How did Orlando Theme Parks fare in the Golden Ticket Awards

Hey Thrill Seekers,

The winners of the annual Golden Ticket Awards were announced over the weekend so lets take a look at how our beloved Orlando parks done..

The Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually to honor the “Best of the Best” in the amusement industry and are calculated from an international poll conducted by Amusement Today. The prestigious survey asks experienced amusement park voters around the country and world to rate the “bests” in 23 categories.

WINNERS!

Best Marine Life Park –  SeaWorld Orlando

YES! It’s great to see SeaWorld win this award as it does some amazing stuff for marine life (and of course has some of the best coasters in Orlando)

Best Halloween Event – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Now that one is an absolute no brainer! Wan’t to go to the most amazing Halloween Event ever? You know where to go

Best Dark Ride – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fun & Intense, what more do you want from a dark ride? Oh yeah.. Ghosts

Best Indoor Roller Coaster –  Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Orlando

YES YES YES! This ride sometimes doesn’t get the credit it deserves so we’re very happy that it has won this award!

Best New Ride of 2018 – Water Park – Ray Rush, Aquatica, Orlando

Should have also won ‘best name of an attraction’ in Gavin’s opinion but unfortunately that is never going to be a category ‍♂️‍♀️

5 out of 23 awards is not bad at all for the theme park capital of the world

Smiles Included

Abby

 

Motion Sickness And How To Deal With It

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Now straight off the bat, I’m no Doctor… I have no medical qualifications apart from a first aid badge I got in the Cubs many, many moons ago. So this post has no medical basis at all and you should always consult a professional rather than this blog.

Today’s post is one close to my heart… or should I say stomach! Its about Motion Sickness, with theme park trends pushing towards more 3D based attractions those of us who suffer with motion sickness are having a rough ride, literally. Just a quick look at Universal Studios is enough to make those of us who suffer tremble with fear, The Simpson’s Ride, Minion Mayhem, Transformers 3D and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts all use 3d elements and can cause motion sickness, they even warn you before hand.

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So I thought I’d investigate, to try and create a guide for those of us who suffer but still want to experience the ride. I’ll start off with some of the less scientific methods I personally have used in the past.

Close your eyes

I don’t want to be the one who didn’t go on a ride and spoiled it for everyone else. I know my family wouldn’t give me grief (much) but I still feel if I’ve flown all the way to Orlando I should be giving it a go.

So my first way around motion sickness is to simply close my eyes……. and pray. FOr me closing my eyes and going to my happy place stops me from getting motion sickness. The downside being, I see nothing of the ride.

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Sit out

Don’t be like me! Motion Sickness can really spoil a day at a theme park. If you don’t think you can do it then don’t do it. There are plenty of other rides to go on… plus every party needs a bag holder!

Now for some science…

Treating motion sickness

Mild symptoms of motion sickness can usually be improved using techniques such as fixing your eyes on the horizon or distracting yourself by listening to music.

Other self care techniques you could try include:

  • Keep still – if possible, choose a cabin or seat in the middle of a boat or plane, because this is where you’ll experience the least movement. Use a pillow or headrest to help keep your head as still as possible.
  • Look at a stable object – for example, the horizon. Reading or playing games may make your symptoms worse. Closing your eyes may help relieve symptoms.
  • Fresh air – open windows or move to the top deck of a ship to avoid getting too hot and to get a good supply of fresh air.
  • Relax – by listening to music while focusing on your breathing or carrying out a mental activity, such as counting backwards from 100.
  • Stay calm – keep calm about the journey. You’re more likely to get motion sickness if you worry about it.

Medicines

Or you could get yourself down your local pharmacy and look in to purchasing yourself some of these;

Hyoscine

Hyoscine, also known as scopolamine, is widely used to treat motion sickness. It’s thought to work by blocking some of the nerve signals sent from the vestibular system.

Hyoscine is available over the counter from pharmacists. To be effective, you’ll need to take it before travelling. If you’re going on a long journey – for example, by sea – hyoscine patches can be applied to your skin every three days.

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms of allergies, but can also help to control nausea and vomiting. They’re less effective at treating motion sickness than hyoscine, but may cause fewer side effects.

