Showing posts with label Vacation in Florida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation in Florida. Show all posts

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sea World at Orlando



Just like Disney world and universal studio Sea world is another theme park of Orlando. It’s a place for people who love visiting places where they can see some sea animals like dolphins, whales, turtle’s alligators and many more. Mostly people love to see dolphins because they are the friendliest fish in the world that plays with you. Those who are dolphin lovers sea world is right place for them. Sea world gives them the opportunity to feed them. Sea world is the one of the most popular amusement park of Orlando. More than5.8 million people visit sea world every year. And it ranks as the 1number 12 in the world where you can experience the fun, excitement of all rides and also discover the life of ocean which inhabits them.
Just like other theme parks sea world is not divided into lands or sections there are some distinct areas within the park. One of the well known areas of Sea world is shamus happy harbor. It’s a play area for children where they can observe a killer whale. Shamus plays with the whale and show some tricks which everyone can enjoy. When the whale jumps you can imagine how it will feel. It’s so fascinating and interesting. There are also some family rides which can boost their fun time and give them some of sweet unforgettable memories for ever.
The water front which is the new section of sea world its theme is based on Mediterranean village. This section is for people who are crazy about shopping and eating .They can shop and buy some of the items that most attracted hem in the sea world .They could buy some decoration piece or a share to keep their memory alive. Whenever they will see it, it will take them back to the memories which they experienced during their visit.
Sea world has many attractions that a visitor would love to visit whether it is the ride(Kraken a floorless roller coaster, a boat ride with roller coaster elements, a junior roller coaster with cars themed as Shamu, Sky Tower, 400-foot tall rotating observation tower, Swishy Fishes, a teacups ride themed as fish) animal exhibit where you will go through underground tunnel and you can observe killing dangerous shark. Imagine a shark is front of you there is only a glass in between you and the shark is looking towards you how will you feel.
If you get a chance to visit Orlando don’t miss the fun you will experience in sea world. You sure will love it.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Disney world

Disney world the happiest place on earth where you keep your worries, and sadness behind and feel the excitement and fun of being over there. It’s a place where all your dreams come true. The cartoon characters which you always see in television they are all in front of you. Imagine how children’s feel when they meet their favorite cartoon characters Mickey Mouse, goofy, Disney princess like Cinderella, Snow white and others. The happiness and smiles on their face would be priceless. It all began with the smaller Disneyland in Anaheim, California in 1955, when Walt Disney decided to incorporate his cartoons and animation studio into a theme park. The concept of Walt Disney behind building Disney world was that people could leave their worries outside the park and the concept proved to be successful. The streets are clean, the colors are bright, the sights, sounds, and smells are pleasant ones, and everyone wears a big smile. Disney world is so big that you can never visit it in one day.
Disney world which can also be called the Magic Kingdom you will find different lands with lots of attractions. Those who have the courage and are brave enough can also feel the excitement and thrill of taking rides. Visitors will have to decide first which land to discover first. Adventure land, Fantasyland, Frontier land, tomorrow land, and of course, Mickey's Toon town Fair.
Fantasy Land
People who are fan of Disney cartoons Fantasy land is the right place for them, when they will enter the Sleeping beauty castle you will enter the world of fairy tales, magic and classic Disney style. There are lots of rides for children based on the concept of cartoon stories like Dumbo flying elephant, King Arthur’s Carousel, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. But keep in mind if your children are scared of villains of cartoons then avoid these rides because these villains can suddenly come near you without any warning. Sometimes it happens that you have to wait hours for your turn in the ride so if to avoid the waiting hit the area first in the day or late night when most of the families and children depart. Fantasyland is dedicated to the children who think wishing upon a star your dream will come true.
Frontier Land
People who are interested of being a cowboy he must wear his cowboy hat and guide his horse over to frontier land. Disneyland allows visitors to meet Mark Twain, explore with Tom Sawyer, and listen to some good old fashioned cowboy humor. The concept behind this area was that as the interest of Wild West life was increasing because of the television shows and movies visitors not only experienced the rides but also the entire environment of Wild west. Wagons crossing, pack mules and Canoes. Visitors to the original area could travel through the Living Desert, an area filled with bubbling pots of rainbow colored mud, riding on a stagecoach or wagon.
Mickey's Toon town
Mickey’s Toon town is a fun and lively area of the Disneyland Park, Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin is one of the admirable ride of Mickey’s Toon town which should not be missed. The rides consists of spins in the fantasy land story rides, The rides could spin in the either direction or visitors can also increase the spin of their rides if they like more adventure and thrill in their rides. There is a gadget coaster for children. Children can take rides of it because it is kids friendly. Children can also take a ride of Chip’n’Dale franchise Adults will not be able to take these ride because the cars of these rides are so small they cannot fit in these cars. Toon town does not have many thrill rides. Children can visit Mickey Mouse’s home and play in Chip’n’Dale’s Tree house. Children love going to the homes of their favorite cartoon characters .This area is less crowded as compared to the other parts of the land.

