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How To Make the Most of Your Universal Studios…

When visiting Universal Studios, you need to be prepared. Arriving at the park unprepared can literally ruin your holiday! Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Universal Studios Tour adventure.

It will be very hot. Make sure that you dress in cool summer cotton clothing. You should strongly consider taking a change of cloths, so you can change into dry clothes after the rides that soak you, or if your clothes get too sweaty. If there during the evening hours, take something warmer to change into. Do not wear new shoes! There is a lot of walking involved, and you won’t last one hour in brand new shoes. Wear an old pair that is well broken in. Take along an extra pair of shoes to change into if yours get wet.

Make sure you pack some earplugs. There is a lot of noise at Universal Studios, and some of the attractions are deafening. Also do not forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats to help protect you from the sun. Use a backpack or a fanny pack to carry your belongings in – there are also lockers available through guest services if you need a safe dry place to store your things.

Make sure that you take the Universal Studio Tour early in the day. The park will remain open several hours after the tour has closed for the day. Designate a meeting place with everyone in your party, in case you get separated. Make sure that everyone in your party has a map, and that they know how to read it!

Leave small babies and toddlers with a sitter. They will not enjoy Universal Studios, and they will make sure that you don’t enjoy it either if you bring them. Consider purchasing VIP passes which will allow you to move to the front of the lines for the attractions. This is a huge time saver, and will keep you from wasting valuable time and getting bored standing around.

You might want to avoid eating inside the park if you can. It is very expensive, and the food is much cheaper right outside the gates in City Walk. Also save your shopping for the end of the day, so you don’t have to carry packages around with you. Universal Studios Tours does have a package delivery service, which will allow you to pick up your purchases at the end of the day near the exit, in case you find a souvenir that simply won’t wait until closing time.

Most importantly, see and do as much as possible, and have fun! Universal Studios has been entertaining us for years, and entertainment is what Universal Studios Tours is all about, so enjoy!

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How To Get the Most Out Of Your Universal…

Universal Studios is a huge place, with lots to see and do. If you want to experience as much as possible in one day, it is important to plan your day. By planning your day, you will be able to get more done than you would if you went in without a viable plan.

Start the day with the Universal Studios Tour. It takes one hour, and you need to be there before the gates open. It is important to be on that very first tour, so you can avoid some of the long lines at the theme park.

Universal Studios is divided into two lots – the upper lot and the lower lot. When you are ready for the theme park attractions, start on one lot or the other, and visit all of the attractions on that lot before moving to the next one. This will cut down on a lot of unnecessary walking. The upper lot usually opens before the lower lot, so start at the top if possible.

After a day at the theme park, be sure to visit Universal City Walk located right outside the gates of the park. The City Walk is three blocks of shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. This is a great way to end a perfect day at Universal Studios Tours.

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About Guest Services on the Universal Studios Tours

There are many guest services that will help you enjoy your day tour at Universal Studios, and you should definitely take advantage of the ones that appeal to you best. The good folks at Universal Studios want you to have a positive experience, and these services are meant to help you do just that.

There is a ‘Will Call’ service located right outside the gates. Here, you can have tickets that were purchased online reprinted if necessary, get ticket reservations, or put your pet in a kennel. Also located outside the gate is the Group Sales Window. Here, you can renew your annual passes, or replace lost annual passes. The Annual Pass Centre is also located here.

The Guest Relations booth is where you will find visitor information concerning hotels, campsites, and other interesting things to do in the area. You can also get assistance and guides for guests with disabilities and audio assist units. Travel assistance, lost and found, and the lost children’s centre are also located in and near the Guest Relations booth.

Strollers and Wheelchairs are available for rent in the upper lot. Lockers, where you can store your items for the day, are also available. ATM Machines are located at the main entrance and in the lower lot by the Jurassic Cove Café. You may use traveller’s checks and credit cards at the ticket booth and in the gift shops. Checks are not accepted at Universal Studios, and proper identification is required for the use of credit cards and traveller’s checks.

