Celebrate Summer with Away2Florida
Come along and enjoy some of the fantastic events happening at Walt Disney World, Universal Florida and other venues in Central Florida, where the sun is shining, the skies are a glorious blue, temperatures are wonderfully warm and the atmosphere is relaxed. There's no better way to celebrate Summer, and with so much to see and do you'll be spoilt for choice.
With so much going on, you'll never get tired of Orlando and all the magic it has to offer. Come and join us real soon and Stay in your our own vacation haven. There's no better way to enjoy a Florida vacation.
So, what's on the agenda in Orlando? Well there's........
| Harry Potter Welcomes Muggles at Last |
Harry Potter mania has recently exploded at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure Theme Park, Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida.
What does your two park $109 dollars entry fee, ($99 dollars for children aged 3 to 9) get you? A magical experience featuring magical creatures, Hogwarts Castle, heart pounding high speed rides, shopping and dining.
The Dragon Challenge, a dual roller coaster ride hurtling towards each other at 55 miles per hour, veering upwards and away from each other inches before collision is possibly the biggest adrenalin rush you will experience in your Theme Parks holiday.
J.K. Rowling's hero wizard is there to entertain and thrill in equal measures and the Flight of the Hiffengriff is an enchanting family coaster ride. The creature, with the head of a giant eagle and the body of a horse, takes you for a training flight, spiraling and ping before swooping past Hagrid's hut. Pass through the towering gates of Hogwarts Castle and join Harry for a thrilling Forbidden Journey using State-of-the-art technology to create a one of a kind ride.
Having taken a few moments to allow your blood pressure to drop back to normal, wander through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, visit Dumbledore's office and the Griffindor common room and more.
Shopping and dining is catered for along the cobbled streets of Hogsmead, with its' snow covered buildings surviving the Florida sunshine.
Dine at the Three Broomstick Tavern on traditional fish and chips or shepherds pie washed down with butterbeer or pumpkin juice.
Adults can enjoy a beer at the adjoining Hogs Head pub.
Honeydukes sells homemade sweets including acid pops, exploding bon bons, treacle fudge and chocolate frogs.
Ollivanders, established in 382bc are suppliers of fine wands, Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods sell clothing, souvenirs, movie props and other gifts.
Other places to visit are Zonko's Joke Shop, Dervish and Banges for magical items, all your Quidditch needs, clothing and stationary items.
The Owl Post can be used for a well earned rest on one of their benches and also acts as a functioning post office where you can send your mail, stamped with an authentic Hogsmead postmark.
Everybody, including Muggles, are made welcome and a fun day out will be had by all.
| The American Idol Experience |
One of America's most popular shows unfolds right before your very eyes at Disney's Hollywood Studios and offers you the chance to watch, perform and vote.
Experience the challenge of an audition and perform in front of a live audience. You could be the next American Idol! If you are cast as best signer of the day you'll be given the opportunity to reserve a place in front of an American Idol representative at a regional audition.
If you prefer to be a judge, take your seat and you decide who has the talent to make the big time. Cast your vote with the interactive keypad on your seat and determine the destiny of the stars!
Take a trip with the Simpsons to Krustyland. Someone is out to sabotage the park so go along with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie for an over the top ride of your life.
The character voices in the attraction were performed by the original stars of the hit TV show. Universal say "Guests will be rocketed along with the Simpson family on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure. They’ll experience a side of Springfield previously unexplored as they enjoy the new ride’s interpretation of thrill rides, dark rides and “live” shows that make up a new fantasy amusement park dreamed up by the show’s cantankerous Krusty the Clown."
| Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket at Universal |
With adrenaline and music pumping away at appropriate levels, shoot straight for the sky at 65mph and head 17 stories above Universal Studios. This is the world's most technologically-advanced roller coaster so you really are in for the ride of your life. Pick your own track while onboard cameras record your flight. A fully personalized roller coaster experience!
The Silver Spurs Rodeo is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi and is one of Osceola County's premier events. The rodeos are held twice a year, in February and June and are home to various events including bareback bronc, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding, saddle bronc, tie-down roping and mutton bustin. Held at Silver Spurs Arena, this state-of-the-art- indoor facility was opened in 2003 as part of the $84 million dollar heritage park and boasts 8,300 seats and 12 luxury skyboxes.
www.silverspursrodeo.com
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