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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 yea...
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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Wednesday, August 13 Joggin for the Noggin Fun Run/Walk 5K 7:30 AM this Sunday Corner of Slade St & Greeley St Palatine www.jogginforthenoggin.com Thursday, August 14 Botanic Backyard (847) 835-5440 www.chicagobotanic.org Kendra Thornton...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Frontier Airlines Incorporated, Vacations, Volleyball, Walt Disney World Resort
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Visitor publication 'See Orlando' gets a makeover
Sara K. Clarke and Jason Garcia, Sentinel Staff WritersSee Orlando, a visitor publication that has been in the market for 41 years, is converting to a new publication called Great Florida Getaways. The new product will be aimed at Florida residents planning to take vacations within the state. The magazine is...Tags: Harry Potter, National Government, Downtown Disney, Laws, Walt Disney World Resort
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Universal's profit fell -- blame it on the Easter Bunny
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversal Orlando reported a 5 percent slide in paid theme-park attendance and a 6 percent drop in operating revenue during its second quarter, compared with the same period last year. In filings posted Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...Tags: Easter, Universal City, Religious Festivals, Universal Orlando
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Universal: Attendance fell 5% in second quarter
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversal Orlando saw a 5 percent slide in paid theme-park attendance and a 6 percent drop in operating revenue during the second quarter, compared with the same period last year. In filings posted this morning with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...Tags: Easter, Universal City, Religious Festivals, Earnings, Universal Orlando
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Disney's 'Baby Elephant Walk'
Sentinel ColumnistWhen African elephant Tsavo was born this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom, two pachyderm families were already in place to welcome the 327-pound calf. Five years ago, his mother, Moyo, gave birth to Tufani, a built-in brother for Tsavo, who shares...Tags: Wrestling, Zoology, Gardens and Parks, Public Holidays, Thanksgiving
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Universal keeps pace with Disney and raises ticket price to $75
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversal Orlando adds $4 to its basic ticket price today, keeping its one-day, one-park pass in line with Walt Disney World's at $75 a person. Universal also raised the price of some of its multiday packages, though it left some of its deeper-discount...Tags: Harry Potter, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, Universal Orlando
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Heart attack, broken bones are reported at theme parks
Sentinel Staff WriterA heart attack at Wet 'n Wild and two broken ankles at other attractions were among the serious ride incidents at Central Florida theme parks this spring, according to state records released Tuesday. The parks alerted state authorities to 14 incidents in...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Heart Disease, Walt Disney World Resort, Discovery Cove, Florida
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Devoted theme-park goers visit attractions hundreds or thousands of times
Sentinel Staff WriterAcross Central Florida's theme parks are hundreds of rides, shows and attractions -- and the people who love them. A lot. We're talking hundreds and even thousands of visits or viewings. Five Central Floridians share their tales of unusual attraction...Tags: SeaWorld, Theme Park Vacations, Gardens and Parks, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Nature
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Brazilians jazz things up at Orlando-area attractions
Sentinel Staff WriterWhen Gabriela Lande raises her lime-green flag, 50 Brazilian teenagers in matching lime-green T-shirts fall in behind her. It's a scene repeated thousands of times in local theme parks during July, when schools in Brazil are out of session and parents...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Zoology, Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, Animals
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Best places to get soaked at theme parks
Sentinel ColumnistGrueling-hot summertime visits to theme parks can be alleviated with turns on one of their water-thrill rides. Take a whirl through this guide to H2O zones and discover which ones are worth getting soaked to the bone. Kali River Rapids Asia area of...Tags: Zoology, Gardens and Parks, Space Programs, Nature, Walt Disney Co.
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There for Tomorrow easy on the eyes and ears
Coral Springs CharterThere for Tomorrow is like a group of musical male models, without the bird brains -- easy on the eyes and ears. The young age and sharp humor of Maika Maile, Christian Climer and Chris Kamrada, all 19, and Jay Enriquez, 21, helps them relate to their...Tags: Schools, Music, David Grohl, MySpace, Jack Black
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Discounts offered by Florida attractions
Discount Tickets Here's a selection of attractions offering reduced prices: Gatorland: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297; Swamp Season Pass unlimited admission through 2008 (Florida residents only) for $27.99...Tags: Kissimmee, Interstate 4, NASA, International Drive, People
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