Universal's Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando®
Experience the innovative thrills of Universal’s Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando® Resort! Journey through five uniquely themed islands – Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon and Marvel Super Hero Island. The cutting-edge rides, shows and interactive attractions here will definitely challenge all your senses!
Plenty of specialty shops, souvenir stands and eateries can be found throughout Islands of Adventure, as well as near the theme park’s main entrance, Port of Entry, which also features a towering lighthouse and open-air bazaar. Dining options at Islands of Adventure include Café 4, Captain America Diner, Blondie’s: Home of the Dagwood Sandwich, Comic Strip Café, Wimpy’s, Burger Digs, Pizza Predattoria, Thunder Falls, Fire Eaters Grill, Mythos Restaurant, Enchanted Oak, Green Eggs and Ham, and Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous, among others.
Universal Orlando® Resort
Part of Universal Orlando® Resort, which also includes Universal Studios, Universal CityWalk and three world-class hotels (Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort), Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. Islands of Adventure drew an estimated 5.3 million visitors in 2006. Conveniently located on Kirkman Road just off Interstate 4 (Exit 74B), Universal's Islands of Adventure® offers seasonal hours, so be sure to call ahead before visiting the theme park.
Orlando Outdoor Recreation Guide
A popular destination in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers swan-shaped paddle boat rentals, walking/jogging path, picnic tables, amphitheater and a playground. Another local favorite, the 300-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, features boat rentals, nature trails, an outdoor pool, picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Nestled at the headwaters of the [...]
New Dining Additions at Epcot Culinary expansions are underway at the Italy Pavilion and Mexico Pavilion within Epcot World Showcase. In the Italy Pavilion, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The casual, 14,000-square-foot pizzeria will feature wood-burning ovens and the menu will feature [...]
World’s Top Golfers to Compete at 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational
The 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational will take place March 22-28, 2010, at the 7,137-yard, par-70 course at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Presented by MasterCard, The Arnold Palmer Invitational draws the world’s top professional golfers on the PGA Tour.
The event traces its history back to 1966 when it began as [...]
