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Experience life under the sea at SeaVenture, one of Discovery Cove’s newest attractions. SeaVenture offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure allowing visitors an up close and personal opportunity to interact with aquatic life. No SCUBA lessons are necessary as an expert leads you on an underwater walking tour. Explore this water world and swim with the fish while you learn about various sea creatures close enough to touch. Tours are small and intimate at six people per group and are appropriate for ages 10 and up.
Book your SeaVenture tour on your Orlando vacation for an underwater experience like no other!
October 24th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
December 23, 2009 Edition
2009 Orlando Vacation Attraction Recap
This year, many great new Orlando vacation attractions opened to the delight of all. If you missed any of them, catch them now or on your 2010 Orlando vacation:
- Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
- The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney
- Manta at SeaWorld
- The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
- Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM at Universal Studios Florida®
Also, be sure not to miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®!
December 23rd, 2009
Journey to the past on your Orlando vacation – experience the history, the wonder and the beauty of the famous ocean liner Titanic at the newly reopened TITANIC The Experience on International Drive in Orlando Florida.
This brand new 20,000 square foot attraction features guided tours of the majestic ship led by famed Titanic crew and passengers such as Captain Smith, Molly Brown and others.
TITANIC also features these awe-inspiring spectacles:
- Full Scale recreations of her Grand Staircase, Verandah Café and more
- Authentic artifacts and historical treasures
- A NEW interactive ‘Dive Area’ and the “Captains Bridge”
Plus, there’s even movie memorabilia from James Cameron’s blockbuster film, Titanic!
Make your Orlando vacation truly unforgettable – visit TITANIC The Experience.
December 30th, 2008
Discover one of Orlando’s best kept secrets – Discovery Cove. Located across from SeaWorld Orlando, this reservation-only, private tropical paradise provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you’ll:
- Snorkel with stingrays and tropical fish in crystal blue waters
- Hand-feed tropical birds on a sprawling, jungle-like oasis
- Drift down a lazy river through waterfalls, under bridges and beyond
- Soak up the sun on beautiful white sandy beaches
…and the highlight of the day: talk, touch, play and swim with a real live dolphin!
Embark on a truly relaxing and remarkable journey of discovery, fun and relaxation – escape to Discovery Cove on your Orlando vacation.
October 31st, 2008
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Kilimanjaro Safaris is an edge-of-your-seat guided tour through the jungles and savannahs of the African wild, where you ride in a real field vehicle over rough terrain, through splashing puddles and over creaky bridges – while surrounded by real, living wild animals! There’s no fences or moats – just you, the truck and the thrilling excitement of up close and personal animal adventure.
Be sure to bring your digital and video cameras for the ultimate memento of your experience. Featured animals include: elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs – and, of course, the kings of the jungle: LIONS!
Gear up for the wildlife adventure of a lifetime – ride Kilimanjaro Safaris on your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando.
September 30th, 2008
What: Unique multimedia stage show
Where: Universal Orlando
Ages: 3 & up
Show Length: 1hr 45min
Color your Orlando vacation a vibrant BLUE and experience one of the most unique stage shows ever: Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando!
Blue Man Group is a tour de force multimedia “party” – blending music, theatrics and comedy to create a visual dance of vibrant mischief and unexpected hilarity. The group will overwhelm your senses and leave you smiling with delight as they splash, crash and dash their way through a dazzling display of color, light and percussive mayhem – plus their own brand of silent movie-style antics.
Guests of all ages will enjoy the spectacle, the humor and, yes, the mess! For those brave enough to sit in the first four rows by the stage, you will get wet (but ponchos are provided)!
For a truly outrageous, unforgettable and exciting Orlando vacation experience, see Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando today!
August 29th, 2008
Travel through a world of amazing spectacles, curious wonders and mysterious marvels at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium.
Open all year round year from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, the tilted, “sinking” Odditorium on International Drive showcases a unique collection of strange artifacts, interactive oddities and optical illusions – all from the stories of world renowned adventurer and radio personality Robert Ripley.
