Splashing Into Summer at the Universal Orlando Resort

Summer is here. It’s time for an Orlando vacation, and one of the coolest places to hang out on your Orlando vacation is the Universal Orlando Resort. With two theme parks – Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure – amazing on-site hotels and a Wet ‘n Wild water park, the Universal Orlando Resort is packed with splashing summer fun!

Get Wet ‘n Wild at Universal Orlando
The Universal Orlando Resort has its very own water park, and there are soaking great times for everyone at Wet ‘n Wild. A summer Orlando vacation can get hot, and Wet ‘n Wild is the best place for a refreshing cool down. With slippery slides, wild water rides, a Lazy River and a splashing kids’ park, the whole family will be chillin’ the day away.

A separate Wet ‘n Wild ticket is required for admission. This water park is not covered by your Universal ticket.

Splash Down at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal’s Islands of Adventure is jam-packed with thrill rides and kiddie fun, and when the afternoon starts heating up you want to head to the wettest rides in the park:

• The Jurassic Park River Adventure takes brave explorers through the age of the dinosaurs all the way to an 85-foot plummet that will leave you soaked but not so hot anymore. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
• Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is another great place for a refreshing plunge, with its 75-foot drop that actually takes you below the water level. This one has a height minimum of 44 inches.

All Islands of Adventure rides and attractions require a Universal ticket.

New Summer Stars at Universal Studios Florida
One of the biggest treats on every Orlando vacation this summer is the chance to hang out with the Simpson’s at Universal Studios Florida. America’s favorite funny family just arrived at their awesome new attraction – The Simpsons Ride, and now is the time to check it out. Ok, so it’s not a water ride, but it’s definitely cool.

A Universal ticket is required for admission to Universal Studios.

Universal Orlando Resort’s on-site Loews Hotels
There are three hotels right on-site at the Universal Orlando Resort, and all of them offer some splashing summertime fun. Book a room and you can spend those hot afternoons relaxing poolside at one of these special Universal Orlando Resort pools:

• The Beach Pool at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
• The Sandy Beach Pool at the Hard Rock Hotel
• The Lagoon Pool at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Disney Does the Holidays – By the Numbers

Each year as the Christmas Season approaches, Santa's elves spread out across the Walt Disney World Resort. From late summer, they are busy dressing up the theme parks, hotels and shopping areas to be ready to entertain and dazzle the millions of guests that will join them for their holiday celebrations. You won't believe the numbers the Walt Disney World Resort adds up while they prepare for this joyous time of year. All four theme parks are decorated to the hilt for the holiday season. The Disney hotels, water parks and other attractions don't disappoint either as they dress to impress all of the special holiday guests that will pass through this month. During this great time of preparation, they rack up some impressive numbers. Imagine this:

There are a total of 1,500 trees decorated in various ways across the Walt Disney World Resort property. This includes one tree at Disney's Contemporary Resort that has a 26' wide base and a 45' tall tree at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort that displays 60,000 miniature LED lights.

And speaking of lights, there are 8 million of them glistening throughout the resort's theme parks, hotels and attractions. Six miles of them are at the Disney-MGM Studios as part of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Along with the tremendous mileage of lights, the Walt Disney World Resort strings 15 miles of garland to boost the holiday spirit. On the trees decorated around the resort, you will find over 300,000 yards of ribbon and bows. Add to that more than 800 entertainers including singers, dancers, storytellers, musicians and characters, and you have a Walt Disney World Christmas.

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Makahiki Luau at SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando has a great dinner show that is fun for the whole family. The Makahiki Luau Dinner Show at SeaWorld features delicious food, dancing, audience participation, and many other spectacular events that make this outing one to remember. From fire dancing by the "Big Kahuna" to sensational grilled mahi mahi and BBQ ribs, this dinner attraction is definitely worth checking out while in Orlando. Makahiki Luau has some very talented hula dancers and entertainment and this attraction is something you can take anyone to. It is a great place to take a date, excellent entertainment for a large group or family, and most importantly the atmosphere is extremely festive and has a lot to offer.

Orlando has many different dinner shows all with something special and unique to offer, but Makahiki Luau at SeaWorld is one event which will leave a memorable and lasting impression for everyone to remember. The food is top-notch, the show is exciting, and the tropical atmosphere is truly delightful. This is one of the most entertaining, electrifying and fulfilling shows in Orlando, and I urge you to check it out. Have a great weekend, and see you in Orlando.