They’re usually taken as tablets one or two hours before your journey. If it’s a long journey, you may need to take a dose every eight hours. Like hyoscine, some antihistamines can cause drowsiness. Your pharmacist can advise you.

Acupressure bands

Acupressure bands are stretchy bands worn around the wrists. They apply pressure to a particular point on the inside of your wrist between the two tendons on your inner arm.

Some complementary therapists claim that using an acupressure band can help to treat motion sickness. Although acupressure bands don’t cause any adverse side effects, there’s little scientific evidence to show they’re an effective treatment for motion sickness.

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I know its a pain but don’t let your inner ear and eyes spoil your theme park holiday.

Have you got any secret Motion Sickness cheats you use, if so please feel free to share them with us below…

Remember: I’m not a doctor. Medical information was researched using the NHS website.

Smiles included…

Jamie

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5 Made Up Myths That Would Be Awesome

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Today on our Facebook page we posted this image…

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From all reports and our very knowledgeable followers it turns out that this use to happen but now due to a mixture of overuse and health & Safety issues Disney put a stop to it. Which is a shame as its a great personalised touched that theme parks geeks like me LOVE!

Well it got us thinking here at OAT headquarters what other parks could do along the same lines, here’s what we came up with.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Busch Gardens Tampa

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LEGOLAND Florida

legolandawesomeSo there we have it our 5 made up myths that we wish were true…

If you could add a “myth” to any of the parks what would you add?

Smiles included…

Jamie

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48 Days And Counting Louise Tells Us What She’s Looking Forward To For Her Theme Park Holiday

Hey Thrill Seekers,

I haven’t left you all, I am still here and back for another blog post for you. In case you didn’t already know, or you had forgotten, I am off to Orlando in September! This holiday has been booked for 2 years so it has taken ages to get here, hence why I am so excited!!

Every time I have been to Orlando, it’s been in January however this time round we get to sample Halloween Horror Nights. I am in two minds about this. I can’t stand horror films, I’m such a baby, but there is no way I am going all that way and not doing it. (Plus I don’t think the office would let me live it down)

Universal are slowly releasing more and more snippets about what sort of houses we can expect this year. Some of which have been about before, and some of which are brand new! It has been confirmed that Freddy vs Jason and Jack the Clown will definitely be making a return plus the newest houses to have been confirmed this month are Insidious and Walking Dead!

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Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens is one of the top attractions on my list of things that I am excited about as I will be the first person from Orlando Attraction Tickets to have been on it and I cannot wait to come back and brag about it (In case readers have forgotten Kelly from OAT bottled it). For any of you that don’t know what Falcon’s Fury is, it’s the newest attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa, standing at 335ft tall it’s not for the faint hearted. Riders are taken up to the top, tilted forwards to face the ground and left hanging for a few seconds before being dropped back down to earth!!! I am definitely a thrill seeker so I for one cannot wait to try this out. I have continuously watched clips of this ride and showed them to my family to encourage them to try it too!

Another attraction I can’t wait to experience is swimming with the dolphins. I have never been to Discovery Cove before so this is a big deal for me. Just being able to see what the dolphins are capable of doing when watching shows such as Blue Horizons at SeaWorld is breathtaking but knowing that I’ll actually be able to get in the water and swim with them is a once in a lifetime opportunity! I am the only person from Orlando Attraction Tickets that has not had this opportunity before so I’m a little behind, although I’m sure when I return I’ll tell them all about it as if they have no idea! I’m so excited that I can hardly contain myself. The countdown has well and truly begun.

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If had to choose the top 5 roller coasters that I’m looking forward to the most, it would be tough as I love them all but the first on my list would be The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This is my favourite ride and my family and I make sure this is one of the first parks we visit just so we can ride this coaster.

Second on my list would be Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens just because it’s new and if I hadn’t already told you, I’m going to be the first person from Orlando Attraction Tickets to ride it! I love trying new things and when it comes down to roller coaster, I get overly excited.

Next would be SheiKra also at Busch Gardens. SheiKra is another coaster that we ride every year as it is definitely a ride for the thrill seekers (which most of us are)

Manta at SeaWorld would be number 4 on my list as it’s just slightly different to the other coasters. Manta holds you head first, face down instead of sitting up right (imagine flying like Superman) and is known for having one of the smoothest coaster tracks ever!

