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Islands of Adventure, one of two theme parks at the Universal Orlando resort, was completed in 1999. It includes six fanciful areas or "islands" arranged around a lagoon, including Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Land, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing. The park is known for elaborate thrill rides, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, which combines 3-D effects, a simulator on a track and IMAX screens. IOA also features major roller coasters, water rides, shows and character meeting areas. Seuss Landing presents less-harrowing fare for children based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Sit-down eatery Mythos was voted "best theme park restaurant" several years in a row. In...
Islands of Adventure, one of two theme parks at the Universal Orlando resort, was completed in 1999. It includes six fanciful areas or "islands" arranged around a lagoon, including Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Land, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing. The park is known for elaborate thrill rides, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, which combines 3-D effects, a simulator on a track and IMAX screens. IOA also features major roller coasters, water rides, shows and character meeting areas. Seuss Landing presents less-harrowing fare for children based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Sit-down eatery Mythos was voted "best theme park restaurant" several years in a row. In May 2007, Universal announced plans for a new area called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It will be built in conjunction with author J.K. Rowling and Stuart Craig, who was the production designer for the Potter films. It is scheduled to open in late 2009 or 2010.
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An extra helping of Liberty
Sentinel ColumnistThere's no truer slice of Americana in our theme parks than the Voices of Liberty, a patriotic a cappella singing troupe stationed within Epcot's American Pavilion. The primary gig for the group, outfitted in Colonial attire, is performing in the lobby...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Downtown Disney, Fourth of July, Tourism and Leisure, Public Holidays
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Tourism execs would like to use Great Orlando Wheel for meeting, corporate events
Jason Garcia and Sara K. Clarke, Sentinel Staff WritersTourism execs hope the Great Orlando Wheel -- a planned, 400-foot-high observation wheel near the Orange County Convention Center -- will be more than just a fun attraction for tourists. The wheel's passenger capsules, each about 600 square feet, can also...Tags: Orlando International Airport, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, Long Island, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Ohio
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Theme Park Discounts
Orlando Sentinel Staff WriterThe following attractions are offering reduced prices: Cirque du Soleil: Downtown Disney West Side; Florida resident discount of 20 percent off select tickets through June 28. Regular admission is $65-$114 plus tax adults; $52-$91 plus tax age 3-9; 407-...Tags: People, Downtown Disney, Theme Park Vacations, Interstate 4, Florida
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Port Canaveral OKs $32M loan
Jason Garcia and Sara K. Clarke, Sentinel Staff WritersPort Canaveral approved a $32 million loan last week, setting into motion its plan to upgrade the terminal that services Disney Cruise Line. The port authority took the unusual step of pursuing bank financing because of the difficulty in finding...Tags: Coca-Cola Company, Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando, The Simpsons
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Theme Park Rangers: Finding a quiet retreat at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Orlando SentinelWhen I need a break from the sun or the teeming masses at Disney's Animal Kingdom, I have a hideaway in the shadow of the park's Tree of Life. It's a ledge bench that faces the tranquil Discovery River and for a moment, everyone and everything else &#...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Nature, Kissimmee, Ceremonies, Tourism and Leisure
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New Orlando theme-park twists keep repeat riders on their toes
Sentinel Staff WriterHigh above International Drive, Wet 'n Wild patrons prepare to slide down the water park's newly revamped Black Hole attraction. Along its 500-foot plummet, they might encounter strobes, lasers, a shimmering water wall and sudden changes in temperature...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Nature, Game Playing, Easter, Tourism and Leisure
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Little nooks provide a cool, soothing moment of solitude at theme parks
Sentinel ColumnistWhen I need a break from the sun or the teeming masses at Disney's Animal Kingdom, I have a hideaway in the shadow of the park's Tree of Life. It's a ledge bench that faces the tranquil Discovery River and for a moment, everyone and everything else --...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Nature, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Expedition Everest
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Orlando is fun for grown-ups, too!
The Chicago TribuneThe official name is Universal Orlando Resort. That's marketing for you. Here's what it is: two amusement parks ( Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure) with overlapping themes and missions - which park has Barney and which...Tags: People, Television, Bob Marley, Six Flags Incorporated, Bars
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New amusement park
McClatchy NewspapersLittle is permanent in Myrtle Beach, S.C., but much is reused. That point will be made - with a loud ka-raaaang - with the opening of Hard Rock Park on April 15, the Southeast's first new amusement park in nine years. Hard Rock Park (hardrockpark.com)...Tags: Vacations, Tourism and Leisure, Tennessee, Theme Park Vacations, Gardens and Parks
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