First Aid is located in the upper lot near Animal Planet Live. There is another first aid station inside the Jurassic Park Visitors Centre, which is situated in the lower lot. There are eight designated smoking areas, which are indicated on the park map. Smoking will not be permitted in any other areas of the park.

You should also take advantage of the Package Deliver Service at Universal Studios Tours. This service will allow you to buy merchandise, and then pick it up near the exit before you leave. The package pickup is located near Universal Film Company.

Again, all of these services are designed to make your visit to Universal Studios Tours more enjoyable. If you have any problems at the park, including problems are situations that are not discussed here you should find a staff member and request assistance. They will do everything within their power to help you rectify your problem, and continue with your Universal Studios Tour.

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Discount Tickets for Universal Studios Tours

When you plan to take a holiday, your holiday budget is probably the most important aspect of your planning and should be the first thing that comes to mind. Holidays can be quite expensive, and it is important to cut costs wherever you can, without sacrificing your families fun. You can save quite a bit of money with discounted tickets for Universal Studios Tours usually without having to compromise.

There are many ways to obtain discounted tickets for Universal Studios Tours. Coca-Cola has specially marked cans that will save $10 on admission for a certain number of people. Look out for these when in Florida. You can also save money by asking your travel agent for special deals. Many businesses also have coupons for discounted tickets, but you will save the most money by purchasing your tickets online, and printing out your tickets on your home printer.

Look for discounts for students and senior citizens, as well as for children under a certain age. Many groups are eligible for group discounts. In many cases, you won’t know about the Universal Studios Tours discounts unless you ask. If you attend college, ask about discount tickets in the Registrars office or in the Student’s Services office at your school.

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Be Part of Fear Factor Live with Universal Studios…

Have you ever dreamed of being on a reality show? Here is your chance! Universal Studios Tours now has Fear Factor Live, which is a stunt show that uses audience volunteers. With three to five shows each day, the chances of getting on the show are pretty good!

Are you ready to face your fears? There are some important things to know about Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios Tours before you sign up. First, this is for real. This is not a cheesy attempt to replicate Fear Factor and please a studio audience. The stunts are very real, and they are performed by audience members just like you. There is no faking here!

If you still want to participate, simply visit the casting office, which is located near the Terminator ride in the theme park. You must meet certain physical requirements to ensure that you are physically up to the challenge. You must also complete and sign a liability form, holding Universal Studios and Fear Factor harmless of any injuries or damages you may incur.

Before the show begins, some audience members who were not selected to participate are called on stage to face smaller challenges, such as eating various bugs. The winner of the pre-show contest wins great prizes, such as an annual pass to the theme park. This is followed by an audience warm up with the hosts of the show.

The show consists of six contestants that were chosen from the casting office – if you are lucky, you could be one of these! You are dressed just as the contestants on the original Fear Factor dress – in tight uniforms. A series of challenges, much like the challenges on Fear Factor are presented to the contestants – Falls from high places, skill tests, and of course the famous gross-out challenge. During the show, a random audience member is picked for yet another challenge – such as sticking their head in a tank full of scorpions.

If you’ve ever watched Fear Factor, and told all of your friends that you could handle everything that was thrown at those contestants, be careful. Here is your big chance to prove yourself – or your friends’ chance to prove you wrong! Win or lose, Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios Tours could be the highlight of your visit! If you want to be on the show, visit the casting office as soon as you get to the park to make sure that you meet the physical requirements – and if you don’t meet the requirements, ask about being in the audience.

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Miami Duck Tour – Amphibious Vehicle Tour

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From £19.30
Location: Miami, Florida
4star based on 15 reviews

The Miami Duck Tour departs from the heart of South Beach, the amphibious vehicles provide a once in a lifetime journey of the famous Miami landmarks before a dramatic “Splashdown” into beautiful Biscayne Bay for a close up look at the many homes of the “Rich and Famous” on Star Island.

Inclusions:

* Miami Tour
* Miami Beach & South Beach
* Biscayne Bay Tour
* Conducted in English

Soon after your Miami Duck Tour begins, you will quickly realize that you are engaged in an interactive performance that far exceeds your standard tour expectations! Each tour guide has a background in acting/comedy to ensure a highly entertaining experience for each passenger complete with jokes, music, plenty of interaction and of course “quacking.” Don’t let all of that joking around fool you; each guide takes their knowledge of the Magic City very seriously.

