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Universal announces new parade and night time show
Last Updated on Sunday, 29 January 2012 12:00 Written by Michael S. Wednesday, 25 January 2012 11:26
Today Universal Orlando announced a night time parade with pyrotechnics and character interaction along with a new night time show.
The theme park and TV giant is looking to some of it's biggest characters to build their attendance. The parade will feature Dora & Diego, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Despicable Me and EB from the animated movie Hop with each float having it's own entertainment system for audio and other effects which could be featured on it's own in other locations of the park while not in a parade.
The night time show will be an end of day attraction narrated by Morgan Freeman with Universal movie clips shown on giant water falls.
Also coming to Universal Studios this year:
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, featuring the the voice of Steve Carell. Riders will be transformed into minions before embarking on the 3-D adventure and get to participate in a dance party at the end of the ride.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man which has been a fan favroite for 10 years now gets a makeover with new high defition technology scheduled to open in March. The updaet is being called "mind-boggling" with video resolution unheard of in the industry.
All this probably has you thinking about a Universal Studios Package or maybe an Orlando Vacation Package so book your package now and save some money before the prices go up at the usual time.
See the exciting new attractions and improvements coming to Universal Studios in 2012, watch the video here.
Nickelodeon 4th Night Free deal
Written by Michael S. Wednesday, 25 January 2012 11:12
Escape the cold for a Winter Break vacation in Orlando, Florida. Splash in pools that are always a comfortable 84 degrees. Enjoy live entertainment every night in Studio Nick, meet Nickelodeon character and have the SLIME of your life!
Times may be tough right now, but everyone deserves family fun! Escape the cold for a Winter Break vacation in Orlando, Florida.
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Splash in pools that are always a comfortable 84 degrees |
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Stay in spacious suites and enjoy live family entertainment |
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Get SLIMED and meet SpongeBob SquarePants & Dora the Explorer |
Best Time of the Year to plan an Orlando Golf Vacation
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 November 2011 15:26 Written by OrlandoVacation Friday, 28 October 2011 12:57
All of Florida is renowned for the many golf courses the state has to offer, as well as the beautiful year round weather that makes playing golf ideal. Every single year, millions of people flock to the thousands of golf courses that populate this sunny state, but what is the absolute best time to of the year to plan an Orlando golf vacation? Quite possibly the best time to head to Orlando for some golf and sun is in the early fall, as temperatures are still pleasant and warm, but less people are there as school is back in session and you will not have to fight off the hordes of crowds that descend upon Florida in the spring and summer.
Why Not Winter?
Many people might think that the winter would be the best season for golfing in Orlando, but there are a few reasons why this is not so. First of all, while Florida only experiences a very mild winter season, it can get downright cold, even in central Florida, in the middle of the winter. In December of 2010, record lows were experienced as far south as Miami, with a deep freeze even setting in all over the state. Not exactly ideal golfing conditions and while this occurrence was rare, it can happen and would ruin a perfectly planned golf vacation.
Another reason why winter is not ideal for an golfing vacation to Orlando is that even though the weather is not as nice, most golf courses do not have special winter rates. Meaning you are paying just as much to play golf in unseasonable, and often very cold, weather. There is more rain in the winter and rain plus cold means a very unhappy golfer!
Plan Your Orlando Golf Vacation for Autumn
Late summer and early fall, like September and October, are ideal times for a golf vacation in Orlando because the weather is usually close to perfect. The weather is not as hot or humid as it can be in the height of the summer, but it is still very pleasant for golfing. Most families and even professionals without children take their vacations in July and August, meaning there are more available hotel rooms and less crowds on the course and at nearby restaurants and shops. Flights are cheaper than during popular vacation times as well, so you can save more than at any other time of the year.
Plan your next Orlando golf vacation for the early fall and you will be happily surprised by the beautiful weather, cheaper rates on Orlando Vacation rentals and flights, and less people in the area.