Universal Studio Resort

Everyone’s life must be full of enjoyment. He must know the ways of celebrating. He should know what will make him and his family happy. City of Orlando is the right place where all your dreams come true. This is a place when you will experience the fun, thrill it will give you lots of memories that will remain with you forever. You will always laugh when thinking of these memories .They will be price less for you.
Your visit to Florida will be incomplete if you will not visit Universal Orlando resort. It’s such a famous place that nobody will ever afford to miss it. It is second largest attraction point of Orlando. Universal Studio is a place that is offering lots of rides and attractions that makes you feel that you are living the life of movie. It is not uncommon to watch movies being filmed during your visit to the studios. Just like Disney world Universal Studio also has it uniqueness. The rides are so dangerous that it can take your breath away. So people who are sensitive should avoid these rides. Universal Studio all kind of rides of your favorite cartoon characters or Film actors whether it is The new Simpsons Ride ™ ,Men in Black Attack ™, Shrek 4-d™ and Revenge of the Mummy. You can also visit the islands of adventure where you can meet your favorite comic books, cartoon heroes and children’s stories come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. The rides offered for youngsters or adults are high speed roller coasters. There are also fanciful children’s rides to innovative 3-D attractions,
Incredible Hulk Coaster
People who likes adventurous and thrill rides here is a chance for them to have a real time experience. This ride is so adventurous and thrilling that it can take your breath away. In this rides something goes wrong with Dr. Bruce Banner's gamma-ray accelerator. Suddenly you're launched from zero to 40 mph in two seconds flat! At that time there is nothing you can do. The only thing you can do is hold tight to the Hulk coaster.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
Spider-Senses Will Be tickling you. You will be given a 3-D glass for an eye-popping, pulse-pounding, 3-D Spider-Man thrill ride. Careening through the streets and swinging high above the city, you'll see, hear, and actually FEEL the action of Spider-Man's most amazing adventure ever
Dueling Dragons
It’s a ride where you will be fully inverted. It will take you 12 5 feet in the air and runs with a speed off 55. There are two dragons for these rides having its uniqueness one is the fire Dragon and other is Ice Dragon.
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Imagine yourself you being the lunch time menu of a dinosaur or T- Rex. You can have an adventure on river raft drive. You can see dinosaurs in their natural habitats but one thing that must be kept in mind before going there is that all the fences will be down from anywhere the dinosaur can come and eat you and if a T- Rex comes there is only way you can escape from him that is 85-foot push in total darkness!
Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
It’s a ride that will sure make you happy. You will love it. You can discover out how adventurous the ride is. You will be helping Popeye to rescue Olive Oyl from control of that Bluto. But one important thing is that Popeye will be needing spinach before his fight with Bluto. This will be a wet ride. Those who like wet rides here is a right chance
Universal City walk
Universal City Walk is the most favorite spot for youngsters. It is the most modern and hot spot for dining and entertainment. It’s a great place to hang out with friends or there’s a lot of fun for couple’s too. It’s a entertainment complex where you can experience the best of the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies, and more. There is a dance club where you can enjoy the latest sound systems and you can also dance on 70s and 80s hits. People who like going to night clubs they can also enjoy their time.
City walk gives you the most convenience .It is located right between the parks and hotels. You can easily reach there without any difficulty. You can get there by water taxi or by a short casual walk. It all depends upon you that best suit you.

Vacation in Florida

Florida is a place where anyone will love to go because it’s a place where all dreams come true. There are many tourist attractions in Florida especially in the city of Orland. So if you decide to go to Florida it is necessary you plan everything before going there otherwise you will end up with frustration and get exhausted.
The most important thing for non Americans or those who are arriving from overseas must have their own machine readable passports so that nothing ruins your trip. Mostly people decide to go to Florida in summer because weather is less intense and crowdedness is less as compared to other seasons.
Another issue that must be decided before going is that you must have an idea of where you are going to stay. The more close to the tourist attractions you will be having more convenience. You also have to manage your budgets so it’s necessary that accommodation you book suits you

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Captiva Island

Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Originally part of neighboring Sanibel Island to the southeast, it was severed when a hurricane's storm surge washed away a new channel, called Blind Pass, which has now been filled in with sand. A project opening the pass again will be completed in 2009. Like Sanibel, Captiva is a barrier island to Pine Island (to the east of Captiva and north of Sanibel), however it is much narrower. The only automobile access to Captiva is via the Sanibel Causeway and Sanibel-Captiva Road. Captiva was homesteaded in 1888 and a tiny cemetery next to The Chapel by the Sea has the grave of the original resident, William Herbert Binder (1850-1932), an Austrian. Half the island is in private ownership, with "Millionare's Row", luxury homes on gulf and bay side of "San-Cap" road. The South Seas Island Resort entry gate is at the end of this road. Roosevelt Channel on the east side of the island, is named for Theodore Roosevelt who fished there.

North Captiva Island or Upper Captiva is another island, in turn severed from Captiva in a 1921 hurricane, creating Redfish Pass. North Captiva has power from lines that originate on the north end of Captiva, and is privately owned. With about 300 homes built and 300 vacant lots, the island is about half way to build-out. Since the island can be accessed by boat or small plane only, North Captiva real estate values are generally lower than on Captiva.
Captiva was seriously damaged in August 2004 when the eastern eyewall of Hurricane Charley struck North Captiva, immediately before hitting Charlotte Harbor to the north-northeast. Initial reports indicated that 160 buildings were destroyed and another 160 seriously damaged. Although there are reports that the storm surge cut a path 400 yards (366 m) wide across the narrowest part of North Captiva, separating the island, local fishermen have said that the separation of the two halves of the island was actually caused by a series of tornados that passed through the area in September of 2001.[citation needed] The new pass has not been formally named, but the locals call it "Charley Pass" or "The North Cap Gap". It has since filled in with sand and reunited the island.

Captiva is the part time home of many famous people and was the full-time home of world renowned artist Robert Rauschenberg. South Seas Island Resort and Yacht Harbor, a 330-acre (1.3 km2) resort, resides on the northern two miles (3 km) of Captiva Island.

According to local folklore, Captiva got its name because the pirate captain José Gaspar (Gasparilla) held his female prisoners on the island for ransom or worse. However, the supposed existence of Jose Gaspar is sourced from an advertising brochure of an early 20th century developer and may be a fabrication.