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“Fun Spot USA” next to “Old Town” in Kissimmee, Florida have recently added a couple of new additions to the park.

The new “Power Trip Coaster” allows up to 4 people to ride together side by side in each stand-alone car.
This attraction is very different from the traditional roller coasters that we all know and love in the sense that the car spins in a circle while moving along a track that curves and dips throughout. The Power Trip coaster is 42 ft. high and boasts a top speed of 29 mph giving guests an extended 1 minute 30 second ride experience.

Also open at Fun Spot USA is an air conditioned arcade which includes the newest arcade games out today. Included is a prize redemption center as motivation to play hard and win each game. The number of tickets won at the end of your stay will allow you to choose from a series of prizes available at each reclamation level.

As visitors take notice of the new attractions, don’t forget why people come here in the first place…..the Thrills! Ride the World’s Tallest SkyCoaster standing to 300 ft. in the air. After being slowly pulled to the top, riders pull their own rip cord and experience a 120 ft. free fall straight down reaching speeds of up to 85 mph before swinging out like a pendulum over the water. Guests are able to share the thrilling fear of this ride with friends and family as up to 3 can ride together and capture their emotions up close on video available for purchase afterwards.

Along with all of the adrenaline pumping rides are 4 exciting Go Cart tracks with 20 other
rides and games throughout the park for all ages. The park is open daily 10am – Midnight rain or shine and is conveniently located directly beside Old Town. If you have the time, check it out as you have nothing to lose. Parking and admission is all free and there is restaurants and shopping for those who are not so excited about rides. This attraction is only 20 minutes for guests staying at SunShinyFlorida.com. Have a great time!

So you are on vacation in Orlando and looking for something to do without breaking the bank. One such option is Congo River Golf. This African themed adventure offers two challenging courses of 18 hole miniature golf.

As visitors putt their way through each passage, they can play the “Exploration Game” at the same time. The game consists of finding specific items had by explorers Henry Stanley and David Livingstone as they trekked the Safari more than a century ago. Locate all items and win a prize.

As mini golfers are banking shots for par, other guests can be seen enjoying more ventures such as the Congo Queen Paddleboats as they make way downstream of the blue and turquoise waters. This isn’t all fun and games though, there is some serious peddle power to be had to keep these boats in motion.

For those who want to be entertained without working as hard and breaking a sweat, there is an arcade of video games, air hockey, racing and more. Play by yourself or against family and friends. The adrenaline flows as you fight for bragging rights that will not be easily forgotten…….ever.

Lastly, take this opportunity to see Florida’s ambassador up close. Feed the live alligators that are onsite. These guys are small and medium sized and well fed. Food is looped on the end of a pole allowing you stay far enough away to not become an accident. Just do the right thing and not tease these living fossils since it is a privilege to be able to see and interact with these “dinosaur like” reptiles outside of their native habitat.

Guests staying at Orlando’s SunShiny Villa are only minutes away from this fun night out. Visitors staying in other parts of Florida should review the website to see where the closest of 9 locations is to their community. The most important thing is just be there.

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Certified Scuba Divers wanting to experience a dive with perfect conditions and overabundance of sea life need not go to the Caribbean or South Pacific. Disney’s Epcot DiveQuest offers a unique experience in which guests swim with Sharks, Eagle Rays, Sea Turtles, Angel Fish and many other sea creatures within a faux Coral Reef aquarium. Although there are Dolphins in a neighboring tank you really don’t get to see them up close. All other sea life including sharks swim right there with you.

The dive is very safe as all of these underwater fish are fed very well. The only thing you really need to remember is that the Sharks run the show here. Divers on a collision course with these fierce looking fish need to be aware and get out of the way because they will not move for you. An adrenaline rush can easily be had during a close shark encounter because of their size, movement, and fierce looks which is mostly just a whole lot of sharp teeth.

DiveQuest guests should also realize that it’s not just the fish on display only for them. The under water creatures as well as divers are also being watched by visitors dining in “Coral Reef Restaurant“, non-divers watching from the observation deck and for the guests that are within the “The Seas with Nemo & Friends” exhibit. Diving guests proudly walk through public viewing area dressed in their wetsuit on the way to the tank as if they are a Disney Diver. Divers are encouraged to interact with guests and be part of the show and attraction. This is probably the only time when you really know what it feels like to be in a fish bowl.

