Go Karts and More at Fun Spot in Orlando.

There are two Fun Spot amusement parks in the Orlando area. 'Fun Spot America', near to the Universal Resort Orlando, which offers go kart rides, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, bumper boats an arcade and more. 

And one in Kissimmee called 'Fun Spot USA' near to the Walt Disney World Resort, again with go kart tracks and thrill rides. To be found next to Old Town Kissimmee, a great attraction in itself.

Their are great reviews on TripAdvisor and it is pointed out that older children and adults will have great fun at this venue.

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Volunteer Holiday Packages at Universal Orlando Resort for Give the Kids The World.

If you want a holiday with a difference and want to be part of doing something very worthwhile, Universal Orlando Resort have special vacation packages for families to become volunteers whilst on vacation, helping children with life threatening illnesses who are staying at Give Kids The World Village Resort in Orlando. 

The package enables you and your family to experience an unforgettable opportunity of spreading happiness and fun whilst also enjoying you own dream vacation. 

https://www.universalorlando.com/Vacation-Packages/Volunteer-Vacations/Overview.aspx  

Finding Information on the Universal Resort Florida.

When planning a trip to the Universal Resort Orlando, it might be helpful for you to know where to find information on general preparation for your visit. Go to Universal’s web site….https://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Information/Theme-Park-Hours.aspx    

Here you will find useful information such as directions, park opening hours, height requirements, locker rental info, parking information and kennel services, travel planning with tips on what to wear and what to bring with you, accessibility information and much more.

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New Orleans Mardi Gras theme at Universal Resort Orlando

Universal Studios is about to hold it’s annual Mardi Gras spectacular,

A huge display of vibrant colour, music, food and entertainment in the form of a parade street performers and big named concerts.

The parade is held on selected nights ending in a live concert  at the Music Plaza Stage.

Line up as follows…

Feb 9th  LIFEHOUSE

Feb 16th  STEVE MILLAR BAND

Feb 17th  BOYS LIKE GIRLS

Feb 23rd  TREY SONGZ

Mar 2nd  DEMILOVATO

Mar 9th  MONTGOMERY GENTRY

Mar 15th SEAN KINGSTON

Mar16th  MATCHBOX TWENTY

Mar 22nd AUSTIN MAHONE

Mar 23rd  PHILLIP PHILLIPS

Mar 30th  PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO

Apr 6th  KOOL & THE GANG

Apr 13th  PITBULL

Apr20th  THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS

For more information please go to http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras

 

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How to get information about The Universal Resort Orlando.

Universal  Resort Orlando is a very popular destination and when planning a vacation it’s handy to have as much information as you can find, but quite often you can’t find what you are looking for, hopefully I can point you in the right direction for this and other questions you need answers for regarding the Orlando area.

At Universal’s website you can find up to date information on Park Hours, ride and height requirements, directions, parking, guests services, accessibility info. and much more.

Please go to..http://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Information/Theme-Park-Hours.aspx

 

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Construction at Wizarding World of Harry Potter may include a Hogwarts Express Train.

 At Universals Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction there are rumours that soon there will be a Hogwarts Express train that will connect to a Harry Potter Land being built at Universal Studios. The rumours give the impression that the construction will be finished in 2014.

 

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Healthy Eating at Universal Orlando

With us all eating to excess over the festive period I thought I’d mention that at the Universal Orlando Resort you can have the choice of healthy dining options, as many of the restaurants and eating locations use trans-fat-free oil in their cooking and at selected locations there are healthy side options for adults and children, where children’s meals come with a choice of fruit and adults can choose a side salad. Your Theme park guide will give you more information.

Christmas Feel at Universal Orlando.

For festive photos of Universals Islands of Adventure, Orlando. Micechat.com have published delightful pictures of some of the shops decked out in their Christmas cheer

http://micechat.com/15416-universal-orlando-christmas/

Orlando Childcare Sitter Services ‘Kids Nite Out’

If on your vacation in Orlando you require sitter services for your children, Kids Nite Out offer a range of care programs to suit your family’s needs in many of the hotels in the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando area. Run by professionals with qualified and experienced staff.