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Finally I would have to choose Rip Ride Rock It at Universal Studios. Being able to choose your own individual track to listen to as your gliding around the tracks makes it that little bit more exciting.

I love going to SeaWorld to watch the shows that they put on for the guests. They never fail to amaze me at how they can teach the animals to do the tricks that they can. My favourite show is One Ocean with the whales jumping in and out of the water. Watching the relationship that the whales have with the trainers is absolutely mesmerising!

One show at SeaWorld I can’t wait to watch is Clyde and Seamore Sea Lion High! I have seen clips of sea lions doing shows in different countries and have found them so funny so I will be making sure that my family and I go and watch that this year!

I can’t wait to get back just to tell you all about my experiences.

Smiles included…

Louise

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New Things I’m Looking Forward To In Florida

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Some of you may have read one of my previous blogs about how excited I am to be visiting Orlando in September 2015 with my family the post also included attractions that I’m particularly looking forward to. Well, there have been a few more announcements since my last blog, that you may or may not have heard about through our blog posts so my excitement has now doubled and there are so many more attractions that I just can’t wait to try out.

I can’t wait to ride Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa especially since Kelly bottled it on her recent trip to Orlando. When I’m in Florida next year I will be making sure that this is one of the first rides that I go on. All of us here at Orlando Attraction Tickets have just been dying to experience it ever since we first heard the official announcement wayback in 2013.

Kelly should have been the first person in the company to experience the rush of dropping 335 feet face first but of course as we all know …she bottled it. Although I was gutted for her it does give me the opportunity to officially be the first OAT employee to ride it and as has been pointed out several times to her “how can you go all the way to Orlando and not ride Falcon’s Fury”.

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I’m also absolutely distraught that the SkyScraper roller coaster doesn’t open until 2017. This coaster looks incredible AND it’s taller than Falcon’s Fury, at a whopping 535 feet tall! If you haven’t already read through Jamie’s blog about the SkyScraper, it’s well worth a read. This roller coaster will last over 4 minutes with ups and downs, twists and turns and of course some fairly big drops. The SkyScraper is not just going to be your normal roller coaster. The building will contain restaurants and other various attractions along with the roller coaster going around the outside. No wonder they have prolonged the opening date to 2017 as it sounds as though there is going to be a lot of hard work going on to build it over on International Drive.

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I’m so excited that Clyde and Seamore are returning to SeaWorld with a new show, I wasn’t lucky enough to see the previous show as both times I visited Orlando the show was on hiatus. I’ve heard so much about what these crazy Sea Lions get up to and how funny the shows are. Not only have SeaWorld got the Dolphin Theater for Blue Horizons and the Shamu Stadium for One Ocean but they are going to build another theater called the Sea Lion and Otter Theater for Clyde and SeaMore’s Sea Lion High. In my opinion, SeaWorld are always expanding in the most brilliant ways and I cannot wait to be there to witness yet another fantastic new experience. SeaWorld have estimated the Clyde and SeaMore Show to be opening in the Spring of 2015 so I just hope it will be open by the time I get there so I can finally see it.

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I just hope that my 14 days in Orlando is actually going to be enough time to fit everything in that I want to do. I can honestly say that I was not aware of how much there was to do there. Now that I work at Orlando Attraction Tickets, I will be sure to squeeze in as much as I can while I’m there so I can come back and tell you all about it.

Smiles included…

Louise

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5 Marvel Characters I’d Like To See Feature At Theme Parks

Morning Thrill Seekers,

Ever since Disney got its huge wallet out and purchased Marvel, the1972359_10153924287435643_1118761610_n internet has been awash with thoughts on how Disney will use Marvels almost endless list of popular IP’s.

The major stumbling block of course is that Universal have the rights to quite a few of the major IP’s for use in Florida including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and Storm. Not surprisingly Disney would love these rights back… again not surprisingly Universal aren’t really keen to give them back. So what we’re left with is a bit of a Mexican standoff. Universal are unable to add or make any changes to their Marvel Super Hero Land at Islands of Adventure without permission from Marvel, who of course owned by Disney are really going to oblige and Disney can’t take full advantage of a niche area that, at the moment, is very popular.

