USA, Florida – Islands of Adventure III
Published: 20.5.2016
Marvel superheroes, Jurassic park... So far it seems this theme park is all boys can dream of. However, to many standing for hours in long lines to get a three-minute thrill is rather a sobering moment.
As mentioned before – you can improve your experience either by good planning or with pockets full of money. Nobody probably wants to spend time at the park in long lines. As tourists from theCzech Republic and Slovakia we have usually disadvantage for there is tim only for one time at the park. Local inhabitants have advantage for they can make several shorter visits at least crowded hours. Which is almost an ideal option.
Six years ago a new section was opened. This one is full of magic. It is the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Many have fallen for the magic of the seven part series of books (and eight movies) by British author J. K. Rowling. Then, after she was rejected by many publishing houses, a new cult fantasy series was born. Its fandom is comparable to the titans of fantasy such as the Lord of the Rings and the Song of Ice and Fire.
Universal Studios is the company which owns the Islands of Adventure. They invested 200 million dollars to built the Harry Potter universe. The money was surely well spent.
The detail invested into the recreation of Hogwarts is amazing and it goes in line with the movies. Those of you who know the movies are going to feel familiar here. There is also the Hogwarts Express (you can ride it) waiting for you at the entrance to Hogsmeade. In the books, the Hogwarts students boarded this train at 9 ¾ platform at King’s Cross. Hogsmeade is the village where the Hogwarts students did their shopping and drunk butterbear. Well, don’t you want to taste this delicious beverage? We have good news for you – you can drink it at The Three Broomsticks.
There five main rides in the Harry Potter world. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the most popular. Unlike other grand rides in the park this one is not a rollercoaster. However, the feeling is similar.
Take a seat in seats attached to a large robotic arm. It does all the tricks. Once it starts, the story tkes you first to Hogwarts castle around which you fly. Then you fly around the famous Whomping Willow . Once you reach a horde of Dementors it will get scary.
To be continued...
GPS: 28°28'18.8"N 81°28'25.5"W
Text: Maxim Kucer
Photos: Wikimedia Commons: Loadmaster, Wikipedia.org: Orlando Informer, Snowman Guy, Alfred A. Si, Omar9od
Related Articles
Published: 23.4.2021
Cold weather is still with us, so this time we will take you to a warmer part of the USA. Specifically to the city of Jupiter, which is located in the southeastern part of the state. Two years ago, Jupiter was rated one of the best beach towns in the United States.
Published: 27.5.2016
We left the Islands of Adventure for another theme park of many others surrounding Orlando, Florida. There is a lot to choose from. We, however, take a look at a place that is somewhat closer to us in some respects.
Published: 3.6.2016
We return to Legoland, Florida to see some of its most interesting rides.
Published: 10.6.2016
Today we take a look inside another interesting theme park. We leave the United States to move over the ocean to the Old Continent.
Published: 17.6.2016
Last week we managed to describe you one of the best European amusement parks. It was, however, a short description, therefore we continue in our journey today. We experience rides which will make you sick on your stomach. But these are fun.
Published: 29.7.2016
A while ago we mentioned Dyrehavsbakken, the oldest amusement park in the world. Its name is quite long and hard to pronounce. No wonder then that people call it simply Bakken. It is about 10 minutes by car (20 minutes by train) from Copenhagen.
Published: 18.4.2023
Miami is a big city with all what comes with it – a vast airport, traffic jam on its multiplelane highways, skyscrapers, city parks, coeastline with beautiful beaches, museums, restaurants, etc.
Published: 25.4.2023
The Everglades National Park is situated down in Florida's south which sees high tourist traffic. We are no exception. The entire area is listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. This park is at low altitude. Vast marshalnds which cover most of park's area are typical for this region. Home in there are aligators and crocodilles for which marshlands is a natural habitat.
Published: 9.5.2023
In the middle of the road between Key West (the southernmost island of the Keys island, south of Florida) and the Florida peninsula visit Bahia Honda State Park. The park is located on Bahia Honda Key island, about 7 miles from the island of Marathon. There is the legendary 7-mile bridge. The area between the signs of 36th and 37th mile of the Oceanic Highway 1 is the gateway to the park. The park is open from 8 am till the sunset.
Published: 11.4.2023
The Florida city of Orlando is clearly one of the world's most visited destinations. Tens of millions of people come here every year. The most interesting in this city are local amusement parks. We have already taken you to some of them - Islands of Adventure, Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando.
Published: 9.4.2021
The weather has broken down in the last week and has cooled significantly. So let's go somewhere warm, for example to sunny Florida. About an hour's drive north of Miami you will reach Boynton Beach, home to approximately 80,000 people and another 6 million in the conurbation.
Published: 13.5.2016
We mentioned last week the great theme park of Islands of Adventure. One of its sections is home to Marvel super heroes. We also took (albeit imaginary) ride on the Incredible Hulk rollercoaster. As its signature superhero the ride is green and you can even experience zero gravity there.
Published: 6.5.2016
In the preceeding weeks, we focused on California’s theme parks. Today, we move thousands of kilometers to the east – to Florida, the sunshine state. Florida is another Mekka of the entertainment industry.
Published: 25.3.2016
California is a home to new ideas and innovations. Did you know that here (in San Bernardino) the very first McDonald’s restaurant was opened?
Published: 1.4.2016
Last week we introduced you the most famous theme park in the world. It radically change the city of Anaheim. Once a sleepy Californian town became one of the most important cities in the state and revolutionized the entertainment industry.
Published: 8.4.2016
Today we continue in our trip in world famous theme park. We are going to leave Main Street U.S.A. and see other parts of the park.
Published: 15.4.2016
For the last time we visit the most famous theme park in the world and see what else visitors can experience there.
Published: 11.3.2016
Today we continue in our trip in California’s Capital – Sacramento. We are going to leave Chinatown to see the historical district of this city of half million.
Published: 18.3.2016
In the east of California there is a place which boasts with the highest ever recorded air temperature. It happened in the summer of 193. The temperature attacked shocking 56,3 degrees of Celsius. Just remember how awful it was last summer when 35 degrees was daily temperature in Prague. Also, the highest ever night air temperature was recorded here – 43 °C.
Published: 4.3.2016
California is the third largest state in the United States. It is the most populous and wealthiest. Almost forty million people live there. They produce 13% of American GDP, i.e. 2.1 trillion dollars (Czech GDP is around 210 billion).
Published: 22.4.2016
Many Americans want to either live in California or start and build their career there. Was California an independent country, it would be one of the strongest economies in the world. Many innovative companies concentrate in the state (especially in the famous Silicon Valley). You can find here San Francisco – the city of which many songs were written. Americans love it not only for the Golden Gate Bridge but for its atmosphere and culture. There is also one of the most famous prison – Alcatraz.
Published: 29.4.2016
Before we continue in our tour across super fast rollercoasters we tell you how much this fun costs. And sometimes it is even hard to believe what the park actually tries to sell its customers.
Published: 27.12.2013
Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the United States after New York City and at the same time the most populous city in California.
Published: 3.1.2014
From inglorious Compton with high levels of criminality (decreasing) we move to the place well-known to everyone – Hollywood.
Related Photogallery
On the coast of the Atlantic ocean is a very well-known place known as Kennedy Space Center. Ther...
Information and warnings on travelling abroad is to be found HERE.
