Leave Sat, Jun 2 Total time: 13hr 50min Depart 10:20 AM Venice , Italy Marco Polo Airport (VCE) Stop 1 11:55 AM Frankfurt , Germany Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA) Terminal 1 Change of planes. Time between flights: 2hr 10min Lufthansa 325
The prices are Ticket prices are $85 for adults, $79 for children 3 to 9. Kids younger than 3 get in free
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45693.html#ixzz1vVifSvY5 The reviewer said this The minute someone even mentions Walt Disney World, most people's minds immediately conjure up visions of Cinderella Castle and the Magic Kingdom. That's unsurprising when you take into account that the park that started it all -- it opened in 1971 -- is still the most widely recognized and the most popular Disney destination in the United States. Today, however, Walt Disney World has grown to include an array of themed resorts, hundreds of restaurants and shops, nightclub venues, smaller attractions, and four major theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. And even with an uncertain economy, park attendance continues to rise. WDW attracted more than 47 million paying customers in 2007, according to estimates by TEA Inc. and Economic Research Associates. All four Disney parks make the country's top five in attendance list (the remaining park on the list is Disneyland in California). But that should hardly surprise you -- they offer a fanciful, self-sufficient vacation where wonderment, human progress, and old-fashioned family fun are the key themes. The Disney Imagineers show off their creative capabilities through spectacular parades and fireworks displays, 3-D and CircleVision films, nerve-racking thrill rides, and adventurous journeys through time and space. Though still more expensive, you'll seldom hear people complain about failing to get their money's worth -- at home, an evening out, including dinner, a movie, and a babysitter, can add up to a hefty amount without nearly the same return. To keep you coming back for more, rides and shows are periodically updated, new experiences are added, and unique (often spectacular) year-long park-wide celebrations periodically add to the mix. As Walt Disney World has matured, changes and additions have been numerous. Just this past year, several more attractions debuted, new restaurants (themed of course) opened their doors, and at random, guests were surprised with special experiences that money couldn't buy (including an overnight stay at Cinderella Castle, special FASTPASS giveaways, the chance to be an honorary cast member, and more). The Disney-MGM Studios even got a new name: Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The prices are 1-day, one-park ticket costs $85 adults, $79 for children 3 to 9
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45694.html#ixzz1vVjxaaad The review was this Fast-paced thrill rides, edgy themes, and meticulously detailed movie-style sets are a signature of this popular theme park. Here, the hottest blockbuster films come to life, jumping off the screen and right into the theme park -- and park-goers are immersed in all the action. In addition to its lineup of adrenaline-boosting rides, grown-up shows, and smattering of kid-friendly attractions, USF is also a working production studio, so on occasion you might get a chance to catch live filming as it's taking place.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/islandsofadventure/A1036333.html#ixzz1vVlxyYhY The review is this Set within the walls of Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Journey is by far the best ride in the park (if not Orlando). The queue, as much a part of the experience as the ride itself, is signature Universal. Even if you decide not to ride, make your way through the queue at least once -- it's well worth the wait, especially for true Potter fans. After reaching the castle entrance, you'll continue through passageways filled with familiar objects. You'll wind your way back outside, through the greenhouses (look for the mandrakes) to the portrait hall, on to Dumbledore's office and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom (where Harry, Ron, and Hermione invite those in line to ditch class and join them for a bit of flying). Then it's on to the Gryffindor Common Room and the ride itself. Without giving everything away, the key here is to take your time and really look around -- at everything. The theming is simply unparalleled and the special effects unrivaled. The ride's all-new robotic technology, special effects, and spherical screen create an immersive experience like no other. After boarding the four-seat bench in the Great Hall (complete with floating candles -- or so you think), riders travel by Floo Network, soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, encounter a Whomping Willow, get pulled into a game of Quidditch, and come face to face (so to speak) with Dementors and gigantic spiders, before returning safely to the castle. While not one of Universal's corkscrew-style coasters, the ride is far from timid. A robotic arm, on which the four-seat bench is situated, allows for a wide range of movement (at one point it verges on tipping backwards, with riders lying beyond a perpendicular position). As expected, this ride carries every warning imaginable along with a 48-inch height requirement. The intensity, combined with some scary scenes and periods of darkness, will keep younger fans from riding -- but all is not lost, since anyone can walk through the queue and exit before boarding. Note: Tempted as you may be to sit forward, sitting back against the bench will ensure that the soundtrack comes through clearly -- and if you do not know the storyline, you may very well be lost without the commentary. Keep your eyes wide open from start to finish, as even the most minute detail shouldn't be overlooked. Look for the statue of the one-eyed witch, the Mirror of Erised, and the hall of paintings (where the heads of the four Hogwarts houses can be seen moving within their frames and heard talking not only to one another but also to passersby). Watch for Dumbledore, the Pensieve, and the Sorting Hat (listen carefully -- the poem, written by J. K. Rowling, was created specifically for the attraction). As a note: If you're unsure whether you'll fit in the rather snug seats (an issue that caused Universal to almost immediately tweak the size of the seats in an effort to accommodate park-goers with fuller figures), a test seat is located near the castle gate, and a second one is just inside the castle doors (to the left). Lockers, free while you ride, are available inside the castle doors (go to your right and head to the back -- there's usually a crowd at the touch screens located close to the entry). Carefully read the instructions; like Universal's other lockers, these use fingerprint recognition and allow only a single entry.