Richard Petty Driving Experience

If you have ever dreamed of getting behind the wheel in a NASCAR racing car, now is your chance. The Richard Petty Driving Experience has come to the Walt Disney World Resort, stationed at the Walt Disney Speedway. You can get in an official stock car or race with a pro in the passanger seat. This is an experience of a lifetime as not many people get to feel the adrenaline rush of going 200+ MPH around a NASCAR track. The Richard Petty Driving Experience is for the speed demon in everyone, and has permanently found a home in the heart of Walt Disney World. Now you can come down to Orlando and feel like you're in Talladega Nights with Ricky Bobby. This is definitely an experience like no other, almost like an extreme sport without the risks. You can look into the program more, and buy discount tickets to The Richard Petty Driving Experience when you CLICK HERE ! See you on the track, and remember to keep hydrated, it's hot in that racecar!

Disney MGM Studios

MGM Studios is a great way to spend the day saluting Hollywood's Golden Age of movie-making. MGM Studios is Walt Disney World's third theme park, dedicated to the history of films, movie adventures, and classic Hollywood designs. From Star-Tours virtual reality experience where you feel like Luke Skywalker flying in outer-space, to Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster taking you upside-down in the dark.. Disney's MGM Studios is a great place to visit. You can go on a back-lot tour and see new set designs for future movies coming out, as well as famous soundstages from the past.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror gets scarier every year, and is one of my favorite rides of all time. When that scary music starts playing and you start the 13-story free fall in that haunted elevator shaft, it really gets your blood pumping. The restaurants at MGM Studios are great too - all 1950's themed and wonderful service. Come take a visit to Disney's MGM Studios and ride the movies as well as celebrating Hollywood's famous traditions all in one park.

Sea World is building a Water Park - "AQUATICA" !

Sea World is finally building a water park to rival Orlando's "Big Three" of Wet N Wild, Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon. Sea World will be making their move in the form of AQUATICA - a tremendous, 59 acre water theme park that will combine up-close marine animal experiences with thrilling water slides and an enormous 80,000 square foot man-made beach. Sea World Aquatica will have 36 water slides, six sparkling pools and lagoons, and exotic marine animals and tropical flora from all over the world. Aquatica is slated to open its doors one year from now, in March of 2008. Sea World Aquatica will be highlighted by a first-of-its-kind 300-foot water slide, featuring a 42-foot drop, that will take riders in clear tubes underwater through an actual dolphin habitat. You have to take a look at the artwork and pictures to see what I'm talking about - Aquatica looks unreal! I was told that private cabanas and waiters will be available on the beach, and due to the large amount of rides, the lines will be very short. It seems to me that the people at Sea World know what they're doing, and are trying to make Aquatica stand out from all the rest. As far as I'm concerned, it always does, and I cannot wait until 2008!

International Drive - Orlando

When coming down to Orlando, Florida on your vacation, there is one place that literally has something for everyone - International Drive. International Drive, or "I-Drive" is the home to over 100 restaurants, attractions, discount shops, and the location of Sea World and Wet N Wild water park. A stroll down International Drive can land you at Ripley's Believe It or Not, Wonder Works, Pirates Dinner Adventure, an Indoor Skydiving pavilion, a multitude of mini-golf courses, helicopter tours, and much more. I-Drive is the place to go if you are visiting this beautiful city and want to see a lot of attractions on foot. All you have to do is get out of the hotel room and start walking on International Drive, and you are sure to stumble upon something worthwhile. From bowling alleys to skate parks to hundreds of designer outlet stores, International Drive is a must-see tourist destination in Orlando. A handful of dinner shows are there such as Pirates Dinner Adventure, the Makahiki Luau show, Sleuth's Mystery Theater and much more. If you are a fan of miniature golf, there is Pirate's Cove Mini-Golf, Congo River Golf, and Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf. You should see the waterfalls and great putting surfaces at these places - all very exotic and fun for your entire family! Next time you come to Orlando, make sure to take a trip along I-Drive and see everything that is Orlando, Florida. Have a great weekend, and Happy Easter!

Orlando Magic Basketball

The Orlando Magic are on the attack! I wanted to write another blog about the NBA because the season is winding down and the Orlando Magic are heating up. The Orlando Magic are on a winning streak and the energy is filling the arena. There are only about 10 games left in the regular season, and the Orlando Magic are looking to make the NBA playoffs for the first time in a few years. The Miami Heat are still coming to town with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade looking to make some noise. The Orlando Magic happen to have one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and the crowd at the game is like one big party. The Orlando Magic have exciting players, talented cheerleaders, exciting halftime shows, and great food. I love going to Magic games when I get a chance, but I will be at every single game for the next month because basketball in April is intense. I would like to say thank you to the Orlando Magic for providing local entertainment to myself and all the people in Orlando that got the chance to see these guys play their hearts out. Good luck, and GO ORLANDO MAGIC !

ORLANDO MAGIC TICKETS

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