The time is almost here. The family is getting excited. March break is here and this time, you have promised them a trip to Universal Studios. Orlando vacation packages have been sorted through months ago and the right one chosen. Now all that remains is the waiting before the adventure begins.
Things to Remember about Universal Studios
Remember, if you plan on spending a day or two in the two theme parks overseen by Universal, that not everything is suited for all ages. In fact, some rides have height restrictions. Islands of Adventure, for example, boasts several rides for little ones, but also has some major thrill seekers. The latter is geared to and best left for adults and those that are at least ages 10 or 11.
Universal Studios is the gentler side of Universal. It provides several rides that are more suited to younger children. They do not speed or rise to extreme heights or tilt your body upside down. If you have children of different ages, send the older ones off accompanied to Islands of Adventure and take the younger ones to Universal Studios.
This does not mean the older children cannot get something out of the various Universal Studios Orlando vacation packages. In fact, there are several things such as the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts adventure that everyone can enjoy. However, the Universal Studios theme park simply offers more rides that are suitable for younger children.
Attractions at Universal Studios Orlando
The opportunities for children to enjoy themselves seem enormous when you are small. The park is divided into 8 areas. These are:
1. Hollywood
2. New York
3. Production Central
4. San Francisco
5. Woody Woodpecker?s KidZone
6. World Expo
7. Springfield USA
8. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ? Diagon Alley
The popular rides will always be sold out first and have long lines that will require patience from everyone involved unless you get there early or arrive later after everyone has had their chance. Among the most popular rides and memorable experiences in Universal Studios are:
1. Diagon Alley: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
2. Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem: The Despicable Me ride is fun for children
3. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit: For your older children ? a high tech roller coaster ride.
4. Men in Black: Alien Attack: An interactive ride with a minimum height requirement
5. Revenge of the Mummy: High velocity, dark and thrilling ride
6. Transformers: The Ride 3D: You have to be a certain height to ride this one
7. Simpson?s: ?Buy yourself and your family a humungous Lard Lad doughnut or get on the Simpson?s Ride.
8. Curious George: Small children can play in the splash pad while you can relax and everyone can cool off
9. ET Adventure: Smaller children can have fun on this ride. You ride a bike through the air.
niversal Studios Orlando Vacation Packages
These are some of the things to expect when you purchase one of the several available Universal Studios Orlando Vacation Packages. Talk to your family and friends about your plans and see what they have to offer from their own experience. Of course, your children will have their own plans.