Duration
We are staying for 13 nights. Climate The climate in Orlando, FL, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113. On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Orlando, FL. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 50. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Amount spent
The amount spent is $255+$255+$5252+$126+$102+$14460=$20450
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Location in the world
The State of Florida is positioned in both the northern and western **hemispheres.**
Airfare
Flight
LeaveSat, Jun 2
Total time: 13hr 50min
Depart
10:20 AM
Venice , Italy
Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Stop 1
11:55 AM
Frankfurt , Germany
Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA) Terminal 1
Change of planes. Time between flights: 2hr 10min
Lufthansa 325
- Business
- Airbus A321
- 352 mi
- 1hr 35min
- Meal: Snack
Seat mapDepart
2:05 PM
Frankfurt , Germany
Frankfurt Int'l Airport (FRA) Terminal 1
Arrive
6:10 PM
Orlando, FL , United States
Orlando Airport (MCO)
Lufthansa 464
- First
- Airbus A346
- 4,731 mi
- 10hr 5min
- Meal: Complimentary food and drinks
Seat mapBaggage fees are NOT charged at booking.
Hotel
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Deluxe room 2 queen beds. Lavish 490 sq ft room with separate tub and shower.It will cost $404
EXCLUSIVE Theme Park benefits at Universal Orlando
Restaurants
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Main courses $15-$32 lunch, $21-$42 dinner, $9 kidsRead more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/waltdisneyworld/D39334.html#ixzz1vEHXHiio
The cuisine is Canadian, steak.
Chef Mickey's
The food is
Character breakfast $27 adults, $14 kids; character dinner $34 adults, $17 kids
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Attractions
Walt Disney World
The prices areTicket prices are $85 for adults, $79 for children 3 to 9. Kids younger than 3 get in free
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45693.html#ixzz1vVifSvY5
The reviewer said this
The minute someone even mentions Walt Disney World, most people's minds immediately conjure up visions of Cinderella Castle and the Magic Kingdom. That's unsurprising when you take into account that the park that started it all -- it opened in 1971 -- is still the most widely recognized and the most popular Disney destination in the United States.
Today, however, Walt Disney World has grown to include an array of themed resorts, hundreds of restaurants and shops, nightclub venues, smaller attractions, and four major theme parks: the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. And even with an uncertain economy, park attendance continues to rise. WDW attracted more than 47 million paying customers in 2007, according to estimates by TEA Inc. and Economic Research Associates. All four Disney parks make the country's top five in attendance list (the remaining park on the list is Disneyland in California). But that should hardly surprise you -- they offer a fanciful, self-sufficient vacation where wonderment, human progress, and old-fashioned family fun are the key themes. The Disney Imagineers show off their creative capabilities through spectacular parades and fireworks displays, 3-D and CircleVision films, nerve-racking thrill rides, and adventurous journeys through time and space. Though still more expensive, you'll seldom hear people complain about failing to get their money's worth -- at home, an evening out, including dinner, a movie, and a babysitter, can add up to a hefty amount without nearly the same return.