The dive is an especially easy one. The depth is a max of 27 feet in 78 degree salt water. The diameter of the 5.7 million gallon saltwater aquarium is 200 feet which is also the visibility. Bottom time is roughly 45 minutes at which time I still came up with 1300 PSI. There are several safety divers that watch over diving guests. All equipment including shorty wet suit is provided but it is necessary to bring a bathing suit. This is a no think dive in which you don’t need to worry about weights, depth or safety stop. Just remember to equalize on decent, breathe and periodically check your air gauge.

This is a top notch Disney operation with well trained staff and very accommodating facilities. Each diver has their own private dressing room, hot shower and locker key for valuables. The cost is approximately $180 but some discounts are available. All proceeds are donated into Disney’s Worldwide Conservation Fund. This price doesn’t give you admission into Epcot, only the DiveQuest attraction. I tried booking the same day I wanted to dive through Disney and they made me aware that it wasn’t possible to reserve with such short notice. However, Scuba Quest was able to get me in that same day and with a discount. At the end of the dive, guests are released directly into the park and can take in some attractions if desired.

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Orlando, Florida has long been a major tourist destination for good reason. It is a mecca for people wanting to immerse themselves within the many adventures offered throughout the major theme parks and local attractions. For many visitors, the rides never get old. Year after year they let their imagination run wild on rides as if it were the first time on them. Others however, mark it off their checklist while moving on to new and different things.

After more then 3 years, Universal Orlando Resort is releasing a new attraction being that of “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey“. This magical experience is an extension of the Harry Potter series that has gained a loyal world wide following. Put yourself in the midst of the ever familiar “Hogwarts castle”, “Dumbledore’s office”, “Gryffindor common room” and more.

This newly designed attraction in which filmmaking, live actors, and mechanical revolution combine to make an unforgettable experience raises the bar for expectations of all future attractions. This is sure to be an Orlando “Must See” for the next few years. Vacationers interested in visiting Universal Orlando should consider avoiding long lines at the gate and buying tickets in advance at a discount.

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Visitors to Orlando, Florida looking for heart pounding and adrenaline flowing excitement need look no further. Universal Studios which is best known for its movie themed thrill rides and cartoon attractions, features a scary Halloween Horror Nights attraction yearly in the month of October. The rides are mostly closed as it showcases the following:

• Scare Zones
• Haunted Houses
• Live Shows
• 1000′s of Scareactors in uniquely created costumes

The gates open just after 6:00 p.m. as the sun starts to set and opens way to darkness. Machines cast out a fog that hovers throughout the park and provides an eerie atmosphere that leave guests vulnerable to unexpected scares or disturbing sights. As patrons make their way from one attraction to the next it will be necessary to walk through a scare zone. Screams heard from nearby victims indicate that a startling confrontation with mutants and monsters may be imminent. Visitors who lose focus of their surroundings are in danger of being rushed upon or snuck up on with maybe a deep breath into their ear. Don’t look back, just run! Although the Universal crew can jump out at any given moment and get right into your face, it seems that the one clear rule is to not physically touch anyone.

The haunted houses are each unique with new themes each year. The mood is usually set with darkness and dim lighting at best. As guests walk through narrow maze-like hallways, entrances from room to room give way to frightening images and alarming live encounters. Walls can open up as maniacs reach for you in hopes of adding another trophy to one of the disturbing houses that guests are viewing. Strobe lighting and ominous sounds of knives being sharpened sets the stage for what lies ahead.

Lastly there are live shows for those who don’t want to scream and jump out of there shoes. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was very well done whereas the magic show was disappointing. While there are disclaimers about the event being a bit much for children, there were some in attendance and they seemed to be fine. Parents will need to evaluate if appropriate for their own kids. Please note that guests are not permitted to wear costumes.

Save money on your attraction tickets and skip all the lines with the express pass. While others wait 45 minutes you will be in within 5. If travelling to the Disney area for vacation, stay in a luxury Orlando Vacation Home at affordable hotel prices.

Each year, more then 50 million tourists from around the world choose Orlando, Florida as their vacation destination. Orlando is not only known for the hot, sunshiny weather but more so for the many theme parks and tourist attractions that it offers to families and visitors alike. Some of the more notable Orlando parks include Disney World Resort, Sea World, Universal Studios and Wet and Wild.

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• Authorized and full-service ticket provider
• Active contracts with Disney World and Orlando’s major theme parks
• More then 700,000 admissions sold yearly
• No affiliation to time share

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Visitors to the Orlando Disney area wanting a unique experience need to check out Old Town. Located just minutes away on US 192 in Kissimmee are the attractions of Old Town. The bright neon lights at night will guide you into the free parking and admission of the grounds. There are over 75 specialty shops along the brick lined streets featuring resort wear, sports apparel, jewelry, souvenirs and old fashioned collectibles. There are also a variety of dining options along the Old Town streets including 8 restaurants and bars.

