Universal Orlando 2008: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (Paperback)

by Kelly Monaghan (Author)

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Product Description
Universal Orlando has become the preferred destination for sophisticated adult fun-seekers and thrill-seeking teenagers. This new edition, fully updated for 2008, provides in-depth reviews of every ride and attraction in the parks, CityWalk (Universal's entertainment district), and Universal's three luxury resort hotels with their gourmet restaurants. PLUS the first eyewitness review of Universal's newest attraction, the wildly popular Blue Man Group.

About the Author
Kelly Monaghan is the author of nine travel titles, including The Other Orlando.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler (November 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887140743
• ISBN-13: 978-1887140744
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #589,952 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Wonderful!!!, December 26, 2007

By	Monica M. Putka "Supermom04" (Coon Rapids, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is such a great book if your trip to Orlando is going to feature a trip to the Universal Parks. It is so hard to find a book that has quality input on any park other than Walt Disney World. For the families who are planning to venture beyond that park and into the world of Universal Studios, this guide book is a must. It has exciting descriptions of all of the rides, great input on dining and lodging, and will get you pumped up and ready to go!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Guide Book!, February 7, 2008

By	P. Huntsinger (Monroe, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For anyone planning a vacation to Universal Studios Orlando, this book is a must! With so many guide books on the Orlando attractions, USO gets only a brief mention. So when I found this book, I was thrilled. It covers everything you need to know when planning - when to go, where to stay, where to eat. It lists each attraction and show in great detail. There is a section on each hotel on the property, which is very detailed and very helpful, as well as a section just on City Walk, the entertainment area of USO. Even if you've been to USO in the past, I think this is a great book to keep you up-to-date on the parks and hotels. Very well written by Kelly Monaghan!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know about Universal, December 24, 2008

By	barry (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

We just got back from a trip to Orlando to visity Disney World and Universal. I have been to Disney before but never Universal. This book was perfect to utilize in order to prepare for my days at Universal. Universal is different froim Disney with different things to offer. It is also more of an adult experience. There are two separate parks to Universal and this book fully describes in great detail what to expect with each. Each ride/event is described fully which is a great help to prepare before going. The ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE park is filled with themed rides that are amazing, fast and not for those who tend to get motion sickness. Awesome roller coasters and fast rides. I knew from this book to take my motion sickness med and I was able to enjoy all of it. My favorite ride was the adventure of JAWS.

But back to the book. All you need to know about the parks - rides, food, parking, when to go and what to expect is all here. Nothing is left out. If going to Universal you will have a blast and this book is the only one you need in order to prepare.

Enjoy.