To keep you coming back for more, rides and shows are periodically updated, new experiences are added, and unique (often spectacular) year-long park-wide celebrations periodically add to the mix.
As Walt Disney World has matured, changes and additions have been numerous. Just this past year, several more attractions debuted, new restaurants (themed of course) opened their doors, and at random, guests were surprised with special experiences that money couldn't buy (including an overnight stay at Cinderella Castle, special FASTPASS giveaways, the chance to be an honorary cast member, and more). The Disney-MGM Studios even got a new name: Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45693.html#ixzz1vVjNOaSF
Universal Studios
The prices are1-day, one-park ticket costs $85 adults, $79 for children 3 to 9
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45694.html#ixzz1vVjxaaad
The review was this
Fast-paced thrill rides, edgy themes, and meticulously detailed movie-style sets are a signature of this popular theme park. Here, the hottest blockbuster films come to life, jumping off the screen and right into the theme park -- and park-goers are immersed in all the action. In addition to its lineup of adrenaline-boosting rides, grown-up shows, and smattering of kid-friendly attractions, USF is also a working production studio, so on occasion you might get a chance to catch live filming as it's taking place.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/orlando/A45694.html#ixzz1vVkCujnO
Review of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/islandsofadventure/A1036333.html#ixzz1vVlxyYhYThe review is this
Set within the walls of Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Journey is by far the best ride in the park (if not Orlando). The queue, as much a part of the experience as the ride itself, is signature Universal. Even if you decide not to ride, make your way through the queue at least once -- it's well worth the wait, especially for true Potter fans. After reaching the castle entrance, you'll continue through passageways filled with familiar objects. You'll wind your way back outside, through the greenhouses (look for the mandrakes) to the portrait hall, on to Dumbledore's office and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom (where Harry, Ron, and Hermione invite those in line to ditch class and join them for a bit of flying). Then it's on to the Gryffindor Common Room and the ride itself. Without giving everything away, the key here is to take your time and really look around -- at everything. The theming is simply unparalleled and the special effects unrivaled.
The ride's all-new robotic technology, special effects, and spherical screen create an immersive experience like no other. After boarding the four-seat bench in the Great Hall (complete with floating candles -- or so you think), riders travel by Floo Network, soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, encounter a Whomping Willow, get pulled into a game of Quidditch, and come face to face (so to speak) with Dementors and gigantic spiders, before returning safely to the castle. While not one of Universal's corkscrew-style coasters, the ride is far from timid. A robotic arm, on which the four-seat bench is situated, allows for a wide range of movement (at one point it verges on tipping backwards, with riders lying beyond a perpendicular position). As expected, this ride carries every warning imaginable along with a 48-inch height requirement. The intensity, combined with some scary scenes and periods of darkness, will keep younger fans from riding -- but all is not lost, since anyone can walk through the queue and exit before boarding. Note: Tempted as you may be to sit forward, sitting back against the bench will ensure that the soundtrack comes through clearly -- and if you do not know the storyline, you may very well be lost without the commentary.
Keep your eyes wide open from start to finish, as even the most minute detail shouldn't be overlooked. Look for the statue of the one-eyed witch, the Mirror of Erised, and the hall of paintings (where the heads of the four Hogwarts houses can be seen moving within their frames and heard talking not only to one another but also to passersby). Watch for Dumbledore, the Pensieve, and the Sorting Hat (listen carefully -- the poem, written by J. K. Rowling, was created specifically for the attraction).
As a note: If you're unsure whether you'll fit in the rather snug seats (an issue that caused Universal to almost immediately tweak the size of the seats in an effort to accommodate park-goers with fuller figures), a test seat is located near the castle gate, and a second one is just inside the castle doors (to the left). Lockers, free while you ride, are available inside the castle doors (go to your right and head to the back -- there's usually a crowd at the touch screens located close to the entry). Carefully read the instructions; like Universal's other lockers, these use fingerprint recognition and allow only a single entry.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/islandsofadventure/A1036333.html#ixzz1vVmCay00
currency
The currency is the US dollar
Duration
We are staying for 13 nights.
Climate
The climate in
Orlando, FL, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 113.
On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Orlando, FL. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 50. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Amount spent
The amount spent is $255+$255+$5252+$126+$102+$14460=$20450