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Kick start your summer break with an Orlando Vacation package

admin — Sun, 08 May 2011 03:31:53 +0000

School is almost out, time for the kids to enjoy their summer break! Don’t let time slip away! Book your travel today. Check out our specials and save when combining multiple day Disney passes, Universal Studios and Sea World tickets. An Orlando vacation is the perfect way to kick start your summer. Reserve your rental house or hotel today and pay just prior to your arrival dates. It’s like a Disney vacation lay away. Please call us and let us know if you have any questions!

How to avoid long lines at Disney or Universal?

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:48:51 +0000

Your vacation only last so long…. You don’t want to waste hours waiting in long lines for short rides. Here are a couple tips for you. First you will want to arrive to the park around 30-45 minutes before it opens, it will take 10-15 minutes for the parking lot shuttle to take you to the main gate. You will want to know which rides you want to ride before you get to the park. Look on a map and know where they are located and the shortest routes to get to them. By doing your home work you will be able to jump on the rides before most people arrive at the park. Another way to avoid the long lines is late in the evenings. The early bird may get the worm, but he’ll be tired and will turn in early. There is one other option for you. It’s called Fastpass. Please read my other post on Fastpass…

Universal Studios Orlando Holiday Events

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:34:11 +0000

Christmas at Universal Studios

When growing up as a child, I always looked forward to the holiday season, and what I enjoyed most, besides the presents, family and cookies, was watching all of the Christmas holiday shows during the cold Winter days. One of my all time favorites growing up was Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Thinking back to it, I can see the Grinch forcing that poor little dog up the mountain in snow above Whooville with an over stuffed red Santa bag that Hercules could not even carry. Fortunately for the dog, he made it to the top. This is certainly one of my favorite Christmas stories and apparently it is a favorite of others too because Universal Studios in Orlando is now offering a slightly different version of the popular tale with their “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” musical. The musical is performed several times each day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

In addition to this special presentation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Universal Studios Orlando is also featuring the floats from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at the Universal Studios theme park which is right next to Islands of Adventure. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade concludes with a very special tree lighting presentation. In addition to all of this, Universal also is running concerts by special performers through their holiday events.

If you are looking for a little added holiday fun and memories this holiday season, then, be sure to bring the family to the Universal Studios Orlando holiday events.

Harry Potter Theme Park Advertising Starts

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:35:34 +0000

Harry Potter

Universal studios Orlando is gearing up for the much anticipated launch of Orlando’s newest theme park within a them park, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The big launch is set for Spring of 2010. No official date has been provided yet.

The advertising and marketing departments are busier than ever at Universal Studios as the first ads are beginning to run on NBC. NBC just happens to be the parent company of Universal Studios Orlando. In addition to the ads running on NBC, a partnership has been formed with one of the UK’s best known travel agencies.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is costing Universal over two hundred million dollars and the main marketing push is expected to start after the new year starts. The Orlando vacation market is very competitive. Vacationers have the choice of going to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot Center, Sea World and Busch Gardens as well as Universals’ theme parks. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the largest addition to a theme park since Disney launched the Animal Kingdom back in 1998.

Universal isn’t spilling any beans when it comes to their marketing approach so Disney will just have to wait and react, if at all, but with a slow economy, vacationers’ dollars are more precious than ever.

Holiday Festivities at Universal Studios Orlando

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:28:18 +0000

Santa Parade

If you are looking for some holiday fun, then pack up the family and head out to one of the funnest theme parks in all of Orlando, Florida, Universal Studios Orlando. Universal Studios Orlando begins their holiday festivities on December 5th and they continue all the way through New Years day of 2010.

You will not have to pay extra,, money beyond your initial theme park ticket price, in order to enjoy all the holiday entertainment. Concerts at the park are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. These concerts are an added benefit to this years holiday celebration. Performers scheduled for this year are:

- Mannheim Steamroller is scheduled to perform on Dec. 5

- Chris Isaak is scheduled to perform on Dec. 12

- Catch Natalie Cole is scheduled to perform on Dec. 19

In addition to the concert performances, the world famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day floats will be at their holiday best as they appear at Universal Studios Orlando as well as at Islands of Adventure. Who would have ever though that floats could go on tour?

Specially priced holiday packages are available but tend to sell fast so you will want to be sure to book your as soon as possible because of the limited availability and high demand.

Universal Studios Orlando – Harry Potter Theme Park

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:55:23 +0000

Harry Potter Theme Park

Am I the only one who thinks it is surprising that Universal Studios Orlando is opening an entire theme park centered around Harry Potter? I can certainly understand a ride or even maybe a section of a theme park, but a whole park for it? They’re calling it a theme park within a theme park. I have to say I didn’t think it could draw that many people. First of all, you have a whole population of people who would not even consider going because of religious conflicts. I know plenty of families who would not allow their children to read the books or watch the movies.

Second, isn’t Harry Porter mainly for younger age children? Is a 9 to 16 year old target audience enough to support a whole park? Of course there are older kids, even adults who would be interested in going to a Harry Potter theme park (named “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”), but I am surprised that there is a large enough market for it. And I do believe Universal did their market research. I’m sure they don’t just act on projects of this magnitude without feeling fairly confident that they will not only be able to make money, but continue doing if for years and years to come. They wouldn’t put this many millions of dollars into this, only to tear it down and build something else in a few years. Apparently, they think Harry Potter will be hot for a very long time. Boy J.K. Rowling must be richer than rich.

Well, in any event, the park is scheduled to open next summer. It’s part of Islands of Adventure. Maybe I’m totally clueless as to the size of the Harry Potter fanbase. I mean, I know it’s large, but I must be really missing something for me to be so surprised at the whole idea.