However that doesn’t stop me from think about a few characters from Marvel’s library that I’d love to see brought to life and featured at an Orlando Theme Park.

Daredevil

Forget that terrible Daredevil film, this character is one of Marvels gems. Matt Murdock was Marvel’s very first blind superhero, using his heightened other senses, he looks after New Yorks, Hell’s Kitchen area.

As an attraction I’m thinking an indoor dark roller coaster would be best suited for the Man without Fear.

Ghostrider

Again, forget the films… Ghost Rider when done properly is one of Marvel’s coolest anti-heros. A real Jekyll and Hyde character, the first Ghost Rider is a demon that inhabits Johnny Blaze (a stunt motorbike rider) and appears as a hell’s angel type biker but with a flaming skull for a head.

I’m imagining a ride similar to Stealth at Thorpe Park in the UK, a very fast 0-60 mph take off (like the Hulk) then a sharp rise simulating the a motorbike jumping over some cars. A fast, intense ride for the Demon Motorcyclist.

Ant Man

This character is not the best known in the Marvel Universe but he soon will be, as Marvel are planning to release a stand alone film telling his origins.

Ant Man is the story of brilliant Scientist Henry Pym, who finds a way to alter his size after discovering “Pym Particles”, he also has a helmet that lets him talk to ants (as you do). In the comic’s he is one of the founding members of the Avengers.

For me an Ant Man attraction is perfect for the wave of 3d rides we’ve been seeing. Telling the story of one of Pym’s adventures you could easily imagine the attraction giving you the sense of shrinking and growing…. plus riding on a flying ant.

Captain America

I’m surprised there isn’t a Captain America ride in Florida already. The most patriotic of all the Marvel Super Heroes, Captain America is hugely popular and recognisable not only that but he’s in films that actually don’t suck, which is a massive advantage he has over Daredevil and Ghost Rider.

I see the Captain America ride as something for the kids, perhaps just a very simply waltzer style ride where riders sit in or on a larger version of Captain America’s shield.

Thor

A massive part of the Avengers film and two of his own, Thor is very popular, based on the Norse God of Thunder he lends himself perfectly to a high speed coaster.

There we have it, 5  Marvel Characters I’d like to see given attractions and amazingly I didn’t even include Iron Man or Guardians of the Galaxy, I can see Rocket Racoon selling merchandise by the millions!

Are there any Marvel Characters I’ve missed off that you’d like to see given the Disney theme park treatment?

Smiles included…

Jamie

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What Happened in January For Orlando Attraction Tickets?

Hey Thrill Seekers,

January was a particularly busy one for us here at Orlando smiles includedAttraction Tickets, year on year we were 45% up in overall sales and with certain suppliers we exceed our estimated targets by some distance. We launched a couple of new products including the Orlando Park Hopper and we went live with our added value offering, Smile Alerts, these are items that come free when you book with OAT. We were delighted to be able to launch with some great deals like our tie up with Planet Hollywood. We’ll continue to try and add quality products to our Smile Alerts.

Late in January we became one of the first UK companies to confirm a tie up with Orlando’s only homegrown amusement park, Fun Spot who are now live on the site.

We tiptoed ever closer to getting Kennedy Space Center on the site after some very constructive chats with the guys in the U.S., I’m hoping we’ll have them up by the end of Feb. Apologies for anyone waiting but these types of contracts can sometimes take time to get over the finishing line.

On the theme park side, we all huddled around our computers to watch Universal’s webcast hoping for more details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley, our guys here covered the event live via our facebook page and also  posted the highlights on the blog, you can read about it in detail here. For me the two biggest pieces of information to come from the webcast were, the name of the new ride, “Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts” and the very quick look inside the Hogwarts Express, the level of detail definitely looks up to the standard we have come to expect.

Disney confirmed a few details about Avatar Land and began testing out My Magic Plus at Magic Kingdom. Disney are reporting that their new system helped 30k additional people visit and enjoy their parks over the Christmas period how it will do in the long run is anyones guess although the idea of a personalised visit is an appealing idea. If you’re not aware of Disney’s new fastpass system take a look at this excellent post from Jamie, What is Disney’s My Magic Plus and How Does It Work?