By the end of your Miami Duck Tour, you will be filled with fascinating historical tid-bits about Miami and Miami Beach as well as inside information on our many celebrity residents. This 90-minute narrated show is sure to be the highlight of your stay in Miami.

Points of Interest on your tour

Miami:

* Watson Island
* Bayfront Park
* Bicentennial Park
* Freedom Tower
* American Airlines Arena
* Port of Miami
* Bayside Marketplace

Miami Beach / South Beach:

* Ocean Drive / Art Deco District
* Lummus Park
* Versace Mansion
* Collins Avenue
* Washington Avenue
* Lincoln Road Mall
* Espanola Way

Biscayne Bay:

* Flagler Memorial
* Yachts and Marinas
* Star, Hibiscus and Palm Island
* Millionaire’s Row and much more…

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Miami Beach
Departure Time: Every hour from 10:00am to 6:00pm – you must call the supplier upon arrival in Miami to book a tour time
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Duck tour is one of the fascinating tours in Miami. Everybody in the group really enjoyed it. We had a nice 90 minutes trip of city tour and cruise in the Biscayne Bay. It is worth taking the duck tour if your time in Miami is limited and want to cover both city tour and Biscayne cruise. Enjoy!!!

Reviewed by: Rajkumarr V, India

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Key West Snorkelling Tour from Miami

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From £57.30
Location: Miami, Florida
3.5star based on 8 reviews

Your adventure begins on the “Overseas Highway”, crossing 42 bridges connecting more than 100 islands over a 126-mile distance. A scenic drive unlike anything you have ever experienced before, the journey takes about an hour and three quarters.

Inclusions:

* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Tour guide narration
* Professional snorkelling instruction
* Use of snorkel equipment
* Fresh water shower
* Free soft drinks, beer, and wine on catamaran
* Conducted in English

Your first stop is in Key Largo for a light breakfast (not included) then the tour continues non-stop until Key West.

The snorkelling tour begins on the north side of the island aboard a large 30 foot catamaran. Onboard the snorkelling catamaran you will receive professional snorkelling instruction, sanitized snorkelling gear, and free soft drinks, beer, and wine. You will snorkel above the only live coral reef in the U.S.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Miami hotels
Departure Time: 7:00am
Return Details: Returns to original point of departure in approx 11 hours

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Excellent. Enjoyed the narration on the drive over the 42 bridges both in a historical and geographical framework. The snorkelling and the crew were awesome. Most definitely recommended.

Reviewed by: James K, United Kingdom

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Shipwreck Snorkelling and Wild Dolphin Tour from Key West

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From £51.27
Location: Key West, Florida
4star based on 4 reviews

Get away on the ECHO for a day on the Florida Keys. The ECHO is deliberately never booked to capacity, so you are guaranteed to have plenty of room, plenty to eat and drink, and above all, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Inclusions:

* Wild dolphin tour and snorkelling on the ECHO
* Light refreshments
* Drinks
* Upscale snorkel equipment and snorkel school
* Local taxes
* Conducted in English

The first stop of the tour is at the wild dolphin playground to see dolphins swimming, hunting & feeding together, jumping naturally, courting each other, mating and even caring for their babies. When they ‘re not too busy, they love to swim along with the ECHO, just like they do with each other! Dolphins can swim 30 MPH, so they always decide where they go, but they seem to know and feel safe swimming along side ECHO, so they often do.

The second stop is at a nearby shallow water shipwreck encrusted by the coral reef, or wherever the calmest conditions are that day. You will snorkel in clear tropical waters supporting over 600 different species of sea-life. You will always be taken to the calmest / clearest water and be provided excellent snorkelling instructions. Sanitized snorkelling equipment is individually fitted to each passenger. After snorkelling, enjoy a fresh shower and a premium tropical fruit tray, along with Fritto-Lay snacks, Coke/Pepsi drinks and a great cruise back to Key West. Also, FREE ice-cold beer (domestic and imported) and fine seasonal wine (red and white) is served to guests over 21 years of age.

