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Universal Orlando’s two theme parks, Islands of Adventure and
Universal Studios, offer some of the most popular attractions ever
created. Its three on-site Loews Hotels, the Portofino Bay Hotel, the
Hard Rock Hotel and the Royal Pacific Resort are among the most
highly acclaimed in the industry. And its entertainment complex,
Universal CityWalk, offers some of the hottest, most recognizable
entertainment experiences in the world.
There is only one place in the world where you can do all these
things in the same day:
• Experience the pulse-pounding thrill of accelerating from zero mph
to 45 mph in two seconds – and then go weightless
• Eat a chocolate-covered bug
• Wander through a land with no straight lines
• Test yourself against your deepest fears – darkness, speed, fire, the
unknown, flesh-eating scarabs – and come out laughing
• Be pampered, relaxed – or rocked – at the world-class hotel of your
choice.
It is Universal Orlando Resort – the answer to what today’s families
need from a vacation. This is not a place where parents simply
watch their kids enjoy the same 1970’s-era ride they went on as
kids. This is a place where the entire family screams, shouts, laughs
and relaxes -- together.
Orlando’s newest vacation destination pushes boundaries and goes
where today’s travelers want to go – from exhilarating, high-tech thrill
rides unlike any other to luxurious resort hotels that can give guests a
whole new outlook on life.
Everything So Close
One key to Universal Orlando’s success is how easy it is to
experience and enjoy everything the destination has to offer.
At Universal Orlando, “on-site” hotel means just that: the hotels are a
stroll or quick water-taxi ride away from the theme parks and the
entertainment complex, yet provide enough separation so that guests
feel they have found the perfect retreat. The closeness of the theme
parks to the hotels makes it easy for guests at Universal Orlando to
be on the go or do nothing but relax -- all in the same day. It’s a
destination where guests can spend the morning playing bocce ball
near a semi-private pool at the luxurious Portofino Bay Hotel and
spend the afternoon screaming their lungs out as they rocket from
zero mph to 45 mph in two seconds aboard The Incredible Hulk
Coaster.
World-Class Theme Parks
The Universal Orlando experience begins with its two theme parks.
Along with Academy Award-winning producer/director Steven
Spielberg as creative consultant, Universal Orlando set out to change
the way people think about and enjoy theme park entertainment. Its
attractions are based on pop-culture icons and blockbuster films –
creating experiences such as The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
and The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure -- or Fear
Factor Live, Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride and Shrek 4-D at
Universal Studios.
The five themed islands at Islands of Adventure are home to some of
the most technologically advanced rides and attractions ever made –
along with some of the world’s most beloved characters, including
Cat-in-the-Hat, Spider-Man and the dinosaurs of “Jurassic Park.” And
Universal Studios is the theme park where guests “ride the movies.”
Its blockbuster attractions, Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride and
Shrek 4-D are based on blockbuster film concepts and in close
collaboration between Universal’s creative team and each film’s
creative team.
Nighttime Entertainment and World-Class Hotels
For nighttime excitement, there is Universal CityWalk, a 30-acre
nighttime entertainment complex with a collection of some of the
most powerful and popular music and entertainment industry icons
ever created: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Emeril’s Orlando, Hard
Rock Live and dozens more clubs, restaurants and shops.
New for 2006 is the Red Coconut Club, a two-story upscale cocktail
lounge with a hip feel located on CityWalk’s promenade. This new
hotspot features signature drinks including specialty martinis and
exotic tropical concoctions. There is live music and dancing nightly.
In addition, guests will have a new place to dine at CityWalk with the
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., an international restaurant concept based
on the blockbuster film “Forrest Gump,” opening in July.
Helping to round out the entire destination experience are Universal
Orlando’s world-class hotels. The luxurious Portofino Bay Hotel, a
Loews Hotel, features 750 rooms and re-creates the famed
Mediterranean village of the same name; the Hard Rock Hotel
features 650 rooms and showcases the unique style of a California
mission, complete with Hard Rock touches that range from classic
rock ‘n roll memorabilia to bellmen with purple hair. The Royal
Pacific Resort has 1,000 rooms and is designed to be the most
exotic hotel in North America – complete with an orchid court and
hand-carvings straight from Bali.
Luxury and Refinement Never Seen at a Theme Park Resort
The entire Universal Orlando experience is created to be seamless,
to come together for guests in a completely hassle-free way. The
destination is sweeping, but has been planned so that the two theme
parks are adjacent to each other, and the hotels and entertainment
complex are all within walking distance.
Universal Parks and Resort Vacations, Universal’s travel company,
can help guests plan the perfect vacation. Universal’s vacation
experts can help guests with everything they need to experience the
destination – including airfare, hotel accommodations, theme park
tickets and more.
To make their visit to the theme parks hassle-free, guests can
purchase Universal Express Plus passes to bypass regular lines on
most attractions. And on-site hotel guests can simply show their
room key at each ride to receive and enjoy preferred access at no
cost. And those same on-site guests who purchase souvenirs in the
park can have them sent directly to their hotel room at the end of the
day.
The Universal Orlando resort destination (www.universalorlando.
com) includes two dramatically distinct and adjacent theme parks,
the Universal Studios motion picture and television theme park and
Islands of Adventure, Orlando's most thrilling and exhilarating theme
park. Universal Orlando also includes CityWalk, a 30-acre dining,
shopping, club and live-entertainment venue as well as premier on-
site Loews hotels and world-class film and television production
facilities.