Busch Gardens continued to build their unique drop ride. Pictures of Falcon’s Fury have been all over social media. I guess though, at 335 feet tall its pretty hard to miss. In a year when everyone is waiting for Potter I think Falcon’s Fury could be the dark horse attraction of the year.

February has started pretty swiftly, Disney have introduced a special offer to the UK market, 9 days for the price of 7 ticket which has lead us to introduce a brand new ticket the Disney Universal Park Hopper, which offers 9 days entry into the Disney park’s over 14 days plus 14 days unlimited access to the Universal parks.

The major thing to remember which hasn’t been explained very well by our competitors is that the 9 days tickets has not replaced the 14 day ticket, this option still exists and is still available via our traditional combo tickets.

How long this special offer will last is anyones guess, I think it will depend upon uptake at the moment though it does offer an interesting alternative that can save the consumer quite a bit of cash.

I believe thats about it, I’ll try a write another post in March to update you on how February went.

Smiles included…

Gavin

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I’m Off To Orlando On Friday! Yeeeey!!

Hi Thrill Seekers,

I have been lucky enough to have been selected to go on a FAM tripseaworld_kraken to Orlando this Friday 22nd November. A FAM trip, short for familiarisation, is one of the perks of my job, the idea behind it is quite straightforward. How can you successful sell a product if you’ve never experienced it?

This FAM trip will be hosted by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, giving me the opportunity to visit 4 amazing parks; SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove! We will be staying at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando.

Today I received a pack containing lots of SeaWorld goodies, including a cute dolphin neck pillow for the long flight and a fan to keep us cool in the sun (cannot wait). It also included an itinerary of trip, which got me even more excited..which I didn’t think possible!

The first park we will be visiting is SeaWorld, which is just across the road from our hotel. I’m a massive fan of big rollercoasters and cannot wait to ride the Kraken! It’s a floorless coaster and you go upside down 7 times.

The next day we’ll be heading to Discovery Cove. I am particularly excited about this day as we’ll get the chance to swim with the dolphins, which I’m told is an unforgettable experience!

The following day we’ll be heading out to Tampa to visit Busch Gardens. Again, being a roller coaster fanatic I am really looking forward to hitting the 7 thrilling roller coasters! I also anticipate a few up close encounters with the 2’000 exotic animals that roam the naturalistic habitats at the park.

Our final day will be spent at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark. Aquatica didn’t exist last time I visited Orlando, many years ago so I cannot wait to cool off and see what this park has to offer!

I will write another post when I return and let you know my favourite rides and attractions.

Smiles included…

Rachel

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Hunger Games Land In Orlando?

Afternoon Thrill Seekers,

Jon Feltheimer CEO of Lionsgate has got people talking over thehunger_games weekend. In Lionsgate’s usual conference call with analysts he mentioned that they had been approached about the possibility of turning the “Hunger Games” in to a theme park, he didn’t mention if this was a stand alone park or as an addition to an exsisting park.

For those unfamiliar, The Hunger Games’ is set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, which consists of 12 districts where the people are impoverished and desperate. Each year, one boy and one girl aged 10-18 is chosen in a lottery to compete in the games until only one remains.

Not the usual IP most companies look at when deciding what to build! However when a film costs $78 million to make but takes over $100 million on opening week in the U.S. alone, people take note.

Although Mr Feltheimer wouldn’t go into any further details he did state that they were pursuing the idea. This got us thinking, surely one of the two territories must be either Florida or California, all of which have representation from our friends Disney, Universal and SeaWorld.

If you’re looking to push your intellectual property via a theme park then Orlando (the home of theme parks) must be your most desired location. Just look at the success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a perfect example.

So who is the most likely to give The Hunger Games a serious go?

Disney?

Well I wouldn’t have thought Disney would be interested, ignore the fact that Disney like to work with their own IP, I’m pretty sure that the idea of children being picked to fight in a gladiator style setting wouldn’t help much merchandise get sold. Disney’s reputation is based around children so I’m pretty sure the likelihood of Disney creating a Hunger Games Land are close to zero.

Chances: No chance; 0/10

SeaWorld?

