SeaWorld Orlando Experiences Behind the Scenes

At SeaWorld Orlando there are many attractions to keep you enthralled on your visit, but did you know there are Exclusive Tours to view behind the scenes?

These include:

Dolphins Up Close Tour

Sea Lions Up Close Tour

Marine Mammal Keeper Experience

Family Fun Tour

Behind The Scenes Tour

Beluga Interaction Program

Wild Arctic Up-Close Experience

Family Fun at Christmas Tour

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration VIP Tour

Private VIP Tour

Summer Nights VIP Tour

This information was found on The SeaWorld web-site… http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Attractions

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A list of Height Restrictions at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida

Following the response from our blog a few days ago on this subject here is a more detailed list of height requirements.

Any attractions not listed do not require a minimum height to ride.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

- Space Mountain - 44 inches (112cm)

- Splash Mountain – 40 inches (102 cm)

- Big Thunder Mountain – 40 inches (102 cm)

- The Barnstormer – 35 inches (89 cm)

- Tomorrowland Speedway – 32 inches (80 cm)

Epcot

- Soarin’ – 40 inches (102 cm)

- Test Track – 40 inches (102 cm)

- Mission: SPACE – 44 inches (112 cm)

Hollywood Studios

- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Star Tours – 40 inches (102 cm)

- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – 40 inches (102 cm)

Animal Kingdom

- Expedition Everest – 44 inches (112 cm)

- Kali River Rapids – 38 inches (97 cm)

- DINOSAUR – 40 inches (102 cm)

- Primeval Whirl – 48 inches (122 cm)

Blizzard Beach

- Summit Plummet – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Ski Patrol Training Camp – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Tike’s Peak – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Chair Lift – 32 inches (80 cm)

- Downhill Double Dipper – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Slush Gusher – 48 inches (122 cm)

Typhoon Lagoon

- Crush ‘n’ Gusher – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Ketchakiddee Creek – 48 inches (122 cm)

- Humunga Kowabunga – 48 inches (122 cm)

All information has been gathered from the Walt Disney World website.

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida

- Revenge of the Mummy – 48 inches

- Men in Black: Alien Attack – 42 inches. Children between 42-48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

- Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster – 36 inches. Children between 40–48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – 51 inches

- E.T. Adventure – 34 inches. Children between 34–38 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

Islands of Adventure

- Jurassic Park River Adventure – 42 inches. Children between 42–48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

- Pteranodon Flyers – 36-56 inches. Adults must be accompanied by a child of these heights to ride.

- Dragon Challenge – 54 inches

- Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls – 44 inches. Children between 44-48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

- Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges – 42 inches. Children between 42-48 inches must be accompanied by and adult.

- Doctor Doom’s Fearfall – 52 inches.

- The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! – 34 inches. Children between 34-48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – 48 inches.

- Flight of the Hippogriff – 36 inches. 36-48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

All information has been gathered from the Universal Orlando Studios website.

Disney’s Ultimate Dream Holiday, Theme Parks and Florida Cruise.

If you’re going for a dream once in a lifetime vacation to Walt Disney World Florida, why not add a cruise to the Bahamas on a Disney Cruise Liner from nearby Port Canaveral? The Itinerary includes visiting and staying at the Disney theme parks, ending the days with spectacular fireworks, relaxing at Disney’s water parks and also fitting in time for shopping and souvenirs.

For the next stage of your magical journey you will be whisked away by Disney Cruise Line transport to Port Canaveral where you will board your ship. On board you can immerse yourself in the splendour that surrounds you and head for the Bahamas! a highlight of the trip on one of the days is that you will visit Disney’s Private Island, Castaway Cay, for swimming, snorkelling, boating, sunbathing and leisure activities.

When the cruise is over you will be transported back to the airport for your trip back home.

For more information please go to… http://wdtc.disneyinternational.com/cruise/?Freephone=True

How to find the Height Requirements for Theme Parks in Orlando.

Finding out height requirements when planning a vacation to Florida’s theme parks can be a little daunting if you don’t know where to look, however it is a good idea to have this information so that disappointments can be avoided if you have small children who are eager to try the exciting rides and attractions that are on offer.

Universal Orlando Resort

http://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Information/Ride-Height-Requirements.aspx

Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Click on the attraction you require and it takes you to the information for that ride.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/attractions/

Disney’s Epcot

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/attractions/

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/attractions/

Disney’s Water Parks

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach/attractions/

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/typhoon-lagoon/attractions/

SeaWorld Orlando

http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Attractions 

Have fun planning!

Dumbo Adventure at WDW Florida

At Walt Disney World Florida’s Magic Kingdom the new Dumbo ride has a way to cut down on waiting, by having an interactive play experience in an air conditioned Circus tent, where guests will be given a pager and called when it’s their turn, this should keep the children amused and happy making the visit to Dumbo a very exciting and pleasant experience. Due to open July 2012.

Orlando Florida Weather Information for the Next Few Days – Monday June 11th 2012.

All predictions are approx.
Monday June 11th to Sunday June 17th 2012

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for most of the week, with temperatures in the high 80’s to 90F and the lows in the mid 70’s.

The winds should be moderate but breezy in the storms.

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Live Music at Universal Studios Orlando for the 2012 Summer Concert Series.

The event begins June 9th through to July 14th 2012 at the Music Plaza Stage, Universal Studios Florida.

Artists such as Al Green, Josh Turner, ZZ Top & 3 Doors Down, plus more well known acts will be performing live on Saturday nights.

For more information please go to…

http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Summer/Lineup.aspx

New Themed Accommodation Resort Opened At Walt Disney World Florida.

Disney have recently opened The Art of Animation Resort with ‘Finding Nemo’ Family Suites now available, ‘Cars’, ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ rooms will be opening through the summer of 2012.

The resort is situated near to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, this themed family accommodation offers a vacation to remember, where you can be engrossed in the world of Walt Disney and Disney/Pixar films whilst enjoying the splendour of the décor that surrounds you along with the charm and imagination that Disney is famous for.

For more information please got to http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/art-of-animation-resort/