Harry Potter Dragon Challenge roller coaster ride review

June 14, 2011 by

Harry Potter's Dragon Challenge roller coaster ride review

There are several great rides at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. One of them is Dragon Challenge, and here’s my review of this cool roller coaster ride.

Dragon Challenge is a thrilling ride at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s an update on the older Dueling Dragons ride. The coaster is unique because it includes not one, but two separate tracks and two different sets of cars.

One set of cars is the Hungarian Horntail dragon, and the other set of coaster cars is the Chinese Fireball dragon. The names are from the dragons you see in one of the Harry Potter movies.
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Walt Disney World’s Lake Buena Vista golf course

June 12, 2011 by

Walt Disney World Lake Buena Vista golf course

There are many golf courses to choose from in Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney World has several great ones. In fact they have some of the best golf courses around, some which host classic games.

If you’re visiting Orlando and want to get your golf game on, check out Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. The course received a four-star rating form Golf Digest, so you know it has to be awesome.

The fairways and greens are meticulously maintained, and they’re beautiful, too. Included are lakes, forested areas, villas, and canals. Bunkered greens, winding fairways, and islands create a course that’s both fun and challenging. This course is so amazing that it’s been the site for numerous USGA, PGA, and LPGA events. You can play where the pros play!
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SeaWorld Orlando 4th of July fireworks, shows 2011

June 10, 2011 by

If your a SeaWorld fan chances are your wondering what will be going on there this 4th of July 2011. The park hours will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM and will feature many cool things going on throughout the night.

Actually many of the shows and events on the fourth of July at SeaWorld Orlando are on every night during the summer. But there will be some special shows and fireworks for July 4th 2011.

At 8:30 p.m and 9:45 p.m you can see Shamu Rocks, a special show at the Shamu Stadium. Watch Shamu and other killer whales perform high energy tricks and stunts with cool music, lights and giant screens.
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Compare top Orlando travel deals with Trip Mama!

June 8, 2011 by

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It’s no secret that everyone wants to save money when they take an Orlando or Disney vacation. Often the best way to save the most is to get a package deal. That includes your airfare, hotel, rental car and even theme park tickets and more.

Every travel agent and company says they can get you the best deals. Well, if they all claim that then someone is not telling the truth! Actually each one has it’s own deals that they can get better prices with different airlines, hotels and so on.

So getting the very lowest deal depends on where your going and what your doing. It’s very time consuming to go to each travel site and find out their best deals. That’s where Trip Mama comes in!
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4th of July fireworks, shows, events in Orlando, Florida 2011

June 6, 2011 by

There are many local Orlando area 4th of July fireworks, shows and events in Orlando, Florida besides the big theme park ones. They all have their own special charms for both locals and tourist alike.

So below is a general list of the most popular fourth of July shows and fireworks for 2011 that are held in the Central Florida or Orlando area. It’s not all of them, but the most well known and popular ones. :)
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Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events, fireworks

June 4, 2011 by

Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events and fireworks

Once again it’s time to see what the Walt Disney World fourth of July 2011 events and fireworks are going to be like this year! For the most part it’s the same each year, or at least for the past few years.

The 4th of July at Walt Disney World is always one of the most crowded days of the whole year. Only Christmas day and New Years Eve has crowds as big at the Disney theme parks.

So let this be a warning to you, if your going to go to one of the Disney World theme parks on the fourth of July 2011, get there early, stay all day and be prepared for large crowds. It will be a long drive home also!
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Disney Dream Cruise Ship 5 Night Bahamas Cruise

June 2, 2011 by

Disney Dream 5 night Bahamas cruise

Disney Dream 5 Night Bahamas Cruise offers a memorable holiday that you will remember for years to come. Enjoy fabulous entertainment and daily shows, first class accommodations and international cuisine. The cruise caters to people of all ages, offering a family-friendly environment and lots of activities for children.

Here’s the Disney Dream 5 Night Bahamas Cruise Itinerary:
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Shamu’s Happy Harbor rides and playground at SeaWorld Orlando

May 31, 2011 by

Shamu’s Happy Harbor rides and playground at SeaWorld Orlando is fun for little kids while offering a break for parents. It’s a great place for the kids to play while you relax on the bench with some drinks.

Featuring a water-filled spray ground, remote-controlled trucks and whirlpool tea cups, Shamu’s Happy Harbor is the most popular area for small children at Sea World.

This play area is hosted by the park’s Shamu killer whale mascot, and has a four-story net tower with kiddie slides, climbing pyramid and bounce houses.
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Wizarding world of Harry Potter Flight of the Hippogriff ride

May 29, 2011 by

Wizarding world of Harry Potter Flight of the Hippogriff ride

If you have little kids in tow on your trip to The Wizarding world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, and they’re Harry Potter fans, they’ll probably be disappointed that they can’t ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Riders for that attraction have to be at least 48 inches tall. If, however, your little wizards are at least 36 inches tall, they can enjoy the Flight of the Hippogriff ride roller coaster.

What’s a hippogriff? A hippogriff is a mythological creature that has the head of an eagle and the body of a horse. Here’s the back story to the ride: Hagrid, the Care of Magical Creatures teacher, teaches young wizards-in-training to fly a Hippogriff.
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Blue Horizons show at SeaWorld

May 27, 2011 by

Blue Horizons at SeaWorld is a show the likes of which you’ve never seen before. Featured at Orlando’s SeaWorld, the show is an extravaganza that combines animal performances, divers, birds, aerialists, and aspects of a Broadway production.

The set of Blue Horizons was designed by Stanley Meyer, famous for his work on Beauty and the Beast Broadway musical. Along with designing the set, Meyer was also used as a consultant for Blue Horizons.

Meyer’s set includes a forty-feet-tall framework over the pool, where human performers balance, dive, and float on clouds. They also make some heart-stopping plunges with bungee cords, much to the delight of audiences.
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Walt Disney World Epcot show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

May 25, 2011 by

Disney's Epcot Illuminations fireworks show

IllumiNations: Relections of Earth is a show that takes place at Disney World’s Epcot theme park. The show lasts 14 minutes every night unless it’s canceled due to weather restrictions.

Specific show times may change, so be sure to check the schedule. This amazing show is made up of fireworks, lasers, and water, along with music. Every member of the family is sure to enjoy this spectacular show!

It can be viewed from anywhere within the World Showcase that offers an unobstructed view of the lagoon.
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Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club

May 23, 2011 by

Disney's Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club

For a totally pampering experience, luxuriate in a treatment at the Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club. Located just south of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort’s main building, the spa and health club will treat your mind, your body, and your soul.

Skincare treatments include several facials designed to cleanse and give new life to your face. All products used for the treatments are plant-based. A few of the facials available are the custom European facial, the marine mineral facial, the Grand Floridian Deluxe facial, and the gentleman’s facial.

For total relaxation and improved circulation, enjoy a soothing massage. Several different methods of massage therapy are available, including a sports massage, a Swedish massage, a firm pressure massage, and a bamboo harmony massage.
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