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    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids
    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids
    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids
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    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids

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    Universal Orlando Resort has a reputation for cutting-edge attractions and entertainment. Inside its two theme parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, your family will experience the latest in ride technology.

    You'll love Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Shrek 4-D, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Men In Black: Alien Attack, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. Many of the rides at Universal Orlando Resort combine 3-D film with live action and special effects. You're going to have a great time. Use this guide, written specifically for 8-12 year-olds, to plan your vacation and make a list of the things you want to see first!

    Both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure are covered in this book.

    Click around throughout these pages for Universal fun facts, trivia, and links to more information about the rides, shows, and characters you'll see inside the theme parks. CityWalk and the three Universal resort hotels are also covered. Finally, take note of some useful symbols. These will appear throughout the book as attractions are mentioned.

    S = Scary
    D = Dark
    A = Awesome: don't miss this attraction
    T = Thrilling: think roller coasters
    W = Wet: you might get soaked

    Want to meet some characters? No problem. Look for information throughout this book on where to find them in Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. A summary of the top character hang-outs is included at the end of each theme park section.

    Sometimes you only have one day (or less) to see everything a park has to offer. The tips page at the end of each theme park section gives you a plan for seeing as many top attractions in the shortest amount of time possible. Keep in mind these plans are ambitious. You might need to take some breaks during the day to give your parents a rest!

    Many Universal Orlando Resort attractions have height requirements. When this is the case, there will be a number after the ride listing that looks like this: 40". That means you have to be at least 40 inches tall to ride. Many of the attractions require riders who are less than 48 inches tall to ride with an adult.

    Are you hungry? Of course you are. Running around the theme parks takes a lot of energy, and that requires a lot of snacks. At the end of each section, look for a short description of the restaurants and food available in that part of the theme park.

    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids is the only guidebook you'll need to plan a great trip. Have fun!

    Don't miss the other titles in the exciting Planet Explorers series for 8-12 year-old travelers. There's Planet Explorers Walt Disney 2013, Planet Explorers Disneyland, Planet Explorers Disneyland Paris Resort, Planet Explorers New York City, Planet Explorers Chicago, Planet Explorers Philadelphia, Planet Explorers Las Vegas, Walt Disney World Character Finder 2013, Planet Explorers Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and LEGOLAND Florida. Have fun!

    Please note: this guidebook DOES cover The Wizarding World of Harry Potter inside Islands of Adventure. However, there is also a more detailed book about this part of the park in our series. It is called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids. Enjoy!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPlanet Explorers
    Release dateMay 18, 2012
    ISBN9781476192499
    Universal Orlando Resort: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids
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    Planet Explorers

    Laura Schaefer got her start as a contributor to the University of Wisconsin’s student paper The Daily Cardinal and went on to write regularly for The Princeton Review and Match.com. Laura is the author of The Secret Ingredient (Simon & Schuster 2011), The Teashop Girls (Simon & Schuster 2008), and Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor (Avalon 2005). Laura is also the author and publisher of the Planet Explorers series of travel guidebooks for kids. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Check out Laura's websites: www.teashopgirls.com and http://planetexplorers.webnode.com.

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      Universal Orlando Resort - Planet Explorers

      Universal Orlando Resort 2012

      A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids

      Planet Explorers

      Copyright 2012 Planet Explorers

      Smashwords Edition

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Planet Explorers is not affiliated with NBCUniversal Studios, J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers Studios, Marvel Comics, the Harry Potter franchise, The Simpsons, Dreamworks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Hanna Barbara, Dora the Explorer, or any other movie or television studio. References to trademarked characters, comic books, attractions, films or television shows are for editorial purposes only.

      Planet Explorers is not affiliated with any of the websites linked in the text. All links are for editorial purposes only.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Introduction

      History of Universal Resort Orlando

      Universal Studios: Production Central

      Universal Studios: New York

      Universal Studios: San Francisco

      Universal Studios: World Expo

      Universal Studios: Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone

      Universal Studios: Hollywood

      Tips for Universal Studios

      Islands of Adventure: Port of Entry

      Islands of Adventure: Marvel Super Hero Island

      Islands of Adventure: Toon Lagoon

      Islands of Adventure: Jurassic Park

      Islands of Adventure: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

      Islands of Adventure: The Lost Continent

      Islands of Adventure: Seuss Landing

      Tips for Islands of Adventure

      Universal City Walk

      Universal Resort Hotels

      Test Your Knowledge

      Planet Explorers Travel Tips

      A Note from the Publisher

      Introduction

      Universal Orlando Resort has a reputation for cutting-edge attractions and entertainment. Inside its two theme parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, your family will experience the latest in ride technology. You’ll love Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Shrek 4-D, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Men In Black: Alien Attack, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. Many of the rides at Universal Orlando Resort combine 3-D film with live action and special effects. You’re going to have a great time. Use this guide to plan your vacation and make a list of the things you want to see first!

      Click around throughout the book for Universal fun facts, trivia, and

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