05-09-2010, 10:50 PM
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Orlando 2010 (Part 2)
Universal Studios/Hollywood Studios
On the road to Universal Studios....
This is a theme park that lets visitors "Ride the Movies." The themes of Universal Studio's are targeted at making guests feel like they are in a movie set with rides that are inspired by popular films.
Katie and Jamie stood against a wall which creates the illusion of San Francisco using forced perspective techniques.....
Photo shoot with Mary Poppins and Bert....
Posing at the entrance to the Jaws ride .....
We managed to beat the crowds to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and it was brilliant! We went the towering Hogwarts castle gates and explored the familiar classrooms, passageways and corridors then took the Simulator ride which soared above the castle grounds with Harry Potter and his friends on a thrilling adventure and coming face to face with magical creatures.
This amazing new attraction uses groundbreaking technology (and a little magic) to create a one of a kind ride experience. That must be the scariest ride I have ever been on!
Hogwarts ....
The streets of Hogsmeade .....
Epcot
Epcot Theme Park Icon - Spaceship Earth
We spent a day here, the theme park is divided into Future World and World Showcase.
Future World includes one of the fastest attractions in all the Disney Parks, as well as inspiring entertainment and show, all of which focus on technological advancements, innovation and wonder. Here, ideas become reality.
The Living with the Land ride is a boat ride through amazing greenhouses and a fish farm. It showcases ideas about the future of agriculture. All the plants in this section are grown through various methods of hydroponics. Plants are grown in sand, perlite, coconut coir and rockwool.
In one section most of the plants are grown via Aeroponics in which a fine mist of water and nutrients is sprayed directly onto the roots of the plants. The roots dangle in the air and are not in contact with any growing medium.
Sprout trees....
Cucumbers....
Water Melons .....
Giant Lemons ....
Many of the veg and fruit here are used in the Park's restaurants.
The World Showcase is a collection of pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the pavilions there are shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of 11 countries - Mexico. Norway, China, Germany, Italy, USA, Japan, Morocco, France UK and Canada. Needless to say that the UK is represented by thatched cottages and the English pub!
Final part shortly!
That was our second visit to Orlando, the first being in 1997 and I could still go back again. It was wonderful seeing the look awe on children's faces .....it makes the long journey all the more worthwhile.|
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