Wet N Wild At Universal Studios Orlando

Wet N Wild is Universals premier waterpark and is credited as being the first ever waterpark in the USA. Wet N Wild is stretched out over 30 acres of land , the park includes 8 thrill rides, 6 Multi person rides and 2 kids rides.

  • The Storm – You push yourself down into a steep tunnel that sends you flying down extremely fast into a giant bowl that sends you spinning around with mist surrounding in the air as you drop into the pool below. This slide was created by Proslide company, labeled as a ‘ProBowl’ slide
  • Mach 5 – Grab a mat and walk your way up a long winding tower to the top where you have three slides to choose from. When told by the lifeguard at top, push yourself down the ride of a twisting, turning, head-first flumes that fall 1,700 feet (520 m) over three different courses.
  • Der Stuka – Push yourself down a six-story speed slide that sends you flying down a 76-foot (23 m), nearly vertical drop that transitions to a 115-foot (35 m) water runway.
  • Bomb Bay – The ride for all dare devils is right here. Go inside the rocket waiting not knowing when the trap door that sends you down a 76-foot (23 m), nearly vertical slide drops you to the depths below.
  • Knee Ski – A cable-operated ski lets you kneeboard like a pro around a half-mile long lake.
  • Wake Boarding – Everyone from beginner to expert can show their stuff on the WakeZone Cableway.
  • The Wild One – Two people are pulled by a Jet Ski around the lake on big, bouncy tubes that make for a wild ride.
  • Brain Wash – Lose your grip on reality in Wet N Wild’s newest thrill ride.This mind blowing hypotnic thrill ride sends you down a steep 53-foot drop on a 65-foot (20 m), funnel.

Multi-person rides

  • Disco H2O – Start off in a tube traveling through a dark tunnel that sends you down a huge drop, and before you know it you find yourself traveling around a room filled with disco music and lights. This slide was too made from Proslide company as a “BehemothBowl”.
  • The Surge – A 5-story tube ride that carries a 4-passenger tube down 600 feet (180 m) of banked turns, radical twists and diabolical dips. This ride was made by Proslide as a “Mammoth” slide.
  • Bubba Tub – Grab the family and climb aboard one of the four-passenger tubes for a six-story, triple dip drop ride.
  • The Black Hole The Next Generation – 1000 gallons a minute sends a two-person tube rocketing through 500 feet (150 m) of twisting, turning darkness on this space-age thrill ride. The Black Hole currently reopened under the moniker “The Black Hole: The Next Generation” and now features more light effects, fog, and an updated ride boarding area.
  • The Flyer – Travel around in a 4-person raft that sends you on on an exciting, family-fun ride that covers 450 feet (140 m) of hairpin turns and banked curves.
  • The Blast – Take a raging ride along a raptured pipeline that will thrill you to the core and soak you to the bone.

Kids rides

  • Bubble Up – A huge, wet inflatable bubble made just for kids who climb, bounce, and slide into three feet of water. The inflatable “bubble” has had numerous designs over the years.
  • Kid’s Park – You’ll find miniature versions of a lot of the rides and a gigantic bucket that periodically fills with water and splashes into the pool below.

Rip Ride Rockit Closed

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida will remain closed indefinitely, it was confirmed on Monday.

Universal Officials claim that the unscheduled closure has nothing to do with the  safety warning from Maurer Sohne, the German steel company that makes the ride’s vehicles. Who stated that the coupling used to hold the vehicle together may not be fatigue endurable.

Universal Orlando said the safety concerns from Maurer Sohne would have been addressed soon after the memo’s release and the ride’s closure was not related to the safety bulletin. However, Maurer Sohne said the repair solution or new design would not be available for two to three months.

Universal closed the attraction last Wednesday and said it was undergoing unrelated maintenance. It said the closure was temporary.

Universal Orlando spokesman Tom Schroder said on Monday that the ride’s extended closure was due to the park’s decision to do annual maintenance on the attraction.

