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UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS FLORIDA ESCAPE
AT A GLANCE
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Universal
Studios Florida, which opened in 1990, is the largest working
motion picture studio outside of Hollywood. Its more than 40
state-of-the-art rides, shows and attractions allow visitors to
live the movies. Fodor's Orlando Like a Pro Guide calls
Universal Studios Florida the best theme park in the world.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
FLORIDA ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
With Academy
Award-winning producer/director Steven Spielberg as creative
consultant, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the world's
most technologically advanced theme park and is the permanent home
to some of the most thrilling rides and attractions ever made, as
well as the world's most beloved characters, including The Cat in
the Hat. Spider-Man, Popeye, The Incredible Hulk and the dinosaurs
of Jurassic Park. Set among the exotic coastlines of the oceans of
the world, this adventure of a lifetime begins at the Port of
Entry and continues through five uniquely themed islands
including:
Seuss
Landing-
a cacophony of colors, music and mood set the scene on this island
which is the only place in the world where the whimsical
characters of Theodor Dr. Seuss Geisel's famous books spring into
being,
Toon
Lagoon.
brings to life more than 150 of the world's best-loved,
two-dimensional cartoon characters in an environment which melts
the boundaries between imagination and reality,
Marvel
Super Hero Island-
incorporates unprecedented technology with the most popular comic
book heroes and villains of all time, showcasing revolutionary
rides and attractions that combine moving vehicles, 3-D film,
live-action and special effects.
Jurassic
Park -
inspired by the most successful motion picture of all time, this
island contains the most life-like animatronic creatures ever
made. Guests will come face-to-face with living, breathing
dinosaurs
The
Lost Continent
- those who dare to proceed must do so cautiously or quickly
find themselves lost in a foreboding, medieval forest inhabited by
fiery dragons and mythical gods in The Lost Continent: a land once
believed to exist only in the mists of time; aland where myths and
legends come to life.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CITYWALK
A 30-acre
entertainment complex located at the heart of the entertainment
destination at Universal Studios Escape in Orlando, Florida.
Offering an unparalleled array of live music and electrifying
dance clubs, this uniquely original complex is the soul-stirring
entertainment core of Orlando, where popular culture's innovators
invite visitors to taste, touch, see and hear great entertainment
with a distinct attitude. The exciting venues include:
All new Hard Rock
Cafe Orlando including Hard Rock's first ever dedicated live
concert venue, Hard Rock Live.
Jimmy Buffett's
Margaritaville -- where every corner brings to life a
different Jimmy Buffett classic, as island music carries guests
away and they savor their cheeseburgers in a Parrothead paradise.
Universal Cineplex
-- 20 screens and 5,000 seats; the next generation of
technologically advanced cinemas. Opening summer 1999.
NASCAR Cafe --
the only NASCAR sanctioned eatery, features a surround-sound video
wall, electronic and multi-media games, memorabilia, rare
artifacts and collectibles.
Pat O'Brien's
- The legend continues with Pat O'Brien's -- the famous New
Orleans watering hole known the world-over for its specialty
drink, the Hurricane.
Bob Marley - A
Tribute to Freedom -- captures the essence of the man and his
music in this recreation of his Jamaican home and garden.
Motown Cafe --
known for combining the music, magic and memories of the legendary
music label Motown with great tasting, slow cooked homestyle
American food.
Pastamore -
brings a taste of Italy with it's open-air, marketplace cafe area
and full service restaurant where guests can enjoy authentic
Italian cuisine a la carte or family style.
The Groove --
an electrifying dance club that combines the classical
architecture of a once glorious dilapidated old theater with high
tech chrome and steel to present the next generation in nightclub
entertainment.
NBA City - a
new restaurant concept which combines for the first time ever
great food and the worldwide popularity of the National Basketball
Association. Opening summer 1999.
City Jazz - A
comprehensive jazz center called City Jazzz consisting of the Down
Beat Jazz Hall of Fame, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and
a live performance venue.