Your self-guided journey begins with the “ghost” of Ripley himself welcoming you on your adventure! Highlights include a ¾ scale Rolls Royce made out of over 1 million matchsticks and a Van Gogh painting comprised of 3,000 postcards depicting Van Gogh’s paintings themselves! Plus, you’ll explore a world full of unique oddities like dinosaur bones, shrunken heads, Egyptian treasures – plus many more exciting curiosities. There’s even a billiard room where the balls roll up the table!
Believe it or not, you’ll have a great time at this wonderfully curious and fun attraction!
July 29th, 2008
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Fun Spot Attractions is the perfect way to have a blast on your family vacation in Orlando. With two unique “action parks”, Fun Spot delivers big time thrills at small prices. First there’s Fun Spot Action Park on International Drive.
This thrill-a-minute action attraction features hands-on rides and other interactive fun, including:
- Multi-level go kart tracks that let guests “Drive the Ride”
- Heart-stopping thrill rides like the giant Revolver Ferris wheel and the whirling Paratroppers
- A special Kid Spot for the little ones that includes a Kiddie Train, carousel and classic ‘Tea Cup’ ride
- Over 100 exciting games in a 10,000 square-foot arcade and more!
But the action doesn’t stop there! A second action park, Fun Spot USA, is located in Kissimmee near Celebration and features the World’s tallest SkyCoaster that sends daring riders 300 feet into the air!
Both Fun Spot parks have free admission, free parking and free unlimited soft drinks (rides and game tokens additional). Plus, in celebration of their 10th anniversary, Fun Spot Attractions is awarding weekly Prizes valued at $1200.00 – plus a Labor Day drawing for a 2008 Dodge Charger!
Supercharge your Orlando vacation with more thrills, more action and more fun at Fun Spot!
June 16th, 2008
Nearing its 20th anniversary next year, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular continues to be one of the premier attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Lasting a little over 30 minutes, this intense, live-action stunt extravaganza will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!
The show begins with casting audience members in the roles of extras. Then the music starts, the lights dim and Indiana Jones explodes onto the stage in a jaw-dropping and unforgettable re-enactment of his classic temple escape scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark – complete with deadly traps and the infamous giant rolling boulder! The nailbiting action continues as Indy avoids swashbuckling swordsman and armed soldiers in the memorable Cairo chase sequence. The show concludes literally with a bang as Indy must stave off a towering airplane mechanic, dodge spinning propeller blades and avoid multiple explosions caused by a leaking fuel tank – a flawlessly choreographed live performance of one of Raiders’ most breathlessly exciting action sequences!
Afterwards, you’ll feel as if you’ve actually been in the movie – an adrenaline-fueled, non-stop “living film” that perfectly captures the essence of everything we love about the Indiana Jones films.
Whip on over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and embark on one of most thrilling adventure attractions at Walt Disney World!
Want to add more Indiana Jones to your Orlando vacation adventures? Catch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hitting theatres this Thursday, May 22nd.
May 20th, 2008
Journey to Atlantis, now in its tenth year of sea-splashing thrills, takes you on a thrilling adventure through a mythical ancient underwater city styled after ancient Greece.
After boarding an eight-passenger boat, you begin your journey deep into the heart of a city lost for centuries that has arisen from the depths of the ocean.
Once inside, you’ll twist, turn, dive and zip your way through a watery maze of spectacular and harrowing thrills – including spectacular visual effects, near-miss excitement and a truly immersive sound experience. Along the way, you’ll dodge frothing fountains and water cannons, encounter mermaids and come face-to-face with a giant sea monster!
At the end of this high-speed adventure, you find yourself perched at the edge of a steep waterfall. Before you can scream, you suddenly drop 60 feet down into the roaring “sea”, soaked from head to toe!
Dive into excitement on your Florida vacation – ride Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando!
April 24th, 2008
Experience life under the sea at SeaVenture, one of Discovery Cove’s newest attractions. SeaVenture offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure allowing visitors an up close and personal opportunity to interact with aquatic life. No SCUBA lessons are necessary as an expert leads you on an underwater walking tour. Explore this water world and swim with the fish while you learn about various sea creatures close enough to touch. Tours are small and intimate at six people per group and are appropriate for ages 10 and up.
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