“The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was operating safely when we closed it for maintenance and it will be operating safely when we reopen it,” said Schroder.

“We don’t forecast when an attraction will reopen from annual maintenance due to the fluid nature of the maintenance work,” Schroder said.

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida is located in Orlando and is one of the parks that make up the Universal Orlando Resort along with Islands of Adventure and CityWalk.

The park is very much themed around movies and encourages users to “ride the movies”

In 2009 Universal Studios Florida attracted 5.4 Million visitors making it the 9th most visited theme park in America.

Universal Studios Florida features six themed areas all situated around a large lagoon. This lagoon is home to Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular, a seasonal fireworks display that showcases scenes from various Universal films, featuring lasers, projectors and fireworks. The six surrounding themed areas, clockwise from the entrance, are Production Central, New York, San Francisco/Amity, World Expo, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Hollywood. Each area features a combination of rides, shows, attractions, character appearances, dining outlets and merchandise stores.

The Six Lands are

  • Production Central Blue Man Group Sharp Aquos Theatre • Donkey’s Photo Finish • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit • Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast • Shrek 4-D • The Universal Music Plaza Stage
  • New York The Blues Brothers Show • Delancey Street Preview Center • Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride • Twister…Ride it Out
  • San Francisco/Amity Beetlejuice’s Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue • Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride…Starring You!Fear Factor Live • Jaws
  • World Expo Men in Black: Alien Attack • Roboasis • The Simpsons Ride
  • Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone Animal Actors on Location • Curious George Goes to Town  • A Day in the Park with Barney  • E.T. Adventure  • Fievel’s Playland  • StarToons: 80’s Rewind • Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster
  • Hollywood Lucy: A Tribute • Mel’s Drive-In Concert • Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time • Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show Lagoon Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular

Cheetaka The New Ride At Busch Gardens

Rumours have been rife for ages regarding the new ride being made at Busch Gardens for 2011, luckily for those of us with absolutely no patients we don’t have to wait until the 13th October for the official press launch.

Construction plans for Cheetaka were stupidly left hanging around at Busch Gardens a few months ago and unsurprisingly were scooped up and found its way to the internet…

Rumour has it the ride will be a 3 launch roller coaster, as the name suggests speed; we are thinking its going to be a fast one rather than a high one…

We’ll keep you updated…

Universal Orlando Resort 3-Park Bonus Ticket

3-Park Bonus Ticket

Experience three of Orlando’s most exciting parks with one ticket. Enjoy admission to Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme parks, the Wet ‘n Wild® – Orlando waterpark, plus all-club access to the live entertainment at Universal CityWalk®, for up to fourteen (14) consecutive days.

Universal Orlando Resort® offers not one, but TWO amazing theme parks side-by-side, non-stop nightlife, and world-class on-site hotels, all within easy walking distance. Jump right into the action of the movies at Universal Studios Florida®, the world’s premier movie and TV-based theme park. Experience the thrills of Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, where legendary stories and best-loved fictional characters come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. Enjoy live music, dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more at The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM,Universal CityWalk® home of the incomparable Blue Man Group.

Universal Studios
Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favourite films and TV shows at the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park. Careen and crash your way through Krustyland in the wild and hilarious The Simpsons Ride™.  Experience the fun and excitement of Revenge of the Mummy®, Shrek 4-D™, MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™ and more. Take your music for a rideSM on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®, the most interactive and personalized roller coaster ever!

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Take an unforgettable journey through remarkably themed islands where all your favourite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children’s stories come to life.  Experience innovative rides, shows and interactive attractions that challenge all your senses, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®Jurassic Park River Adventure® and The Cat in the Hat™.

Universal CityWalk —The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM
Enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more at Universal CityWalk, The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM. Enjoy a range of cuisine from Emeril’s® Restaurant Orlando to Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® and the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe®Blue Man Group, of unique live music, unexpected humour, and lots of paint!