Latin Quarter
-- which combines the driving rhythms and delicious delicacies of
all 21 Latin American nations in a festive dining and dancing
interactive adventure.
LODGING:
The Pottorino Bay
Hotel at Universal Studios Escape, a Loews Hotel featuring 750
rooms ready for occupancy summer 1999.
The Hard Rock Hotel
at Universal Studios Escape, a Loews Hotel featuring 650 rooms
opening in 2000.
The Royal Pacific
Resort at Universal Studios Escape, a Loews Hotel opening in
2001.
Additional hotels
scheduled for completion by 2005.
EXPANDED PRODUCTION
FACILITIES:
Universal Studios
Florida is currently the largest working motion picture studio
outside of Hollywood with nine soundstages totaling 146,500 square
feet and hundreds of exterior backlot location sets.
ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS:
- Guest
Transportation
- Water Taxis
- Ferries
- Multi-Car Trams
- Motor Coaches
- Streamline People
Mover
- One of the Largest
Single Structure, Parking Garages in the United States.
North Structure:
5 tiers
3.4 million square feet
Capacity for 9,051 vehicles
Can be expanded to contain 10,800 vehicles
Opened December 16, 1996
South Structure:
6 tiers
3.9 million square feet
Capacity for 10,253 vehicles
Opened in 1999
LOCATION:
In Orlando, near the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Florida
Turnpike. Main entrances are located on Kirkman Road (Highway
435), Vineland Road and Turkey Lake Road and Universal Blvd.
Traveling east or westbound on I-4, take exit 29 B, International
Drive/Universal Blvd.
ADMISSION PRICES:
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA and ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
One Day Ticket Prices:
One-Day Ticket:Adult: $44 ($46.64 with tax)
Child: $35 ($37.10 with tax) ages 3 to 9
(Ages 2 & under free)
Two Day Ticket Package Price:
Two-Day Ticket:Adult: $79.95 ($65.72 with tax)
Child: $64.95 ($55.12 with tax) ages 3 to 9
(Ages 2 & under free)
Three-Day Ticket
Package Price:
Adult: $114.95 ($121.85 with tax)
Child: $94.95 ($100.65 with tax) ages 3 to 9
Five-Day Ticket
Package Price:
Five-Day Adult: $124.95
Child: $ 99.95
CELEBRITY ANNUAL
PASS:
One park
(Admission for a year)
Adult: $84.95 ($90.05 with tax)
Child: $69.95 ($74.15 with tax) ages 3 to 9
Two Parks
(Admission for a year)
Adult: $179.95 ($190.75 with tax)
Child: $154.95 ($164.25 with tax) ages 3 to 9
SEASONAL CELEBRITY
PASS:
One Park
Adult: $129.95 ($137.75 with tax)
Child: $109.95 ($116.55 with tax) ages 3 to 9
ORLANDO Flex
TICKET:
One to Seven-Day Pass:
ORLANDO Flex
TICKET:
One to Ten-Day Pass:
Unlimited
admission to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal
Studios Florida, Sea World of Florida and Wet 'n Wild.
Adult: $159.95
($127.95 with tax)
Child: $127.95 ($157.95 with tax) ages 3 to 9
Unlimited
admission to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal
Studios Florida, Sea World of Florida, Wet 'n Wild and Busch
Gardens of Tampa Bay.
Adult: $196.95
($208.77 with tax)
Child: $157.95 ($167.43 with tax) ages 3 to 9
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
CITYWALK:
CityWalk is a
non-gated attraction. Cover charge for individual venues depend
upon entertainment. Guests can purchase a single ticket CityWalk
Party Pass for $18.00 including tax which provides access to all
venues of CityWalk that charge covers during specific hours. The
CityWalk Party Pass ticket does not cover the cost for hard ticket
performances within each venue.
PARKING: Parking
available for 9,051 vehicles. Parking fees are $6 for automobiles
and $7 for RV's (recreational vehicles) and trailers. Valet
parking is available for $12.
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STUDIOS FLORIDA
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