Catamaran Echo is located at the Historic Key West Sea Port which is downtown in Old Key West at the Key West Bight. “The Harbourwalk” goes right around the waters edge and leads right to ECHO’s dock behind the famous Turtle Kraals Restaurant and Tower Bar. Spend the day on the Harbourwalk before or after your ECHO trip and visit all the great shops, restaurants and bars.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tours depart from the Historic Key West Sea Port in Old Key West at the Key West Bight
Departure Time: 9:00am / 1:30pm
Return Details: Returns to original point of departure

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Water was cold but had a warm welcome and excellent service from the crew. Staff made us comfortable right off, knew their business and provided a memorable experience. Most rewarding investment I have made this year.

Reviewed by: Keith C, United States of America

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Wonder Works Orlando – Admission Tickets

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From £12.66
Location: Orlando, Florida

Turn your world on its head at Orlando’s only upside-down attraction! Wonder Works is an amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to experience.

Inclusions:

* Admission to Wonder Works
* The Outta Control Dinner Show (if Magic Combo or Ultimate Combo option selected at time of booking)
* One game of Lazer-Tag (if Ultimate Combo option selected at time of booking)
* Local Taxes
* Conducted in English

The Wonder Works exhibits utilize some of the most sophisticated graphic and audio presentation techniques available. Throughout Wonder Works, you will be able to actively participate in some of the most imaginative displays and exhibits found in any facility in the United States.

You can add excitement to your package by upgrading to either the Magic Combo Ticket or the Ultimate Combo Ticket:

* The Magic Combo Ticket includes admission to Wonder Works and the Outta Control Dinner Show
* The Ultimate Combo Ticket includes Admission to Wonder Works, the Outta Control Dinner Show and a game of Lazer-tag

Outta Control Dinner Show: The 90-minute Outta Control Dinner Show in Orlando is a one-of-a-kind experience which entertains audiences of all ages. You won’t just watch the show, you’ll be part of it as audience participation is as much a part of the night as the improv comedy performances. The hilarious show will keep you on the edge of your seat and tickle your funny bone every 8 seconds!

Lazer Tag: Located in the basement of Wonder Works, there’s lazer-tag action and video arcade fun, combining innovative technology and fast-paced excitement to provide players with a one-of-a-kind experience.

Wonder Works Exhibits:

Earthquake Simulators – One of history’s most renowned earthquakes, the 1989 San Francisco earthquake that stopped baseball’s World Series and collapsed a freeway is recreated in the laboratory. Guests will feel for themselves what an earthquake that measures 5.3 on the Richter Scale actually feels like.

Hurricane Hole – Guests will feel the effects of winds reaching 65 miles per hour. According to the Saffar-Simpson Scale, the hurricane in this simulation is merely a mild one!

Anti- Gravity Chamber – Water is travelling from the floor to the ceiling, or is it? At the touch of a special button that you control, water will appear to change direction! Look up! The change in frequency of the strobe lights is what causes the water to appear as if its directional flow has changed.

Famous Disasters – Twenty-five feet of computers and monitors present dramatic footage of some of the world’s most famous natural disasters. These disasters are explained in basic scientific terms and guests have the opportunity to quiz themselves about what they’ve learned!

Virtual Hoops – Utilizing the magic of blue screen cinema technology, a computer places the guest’s image on a basketball court where he/she faces a challenge from a much taller defender. Others can watch on the “big screen” as guest’s attempt to score as many hoops as he/she can.

Bubble Lab – Kids of all ages (1 to 101) love bubbles. This gallery is JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! Visitors will be able to make giant bubbles, large enough to encapsulate a person.

Velocity Tunnel – Guests will see for themselves just how fast they can hurl a ball in the Velocity Tunnel. The best part is you choose a major league baseball player to pitch to. How fast was the speed of your pitch? This exhibit introduces the relationships among gravity, speed, and distance.

