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Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has two theme parks: Islands of Adventure
and Universal Studios Florida.The later takes guests beyond the
screen to the world of television and film. "Ride the moves,"
as the attraction puts it. Viewers see aliens from "Men in
Black Attack," and brave storms at "Twister Ride it out."
Or visitors can see Shrek and his Donkey at "Shrek 4-D."
Anyone who wants to get slimed can do it behind the scenes at Nickelodeon
Studios. A relatively recent and popular attraction is "Revenge
of the Mummy - The Ride," which is a high-speed indoor roller
coaster attraction. Islands of Adventure is particularly popular
with pre-teens, mainly boys, though it also appeals to entire families.
It allows participants to "live the adventure" in highly
technologically advanced rides that include "The Amazing Adventures
of Spider-Man," "The Cat in the Hat," and "The
Incredible Hulk." A highlight is the dramatic "Dueling
Dragons" roller coasters which come amazingly close to crashing
(you have to see it to believe how scary it can be).
At night, there are different thrills at Universal CityWalk, an
entertainment complex with a wide variety of dancing and dining
options. CityWalk is home to the world's largest Hard Rock Café
and Hard Rock Live Orlando. The clubs showcase some of the biggest
musical acts in the business. Bob Marley's Jamaican music can be
found here. Pat O'Brien's is also popular mainly because it celebrates
Mardi Gras every evening. Other venues offer live music such as
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, where everyone is a parrot-head.
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