Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Orlando Holidays and Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando


Orlando is hub of theme parks. There are number of theme parks in this enchanting city and Islands of Adventure is one of them. Millions of people plan holidays to Orlando to visit Universal Orlando Resort to spend some time at Islands of Adventure. The theme park consists of seven islands namely Marvel Super Hero Island, The Lost Continent, Seuss Landing, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, Port of Entry and The Wizarding World of Harry Porter.

While entering into the theme park, first island that you would come across is Port of Entry. The island is home to Pharos Lighthouse, the iconic attraction. It is primarily known for its shops and restaurants. However, people crazy for jaw dropping rides plan cheap Orlando holidays especially to visit the second island known as Marvel Super Hero Island. While strolling around this island, you would come across number of rides. Most of the rides are named after marvel characters such as Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine.

One of the most dangerous rides in this island is Incredibel Hulk Coaster. Top speed of this speed roller coaster is 105 km/h. After the ride, you can visit the lab of Dr Banner where you can take a look at various videos of Hulk. Another popular ride is Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. This 3D simulator ride depicts the scene of fight between Spiderman and The Sinister Syndicate. X-men lovers should not miss out on trying Storm Force Acceleration. After rides, you can enjoy delicious food at Café 4 and Captain America Diner. Holidays in Orlando would be considered incomplete, if you miss out on visiting Marvel Superhero Island.

Island of Jurassic Park allows you to feel the thrill similar to as that of the movie based on Dinosaurs. Jurassic Park River Adventure is the most important water ride in the island. It is a duplicate version of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Jurassic Park: The Ride. Another highlight of the island is steel splendid roller coaster Pteranodon Flyers. People enjoying cheap holidays in Orlando with their kids should not miss on visiting the Camp Jurassic. This kids’ area is created around a Banyan Tree and has nets, water cannons, fountains and slides. Triceratops Discovery Trail and The Jurassic Park Discovery Center are other attractions in the island. Jurassic Park is also home to variety of restaurants and shops.

Seuss Landing Island has emerged as an important attraction for families planning cheap holidays to Orlando. The island is based on the works of notable author Dr. Seuss and it specializes in kids attractions. Important rides and attractions in the theme park are The Cat In The Hat, If I Ran The Zoo, The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride and Caro-Seuss-el. If your kids are feeling hungry, you can take your kids to Hop On Pop Ice Cream Shop, Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous and Moose Juice, Goose Juice. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you would hate to miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Popular rides in this island are Dragon Challenge, Ollivanders and Flight of the Hippogriff.

Labels: , , , , ,

Saturday, 21 April 2012

Universal Studios Add Unique Thrill and Excitement to Orlando Holidays


Orlando – one of the most desired tourist destinations in USA! Undoubtedly, theme parks are the most prominent attraction in the city. Therefore, Orlando tours are incomplete without visiting theme parks and amusement parks. Universal Orlando and Walt Disney Resort are visited by hundreds and thousands of families every year. While spending time in any of these theme parks, you would never find scarcity of fun, entertainment and excitement.

Universal Orlando consists of three world class theme parks that are three in numbers. Most popular one is Universal Studios. While visiting this theme park, you would come across rides and attractions that are based on TV and movies. The park is divided into several areas such as New York, San Francisco, Hollywood and World Expo. Main highlight of New York section is Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride. This rollercoaster is inspired from movie series The Mummy. To get that Egyptian feel, make sure you are not missing out on this ride while enjoying Orlando holidays in the theme park.

San Francisco section is primarily known for its rides inspired from film series Jaws. Live show known as Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue allows you to take a look at the Universal’s epic monsters such as Wolfman, Dracula and Frankenstein. If you are fan of Fear Factor Show and want to perform some of the stunts, don’t miss out on being a part of Fear Factor Live. Cinema lovers planning last minute holidays to Orlando, never miss out on adding Universal Studios in the list of attractions so that they can spend time in Hollywood section.

While strolling around Hollywood, you would come across recreations of some of the most popular Hollywood movies. One of the most important attractions in the section is a walkthrough museum known as Lucy: A Tribute. If you want to take a look at the horror film special effects, consider being a part of Universal's Horror Make-Up Show. You can also enjoy 3D film known as Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time. If you are enjoying holidays in Orlando with your kids, you cannot afford to miss on visiting Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone in Universal Studios. It has a junior roller coaster known as Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster. Other highlights in the section are Curious George Goes to Town, StarToons Summer Jam and Fievel's Playland.   

Islands of Adventure is second theme park in Universal Orlando. It has seven themed islands namely The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Port of Entry, Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Landing, the Lost Continent and Toon Lagoon. The theme park is also home to some of the best Orlando hotels such as Hard Rock Hotel and Portofino Bay Hotel. Popular rides in the theme park are Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, Incredible Hulk Coaster and Strom Force Accelatron.

Wet ‘n Wild is the third theme park in Universal Orlando. This is the most visited water park in the entire country. Whether you are a kid or an adult, you can find ride to satiate your hunger for thrill. Main attractions in the theme park are Disco H2O, Wet 'n Wild's retro adventure ride, March 5, The storm and Bomb Bay.

Labels: , , ,

Friday, 14 October 2011

Visit the Best Attractions in your Orlando Holidays

Plan your holidays to Orlando and visit the best attractions on this Disney land which is famous vacation spot for kids and they always want to enjoy this place at once in life.
If you thinking to provide so much fun and adventure to your family and kids just book your holidays to Orlando and fly to this city in your next vacations. This place is adventurous and exciting anyhow and no doubt that you can enjoy a lot here. Orlando tours are mostly popular among the kids but they are also best among the adults as they can include shopping, nightlife and eat out places in their Orlando holiday packages.

Few best and popular places which you include in your cheap Orlando holidays are explained in this article and first of them is Kennedy Space Center which is just 45 minutes away from Orlando. Kids who have the potential to become astronauts can their families can enjoy launch headquarters of NASA. Where you can see the launch areas, train in a space flight simulator, giant rockets and you may even enjoy launch of rockets or can meet an astronaut. Orlando Science Center is another beautiful place which you can include in your Orlando holiday packages. This is wonderful place for educating the kids during the vacations and you will enjoy your visit to this science center. This place offer interesting exhibits which shows the effect of science in daily life. Take a journey through the circulatory system play in the laboratory and experience new things there. Explore the dream of flight simulators and flight and interesting displays of other scientific things. You can see Tec Works, Wired Science, Body Zone, Nature Works, Cosmic Tourist, Showbiz Science, and much more. This place is perfect if you want to take educational trip in your Orlando tours.

Cheap Orlando holidays packages are available online you can also customize them after having words with travel companies. These companies provide huge discounts on Orlando accommodations and other things. You can also book your cheap flights online overall online bookings save more money for you.

Visit wonderworks in your holidays to Orlando this is amusement park with more than 100 interactive display. You will surely have a lot fun here while the space shuttle and you can actually realize how earthquake feels and you can design and enjoy your own roller coaster, play fast-paced lazer tag, pilot F14 and F18 fighter jets and don’t miss the Out of Control Magic Show. Include these things in your cheap Orlando holidays to have complete fun in the city and to have lots of entertainment in your Orlando holidays with family and kids. Kids will surely ask you to plan vacations to this place again and again.

Labels: , ,