Category: Universal / Sea World

  • Holidays around Orlando: Universal Orlando Resort

    Universal Orlando Resort started their Holiday celebrations December 5, 2009. Both parks have plenty of activities for the family. Our favorite park is Universal Studios so we headed there on Saturday to see the Macy’s Holiday Parade and the Holiday Concert Series.

  • A different view of traveling to the “World”

    I just got back from an awesome trip to Orlando, and thought I would write about my experience with Amtrak and Mears Transportation. My previous wheelchair was damaged by the airlines, so I have decided not to travel by myself on an airplane until Mobility Air begins flying. My current wheelchair has greatly increased my…

  • Holidays Around Orlando: Sea World

    Sea World has turned their park into a Winter Wonderland.  I always hear people saying that you need snow to enjoy the holidays. Personally I think it is great to walk around the theme parks in Orlando listening to the music and enjoying the decorations and shows in my shorts and flip flops.

  • Coaster Review: Universal’s New Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

    Shhhhhh, be vewy vewy qwiet, there’s a new roller coaster in town.  That’s what it felt like as I walked up to Universal Studios’ new roller coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.  No screams of joy, no squeals, no excitement… I’ve never heard of a roller coaster not causing screams of pleasure or terror.  Even the…

  • Sea World’s Spooktacular

    Sea World in Orlando is offering another way for the kids to trick or treat for Halloween this year.  Every weekend till Halloween families can visit the park and enjoy Spooktacular. The party is included in your admission ticket, no additional ticket required.  You can enjoy the party dressed in your Halloween costumes but costumes…

  • A Zoo with a View

    First, I apologize I’ve been slow in putting up the remaining blog entries on our vacation.  It’s been crazy ever since we got back and frankly – it’s depressing to be reminded that I’m home 🙂 This was the next to last day of our trip and the itinerary started early (like 6:30 am) so…

  • Universal Releases Wizarding World of Harry Potter Details

    Update: June 18, 2010, Wizarding World Now Open The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park in Universal Orlando Resort officially opened to the public today.  Huge crowds lined up hours before opening for a chance to get into the highly anticipated new land. Image: Harry Potter film actors Tom…