Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure [Paperback]

Kelly Monaghan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2000

This first in-depth guide to Universal's vastly expanded, multi-park complex in Orlando, Florida, covers every attraction, shop and eatery in Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Citiwalk, and the Portofino Bay Resort.

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Move Over Mickey!

Universal Studios Escape is here and Orlando will never be the same!

Universal Studios Escape in Orlando, Florida, is the hip, happening, cutting-edge theme park resort destination for the new millennium. This unofficial guide gives you all the inside information you need to plan and enjoy your visit.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA — Live the movies at the original movie studio theme park. Home of ... Back To The Future ... The Ride, the world. s best simulator thrill ride. Men In Black, a larger-than-life-size, ride-through video arcade game. Terminator 2, the world. s best 3-D thrill show.

ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE — The theme park for the twenty-first century. Home of . . . The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, the new state-of-the-art in a totally new kind of thrill ride. The Incredible Hulk and Dueling Dragons, the biggest, brawniest, scariest roller coasters in Orlando. Jurassic Park, the theme park of the movie come to life. Watch out for the raptors! Seuss Landing, the wacky world of Dr. Seuss, just for kids. PLUS the best restaurant in any theme park, anywhere in the world.

CITYWALK — The hottest new restaurant and nightclub district in Orlando rocks with . . . Hard Rock Café (the world. s largest) and Hard Rock Live! Bob Marley. s . A Tribute To Freedom. Reggae roots rock. Jimmy Buffett. s Margaritaville. The place to go when the volcano blows. Pat O. Brien. s. Home of the flaming hurricane and the original dueling pianos. PLUS gourmet dining, cool jazz and hot disco dancing.

RESORT HOTELS — The spectacular Portofino Bay and Hard Rock Hotels. Live large in luxury hotels just steps away from the theme parks. AND: WET ’N WILD, the world’s original water park and still the best.

About the Author

Kelly Monaghan is the author of nine travel titles, including Orlandos Other Theme Parks: What to Do When Youve Done Disney and Fly Cheap! He resides in New York City when hes not researching the latest in Orlandos ever-growing array of non-Disney attractions or practicing what he preaches as an expert in money-saving travel strategies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler; 1st edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887140123
• ISBN-13: 978-1887140126
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,282,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Vacation Planning, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (Paperback)

I found this book very informative and up to date. I have been planning our Florida vacation for some time and found most information a little outdated. What I really wanted was the most current information on the newest theme park experience in Orlando. After reading this book, and taking many notes from each chapter, I feel I am ready to tackle the Escape! Monaghan gives timely information on rides, itineraries, and ways to save precious vacation time, to get the most out of your travel day. It is by far the most up to date of all travel guidebooks I've read. I recommend it for anyone planning a Universal Studio's and Islands of Adventure vacation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Universal Orlando, January 13, 2001

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Barry Hom (Ft. Myers, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (Paperback)

I've read several books on Universal Orlando and Kelly Monaghan's book is the best one I've read. It describes the rides and attractions in detail. The descriptions are generally very accurate.

People usually ask me for recommendations on books about Universal Orlando. Without hesitation, I always recommend Monaghan's book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous reference book, September 19, 2000

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This review is from: Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure (Paperback)

i found this book to be a great reference book for universal and islands of adventure. this book was very helpful in planning my trip there and i knew exactly what to expect. the reviews were very accurate and well written. they explain everything without spoiling the suprises. what i like best about the book is that it tells you what days are best to go and which rides to go on and in what order so that there is hardly a wait. it was also very up to date. the only drawback i saw is that it didn't have any behind the scenes kind of stuff.