Bed of Nails – Visitors will feel the sensation of 3,500 sharp nails while they are being elevated on this bed . In order for your skin to be punctured by a nail, 2 kilograms of pressure is necessary. A person weighing 70kg (154lbs) will be supported by approximately 1500 nails. This will result in an average pressure of 0.04kg per nail, which is less then the pressure required to do damage to the skin.

WonderWall – The WonderWall will allow you to create a 3-dimensional impression of your entire body by pressing into this wall made of 40,000 plastic pins.

Reaction Time Testers – Participants compete against a friend for the fastest reaction time using two tall columns and a randomized buzzer and timer.

Big Piano – Adults and children a like will create music with their feet. Jumping from key to key on this huge floor piano!

Shadow Wall – Guests can leave their shadows behind in this unusual experiment. Through phosphorescence, this exhibit retains guests’ images on a special wall for several minutes. Guests will stand directly in front of the wall and block bright light from reaching it. While the rest of the wall quickly absorbs the light, the area blocked by the guest remains dark, even after he/she walks away.

Risk Zone – Do you consider yourself a high-risk taker? Do you believe in luck? Interact with the risk exhibits and learn about chance, probability and odds.

Shuttle Landers – Visitors will use their hand and eye coordination to manoeuvre the controls of the NASA spacecraft to make a landing on the airstrip.

Fighter Jets – Guests will discover the freedom of flight while taking a seat behind the F14 and F18 Fighter Jets to pilot their way across the blue skies or onto the carrier.

Race Machine – Everyone is surrounded by diversity. What if we could change your ethnicity? In this exhibit guests will be able to morph their face into a different race.

Computer Aging – For those who have wondered what they would look like in 25 years, this exhibit will give guests a glimpse of the future. The computer will take a photograph of their faces and change their appearances according to the age they select.

Wonder Coaster – Explore the latest in virtual reality as you design the roller coaster you’ve always wanted to ride but couldn’t find at any fair or amusement parks, then ride it! The WonderCoaster has the ability to turn 360° in every direction.

Schedule

Departure Point: Wonder Works is located at 9067 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
Departure Time: Wonder Works is open from 9:00am to midnight

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – Admission Ticket

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From £38.60
Location: Orlando, Florida

Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay Admission is the ultimate family adventure park ticket, featuring an unparalleled combination of animal encounters, live entertainment and world-class thrill rides.

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Inclusions:

* Busch Gardens admission ticket – with second day FREE
* SeaWorld Orlando admission ticket (if option selected) valid for 14 consecutive days unlimited admission from date of first use
* Aquatica admission ticket (if option selected) valid for 14 consecutive days unlimited admission from date of first use
* Conducted in English

One of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination outside of Africa. Live shows, including the Broadway-style KaTonga – Musical Tales from the Jungle, carry you to the heart of the jungle through music and dance. And prepare yourself for heart-pounding excitement with SheiKra – America’s first dive coaster.

Discover a colourful village nestled among towering trees, explore a 3-story play land of climbing nets and exploration tunnels, soar above the treetops on a zip line adventure or launch into the sky from inside a 35-foot (10 meter) waterfall. Then, come face-to-face with orangutans and test your strength in a tug of war with a Bengal tiger, all in Jungala – the only jungle in the world that plays with you.

For additional fun, choose from combo ticket options with SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica!

SeaWorld Orlando – At SeaWorld Orlando, every encounter is a new adventure when you come face-to-face with the friendly dolphins, magnificent white beluga whales and playful penguins of SeaWorld Orlando. Experience life far under the sea as you feed dolphins, get up close to a polar bear and count the teeth on a shark! Of course, there’s also the mythical rush of the Journey To Atlantis® water coaster and Shamu®!

Aquatica – Introducing Aquatica – a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that’s only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld. One river floats you through an undersea world of colourful fish, and another races you into rolling rapids. Slides spin and soak you, and the incredible signature ride of two awesome, enclosed tube slides sends you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. Delight in the serene-to-extreme waters in the gigantic double wave pools and soak in the sun (or the cooling shade) on the white sand beach.

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Schedule

Departure Point: Busch Gardens
Departure Time: Park opens at 9:30am
Return Details: Park closes at 6:00pm

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