SeaWorld’s core business involves animals the pure lack of animals in the Hunger Games and the fact this would be a massive shift in identity makes SeaWorld as unlikely as Disney.

SeaWorld do have other interests in theme parks in Florida, namely Busch Gardens which does have a slightly more rock n’ roll feel to it which would suit a Hunger Games Land however Busch Gardens safari feel definitely doesn’t fit in to a post apocalyptic landscape.

Chances: Slightly more than Disney but still unlikely; 3/10

Universal?

Out of all the parks Universal are the most likely, they have a history of working with other peoples Intellectual Properties, for example Marvel and Harry Potter.

However would Universal be interested in taking on an IP that is definitely for teens and above, they already have a large share of this market and the Hunger Games would do nothing to dispel the myth that Universal isn’t child friendly?

Chances: Definitely the most suited; 5/10

So for me none of the Florida parks are particularly a great match for The Hunger Games, I guess we’ll learn more as things develop.

Who do you think is mostly likely to have a Hunger Games Park?

Smiles included…

Jamie

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How I Made 9 Strangers Laugh At My Nan On Our Orlando Holiday

Hi Thrill Seekers,

Today’s post is a guest article from Rachel Smith. Rachel has worked for Orlando Attraction Tickets since 2011.

I was lucky enough to visit Orlando twice with my family when I was younger, in 2002 and 2006. It is a brilliant place for adults and children of all ages and I have some wonderful memories of my time there. It is extremely difficult to choose my favourite rides as there are so many, but I have managed to whittle it down to my top 5.

1. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has to be my favourite ride in Orlando. This was the first real roller coaster I had ever been on. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler begins a countdown. You are then shot into pitch black at 0 – 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, straight into the first inversion. If you can keep your eyes open the neon signs look spectacular in the dark and the Aerosmith music playing in your ears adds to the experience. My mum is not a big fan of thrill rides, but dutifully she agreed to come on with me…only for me to make a friend in the queue and leave her to ride alone. Something she has never allowed me to forget!

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2. Being a big fan of Marvel as well as big coasters, the Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure had to be in my top 5. You are launched through an enclosed tunnel from 0 – 40 mph in in 2 seconds flat with flashing lights around you and the sounds of Bruce Banner being hit by gammar rays. This, along with the 150 ft. incline makes the ride seem much faster than the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The speed only increases as you go through 7 inversions. Definitely not one to miss!

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3. The Kali River Rapids may not be the biggest thrill ride in Orlando, but it is certainly one of the wettest and is a great for all ages! This is in my top 5 due to an incident that occurred during my first visit to Orlando. My nan had decided that she would join myself and my mum on this one, a decision I’m sure she regretted. There is a 20 foot slope that cannot be seen from the queue. It may not seem like a big drop, but it caused a massive wave to go over the boat. Whilst everyone was recovering from the water a little voice (me) shouts ‘Look, nan’s got horns!’. At which point 9 strangers turned to look at my extremely red faced Nan and erupted in laughter, as her hair had formed 2 devil horns. I don’t think she saw the funny side…

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4. Kraken at SeaWorld is another incredible roller coaster. Once seated the floor pulls away so your feet are left hanging. Be sure to have a good look at the surrounding area as you climb the 149 foot-tall chain lift. You can see most of Orlando from the top! You then plummet to the ground at almost 65mph. There are so many loops you won’t know which way is up. You will even experience a feeling of weightlessness as you go through the zero-g roll. If you have the time definitely try and get a seat right at the front. You can see the entire track in front of you as you speed around the track!

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5. Mission: SPACE at Disney’s Epcot Park is like no other ride I have ever been on. You can choose out of 2 levels of astronaut training which offer different intensities. I always went for the Orange Team Experience which is the most intense. You board a shuttle and take a seat as part of the crew. The sensation off takeoff and landing is incredible. It really makes you feel like you’re in space. Just don’t be too put off by the sick bags!

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I honestly could name at least another 10 rides that I love, I haven’t even included Busch Gardens which has some of the best Coasters in Florida.

Maybe next time I’ll write about another five favourites?

A big thank you to Rachel for sharing her top 5 Orlando Attractions. You can speak to Rachel via our Live Chat facility online or over the phone on 0845 226 8523.

Smiles included,

Jamie

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