They also cater for care at weddings and conventions.

For more information please follow this link…http://www.kidsniteout.com/sitter_services.html

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Information on Halloween Horror Nights 2012 at Universal Orlando.

I’ve found a great web page which tells you all you need to know about Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2012.

Please go to…http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/halloween-horror-nights-2012/

Have a safe and exciting celebration.

Magic Kingdom Restaurant to serve Adult Drinks at Walt Disney World.

At the new ‘Be our Guest’ Restaurant which is due to open at Walt Disney World Florida in November 2012, alcohol will be served for the first time in the Magic Kingdom. The other Disney parks have been serving adult beverages in their restaurants for some time.

At Universal Studios you can also buy beer wine and mixed drinks to consume in their restaurants. Beer stands are also available within the park.

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Universal Studios Florida, ‘Animal Actors On Location’

When needing a little family time and rest from all the excitement of Universal Studios attractions why not visit Animal Actors on Location it is a live action show with animal performances and video footage of all kinds of creatures offering fun for everyone.

The show lasts approx. 20minutes and it is recommended you arrive 15 minutes early, various performances are held through the day, show times are found on your park map.

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Grocery Stores in Orlando

If you are staying in Orlando on a self catering vacation here is a list of grocery stores in and around the Orlando area…

3183 Vine St. Kissimmee

4444 Vine St. Kissimmee (Supercenter)

1471 Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee (Supercenter)

12550 S. Orange Blossom Trl. Orlando

3250 Vineland Rd. Kissimmee (Supercenter)

4400 13th St. Saint Cloud. (Supercenter)

904 Cypress Pkwy Kissimmee (Supercenter)

8101 S. John Young Pkwy. Orlando (Supercenter)

8990 Turkey Lake Rd. Orlando (Supercenter)

5991 New Goldenrod Rd. Orlando (Supercenter)

2500 S.Kirkman Rd. Orlando (Supercenter)

3838 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando

7818 Colonial West Drive Orlando

550 Us Highway 27 Clermont (Supercenter)

3101 W. Princetown St. Orlando (Supercenter)

2015 Chickasaw Trl. Orlando

36205 Us Highway 27 Haines City (Supercenter)

10500 W. Colonial Drive Ocoee (Supercenter)

600 S. Alafaya Trl. Orlando

5559 Clarcona Ocoee Rd. Orlando

This information was acquired from the Walmart Store Locator web-site.

Florida’s Universal Studio’s Evening Spectacular Cinematic Show

To conclude your exciting and fun filled day at Universal Studios Theme Park Orlando there is an amazing and dramatic finale ‘Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular-100 Years of Movie Memories’

The show is narrated by Morgan Freeman and apart from viewing clips from many Universal films old and new, has powerful pyrotechnic special effects casting images of waterfalls and fountains, together with stirring music.

And to end, watch an amazingly colourful firework display lasting approximately 18 minutes.

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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.

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!

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

Universal in Orlando has a new Superstar Parade.

Universal Studios in Florida have a new daily parade causing fun and excitement all along its route with colourful floats, popular characters, street performers, and vibrant music. This twenty five minute show is sure to whip up excitement and fun energy as you visit the many attractions around the theme park.

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Universal Resort Florida and International Drive.

When visiting the two parks at the Universal Resort Florida there are many exciting rides such as Men in Black, Revenge of the Mummy, The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D, E.T.Adventure, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Cat in the Hat, Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Jurassic Park River Adventure and others, together with shows, play areas, restaurants, shops etc. and don’t forget to stop by at nearby International Drive with it’s own many attractions and places of entertainment. You will find weird science activities, natural wonders, mini golf, go karts, The Titanic Experience, restaurants and much much more.      

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Traffic Information for Orlando and Central Florida

You can find up to date traffic and travel information and a chance to view traffic cameras in the Orlando and Central Florida area at…….http://www.wesh.com/traffic/index.html

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