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THE SIMPSONS RIDE TM Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. The Simpsons TM & © 2010 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Men In Black & Alien Attack. TM & © 2010 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Marvel Super Hero character names and likenesses: TM & © 2010 Marvel © 2010 Universal Studios. Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park River Adventure ® Universal Studios/Amblin. Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2010 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Universal Orlando Resort 2-Park Bonus Ticket

2-Park Bonus Ticket

Enjoy the best of Universal Orlando® Resort! Receive admission to Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme parks, plus all-club access to the live entertainment atUniversal CityWalk®, for up to fourteen (14) consecutive days.

Universal Orlando Resort® offers not one, but TWO amazing theme parks side-by-side, non-stop nightlife, and world-class on-site hotels, all within easy walking distance. Jump right into the action of the movies at Universal Studios Florida®, the world’s premier movie and TV-based theme park. Experience the thrills of Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, where legendary stories and best-loved fictional characters come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. Enjoy live music, dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more at The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM,Universal CityWalk® home of the incomparable Blue Man Group.

Universal Studios
Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favourite films and TV shows at the world’s premier movie and TV based theme park. Careen and crash your way through Krustyland in the wild and hilarious The Simpsons Ride™.  Experience the fun and excitement of Revenge of the Mummy®, Shrek 4-D™, MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™ and more. Take your music for a rideSM on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®, the most interactive and personalized roller coaster ever!

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Take an unforgettable journey through remarkably themed islands where all your favourite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children’s stories come to life.  Experience innovative rides, shows and interactive attractions that challenge all your senses, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®Jurassic Park River Adventure® and The Cat in the Hat™.

Universal CityWalk —The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM
Enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more at Universal CityWalk, The Entertainment Capital of OrlandoSM. Enjoy a range of cuisine from Emeril’s® Restaurant Orlando to Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® and the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe®Blue Man Group, of unique live music, unexpected humour, and lots of paint!

Click here to Book Now

THE SIMPSONS RIDE TM Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. The Simpsons TM & © 2010 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Men In Black & Alien Attack. TM & © 2010 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Marvel Super Hero character names and likenesses: TM & © 2010 Marvel © 2010 Universal Studios. Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park River Adventure ® Universal Studios/Amblin. Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2010 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Pirates Of The Caribbean At Walt Disney World Resort

Pirates of the Caribbean can be found at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Adventureland and is the inspiration for the set of films of the same name starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly.

This attraction was the last project Walt Disney himself  helped design.

The attraction itself is an indoor water ride, guests float through an immersive, larger-than-life pirate adventure featuring gunshots, cannon blasts, burning buildings, and carousing and pillaging pirates, all accompanied by the rollicking theme song, “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” written by George Bruns and Xavier Atencio.

The highlight is the 14 foot plunge over a waterfall in to the pirates cave.

Height to ride – Any height

Ride Duration – 8:30

Attraction Tickets Review – A great ride for atmosphere, you can literally smell the salty water.

Haunted Mansion At Walt Disney World Resort

 
Haunted Mansion can be found at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square,  and is a spooky tour around a haunted mansion. 

Your are shipped around the mansion in doom buggies that take you from room to room, where you may see or experience the supernatural.

Height to ride – Any height

Top Speed – Slow…

Attraction Tickets Review – Had to put my “this is for kids” hat on, because this really isn’t scary…. but kids love it.

Space Mountain At Walt Disney World Resort

Space Mountain can be found at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland and is an indoor out of space roller coaster and features 2 spaceship shaped vehicles consisting of 3 seats that launch from 2 different tracks.

The left side track is called the Alpha; the right side track is called the Omega. Both tracks are nearly identical and mirror each other in twists and drops.

The rockets that race through space achieve a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour.

Height to ride – 44″

Vehicle Capacity – 3

Top Speed – 28 mph

Ride Duration – 2.50

Attraction Tickets Review – I love theme park rides in the dark! 28 mph doesn’t sound much but in the dark it feels more like 78 mph!!