There are amusement rides for the whole family to enjoy as well as 18 thrill rides one of which is “The Human Slingshot“. It will catapult you 365 feet in the air with radical force and 100% adrenaline. Also the “Windstorm Roller Coaster” will have you twisting and turning through 80 degree banks. Have you ever raced upon a “multi-level go-cart track“? That is here too! If you want to slow things up a little, take a ride on the “Century Ferris Wheel” which will give a great view of Orlando from 60 feet in the air. Also there is “Fun Town” which is just for the kids and guaranteed to bring smiles. There are many rides for everyone but nothing beats having the whole family ride one of the many uniquely painted horses of the “Merry-Go-Round“. All of the rides are open 12pm-11pm daily.

Old Town has many special nights designated just for Car and Bike enthusiasts. On Thursday of every week is Bike Nite which averages 700 bikes each and every week. The Friday Nite Cruise car show stars at 5pm with the car parade following at 9pm. Here you will see the cars cruise down the brick streets of Old Town one by one while the live band plays on the main stage for your entertainment. These amazing cars and motorcycles will be worth the trip alone for those with a true appreciation for America’s hotrods.

With so much to see and do be sure to include Old Town into your vacation for an evening of family fun. Also, just minutes away you can stay in an all inclusive vacation home with 5 star luxury amenities at affordable prices. Make your vacation the best it can be.

Orlando tourists looking for Sand, Surf and Sun are only 1 hour away from the “World’s Most Famous Beach“. Daytona Beach is 23 miles of pure white sand on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The right to drive and park your car directly on the beach makes it very unique and convenient.

Activities and attractions are prominently found directly on and along the beach. Such activities include ATV rentals allowing 2 people on a 4 wheeler to drive on the sand while sight seeing some of the green turtle nesting areas, sand sculptures or just watching visitors having fun. Boogie board rentals give guests the opportunity to venture out into the surf and try to ride the waves all the way back into shore. Parasailing will allow a birds-eye view of the coastline from 1500 feet in the air. There is always an abundance of available choices whether you are looking for beach chairs and umbrellas to bicycles or maybe just ice-cream, you are almost sure to find it here.

The boardwalk aka Main Street Pier is 1000 feet in length and is the longest pier on the east coast. It offers something for everyone for all ages. Discover some of the thrill rides such as the human sling shot or superman taking tourists high above the midway and dropping at a moment’s notice. Leave the fear of heights at home before getting in line. Rides offering a little less adrenaline are the motor go-karts or the 9 minute gondola sky-lift above the boardwalk and the 180 foot space needle observation tower.

The games and video arcade is a place where everyone can find a game of interest and if lucky enough, can redeem tickets for prizes. If the fun and games is not appealing, walk to the end of the pier to watch the fisherman and pelicans compete for the next catch, or rent a fishing pole yourself but be careful…….reports of sharks being caught from the end of the pier are never far away, so keep your eyes open. Also take note that when the sun goes down, the night lights draw even more people in so choose the time wisely.

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Tourists vacationing in the Orlando, Florida area have many choices to make when it comes to entertainment. There are several attractions and theme parks targeted towards the demographics of a worldwide audience of all ages wanting to experience thrills, fun and adventure. One such park you may want to consider is Sea World’s sister park of Discovery Cove. Waterfalls, caves, sandy beaches and lush greenery make it feel like a tropical oasis.

Discovery Cove is open daily 9am – 5:30pm and runs on a reservations only policy. You will not find the crowds that you do at other traditional theme parks because they limit the number of guests to 1000 per day. When visiting Discovery Cove, enjoy the all inclusive day which includes a 30 minute dolphin adventure and many extras such as:

• parking
• snorkel gear
• swim vest or wetsuit
• towels
• lockers
• sunscreen
• beach chairs

Breakfast and lunch are also provided along with snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Although the main attraction is the personal dolphin interaction, there are many other activities for tourists throughout the day. Visitors may choose to lounge around the resort pool or take a relaxing swim along the tropical river which could reveal some of the over 250 species of birds from all over the world. However, guests feeling adventurous may want to dive in with the snorkel gear and go for a swim amongst the colorful reefs with the thousands of stingray and exotic fish. You never know, some may even spot a shark or come face to face with a barracuda.

Guests enjoying the lush plantation, surrounding water and limited visitors of Discovery Cove may be interested in a Florida Vacation Home offering a similar experience at affordable prices.