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The Simpsons Ride is now open at Universal April 30th, 2008 Long awaited and highly anticipated, The Simpsons™ Ride at Universal Studios Florida is now open! Check it out and visit Krustyland, the low-budget theme park created by famed TV personality and shameless product huckster Krusty the Clown! You be there right alongside Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie as you enter through a carnival-like midway. Once you board your vehicle you’re in for one surprise after another as you embark on a wild, over-the-top ride through the park… flying, floating, and more or less crashing your way through Krustyland’s kiddie attractions, stunt shows and thrill rides. |
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Happy 10th Birthday, Animal Kingdom! April 23rd, 2008 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park just turned 10-years-old! The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) was established on Earth Day, April 22, 1995. Since then, the DWCF has annually awarded money to conservation projects around the world to assist in preserving the diversity and splendor of the environment. From sea turtles to elephants, chimps to king vultures, DWCF funds have helped improve their chances at survival.
Although Animal Kingdom is much more than a zoo…the park is an accredited zoo, featuring 1,500 animals representing more than 300 species. That includes 35 species currently listed as threatened or endangered. |
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Don’t miss Reggae Fest at Universal CityWalk April 18th, 2008 Celebrate the music, spirit and culture of |
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Experience Orlando’s “Daring Dozen” thrill rides April 9th, 2008 Introducing Orlando’s Daring Dozen - 12 thrill rides you don’t want to miss.
With 7 major theme parks, Incredible Hulk Coaster ( Kraken (SeaWorld) Born from tales that struck terror in sailors for centuries, SeaWorld’s mighty Kraken is a monster coaster like no other. Consistently ranked one of the world’s top 10 coasters by ride enthusiasts, Dueling Dragons ( Doctor Doom’s Fearfall (Islands of Adventure) Doctor Doom has designed a diabolical device created to extract every ounce of fear from your body by rocketing you 150 feet into the air, then hurling you back down faster than gravity itself! The initial launch uses more thrust than a 747 jet engine and accelerates faster than the space shuttle. Expedition Everest (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park) Take on the treacherous terrain of the towering Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Aerosmith’s having a backstage party across town and you’re invited. Ready to brave the LA freeways? Zoom from 0-60 mph with the force of a supersonic F-14, take in high-speed loops and turns synchronized to a specially recorded Aerosmith soundtrack and zip through Tinseltown in the biggest, loudest limo ever seen. Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (
Test Track (Epcot) Enter the hair-raising world of auto testing on one of the longest, fastest rides in Disney history! Strap yourself in to race up bumpy terrain, roar through hair-pin turns, speed into freezing cold chambers, and rush on to 50-degree banked curves at 60 miles an hour. |
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New signature thrill ride coming to SeaWorld Orlando April 4th, 2008 SeaWorld Orlando has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art thrill ride to open sometime in 2009. Designed to be the theme park’s new signature attraction, the ride incorporates animal components, marine-life components and roller coaster style thrills that provide a sensation of gliding
The ride is expected to become a bold new focal point for the theme park’s entrance as well as become the park’s anchor attraction. Few details about the ride, including the name, have yet to be announced. However, the ride will combine entertainment with marine-life education.
The announcement of the new ride comes on the heels of the recent grand opening of |
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Water fun awaits at Disney marina March 31st, 2008 For those interested in some exciting recreational activity, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Marina includes a water sports centre where a variety of thrills await. Among the activities available, you can enjoy parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing and tubing.
Parasailing is open to anyone 5 years old or older with a minimum weight requirement of 125 pounds and a maximum of 330 pounds. Youngsters who do not meet the minimum weight may accompany another flier to meet the requirement. Flights range from 8-10 minutes at 450 feet to 10-12 minutes at 600 feet. The parasailing program is open 7 days a week, weather permitting.
