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Water Parks

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 ...
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One of my Favourite Rides in Universal Studio

I sat down at my desk today and thought “ what is the best show or ride in Universal studios” at first writing such an articles seems easy but then I started to think what the best ride in universal studios is really Jaws has to be one of th...
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Jaws Ride at Universal Studio

The Jaws ride must have been running for 20 years now at the Universal Studios Park in Orlando and rumours are that it will close its doors in 2012 for good to make way for a new attraction so visit this attraction soon if you get the chance. ...
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Toon Lagoon at Universals IOA

Toon Lagoon is a great area within the islands of adventure which has a couple of really fantastic water rides such as Popeye and Blutos “Bilge Rat Barges” and Dudley Doo Rights ” Rip Saw Falls” Popeye and Blutos Bilge Rat Barges is a absolu...
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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...
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Poseidon’s Fury At Universal IOA

As you wind your way around the Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios you will come across a hidden gem ( tucked away behind the talking tree that squirts water over everyone) is Poseidon’s Temple This is a very impressive looking setting lo...
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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...
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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 ...
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Islands of Adventure - Universal Orlando

Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando is in my view the best park in Florida. It was built in 1999 right next door to Universal Studios to cater for the slightly older guests who like a little more thrill rides as well as keeping the younger one...
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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...
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Early Morning at Universal

As with the other parks we find it is always best to arrive as close to opening time as possible, this gives you the advantage on getting on the popular rides while the Parks are still relatively quiet. You have a choice of how to plan th...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A Review Of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

As a very dedicated but somewhat disillusioned Potterphile, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter had a lot to live up to in my mind. When I think of Harry Potter, I remember what I fell in love with when I first began the series. Hogwarts an...
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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...
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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. ...
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Harry Potter...Not a fan?

I have never read a Harry Potter book or seen a Harry Potter film; there I have said it! But I bet there are many of you out there who could say the same. So when we visited Universal recently I wondered how much enjoyment I would get out...
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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...
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