed 266 times since 26 November 2010.

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