Boats for waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing enthusiasts can accommodate up to 5 guests and may be rented for as little as 30 minutes or by the hour. |
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Classic albums brought to life at Hard Rock Live March 28th, 2008 A 3,000-capacity concert venue located at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk, Hard Rock Live showcases a wide variety of music ranging from popular national acts to the best emerging new artists. Hard Rock Live and the 600-seat Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – which is also perfect for live music – are situated in a 140,000-square-foot building designed as a retro interpretation of the great Roman Coliseum. The facility opened and held its first concert (Glenn Frey/Joe Walsh) on January 29, 1999. Today, the venue continues to be a popular stop for musicians and music fans alike.
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Experience the delights of Disney’s Boardwalk March 27th, 2008 Looking to spend some leisure time outside the Disney parks? Try a stroll around the Disney Boardwalk and enjoy an atmosphere that blends the timeless charm of a 1930s Atlantic coastal village with entertaining contemporary attractions. Walk along the water’s edge for great views and good times. You’ll experience a wealth of shopping opportunities, unique dining and fun-filled entertainment venues.
The Boardwalk offers a lively selection of fun-filled nightspots at this one-of-a-kind destination. One popular spot, especially on game days, is the ESPN Club. Enjoy slam dunk fun and games as this massive entertainment complex provides three action packed sections – The Sidelines, an interactive multimedia entertainment center; The Yard, a sporting arcade of interactive games; and Sports Central, a full-service restaurant and television and radio broadcast facility.
Whether you’re at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas or walking the Boardwalk itself, you’ll find an innovative mix of dining choices. From sports bars to elegant night spots, there is an option for every taste and budget. One favorite is the Big River Grille and Brewing Works where you can see how beer is brewed! This special micro-brewery offers a glimpse into the beer-making process and provides samples of its award-winning handcrafted ales. Savor stunning steaks and other mouth-watering favorites in addition to the sensational suds. Shoppers can stroll along the waterfront pier for leisurely window-shopping amidst an eclectic array of unique stores where you’ll discover timeless treasures and precious mementos ranging from Disney character merchandise for all ages as well as adult sport and golf apparel to groceries, beachwear, toys, souvenirs and fine art. |
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Lights…Camera…Action! Universal announces new high tech roller coaster March 19th, 2008 Universal Orlando Resort today announced a brand-new roller coaster that will feature total immersion entertainment and put guests in the director’s seat. Adrenaline pumping and music thumping, you find yourself heading straight toward the sky. Suddenly, you are doing 65 mph, 17 stories over Universal Studios. Gasping with excitement, you rock out to a song you picked before strapping in. And, it’s all on video. Once the adventure is over, you edit the video to send to your friends. This is true high-tech, customizable, multi-sensory entertainment. Scheduled to open in spring 2009, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will stake its claim as the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world. The Universal Creative team is combining audio and special effects engineering, sophisticated on- and off-board video and one-of-a-kind guest personalization to create a roller coaster experience unlike any other. By weaving the digital age with theme park entertainment, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit touts six near-miss moments and first-ever thrills including a record-breaking loop. Ride vehicles feature the brightest and most innovative color changing LEDs in the world. High-energy visual displays fill the queue line. With up to four ride vehicles on the tracks at any given time, and with concert lighting and special effects mixed in, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will be a true high-intensity, multi-sensory experience that is unmatched. Guests can customize their ride experience by choosing what song will play while they’re on the roller coaster. LED boards in the queue lines will display song options from five genres (classic rock, rap, country, pop and soundtracks). Once on-board, guests can choose their song or let the coaster’s digital sound system choose for them. When the ride is over, guests will be able to customize footage from their experience and compile it into a take-home music video. Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will be located near the Jimmy Neutron attraction traveling the southern perimeter of the Universal Studios theme park, over to the CityWalk lagoon and back. |
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Be a rising star at Universal CityWalk March 18th, 2008 Here’s your chance to be in the band! At Universal Orlando CityWalk’s Rising Star karaoke club, you take center stage as the lead singer of a band. This is real music, played live while you belt out your favorite songs in front of a live audience! The karaoke club debuts March 22 and will be open nightly from 8pm – 2am.
There is a cover charge of $7 to enter the Karaoke Club, however, there is no charge to sing. (CityWalk Party Passes accepted.) The club is open to anyone age 21 or older (18 or older on Thursday nights). |
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